What to Do in Calgary this Summer, Calgary, Alberta

Recently ranked in the top three of the most livable cities in the world, Calgary, Alberta is the place to be this summer. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is teeming with options for the active minded visitor. Here are some suggestions for what you can do in Calgary this summer.

Over a 1,000 kilometres of paved pathways help Calgarians stay active. In the summer months the trails are often filled with runners, walkers and cyclists. The pathways that follow the Bow and Elbow Rivers offer lovely views of downtown.

Connecting these pathways are over 200 pedestrian bridges. One of the newest and most recognizable is the red Peace Bridge. Built in 2012, its design was initially quite controversial but has since become a source of pride for the city.

You can rent e-bikes and e-scooters from many stores in the city or use one of the Bird or Neuron rentals found throughout the downtown core. Download the apps of either brand to find the closest e-bike or e-scooter nearest you.

River rafting is a local summertime favourite activity in Calgary. Imagine floating down the beautiful Bow or Elbow Rivers on a hot summer day with epic views of the downtown skyline. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).