Where to Ring in 2017 in Calgary

By VITA Daily

Here are 9 different events happening across Calgary this New Year’s! —Sara Samson

• Zoo Year’s Eve

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  There are no fireworks at the Calgary Zoo for this year’s NYE celebration but Zoolights is still in full swing with more than 1.5 million lights throughout the zoo. Plus skating on the rink under a canopy of lights and outdoor fire pits. $15 per person at calgaryzoo.com  

• New Years Eve Outdoor Celebrations at Olympic Plaza

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  This family-friendly celebration includes skating, fireworks, live musical performances from Canadian rock band 54.40 and an early countdown for little ones at 9 p.m. Admission is free!    

• Single and the City New Years Eve Gala

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  Those single or in a relationship are invited to this annual gala held in the main lobby of the Jack Singer. This year’s theme is New York so expect paparazzi, a fashion show, a DJ and more. Dress to impress for this one. $55 per person at artscommons.ca    

• Sub Rosa NYE 2017

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  For a bit of sophistication head to Sub Rosa, tucked away under The Guild, for its 25 + event that features live music from DJ Tofunkah. Bonus: you can book into The Guild for dinner to start the night then go downstairs to party the night away. $29 per person at universe.com

• Calgary Flames Game

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  Watch the Calgary Flames face off against the Arizona Coyotes starting at 8 p.m at the Saddledome—then head to one of the nearby bars to keep the party going. $30 to $275 per person at ticketmaster.ca

• Noon Year’s Eve at Telus Spark

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  To begin the New Year celebrations a little early, check out Telus Spark for its daytime activities that includes a countdown that starts at 11:45 a.m. $20 per person at sparkscience.ca    

• Banff New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks

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  Check out downtown Banff for a massive outdoor street party—there will be plenty of live entertainment, food vendors and games and activities for kids, and of course, fireworks at midnight. Admission is free!  

• New Year’s Eve at Deane House

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  Snag a reservation at one of the city’s newest, and most buzzed about, restaurants and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal from Chef Jamie Harling. $100 per person at deanehouse.com    

• New Year’s Eve Gala at the Fairmont Banff Springs

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  If you’re looking to splurge and go all out this year, book into the Banff Springs for its annual NYE gala. Expect a beautiful four-course meal, an orchestra and dancing in the grand ballroom into the wee hours of the morning. $320 per person at myshowpass.com