Enjoy these barn-burning discounts for a low-cost summer in the Blue Sky City!
Calaway Park on a budget
Just outside the city on the TransCanada highway lies Calaway Park, Calgary’s permanent amusement park. This getaway makes a great alternative to the Stampede, and what’s more, you can get tickets on the cheap! From June 1 to September 2, you can get one-day tickets to Calaway Park for $39 at any Calgary Co-Op location. Did we mention admission includes as many rides as you can handle? Admission is usually $52, so this is a huge deal.
Discounted Stampeders and Heritage Park tickets
Speaking of Calgary Co-Op, members can get 20 per cent off any Calgary Stampeders game. You can also purchase a Family & Friends Membership to Heritage Park for 15 per cent off, which makes it easy to enjoy this piece of Calgary history anytime. Joining Calgary Co-Op is only a dollar, so what do you have to lose?
Calgary Attractions Pass
The Calgary Attractions Pass is a unique way to save money and enjoy city landmarks. All you have to do is sign up for the pass at visitcalgary.com, redeem it on your phone, and present it at participating destinations like the Calgary Tower, Studio Bell, and Telus Spark. On top of accessing discounts, you can earn points to put towards prizes and even earn free Calgary-themed socks.
Movies on the cheap
Sometimes, a trip to the movies is the best way to escape the summer heat (or the summer rain). Luckily, you’ve got many options for watching movies on a budget. Both Cineplex and Landmark offer discounted movie tickets every Tuesday, with up to 40 per cent savings. And if it’s not Tuesday, head over to Landmark Cinemas: movie tickets at this second-run theatre are only five bucks, every day of the week.
CJSW Friends Card
Support local radio and local businesses simultaneously with the CJSW Friends Card! You’ll receive this card when you donate at least $35 to the college radio station and the card grants access to discounts at over 100 Calgary businesses. From cheap growler fills at Annex to cheap sessions at Yoga Sarana, it’s the ultimate way to supplement a cheap, rowdy summer.
Swim at Sikome Lake
Sikome Lake Aquatic Facility in Fish Creek Park is one of the only public man-made lakes that brings Cali vibes to the prairies. A family pass is only $10, and the beach stays open through September 1. Surfs up!
Harness Groupon
Yes, Groupon is still a thing. This free app lets you find mega discounts on events and experience Calgary and its surroundings on the fly. From gondola trips in Banff to boating and rafting excursions, there’s always something interesting to do at a decent price. Download the app or visit groupon.ca today and explore yourself!
Take the family to Telus Spark
As Bill Nye put it, “science rules!” The Telus Spark Science Centre is a monument to education and science with a family-fun spin, and it doesn’t have to break the bank to go. For only $90, you can get two adults and four kids through the doors at Telus. Because an adult admission alone is usually $26, this is a wicked deal and a great way to enjoy an iconic Calgary attraction.
