Best time to visit Calgary
Best time of year to visit Calgary
Despite hordes of tourists and high prices, June through August is considered to be the best time to visit Calgary. That's when the most popular events like Calgary Stampede happen. Summer is also the best period for biking and hiking. Are you a passionate snowboarder or skier? Visit Calgary from November through March. Just dress in layers and enjoy the ride as well as low room rates. Spring in Calgary is short but pleasant. It can be muddy because of the melting snow, but you'll be surprised by the affordable lodging. Spend some time at a Calgary beerfest, a must-visit event in early May. Shoulder season from September to October demands warmer garments but offers better deals and quieter streets in return. Don't hesitate to explore Grassi, Hector, and Chester Lakes, which are particularly charming during fall.
7 THINGS TO DO IN CALGARY (SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 06)
Northern Lights
Aurora borealis can be captured in South Alberta
Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival
An eagerly anticipated celebration at the High River and nearby communities
Alberta Highway 40
One of the greatest and wildest drives in Canada
Grassi Lakes
Beautiful emerald-colored lakes in the Canadian Rockies
Hector Lake
A turquoise-colored lake just two hours away from Calgary
Chester Lake
A small but very beautiful lake in the Canadian Rockies
Mount Indefatigable
A great overlook of the scenic Kananaskis Country in Alberta
14 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Spruce Meadows Christmas Market
out of rangeGet into a holiday mood and do some gift shopping
GlobalFest
out of rangeA dazzling fireworks festival and international competition
Chasing Summer Music Festival
unconfirmedThe largest and most popular electronic dance music event in Calgary
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
out of rangeThe biggest and most popular tattoo show in Canada
Teddy Bear Toss
unconfirmedDozens of local agencies benefit from the teddy bears provided every holiday season in Calgary
Country Thunder Alberta
out of rangeSummer country music festival with some big names and emerging musicians
Calgary International Beerfest
out of rangeOne of the largest beer festivals in Canada
Calgary Stampede
out of rangePut your cowboy boots on and get ready for the greatest show in Canada's third largest city
Airdrie Festival of Lights
out of rangeWestern Canada’s biggest free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display
Zoo Lights
out of rangeSee two million lights brighten up Calgary Zoo
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
out of rangethe second largest Comic Con is Canada
New Year's Eve
out of rangeLight shows and tower fireworks to welcome the upcoming year
Chinese New Year in Calgary
out of rangeCelebrate the new lunar year by watching a lion dance or indulging in a traditional dinner
Bourgeau Lake
out of rangeA beautiful spot in the Canadian Rockies
