Studio Bell, National Music Centre
De la15,34 EUR
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Calgary
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Calgary. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Calgary, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Calgary
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo: Entry Ticket
De la24,39 EUR
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo: ZOOLIGHTS Entry ticket
De la14,44 EUR
The Fort Museum & NWMP Musical Ride Admission
De la9,31 EUR
TELUS Spark Science Centre: General Admission
De la22,33 EUR
Calgary History Bus Tour with Heritage Park Admission
De la48,71 EUR
Horseshoe Canyon: Guided Day Tour from Calgary + Royal Tyrrell Museum Entry
De la111,33 EUR
Downtown Intro Walk Tour
De la20,78 EUR
Banff National Park: Guided Day Tour from Calgary
De la67,74 EUR
Calgary's Stampede Park: Art & the Wild West Walking Tour
De la20,78 EUR
Lake Louise & Yoho National Park: Winter Tour from Banff
De la152,75 EUR
Calgary: Guided Walking Tour + Heritage Park Entry
De la77,93 EUR
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake: Guided Tour
De la76,94 EUR
Lake Louise: Private Transfer from Calgary or Calgary International Airport
De la203,59 EUR
Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk
De la67,21 EUR
Banff National Park: Day Tour from Calgary + Johnston Canyon & Gondola Entry
De la123,5 EUR
Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum: Entry Ticket
De la9,28 EUR
Calgary: Guided Street Art Tour + Craft Beer Tasting
De la71,98 EUR
The Confluence Cultural Centre: Entry Ticket
De la9,28 EUR
XploringCalgary City Tour with Gasoline Alley Admission
De la44,16 EUR
Columbia Icefield: Guided Day Tour from Banff + Skywalk Entry + Lunch
De la213,37 EUR
Banff: Private Transfer from Calgary or Calgary International Airport
De la258,63 EUR
Banff National Park: Johnston Canyon Upper Falls + Banff Gondola Entry
De la160,11 EUR
Banff National Park: Small Group Guided Tour + Gondola Entry
De la128,02 EUR
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.