How to Get the Best Price on Passes to Calaway Park in Calgary

Calgary’s Calaway Park is the most affordable theme park for families. Did we find ways to make it even more affordable? Yes. Keep reading.

Location: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary, Alberta – approximately a 3 hour drive from Edmonton.

Hours:

• Summer hours – During July & August (and the first weekend of September) the park is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 7 pm
• September hours – Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays from 11 am to 5 pm
• October – open the first two weekends of the month; last day of the season is Sunday, October 11.

Always check the Calaway Park Calendar online before planning your visit to confirm the hours for the days of your trip. On special occasions the park stays open a bit later and there are select days on the weekends that they are open in the fall. September 7 to October 14 are Halloweekends!

Good to know:

• Admission into the grounds includes unlimited rides, attractions, stage shows, live entertainment and parking!
• Calaway is Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park
• 30 different rides to enjoy – with several rides dedicated to younger (and shorter) patrons
• Rentals on site – Hudstones has stroller for rent for $9, double strollers for $12 and wheel chairs for $5 (fcfs near the first aid office)
• Lockers for your belongings are available for $5, near guest services
• There is a huge gift shop on site, in case you forgot anything
• The parking lot is not far – you can always store extra things you might need for the day there and go get them as needed

Things to do there:

• Rides – 30 different rides to enjoy – including the famous Timber Falls water log ride, the new family ride Bumble Blast and lots of options for younger (and shorter) patrons.
• NEW – 3D Theatre | Playing now: Wanted Alive – see the show schedule online here
• Stage shows
• Spray N Play – 15 different water features – cool off and have fun in this spray park playground section beside the Twirl Maze
• Fishing
• Bumper Boats
• Eat! There are several places to get meals & snacks right in the park
• & so much more!

Cheapest ways to get passes ⇓

Kids 2 and under are always free!

One day admission deals:

• Visit a local Co-Op in Calgary before your Calaway visit to get a discounted rate on admission ($37)
• Buy tickets online in advance to get a discount
• Group deal (12 or more people visiting as a group) – Details here
• Ask about discounts for military families
• Ask your friends with season passes – they sometimes get coupons for friends!
• Save on admission by visiting the park after 2 pm

Season Pass deals:

• Watch for the annual Christmas Season Pass Sale – the sale typically starts in mid-November and is on until January 1. Season passes during this time are 63% off at only and pay for themselves by your second visit! You can purchase online or at any Calgary Co-Op during the sale period.
• Spring Sale – Mid-March to Mid-May season passes go on sale once again – watch the website for 2023 pricing

Tips for bringing the kids:

• Bring water bottles – hydrating is very important when you are walking around all day – especially when it’s hot
• Wear comfortable, closed toe shoes
• Younger kids that don’t meet the height requirement to go on rides on their own can sometimes ride anyway if a parent or older sibling accompanies them on  – each ride has signs to let you know the options before waiting in line
• Strollers (and better yet – wagons!) are amazing to have not only to push around the kids, but to hold jackets, prizes from games, purchases and more
• Bring snacks! Picnics are welcome at Calaway and there are several designated places on site with picnic benches for just that!
• Check the size chart at the front entrance or take a look at it here to find out which rides your kiddos can go on – they are all height dependant
• Sweaters/jackets – the weather cools down toward the end of the day. Keep them in your car to save on locker rentals or having to carry them around
• Download the Calaway Park map to plan out your visit, find the washrooms and get to know where everything is! Find it here.

For more information on Calaway park, hours, calendar, show times, attractions and other FAQs, visit their website here.

Looking for more things to do while you’re in Calgary? Check out our list of kid friendly things to do while visiting the YYC here.