Calgary has an abundance of fascinating attractions from the Calgary Tower for perfect views of the city to the Calgary Zoo, which has over 1,000 animal species in natural habitat enclosures. Children will be captivated and entertained at Spaceport, which has some interesting exhibits and rides for adults too. The Canadian Olympic Park situated in downtown Calgary is home to an Olympic hall of fame as well as a host of enjoyable and challenging outdoor activities, including skiing, mountain biking and wall climbing.

Calgary Stampede
Dubbed the ‘greatest show on Earth’, the Calgary Stampede is a massive festival, exhibition and rodeo held every year for 10 days at the beginning of July. There is a plethora of entertainment on offer, with parades, concerts, amusement rides and agriculture competitions featured. The grounds for the event also house a light rail system, a mini casino and endless amount of restaurants and street vendors. Website: http://calgarystampede.com  

Calgary Tower
The iconic Calgary Tower is spectacular building which offers uninterrupted views of the city and surrounding areas. The observation level has a breathtaking glass floor section that gives you the sensation of being suspended over downtown Calgary. There is also a bar and grill with a revolving dining room, allowing you to make the most of the stunning views. Phone: +1 403 266 7171; website: www.calgarytower.com

Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is the second largest animal park in Canada and of world-class standards with its amazing facilities built partially on St George’s Island, just east of downtown. The zoo has numerous areas, including African, Antarctic and rainforest sections which are home to over 1,000 different species of animals. Recent additions include botanical gardens and a prehistoric park that showcases fascinating displays of dinosaurs. Phone: +1 403 232 9300; website: www.calgaryzoo.org  

Canada Olympic Park
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Calgary, the Canadian Olympic Park was the main showpiece for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. The park now has numerous sporting activities to enjoy including: climbing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh riding, trampoline jumping and even mini golf. There is also an Olympic hall of fame museum, but the highlight of any trip here is the elevator ride to the top of the ski jump tower, which has spectacular views of the city. Website: www.canadaolympicpark.ca  

Spaceport
Spaceport is a fantastic space exploration centre filled with hands-on exhibits, displays of authentic equipment and numerous simulators. The centre’s wind tunnels show how planes fly and the way in which they are controlled, and there are chances to sit in replica models of spacecrafts and see genuine pieces of moon rock. NASA has loaned some great artefacts to the centre, including space shuttle test models, the manual to MIR space station, real space food and the historic Bobby Orr hockey jersey that was worn in space. Spaceport will easily keep kids entertained for an entire day. Phone: +1 151 330 1333; website: www.calgaryspaceport.com