55 things to see + do
CONTEMPORARY CALGARY Non-commercial contemporary art gallery . Five to six art exhibitions per year by local , national , and international artists . Visit website for information on current exhibitions . 117 - 8 Ave SW , Calgary ,
403-770-1351 , info @ contemporarycalgary . com , www . contemporarycalgary . com
ESKER FOUNDATION Non-commercial 10,000 sq . ft . contemporary art gallery , only one of its kind in Calgary . Three prominent art exhibitions yearly and educational programming and hands-on workshops . Group tours on request . Atlantic Avenue Art Block in Inglewood neighborhood . 444 , 1011 - 9 Ave SE , Calgary , 403-930-2490 , info @ eskerfoundation . com , www . eskerfoundation . com
GASOLINE ALLEY MUSEUM AT HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE Hands-on , interactive museum features a collection of one-of-a-kind vintage vehicles and oil and gasoline-related artifacts . Admission in summer includes museum and Heritage Historical Village access . 1900 Heritage Dr . SW , Calgary , 403-268-8500 , info @ heritagepark . ca , www . HeritagePark . ca
GLENBOW Museum , art gallery , library , archives . Award-winning Blackfoot and Mavericks galleries tell the stories of Alberta . Seasonal exhibitions of International and Canadian art . Hands-on art activities in the Discovery Room . Museum shop . Guided tours : 403-268-4110 . 130 - 9 Ave SE , Calgary , 403-268-4100 , glenbow @ glenbow . org , www . glenbow . org
GRAIN ACADEMY / MUSEUM Grain industry education and interpretive centre . Model train and grain elevator displays . Grain varieties . Educational films . Artifacts . Group bookings . Second level , BMO Centre , Stampede Park . BMO Centre , Stampede Park , Box 1060 , Stn M Calgary , 403-263-4594 , grainacademy @ nucleus . com , www . grainacademymuseum . com
HANGAR FLIGHT MUSEUM , THE Aviation exhibits that preserve and promote stories of people contributing to the aviation industry in Western Canada . Military and civilian aircraft . Gift shop on site . Tours . Facility rentals . 4629 McCall Way NE , Calgary , 403-250-3752 , info @ thehangarmuseum . ca , www . thehangarmuseum . ca
LOUGHEED HOUSE 1891 sandstone mansion with 2.8-acres of gardens open year-round . Public viewing . Programs . Special events . National historic site . Lunch and brunch at the restaurant . Treasures Gift Shop . Private / corporate rentals and weddings . 707 - 13 Ave SW , Calgary , 403-244-6333 , info @ lougheedhouse . com , www . lougheedhouse . com
MILITARY MUSEUMS , THE Discover the victories , tragedies , and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces . Experience life at the helm in a Second World War wheelhouse or walk through a First World War trench . Dedicated to representing Canada ’ s navy , army , and air force . 4520 Crowchild Tr SW , Calgary , 403-410-2340 , media @ themilitarymuseums . ca , www . themilitarymuseums . ca
YOUTHLINK CALGARY - CALGARY POLICE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE State of the art 26,000 square foot museum boasts 55 interactive stations and displays featuring the history and current policing units of the Calgary Police Service as well as issues facing youth such as drugs , gangs , and bullying . 5111 - 47 St NE , Calgary , 403-428-4566 , info @ youthlinkcalgary . com , www . youthlinkcalgary . com
PARKS & GARDENS
DEVONIAN GARDENS Calgary ’ s only indoor public park . Features tropical plants , water fountains , a koi pond , a “ living wall ” and an indoor playground . Downtown Calgary location . CTrain accessible . Temporarily closed . Re-opening expected summer 2017 . 4 Flr , 317 - 7 Ave SW , Calgary , 403-268-CITY , devonian @ calgary . ca , www . calgary . ca / devo
INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY Thirty-six hectares of natural protected areas . Over 250 bird species . Variety of wildlife . Nature education programs and meeting space available . Nature Centre open during business hours . Majority trails open year round , sunrise to sunset . 2425 - 9 Ave SE , Calgary , 403-300-1068 , ibs @ calgary . ca , www . calgary . ca / parks
Western Canada ’ s Family Playcation Destination !
Celebrating Canada ’ s 150th !
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