Unusual things to do in Calgary
A mix of offbeat indoor activities, late-night spots, and oddball places that are easy to slot into a city day.
Unusual things to do
Quirky tours, hidden corners, and experiences most lists skip
This mix leans on indoor action, late-night venues, and a few unexpected stops around the city. It is a practical list for cloudy days or after-dark plans.
Downhill Karting by Skyline
Visitors speed down a switchback hillside track in self-steered karts at this summer attraction.
"Plan it as a summer outing; the track is at Winsport Canada Olympic Park."
Calgary Stampede
A major festival site that hosts a range of shows, including a well-known annual rodeo. It suits anyone curious about Calgary’s most distinctive event space.
"In the city; check the event calendar before you go."
Hidden Beach Clothing-Optional Area
Hiking area
The Glencoe Club
Association / Organization
Chapel of the Bells
Funeral home
Queens Park Cemetery
Cemetery
Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services
A funeral home in north-central Calgary. It suits visitors who are mapping the city’s most unusual places rather than conventional sights.
Monster Mini Golf Calgary
A glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course with arcade games and a DJ. It suits an easy indoor outing that still feels a little unusual.
Rejuvenation Dermatology Clinic Calgary North
Spa
cSPACE Marda Loop
Association / Organization
Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery
Cemetery
"Day trip from the centre; it is outdoors and in the Calgary area."
Goliath's Saunatel (Bath House)
Sauna
Cowboys Casino
A long-standing cowboy-themed gaming hall with cocktails, steaks, and live entertainment. It suits a late-evening stop where the atmosphere is part of the draw.
Festival Hall
Home of the Calgary Folk Music Festival office, this compact venue hosts cultural events year-round.
Simmons Building
1929-built former bank with intact interiors and Neo-Classical architecture.
CORE Shopping Centre
Upscale shopping mall featuring tropical Devonian Gardens on the third floor and gourmet dining.
SKA Thermal Spa - Beltline
Spa
Wildflower Arts Centre
Artist studios, workshops, and craft classes in a civic art space.
Unusual things to do in Calgary
Bookable angles on the stranger side of town
Bookable angles on the stranger side of town
Unusual things to do in Calgary
Walk-in places that reward curious visitors
Walk-in places that reward curious visitors
Calgary Tower
Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant.
Scotsman's Hill
In the city, a lookout with clear views of downtown skyscrapers and landmarks. It suits a quick photo stop with an offbeat angle on the skyline, and it is in Ramsay.
Olympic Oval
In the city, an indoor rink built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and now a speed skating training centre. It suits sport fans and anyone curious about a less obvious Calgary landmark, and it is at the University of Calgary.
Stephen Avenue Walk
Bustling pedestrian walkway lined with art, eateries, shopping & entertainment venues.
Simmons Building
In the city, a historical landmark in the Confluence Way area. It suits visitors interested in older city sites rather than marquee attractions, and it is in southeast Calgary.
SKA Thermal Spa - Beltline
Spa
Calgary Public Library - Louise Riley Branch
Library
Nose Hill Park View Point
Scenic spot
Splitsville Bowl Calgary Creekside
Bowling alley