Calgary’s sports
Calgary and the surrounding area offer plenty of opportunities for sports fans to cheer their faces off and for athletic types to play.
Spectator Sports
- Calgary Flames is our National Hockey League franchise.
- Calgary Hitmen offers fast-paced Western Hockey League action.
- Calgary Stampeders play in the Canadian Football League.
- Calgary Roughnecks delivers rough and tumble National Lacrosse League thrills.
Participatory Sports
- Downhill Mountain Biking – Take your mountain bike to the top of Canada Olympic Park and pick a downhill track matching your skill level and fear tolerance.
- Golf – There are a large number of public golf courses within Calgary’s city limits and the Rocky Mountains beyond.
- Running – The river pathways along the Bow and Elbow rivers are gorgeous places to go for a run.
- Skiing and Snowboarding – Take lessons or show off in the half pipe at Canada Olympic Park if you dare. Lake Louise and Sunshine Village are the top ski resorts near Calgary in Banff National Park.
- Swimming – There are many public pools dotted around Calgary.
- Training – Looking for a place to work out? Numerous gyms around the city allow drop-in visitors.