City: Southeast Calgary
Top Things to do in Southeast Calgary
7 Nature & Parks in Southeast Calgary That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
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1. The Calgary Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,462 reviews
From the splendor of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, The Calgary Zoo takes you to see almost 900 animals from around the world. Trek through the gorilla’s rainforest, safari over the Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds to see a grizzly bear. Cool off and get beak to nose with 4 species of penguins in our popular Penguin Plunge or visit endangered red pandas and amur tigers in Eurasia! Wind down your trip with a walk through our fragrant Dorothy Harvie Gardens or sit with the butterflies in ENMAX Conservatory. You'll love knowing that every visit helps protect endangered animals at home and in the wild. NEW in 2017 is the unique and immersive permanent Land of Lemurs exhibit. Coming in 2018 are the iconic giant pandas!
Reviewed By 672wadey - Lloydminster, Canada
We took kids here several times really enjoyed the displays the animals seem healthy and well taken care of , the dinosaurs part was a big hit for the kids and are wanting to go again with the grandkids
2. Heritage Park Historical Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,133 reviews
When you have the choice of everything from a thundering steam train to antique midway rides to beautifully preserved heritage buildings and homesteads, deciding what to do first isn't easy. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum, with hundreds of exhibits, rides, shops, restaurants and daily demonstrations and activities to keep the young and the young-at-heart captivated in the past. No two days at the Park are the same, so come back as often as you like for a history lesson you won't find in any textbook. Our operating season is from mid-May to early October each year.
Reviewed By U8385FQmarys
Our tour started with a delicious pancake breakfast in gasoline alley followed by an interesting tour provided by our guide, Kate. There is so much to see and do. We loved travelling by the paddle wheeler across Glenmore Reservoir, travelling on the train and sampling freshly baked cinnamon buns from the bakery. The staff and volunteers were great at role playing and made the experience fun. The amusement park circa 1910 was astonishingly advanced and we sampled a couple of the rides. We were limited to 3 hours which passed by very quickly. We hope to return with family members to Heritage Park sometime soon.
3. Carburn Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
A perfect destination for family outings, featuring a playground and lots of trails for hiking and biking.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
This is such a gorgeous park, located in SE Calgary. It truly has something for everyone: picnic tables and areas for families; a small lagoon for safer standup paddle boarding or kayaking with the kids; nature trails; asphalt paths for easy walking; less formal trails for exploring the woods. A real gem!
4. Pearce Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Beautiful park full of trails for hiking and biking.
Reviewed By O7059EArossm - Airdrie, Canada
Met a colleague and we had a walk in the park - simply amazing. I always drive by when I am on the Deerfoot - and I finally was able to experience what an amazing place in downtown Calgary / 20 out of 10
5. Confederation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
A recreational park offering picnic tables, tennis courts and beautiful landscape.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Confederation Park in NW Calgary is part of a substantial chain of green spaces. There's a large cemetery immediately to the east, and immediately to the west is a golf course, and to the west of that is another large green space, Canmore Park. In the summer, the golf course is off-limits to the general public, but in the winter, they maintain cross-country trails there, and it's permitted to walk there, as long as you respect track. On our recent visit, we just walked a bit in the Confederation Park, and enjoyed the sunny day.
6. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By CuriousTraveller7777 - Calgary, Canada
We had a relaxing stroll with a group of friends along a river, tree branches left where they fell providing a natural habitat for the birds, lots of interesting information posted along the path.
7. Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
The fish are biting at Bow Habitat Station! Explore hands-on exhibits in the Discovery Centre, feed thousands of fish in the hatchery (Fridays & Saturdays until 3 pm), go fishing in the Trout Pond (May 15-Oct 31), and take a stroll along the trails of the Interpretive Wetland. The experience will leave you hooked! Located five minutes east of downtown Calgary, Bow Habitat Station is a unique destination featuring Alberta's fish, wildlife and water. Open year-round, the facility is completely wheelchair accessible and fun for all ages. Free parking is available in the main lot for Pearce Estate Park. Access to the hatchery is through guided adventures only. Please visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for up-to-date hours.
Reviewed By A5033FFtimk
We took our two children ages 10 and 11 to the Sam Livingston Hatchery and I must say... I think I had more fun than the kids. Their interpretive centre is very creative and educational. I learned a few things when I visited. The fish feeding was a great experience and the native fish of Alberta aquariums in the basement were as good as any larger West Coast City's displays. Plan on being there for at least 2-3 hours if you enjoy learning about fish habitat.
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