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Do you have family in town? If you’re feeling adventurous there is no shortage of incredible things to do and see in Calgary on New Year’s Day. From outdoor activities to mountain-top adventures, here are 10 happening that’ll help you kick off 2025.
Feeling competitive? Toss on a jersey and head to the Saddledome for an exciting game between the Wranglers and the Abbotsford Canucks. Tickets are on sale now!
When: Jan. 1, 2025
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: $23+
Pack some snacks and get your skates sharpened! Rally your friends and family and hit Barb Scott Park for a wholesome day of skating. Enjoy!
Where: 12 Avenue and 9 Street S.W.
Cost: Free
If you’re not able to get out of bed until the late afternoon, don’t fret. Bundle up and enjoy the Zoolights. Grab a hot cocoa, a snack, and enjoy!
When: Until Jan. 7, 2024
Where: Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE
Cost: $21.95+
Located up Sulphur Mountain, guests can board the tram and take in spectacular views at the top of Banff’s magical Gondola. There’s nothing like it.
Where: 1 Mountain Avenue, Banff
Cost: $69+
No skis? No problem. This year, enjoy the fresh air and powder at Winsport! Bundle up and head out for an adrenaline-inducing New Year’s Day activity.
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
Time: See times above
Cost: $29+
Wind down at the Nordic Spa where you can totally unwind, disconnect and relax. From facials and massages, this alpine sanctuary has everything you’ll need to revamp before things pick right back up for 2025.
Where: 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis
Cost: Prices vary
If you don’t feel like making a big breakfast on New Year’s Day, you’re in luck! On January 1st, head over to Heritage Park and indulge in an incredible meal.
When: Jan. 1, 2025
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $69.95
This year, take a road trip! Check out Boundary Ranch and experience the mountains as if it were the very first time. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cuddled up in an old-timey sleigh. It’s going to be adorable!
Where: 2 Guinn’s Road, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Time: See times above
Cost: $49+
This New Year’s Day head over to the TELUS Spark Science Centre and enjoy a day of immersive experiences, experiments, and fun.
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
Cost: $32+
Feeling stressed after the holidays? Banff’s upper hot springs overlook the tiny mountain town and it’s open on New Year’s Day! Enjoy.
Where: 1 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB
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