#ExploreDowntownYYC Explore Downtown Calgary

In the city of possibility, downtown is the face and the place of Calgary’s future.

It’s a mix of bold entrepreneurship, where dreams become reality and where creative curiosity is unleashed; it’s toes tapped to music and dipped in the river, drinks sipped from a rooftop and art and culture appreciated up close and personal.

Downtown is where it all happens – it’s the pulse of our city and no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. 

Sip, Shop & Stroll into Spring!

Plan your spring adventure while supporting local businesses.

From cozy cafes and wine shops to pet stores and wellness services, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Every visit helps keep our community vibrant.

Let’s celebrate spring and support our local gems.

Support Local Downtown

Events in the Spotlight

Check out what's happening downtown this week.

  • Calgary Black Film Festival

    May 23 - 27, Various Locations

    The Calgary Black Film Festival is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world.

  • Wild After Hours: Locked Zoo

    May 24, Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George's Drive NE

    Put on your best animal prints and get ready to embark on a safari adventure with a cryptic twist at Locked Zoo! This exhilarating escape game will take you on a wild journey through the zoo after hours.

  • Spring Local: A Small Business Market

    May 24, The Rooftop YYC – 414 3 St SW

    Join in the fun celebrating a day of supporting local small businesses. Discover unique products and services from a variety of vendors while enjoying the spring-themed decor.

  • Vertigo Theatre | The Da Vinci Code

    May 10 – June 8, Vertigo Theatre – 115 9 Ave S.E.

    A world-renowned symbologist and a cryptologist race to solve a chilling murder mystery in this thrilling stage adaptation of Dan Brown’s international bestseller.

  • InglewooDIY Festival

    May 11–25, Various locations throughout Inglewood

    Embark on a creative journey through Inglewood, where artists, makers, and crafters transform alleys, historic buildings, and hidden corners into vibrant spaces of workshops, demonstrations, and art installations.

  • Local on Stephen

    Every Thursday, May - August, Stephen Ave (From 2nd to Centre St SW)

    Marketspot setting up shop on Stephen Avenue this spring and summer! Check out Local on Stephen every Thursday (11 AM - 6 PM) from May to September, as they turn Stephen Avenue into a lively marketplace celebrating and supporting local talent.

Itineraries

Explore these sample itineraries to help guide your visit. New memories are waiting – start here, in downtown Calgary.

Neighbourhood guides

There are so many downtown neighbourhoods to explore! Use these guides to help plan your outing.

Getting here

Get downtown by using one of these modes of transportation.

  • Walk, wheel or run

    Downtown is accessible by walking, wheeling, or running.

    Photo credit: Colin Way

Stay connected

Don't miss a beat! Stay up-to-date on the latest downtown news.

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