#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.

  • Zoo Brew

    Calgary Zoo, June 6

    Raise your glass to a wildly hoppy evening at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! Sip on local craft brews, indulge in delicious food and enjoy a stroll through the zoo at this adults-only event.

  • The Stage One Festival

    The Devonian Gardens on the Terrace, June 6, 13 & 20

    The Stage One Festival provides playwrights developmental workshopping with professional actors, directors, and dramaturges. Each workshop concludes with a free public reading and moderated audience feedback.

  • Legally Blonde

    Now playing until June 15, Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons

    The season closes with a fabulously fun musical that proves you can be both brilliant and bold in pink. Join Elle Woods as she heads to Harvard Law in this upbeat, empowering Broadway hit.

  • Shirley’s Greenhouse Farm Stand

    Harley Hotchkiss Gardens – 611 4 St SW, June 6, 13, 20 & 27

    Shirley’s Greenhouses is running a farm stand in Harley Hotchkiss Gardens every Friday from 2PM – 6PM this summer. Get some fresh local fruit, veggies, eggs and baked goods to kickstart your weekend!

  • Surge City Hoops Summer Series

    Coming soon in June! Century Gardens - 826 8 Avenue SW

    This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring FREE youth basketball clinics and a SURGE CITY 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT to the heart of our city.

  • 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

Read our latest Downtown Strategy Newsletter

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