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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Calgary, Canada
The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
Restaurants in Calgary
1. Big Rock Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 334 reviews
Please note that due to COVID-19 Tours are temporarily cancelled. Whether you're a craft beer newbie or a seasoned imbiber... a tour through Big Rock Brewery, Canada's leading craft brewery, is a great way to spend some of your valued time in Calgary. A team of beer passionate folks who live, love and drink craft beer will lead you through a 90-minute brewery tour and tasting that is both informative and fun. All tours are booked in advance through our website and cost $25 per person, which includes a tasting. Standard tour times are Thursday & Fridays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 12:30pm & 3:00pm.
Reviewed By katherinetC9238RS
What a wonderful tour! Our awesome tour guide Nick, was very knowledgeable (with humour) and approachable! No question went unanswered. We got to experience beer making at its finest! I actually LOVE Big Rock Beer after all of our taste testing! I hope everyone gets Nick you’ll love his passion for this company! Left us feeling informed and smiling, thanks!
2. Banded Peak Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
A brewery where the beer is crafted for adventure.
Reviewed By 3865Irisc - Calgary, Canada
Not kidding, they make really great beer. We come to Banded Peak a couple of times a week their beer is that good. The staff is great too.
3. Railyard Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 838marionm
Railyard Brewing is probably one of the biggest breweries I have been to.The beer is amazing!! I highly recommended the IPA. If you want to try a variety. They offer $10 flights of 5. They also have $5 pints from 2-6 everyday and all day Sunday’sand 10$ growler fills on Thursday’s! It’s a great hangout spot with lots of things to do.. pool table, ping pong table, board games, card games, darts and many more!! They also have a great taproom team of staff!! It’s definitely worth it :)
4. Glenbow Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 868 reviews
At Glenbow, history buffs, art lovers and pop culture fanatics can all find something inspiring. Explore fascinating historical galleries and exhibitions of art and culture from around the world. We are conveniently located in downtown Calgary on Stephen Avenue Mall, just steps from the Calgary Tower and one block away from the C-Train LRT line.
Reviewed By stevetN3509KX - Faversham, United Kingdom
Spent around 5 hours in the museum, it’s vast (especially level 3) and covers a wide variety of subjects including local history, art, First Nation and international exhibits. The museum is spread across 3 floors and there are many exhibits so be prepared for a long visit if you want to see everything. Shop is well appointed and there are coffee shops and restaurants close by. There is also a school class room on site which was nice to see as the children were clearly enjoying their work. Learnt a heap of stuff about Canada that I didn’t know before and it supplemented the knowledge we’d got from the national heritage museum which we’d visited the day before. If you have the time, then it’s well worth a visit.
5. Vertigo Mystery Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By patronsjourney
I love the atmosphere at Vertigo theatre. It is large enough for a good audience and quaint enough to be able to relax and enjoy a beverage during the intermission without extensive lines. I have enjoyed every show I have seen here and have to say this theatre changed my perspective on the genre of thrillers. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a short escape from reality.
6. The Military Museums
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 553 reviews
The Military Museums. Discover the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces. Experience life at the helm in a Second World War ship's wheelhouse, walk through a First World War trench, and witness a bomber squadron's mission over enemy territory. The Military Museums is dedicated to representing Canada's navy, army, and air force, and educating the public, particularly youth, about Canada's military. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Youth 7-17 $4, Family $20, Children 6 and under are free. Free admission for veterans and Canadian Forces personnel. Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Weekends & Statutory Holidays 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's day. TMM is a Canadian Forces tri-service history, heritage, art, research, and educational institution. It is composed of the following organizations: * Naval Museum of Alberta * Army Museum of Alberta * Air Force Museum of Alberta * Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum * Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum and Archives * The King's Own Calgary Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) Museum * The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives * The University of Calgary Military Museums Library and Archives. The Museum of the Regiments was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 30 June 1990. The Queen Elizabeth II Atrium was dedicated to Her Majesty during the visit of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on 25 May 2005. The Military Museums was renamed “The Military Museums” (TMM) by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex during the visit of Her Royal Highness on 3 June 2006.TMM’s $18.5 million capital expansion and renovation has seen the facility grow from 52,000 sq ft to 104,000 sq ft, making it the second largest military museum in Canada. The expanded facility is now tri-service and includes the relocated Naval Museum of Alberta and the newly-created Air Force Museum of Alberta.TMM’s education programs are tied in with Alberta’s provincial education curriculum and have won both provincial and national awards of excellence.
Reviewed By travellerkid1924
This is a great place to go if you want to spend a couple of hours learning about world War one and two and other Wars that the Canadian army fought and there's also a navy and air force museum connected to it and you don't have to pay for it separately it's included in the regular admission so I recommend it
7. Lougheed House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Lougheed House is a National & Provincial Historic site, Museum and gardens located in Calgary's Beltline community. This 14,000 sq.ft sandstone mansion was built in 1891 by Senator James Lougheed and his wife Lady Isabella Lougheed. Completely restored, today it is the Beltline community's hub of cultural happenings and programs offering preservation and interpretation of this home, the Lougheed family and early Calgary. We also offer spectacular flower and vegetable gardens (free), weddings and events, and indoors (with paid admission) we offer self-guided and audio tours, historic interpreters (if booked in advance) and year round revolving exhibits, concerts and happenings produced with our cultural collaborators.
Reviewed By Rosietimesahead - Michigan, United States
This house was surrounded by beutiful plants and flower gardens. The house was very historic and well kept. This is worth a trip inside and see the value of the area.
8. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Explore five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, rock out with our interactive instrument installations and sing along in our vocal booths! Everyone is welcome to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Reviewed By Gojoenow
Had great time at Bell Studio ,had a guided tour with great guide, showed various Canadian history items,lots of music instruments & Innovations such as drum machines and synthesizers, loads of other info. 3 floor the best with Geddy Lee's guitars,roof top solar string instruments ,got to check that out! Very enjoyable visit ,could spend hours there..????????????
9. Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame located at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary is closed to the public until year-end. Though our physical museum is closed, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is committed to the integrity of our programming. We will continue to operate our online and outreach education programs as well as our community travelling exhibits when restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so. Even though we are not able to gather in person at this time, the team at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame will continue to look for new and innovative ways to connect, inform and inspire all Canadians in the coming months. Stay tuned!
Reviewed By shaveyourhead - Seattle, United States
My friend and I visited the museum and had a great time. The museum is divided into several sections (hockey, Olympics, etc.) and each section had a great variety of memorabilia and facts. We particularly enjoyed the hands on activities like shadowing boxing the heavy weight champ and racing in a (stationary) wheel chair against a record holder. Plan on spending about 2 hours if you want to see everything, more time if you read every single plaque. The two people working there were both friendly and helpful. Plenty of restrooms, gift shop, etc.
10. Calgary Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
The Calgary Farmers' Market is the largest market of its kind in Calgary and one of the city's favourite year-round gathering places. The Market advocates for progress and growth of small local business by providing a year-round space for local farmers to sell their product at the height of each natural harvest.
Reviewed By Kmariee - Calgary, Canada
Absolutely loved coming to this market, lots of stuff to buy and great vendors here! The pretzel place was defintely my favorite!
