In addition to the myriad free activities offered through the City of Calgary, the following Calgary-area businesses and attractions are offering free or low-cost activities for displaced Jasperites. This list will be updated as information becomes available.
Attractions
Heritage Park
In light of the devastating fires in Jasper and area, Heritage Park is offering free admission to Heritage Park’s Historical Village and Gasoline Alley Museum for all who have been evacuated. All that is required is for guests to bring along some form of ID that indicates they are from Jasper and surrounding area. The no-cost of admission will continue until further notice.
For further information and updates, please email info@heritagepark.ca or call 403.268.8500.
TELUS Spark Centre
TELUS Spark Science Centre wants to extend an invitation to those displaced from recent fire evacuations in Jasper. Spark recognizes the stress to all affected and displaced by these terrible fires. Spark would like to invite you to come and experience a free day of fun and science.
220 St. George's Drive NE
Calgary, AB T2E 5T2
(403) 817-6800
Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology
All provincial heritage sites and museums, including the Royal Tyrrell Museum, are offering free general admission for wildfire evacuees. The Royal Tyrrell Museum recognizes the impact of the wildfires devastating communities across Alberta. To receive free admission, these visitors are asked to bring government-issued ID.
Toll-free in North America (outside Alberta)
1-888-440-4240
Toll-free in Alberta
310-0000 then 403-823-7707
General Inquiries
tyrrell.info@gov.ab.ca
The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary)
.Any Jasper evacuees looking for something to do during this difficult time are welcome to visit The Confluence Cultural Centre free of charge. Discover some of the stories that make the lands at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland a historically layered and meaningful site. Explore cultural centre exhibits about Treaty 7, Métis influence in Alberta and the founding and early stages of the city of Calgary. Check out the replica 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks for special exhibitions, then take a self-guided audio tour or join a walking tour of the parklands at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers — a place of significance to Indigenous peoples since long before 1875, when the North West Mounted Police established Fort Calgary.
750 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5E1
(587) .288-1406
info@theconfluence.ca
Military Museums of Calgary
The Military Museums of Calgary is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country.
In light of the ongoing wildfires affecting the town of Jasper, The Military Museums extend our heartfelt support to all residents who have been evacuated to Calgary and nearby cities. To offer some respite during this challenging time, we are providing free admission to all evacuees from the Jasper fires. To gain free entry, please present proof of residence, such as a driver's license, at our admissions desk. We hope our museum can offer a place of solace and interest during these trying times. Stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you.
4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary AB T2T 5J4
(403) 410-2340
info@themilitarymuseums.ca
Fitness and movement classes
To support the growing number of Albertans evacuated from their homes, YMCA Calgary is offering community members that have been forced to evacuate, free drop-in access to the six locations throughout Calgary. Individuals and families are welcome to access these locations free of charge for recreational use, showering, etc. as well as drop in programming and fitness classes during standard hours of operation.
With a valid photo ID, self-identifying evacuees can access any of the locations listed below free of charge during these evacuations:
| Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton | 4995 Market Street SE | Calgary, AB |
| Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot | 8100 John Laurie Blvd NW | Calgary, AB |
| Remington YMCA in Quarry Park | 108 Quarry Park Road SE | Calgary, AB |
| Saddletowne YMCA | 180-7555 Falconridge Blvd NE | Calgary, AB |
| Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge | 11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW | Calgary, AB |
| Shawnessy YMCA | 400-333 Shawville Blvd SE | Calgary, AB |
Complimentary non-resident memberships at the Calgary Public Library
Calgary Public Library is providing complimentary, non-resident memberships to anyone currently sheltering in Calgary after being evacuated from the wildfires. Non-resident memberships offer access to item borrowing and placing holds on items, printing, internet, room booking, and Library programs. Non-resident memberships expire after one year. Find out more at calgarylibrary.ca/wildfires.
Call the Library Hotline at 403.260.2600 or visit any Library location to get your free, non-resident membership.
Movie theatres
Canyon Meadows Cinemas shows $5 movies every day.
Bay 110, 13226 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB
Movie Information line: (403) 670=5444
Office line: (403) 278-5581