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Located in the heart of Calgary’s East Village, Studio Bell is perfect for music lovers of all ages. You can usually spend about 2 hours learning about Canadian music history. The interactive exhibits allow kids to explore the world of music.

Studio Bell is also known as the National Music Centre (NMC). It is home to a collection of instruments and audio files that will inspire the budding artists in your family.

On weekends, adult admission to Studio Bell is $39.75 with a youth discount of $8 off that fee. Thanks to Studio Bell’s partnership with the Canoo app, you can visit for free. And your kids will be able to use their different senses to explore the music that lives around them.

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For a day filled with discovery and excitement, go to the TELUS Spark Science Centre. Everything here is designed to create a love for science in children. Interactive displays, live demonstrations, and engaging workshops explore topics, like space exploration and human biology.

The Creative Kids Museum within TELUS Spark is the best activity for toddlers in Calgary! It is specifically designed for younger children, offering hands-on activities that build creativity and problem-solving skills.

TELUS Spark is not free to visit unless you have a Canoo Membership. Otherwise, you would be spending $26 on your ticket, alone. However, it’s well worth the price and you can spend at least 2 hours here. It’s even the top Canoo Destination for members with children!

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Kids who love their toy planes will be thrilled with a visit to the Hangar Flight Museum. This museum shows the entire history of flight with a huge collection of aircraft from vintage planes to modern jets. This needs to be your next adventure as a family!

Kids can climb into the cockpits, learn about the mechanics of flying, and discover the stories of historic pilots. Combining education with the thrill of exploring real-life aircraft, your entire family will be on cloud nine. This is just one of many history museums to visit with your kids.

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Step back in time and explore Calgary’s history at the Confluence. This National Historic Site offers an immersive experience into the early days of Calgary as a city.

During the 1800s until recently, the area was called Fort Calgary. And was used as a base for the North-West Mounted Police to help extend settlement in the region. Through exhibits, artifacts, and reconstructed buildings, visitors can learn about the lives of Indigenous peoples and the early settlers in Calgary.

Prepare to spend about 3 to 4 hours at the Confluence. And lots of that time will be spent walking. Because the Confluence provides a unique educational opportunity for children to understand the city’s roots. And introduce your family to the cultures that have shaped Calgary’s history.

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One of Calgary’s most beloved attractions is Heritage Park Historical Village! Offering you and your children a journey through time. This living history museum features over 180 exhibits spread. All showing what life looked like in Alberta from the 1860s to the 1950s. So, you’ll need to take at least 4 hours to make your way through the entire park.

Kids can ride a steam train, visit the historic buildings, interact with costumed interpreters, and play old-fashioned games. It’s an engaging way for families to experience history and enjoy a day filled with fun activities.

Once you visit, you may even notice that the park seems familiar! It’s been the setting for famous films, like the Assassination of Jesse James (2007) and Passchendaele (2008).

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Just a short drive from Calgary (about 1 and a half hours to be exact), you’ll find yourself in Banff National Park. This is the #1 tourist attraction in Alberta!

Surrounded by majestic mountains and lakes, Banff has endless outdoor activities for families. Hiking, canoeing, and wildlife spotting are just a few of the adventures available. The best time for all this activity is July and August, so it’s perfect timing for your family’s summer break.

Banff was actually Canada’s first national park! Meet Canoo Members, Charan and Priyanka and read about their trip to Banff. Take inspiration from their experiences to create your own guide of things to do. You can even use their itinerary for a weekend trip. Or just pick your favourites for a full day of fun.

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Located in Drumheller, a two-hour drive from Calgary, the Royal Tyrrell Museum is the place to be for anyone interested in dinosaurs. This Museum has a large collection of fossils and life-sized dinosaur skeletons. Including a huge T. Rex! And that makes it so special: it’s the only museum in Canada dedicated to studying ancient life.

Interactive exhibits and educational programs provide a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric world, making it an unforgettable experience for kids and adults alike. It’s even known as one of the best kids’ activities near Calgary.

You can spend at least 2 hours wandering through the Museum. Within 2 hours, you will travel 2.9 billion years into the past. While adults can visit for $21.00, Royal Tyrrell Museum allows free entry for Canoo members! So, you can see all the dinosaurs you want for free in Drumheller.

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The Calgary Stampede, known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” is an event you won’t want to miss! And it is filled with kid-friendly activities. You can watch the Stampede Parade, meet PAW Patrol at the BMO Kids’ Zone, and see farm animals in the Agricultural Competitions.

Click here to read more about the Calgary Stampede.