Must see in Calgary?

[analog_peninsula]

I'll be spending three or four days in Calgary shortly. Are there any hunting related stops I should make during my free time?

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Adam Stevens]

Calgary shooting centre. They should have some good rigby's to fondle.

I'd say Prophet River, but it says it's 5hr drive from there.

 

[Atticus]

It’s been a while since I visited, but Head smashed in buffalo jump was very cool. Definitely take in some events at The Stampede and equestrian events at spruce meadows.

 

[Whitworth375]

Interested in doing some fishing on the Bow River?

 

[analog_peninsula]

I’d love to but this is for work, and most of my time isn’t my own.

 

[cls]

If you are into trap and skeet try out the Calgary Firearms Center on the South side. Great place to spend an evening.

 

[KoedoePoesPienk]

Military museum here is pretty good.

 

[Badjer]

The times I was there for work, I always tried to make the drive drive west to visit Banff and Lake Louise. No hunting shops, but some of the most amazing places I've ever been.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Make sure your vehicle/phone has GPS. Calgary is not an easy place to negotiate for someone who's unfamiliar. Typical for a big city built around a meandering river.

Should be a number of Japanese restaurants there. An entertaining culinary experience.

 

[DLSJR]

Interested in doing some fishing on the Bow River?

You beat me to it. One of the best rivers anywhere.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Sadly, the "hunting" stores around here are about the same as anywhere. BOX: Cabelas, Basspro. Independent: Shooting Center, Proline Shooters, etc.
Others have already noted some of the touristy stuff to do around Calgary.


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[Whitworth375]

You beat me to it. One of the best rivers anywhere.

For sure, i have a buddy that does guided trips on the Bow. He knows that river like that back of his hand.

 

[jpr9954]

For sure, i have a buddy that does guided trips on the Bow. He knows that river like that back of his hand.

I've fished the Bow both above and below Calgary. Great fishing. If I had to make a choice, I'd go with the upper Bow as it was I caught my largest ever Brown trout.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'll be spending three or four days in Calgary shortly. Are there any hunting related stops I should make during my free time?

Inquiring minds want to know.

@analog_peninsula
A must do in Calgary is the Calgary indoor shooting centre.
You can hire handguns or rifles and have a ball at their indoor range.
My son and I had a real blast.
Good value for money
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

It’s been a while since I visited, but Head smashed in buffalo jump was very cool. Definitely take in some events at The Stampede and equestrian events at spruce meadows.

@Atticus.
Head smashed in was very educational and a great insight into first nations life.
I also got to sit and watch some garter snakes okay in the garden. I was told that's very unusual to see.
Bob