2024 U17 GIRL'S
CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP
Calgary, Alta. - July 31 – August 4
TOURISM
Explore Calgary
Calgary Cuisine
Calgary is world-renowned for innovative, creative and unique cuisine. With a variety of internationally acclaimed local chefs, the food scene here is vibrant and constantly growing - in the downtown core alone there are over 200 restaurants. From exquisite fine dining to casual cowboy fare, Calgary’s cuisine is sure to tantalize every palate.
Arts & Culture
With numerous theatre companies, art galleries, music halls, and highly attended festivals, Calgary’s arts and culture landscape is thriving. Dynamic, world-class performances take place nightly, from ballet to opera, musicals to comedy.
Shopping in Calgary
Whether you’re picking up custom-made cowboy boots or perusing high-end fashion, Calgary is packed with fantastic shopping centres and unique stores, ideal to quell your retail therapy needs.
Professional Sport Leagues
Calgary is the proud home of six professional sport leagues (NHL, WHL, NRL, CFL, CPL and NLL). The city is filled with skilled professional athletes who always put on a good show. Check out a game any time of year and experience the energy Calgary is known for.
Pre & Post Event Getaways
Calgary’s location makes it the perfect basecamp for adventure. In fact, the province of Alberta is home to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, most of them just a few hours away from Calgary.
The Rockies: Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper
Just west of the city are the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Stunningly beautiful, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper all offer year-round adventure and first-class amenities - from unparalleled skiing and hiking opportunities to delectable dining, fantastic shopping, Nordic
spas, and more. Banff is just an hour west of Calgary, Lake Louise is a half an hour west of Banff. Jasper is 3.5 hours north of Banff on the
Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Drumheller & The Badlands
East of Calgary, the endless golden prairies suddenly drop away into a strange moonscape of striped hills and otherworldly rock formations – The Badlands. Winter or summer, you can explore the hoodoos, hike through the impressive Horseshoe Canyon, or visit Drumheller, the Dinosaur Capital of the World, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Approximately 260 km south of Calgary, rugged, windswept mountains rise abruptly out of gentle prairie grasslands in spectacular Waterton Lakes National Park. Here, several different ecological regions meet and interact in a landscape shaped by wind, fire, flooding, and abundant plants and wildlife. Waterton is a hiker’s paradise during the summer and a tranquil mountain retreat in the winter months.
Activites and Attractions
Calgary Zoo
A central fixture in the city, the Calgary Zoo is located downtown, on St. Georges Island on the Bow River. The Zoo offers year-round animal experiences and exhibits. The Zoo is also one of Canada’s leaders in conservation efforts.
Heritage Park Historical Village
See and feel the past as it comes to life in front of your eyes. This unique Park’s attractions and exhibits span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to 1950s. With over 180 exhibits on 127 acres, Heritage Park is Canada’s largest living history museum. Seasonal
TELUS Spark
The TELUS Spark Science Centre is a space for people of all ages and abilities to let go and embrace the desire to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. The centre features incredible exhibits and programs, over 200 hands-on experiences, and the largest dome theatre in Western Canada.
WinSport
For those seeking a complete sport and adrenaline experience without leaving the city limits, WinSport (known as Canada Olympic Park) has everything an outdoor enthusiast could ask for - from skiing to mountain biking.
The Paddle Station
Experience a hassle-free urban river adventure! Rafting, kayaking, or standup paddle boarding, Paddlestation will set you up for a great day on the water. Seasonal
Calgary Tower
Take in the 360 degree views of Calgary from this iconic landmark. Open year-round, the tower is a great way to get a new perspective on the city.
Spruce Meadows
On the southern edge of the city lies one of Calgary’s most cherished venues - Spruce Meadows. Regarded as one of the greatest outdoor equestrian venues in the world, the facility offers an incredible experience for riders and fans alike. Seasonal
Studio Bell
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, is a world-renowned architectural wonder and an international hub of music and technology. The
National Music Centre features a 2,000+ piece collection of artifacts, instruments and music technology, plus 22,000 sq. ft. of exhibitions, a 300-
seat performance space, and recording studios, including the Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Studio.
