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PLAY : RECREATIONAL SPORTS
CALGARY SOCCER CENTRE
This indoor soccer facility is a great place to play a drop-in game of soccer , lacrosse , field hockey , frisbee , bocce ball , rugby , fencing , or flag football . Nets are provided , but all other equipment must be brought . calgarysoccercentre . com
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CANADA ' S SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Re-live some of Canada ’ s most memorable sports moments in 12 galleries that showcase over 60 sports with memorabilia , interactive activities , and multi-media displays . This 40,000 square foot museum is open year-round and is home to over 60 years of Canadian history , making it a great place to celebrate Canada ’ s 150th birthday . sportshall . ca
GOLF
With over 30 public courses and clubs open from May through October , Calgary is an excellent destination for leisure golfers . A must-see event is the annual Shaw Charity Classic , a PGA Tour Champions tournament , from August 30 - September 3 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club . playgolfcalgary . com and shawcharityclassic . com
OLYMPIC OVAL
Skate on the fastest ice in the world year-round at this indoor rink which offers public skating and skate and helmet rentals . oval . ucalgary . ca
REPSOL SPORT CENTRE
This indoor facility provides everything you need for a great workout , no matter how you like to get fit . Go for a swim in the pool , hit the gym , spin in the power cycle studio , or go for a run on the indoor tracks , and finish off by relaxing in the hot tub or steam room or cooling down in the cold tub . Dropin admission is available . repsolsportcentre . com
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY OUTDOOR CENTRE
This public facility offers training programs and rentals for outdoor activities including rafting , river kayaking , stand-up paddle boarding , canoeing , crosscountry skiing , snowshoeing , skating , rock climbing , kayaking , and more . ucalgary . ca / outdoorcentre
WINSPORT
Home of the 1988 Winter Olympics , WinSport is now used as a training facility for some of the world ' s greatest athletes , including many of the Olympians currently representing countries around the world . Everyone is welcome to play like the pros and use WinSport ’ s public facilities to ski , snowboard , ice skate , tube , luge , bobsleigh , mountain bike , and zip line all within the city limits . Adrenaline junkies must try the bobsleigh experience : you ’ ll reach speeds of up to 100 km / hr under a G-force pressure of 4 G down an icy , twisting track in a sled piloted by a pro . winsport . ca
R e n ta ls
Nomad Mobile Rentals will deliver sport and recreation equipment to any address — that means right to your home or hotel or business — and ensure a proper fit before you embark on your adventure . Rentals are available yearround for a variety of outdoor activities including skiing , snowboarding , snowshoeing , and biking . Delivery and pickup in Calgary is free . nomadgearrentals . com calgary . be part of the energy . visitcalgary . com