Outdoors things to do in Calgary

We rank 241 outdoor things to do in Calgary, Canada. The highest scoring is Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
241
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$8

Outdoors in Calgary compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Calgary by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip95$7110h4.9/5 (714)
Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour89$16012h5/5 (165)
Spectacular Banff Day - Gondola Included86$14410h4.8/5 (112)
Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary84$1803h4.9/5 (264)
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff83$8010.5h5/5 (47)
Guided Tour in Banff National Park with Pickup in Calgary82$9510h5/5 (47)
Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure82$1104h4.9/5 (160)
Moraine Lake Banff Tour - Small Group | More Time | Great Snacks81$1098h5/5 (30)
Lakes, Mountains & Glaciers - Front seat to natural beauty80$11310h4.9/5 (58)
Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, E-Bike Upgrade Avail.79$1093h4.8/5 (230)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Calgary

Outdoors in Calgary: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Calgary?
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 714 traveler reviews. Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour, Spectacular Banff Day - Gondola Included, Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary follow close behind. We rank 241 outdoors experiences in Calgary in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Calgary cost?
Expect around $327 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Lake Louise–Calgary Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour from $8, 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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