ENTERTAINMENT
The following listings include information on
festivals, family entertainment, sports events,
theatre, dance, and music that the editors judge
worthy of your attention, including advertisers in
Where Calgary. The map coordinates at the end
of each listing (E4, E8 etc.) refer to the city maps
on pages 75 to 76. If you have an observation
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ATTRACTIONS
AXE THROWING CALGARY Challenge your friends to
an axe-throwing competition. Whoever earns the most
points by hitting closest to the centre of the target wins
a spot on the podium, and serious bragging rights for
years to come. 5923 - 3 St SE, 1-844-403-AXES (2937).
www.axethrowingcalgary.ca
CALGARY ARCHERY CENTRE You don’t need archery
experience to shoot at the Calgary Archery Centre. With
day rates for adults, youth and children, they are a family-
friendly facility and one of Calgary’s largest indoor archery
ranges and pro shops. 4855 - 47 St SE, 403-255-6830.
www.calgaryarcherycentre.ca
BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS Sundays, year round Studio
Bell, home of the National Music Centre, is now offering
Backstage Pass Tours to offer visitors a behind-the-scenes
look at artist spaces, recording facilities and artifacts,
including the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio,
and a large collection of musical instruments that spans
450 years of music innovation and technology. $26.00 -
$33.00. Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre, 850
- 4 St SE. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca
CALGARY TOWER Visit the observation terrace of this
191 m tall landmark for breathtaking views of Calgary
and the Rocky Mountains. A complimentary audio guide
is included with admission and is available in seven
languages. The top of the tower features the revolving
Sky 360 restaurant, which serves upscale contemporary
cuisine. Two blocks south of the CTrain line downtown.
Open daily 9 am - 9 pm. Adult $18, senior (65+) $16, child
(4 - 12) $9, children 3 and under are free. 101 - 9 Ave SW,
403-266-7171. Map 2, F5 www.calgarytower.com
CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE This is
the largest stand-alone cultural centre in Canada at
70,000 sq. ft. Its great central dome is patterned after
the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with 561 handcrafted
dragons on the ceiling. Five blocks north of the CTrain
line downtown. 197 - 1 St SW, 403-262-5071. Map 3, D10
www.culturalcentre.ca
CALGARY ZOO The Calgary Zoo is home to wild and
woolly creatures from every corner of the earth. More than
1,000 creatures from Africa, Eurasia, and the Canadian
wilds welcome visitors. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm (gates
close at 5 pm). Adult $29.95, senior $27.95, child $19.95,
children 2 and under are free. Parking is $10 per car,
or take the CTrain to Zoo Station. New in 2018 - giant
pandas from China will call the Zoo home for the next five
years. 210 St George’s Dr NE, 403-232-9300. Map 1, H7
www.calgaryzoo.com
FORT CALGARY In 1875, the North West Mounted
Police built Fort Calgary. Today, in its original strategic
position where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, it brings
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history to life through exhibits and interpretation. Open
daily 9 am - 5 pm. Adult $12, $11 senior, $7 youth (7-17),
$5 child (3-6). 750 - 9 Ave SE, 403-290-1875. Map 2, F9
www.fortcalgary.com
GRANARY ROAD This family attraction just outside
city limits includes a bistro by the renowned Canadian
Rocky Mountain Resorts group, a bakery and coffee
shop, and a public market with vendors selling gourmet
and handcrafted items. The market overlooks the active
learning park open in the summer: three kilometres of
trails wind through a series of themed exhibits, each one
featuring a chance for kids to get active while learning
about animals, insects, and agriculture. Look for the
giant animatronic spiders, bats, and frogs, get up close
and personal with adorable farm animals like pigs and
goats, and burn some energy on swings, slides and
ropes. 226034, 112 St W, Foothills No. 31, 403-453-7623.
www.granaryroad.com
GLOBE CINEMA Presents first-run independent, foreign
and art house films as well as periodical midnight
screenings, matinees and special events. 617 - 8 Ave SW,
403-262-3309. globecinema.ca
HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE This living
history museum features attractions and exhibits that
span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the
1950s. Interact with costumed interpreters, ride a steam
train, try antique rides and games, explore pioneer homes
and businesses, and more. Year-round attractions include
the Gasoline Alley Museum with a display of historic
vintage cars, Selkirk Grille restaurant which serves upscale
Western Canadian cuisine and Haskayne Mercantile Block
which offers five unique retail stores. Summer admission:
$26.50 general (16-64), $20.70 senior (65+), $18.95
youth (7-15), $13.65 child (3-6), children 2 and under are
free. Parking is $6 per car for up to 7 hours. 1900 Heritage
Dr SW, 403-268-8500. Map 1, J5 www.heritagepark.ca
custom doughnut bar and more all under one roof. 901 -
64 Ave NE, 587-535-6077. therecroom.com
SOUTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Built
between 1955 and 1957 as a gift to the people of Alberta,
the venue serves as a cultural hub, with dance, music and
vocal performances. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium,
1415 - 14 Ave NW. Map 2, B3 www.jubileeauditorium.com
SPRUCE MEADOWS This renowned equestrian facility
hosts some of the world’s best horses and riders during
a multitude of tournaments. General admission to
most tournaments is free. When tournaments are not
taking place you can stroll the gardens and grounds,
tour the stables, watch horses exercise, and children
can enjoy the playground. Open year-round, 9 am
- 5 pm. Hours may vary during tournaments. 18011
Spruce Meadows Way SW, 403-974-4200. Map 1, O5
www.sprucemeadows.com
STUDIO BELL, HOME OF THE NATIONAL MUSIC
CENTRE Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre,
is a state-of-the art facility and attraction that is an
international hub for music and technology. The 160,000
square-foot building includes five floors of exhibition
space and 22 exhibits, a 2000+ piece collection of
artifacts, instruments and music technology, interactive
exhibits, and other features including recording facilities,
workshops, classrooms, an event space, and a 300-seat
performance hall. NMC is open 7 days a week from May
16-Sept 3, 10 am - 5 pm. $18 Adult, $14 Seniors/Students,
$11 Youth (3-12), children under 3 are free. 85 - 4 St SE,
403-543-5115. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca
TELUS SPARK, CALGARY’S SCIENCE CENTRE This all-
ages facility houses four exhibit galleries, an HD Digital
Dome theatre, a Creative Kids Museum for toddlers,
and the outdoor play park The Brainasium. The hands-
on exhibits and programming aim to inspire curiosity,
risk-taking and problem solving. There are also Adults-
INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY On the Bow River,
Only nights where adults can enjoy the exhibits without
the bird sanctuary is a 32 hectare (79 acre) wildlife
children, as well as special programming including a cash
reserve offering more than two kilometres of level trails
bar, themed activities and presentation. Sun - Fri, 10 am
throughout the riverine forest. More than 265
- 4 pm; Sat, 10 am - 5 pm; every second Thu, 10
species of birds and 300 species of plants
am - 4 pm followed by Adults Only Night 6
plus several kinds of mammals have
- 10 pm. Admission: $19.95 adult; $17.95
been observed in the area. The walking
senior; $15.95 youth; $12.95 child;
paths are open during daylight hours
children under 3 are free. 220 St George’s
The Calgary Zoo
year-round. Admission by donation.
Dr NE, 403-817-6800. Map 1, G7
recently welcomed a
Located on the Bow River at 2425 - 9
www.sparkscience.ca
family of giant pandas
Ave SE, 403-268-2489. Map 1, H7
— including twin
www.bsc-eoc.org/national/ibs.html
THEATRE CALGARY A professional
cubs (page 29)!
theatre company known for its high-
OLYMPIC PLAZA This downtown
quality, energy-charged performances.
park was created for medal presentation
220 - 9 Ave SE, 403-294-7447. Map 3, F8
ceremonies during the 1988 Olympic Winter
www.theatrecalgary.com
Games. The plaza is the scene of concerts a nd special
events throughout the year, with live performances
WINSPORT The site of the 1988 Olympic Winter
every Wednesday at noon in the summer, and daily ice
Games continues to function as a year-round recreation
skating in the winter. The Plaza includes the Legacy Wall
and training facility. Summer attractions include
with plaques commemorating medal winners from the
bobsleigh, zipline, free fall, mini golf and scenic chairlift.
Calgary Olympic Winter Games. At the City Hall C-Train
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, 403-247-5452. Map 1, F2
stop. Downtown at the corner of Macleod Tr and 7 Ave S,
www.winsport.ca
403-268-2489 (or 311 in Calgary area). Map 3, D8
CASINOS
THE PALACE THEATRE Known as Flames Central for
a decade, in 2017 The Palace Theatre went back to its
original name. This historic and extravagant building
on Stephen Avenue is a grand celebration hall for live
events of all kinds. 219 - 8 Ave SW, 587-393-6993.
www.thepalacetheatre.ca
THE REC ROOM An entertainment and dining complex
with arcade games, virtual reality, augmented climbing
wall, racing simulator, bars, a restaurant, a poutinerie and
CENTURY CASINO Over 500 slots and 25 VLTs, as well
as table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat.
Bowling alley open to the public, with Glow Bowling Friday
and Saturday nights from 7 pm - midnight. The Mid City
Grill offers affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials
every day. 1010 - 42 Ave SE, 403-287-1183. Map 1, H7
calgary.cnty.com
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK AND CASINO The
casino offers a variety of entertainment options with 550
Coming Soon: Beakerhead hits Calgary September 19 - 23! The "smashup of arts, engineering & science" is an epic festival that explores
and celebrates the intersection of STEM and art, where things can get very weird and wonderful. beakerhead.com
JULY/AUGUST 2018
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