Event coordinated by the Hepatitis B Foundation
Calgary is a vibrant city that blends a modern downtown with easy access to parks, riverfront paths, great food, and striking architecture. Even with just a few hours between meetings, there are plenty of ways to experience the city without venturing far from the core.
We have some suggests below, or you can visit Calgary's tourism website.
You get 360° views of downtown, the prairies and, on a clear day, the Rockies. There’s also a glass-floor section.
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Peace Bridge is one of Calgary's better architectural landmarks. It features a helical steel structural design with a glazed roof canopy for weather protection.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stephen Avenue Walk is right downtown and makes an easy post-meeting activity. Historic buildings, restaurants, patios, shops and art without needing to plan much.
Time: 1 - 2 hours
TIME magazine has called the Calgary Central Library an “architectural masterpiece”. You can visit on your own and explore the beautiful building, They also offer free tours.
Time: 10 minutes - 1 hour
Stretching along the Bow River through downtown Calgary, the RiverWalk is a scenic 4-km pathway connecting many parts of the city as well as Prince Island.
Time: 1 - 3 hours
Discover Canadian music history at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, located right in the East Village
Time: 1 - 3 hours