Outdoors things to do in Calgary

We rank 80 outdoor things to do in Calgary, Canada. The highest scoring is Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $9 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
80
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$9

Outdoors in Calgary compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Calgary by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip98$9610h5/5 (1,108)
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip92$9710h4.9/5 (707)
Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour87$17912h5/5 (131)
Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure84$994h4.9/5 (160)
Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, E-Bike Upgrade Avail.84$803h4.8/5 (215)
Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon Banff National Park81$818h4.6/5 (256)
Guided Tour in Banff National Park with Pickup in Calgary79$9010h5/5 (45)
Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Tour from Calgary, Canmore78$8910.5h5/5 (44)
Lakes, Mountains & Glaciers - Front seat to natural beauty78$14710h4.9/5 (58)
Spectacular Banff Day - Gondola Included76$17710h4.8/5 (108)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Calgary

Outdoors in Calgary: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Calgary?
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100 from 1,108 traveler reviews. Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip, Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour, Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure follow close behind. We rank 80 outdoors experiences in Calgary in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Calgary cost?
Expect around $153 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Heritage Park Admission from $9, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Calgary for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Calgary currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Calgary?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Calgary, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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