5 Adventures Near Calgary to Squeeze in Before Summer Ends
Wondering where the summer went? We feel you! By late July, it feels like there’s still a good stretch of sunshine ahead. But once August rolls in, the scramble for those last summer memories start in earnest. We’re ready for the rhythm of our back-to-school routine… but first we want to close out summer with a splash of fun.
If you’re hoping to squeeze in something unforgettable with your kids before fall hits, here are five fun adventures near Calgary that your kids will love. Each one delivers outdoor fun, fresh air, and a little dose of magic.
5 Fun Adventures Near Calgary
Calaway Park
You know you and the kids want to spend a day at Western Canada’s largest outdoor amusement park! Calaway Park has 32 rides (including roller coasters) plus games, live shows, a 3D theatre, and a splash zone. One admission unlocks the whole park for pure, classic, summer fun.
Heritage Park Historical Village
Step into Canada’s largest living-history museum and ride the antique train, explore the S.S. Moyie steamboat, and check out the costumes and themed exhibits. Don’t miss Heritage Park‘s newest exhibit, the Badlands Dinosaur Dig, featuring iconic fossils, a historic palaeontology field office, and stories that take guests behind the bones.
Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park
With its warm, shallow water, playgrounds, picnic areas, and vast trails, Sikome Lake is THE Calgary spot for stress-free lake days close to home. It’s perfect for families with little swimmers.
Day Trips to the Rockies
Calgarians are so fortunate to have such glorious natural playgrounds that are just a hop outside the city. Kananaskis and Banff offer hiking, natural rope swings, paddle boarding, and hidden swimming holes. Both destinations are perfect for families craving mountain adventures near Calgary without the superlong road trip strain.
Drumheller & the Royal Tyrrell Museum
Kids obsessed with dinosaurs? Drumheller is a must. Start at the Royal Tyrrell Museum with world-renowned fossils and interactive exhibits. Then explore the Hoodoos, hike the Badlands, or visit the World’s Largest Dinosaur for a panoramic view of the town.
