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Located in Calgary’s East Village, Studio Bell is a must-visit for music-loving families, offering a warm, indoor escape during the winter months. Spend about two hours exploring Canadian music history through interactive exhibits that engage kids of all ages.

Known as the National Music Centre (NMC), Studio Bell houses an impressive collection of instruments and audio files that will inspire young, aspiring artists in your family.

While adult admission on weekends is $39.75, with a youth discount of $8, Canoo app users can visit Studio Bell for free. This winter, let your kids experience the magic of music through hands-on exhibits that engage all their senses.

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For a day filled with discovery and excitement, visit the TELUS Spark Science Centre this winter. Designed to ignite a love for science in kids, TELUS Spark offers interactive displays, live demonstrations, and workshops on everything from space exploration to human biology.

The Creative Kids Museum within TELUS Spark is a top choice for toddlers in Calgary. Tailored for younger children, it features hands-on activities that foster creativity and problem-solving skills.

While general admission is $26, Canoo members can enjoy free access to TELUS Spark. It’s one of the top Canoo destinations for families with kids, offering a fun and educational winter outing that’s well worth the visit!

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For young aviation enthusiasts, a visit to the Hangar Flight Museum is a must this winter. Explore the entire history of flight, from vintage planes to modern jets, in this indoor museum perfect for chilly days.

Kids can climb into cockpits, learn about the mechanics of flight, and discover the stories of historic pilots. Combining hands-on learning with the excitement of exploring real aircraft, the Hangar Flight Museum will have your whole family soaring with excitement. It’s a top destination for history-loving kids in Calgary!

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Step back in time and explore Calgary’s rich history at the Confluence, a National Historic Site offering a warm, indoor escape during winter months. Discover the early days of Calgary, from the 1800s to modern times, when the area was known as Fort Calgary and served as a base for the North-West Mounted Police.

Through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and reconstructed buildings, visitors can learn about the lives of Indigenous peoples and early settlers in Calgary. While most of the Confluence is outdoors, the indoor exhibits offer a great way to stay warm and engage with the city’s history.

Expect to spend 3 to 4 hours here, immersing your family in Calgary’s roots and the cultures that helped shape the city.

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Heritage Park Historical Village is one of Calgary’s most beloved attractions, offering families a fascinating journey through time. This living history museum features over 180 exhibits showcasing life in Alberta from the 1860s to the 1950s, making it a perfect winter outing for history lovers.

While much of Heritage Park is outdoors, you’ll find plenty of indoor exhibits to explore during colder months. Spend at least 4 hours enjoying activities like riding a steam train, visiting historic buildings, interacting with costumed interpreters, and playing old-fashioned games. It’s an engaging way for families to experience history while staying warm.

The park may look familiar—it’s been the backdrop for iconic films like The Assassination of Jesse James (2007) and Passchendaele (2008).

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Located just two hours from Calgary in Drumheller, the Royal Tyrrell Museum is a must-visit destination for dinosaur enthusiasts. With a vast collection of fossils and life-sized dinosaur skeletons, including a massive T. Rex, it’s the only museum in Canada dedicated to the study of ancient life—making it a unique winter adventure for families.

Interactive exhibits and educational programs offer a fascinating journey into the prehistoric world, creating an unforgettable experience for kids and adults alike. It’s one of the top kids’ activities near Calgary, perfect for a winter outing.

You can easily spend 2 hours exploring the museum and travel 2.9 billion years into the past. While adult admission is $21, Canoo members enjoy free entry, giving you the chance to see all the incredible dinosaurs without spending a dime.