What To Do in Lethbridge this July
The heat of summer is when Lethbridge really starts to shine. With our stunning landscape and sunny skies, it's the perfect month to plan your vacation. No matter your interested, we have more than enough events and activities to keep you and your family entertained all summer long!
Lethbridge Activity Guide for July
It's our App-iversary!
Our two-month campaign celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Explore Lethbridge App is still running until the end of July! During this period we're highlighting some of our favourite experiences in Lethbridge while giving you the chance to earn prizes. Visit some of our city's best attractions or try out a new restaurant downtown. You'll not only see the best of the best in Lethbridge, but you'll be earning the chance to win big as well!
Click here to get started on the Explore Lethbridge App!
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Enjoy the Outdoors
Learn About Local Ecosystems
Visit the Helen Schuler Nature Centre before exploring Lethbridge's vast river valley to learn about the local plants and animals that call this area home. Enjoy interactive exhibits, a living roof, and one of the coolest views of the High Level Bridge in the city.
Click here to learn more about the Helen Schuler Nature Centre!
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Go Hiking in the Coulees
With Lethbridge's expansive river valley, you can enjoy a wilderness hike without even leaving the city! We have a vast range of trails, with everything from shorter paved trails to longer and rougher paths available. For an easier route, we recommend the Pavan Park loop, but for something more difficult, try the Alexander Wilderness Park loop—it's ups and downs will give you a great workout! While hiking, keep your eyes peeled, as deer, song birds, and bird of prey are common sights.
Use #explorelethbridge on any pictures you post to social media to share your adventures. We love to see people out and exploring all the trials that Lethbridge has to offer!
Click here to find some of our favourite hiking trails in Lethbridge!
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Cool Off in the Water
Visit a Public Pool or Spray Park in Lethbridge
Lethbridge has a variety of indoor and outdoor pools, though the Henderson Outdoor Pool is a favourite amongst locals in the summertime. Located right next to Henderson Lake Park and Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, it's easy to make a whole day out of a trip to the pool! If spray parks are more of your thing, both Legacy Park and Gyro Spray Park offer fun features for kids while the Rotary Centennial Fountain offers a quick way to cool down while downtown!
Click here to learn more about Lethbridge pools and spray parks!
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Water-Based Recreation
If you'd like to be on top of the water instead, head to High Level Canoes and Kayaks to rent a boat this summer. This local shop offers 1-day canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, perfect for those who are visiting Lethbridge. With both calm waters and beautiful views, Henderson Lake and the Old Man River are popular paddling locations in Lethbridge. If you're heading to the river, try launching at Indian Battle Park and enjoy a relaxing paddle to Pavan Park. Bring an oar to avoid occasional obstacles and power through slow-moving sections, and remember to stop before the weir to avoid hazards!
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Major Events in Lethbridge this July
Canada Day
On July 1st, Lethbridge will be an explosion of red and white as we celebrate our 159th birthday. The biggest celebrations will take place in Henderson Lake Park and the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, where you can find live music, multicultural performances, an outdoor market, food trucks, and more! This celebration begins at 12:00pm and will wrap up at 11:00pm with a dazzling firework display! Sit alongside the water at Henderson Lake Park for the best view of this sparkling show!
Click here to learn what else you can do this Canada Day!
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Upside Downtown Concerts
Beginning in July, the Upside Downtown concert series will bring free live music to Rotary Square (Casa's outdoor patio) every Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. These shows will highlight local musicians who are so talented you might just walk away with a new favourite artist. Join for a night of fun, and don't forget to buy a local beer from Spectrum Alework's pop-up or a cone from Cookie Crimes' ice cream cart! Chairs are provided, so all you need to bring is an appetite for a good time!
Click here for more information on Upside Downtown!
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Street Wheelers Weekend
This year, Street Wheelers Weekend will take place from July 10th to 12th. Street Wheelers is a classic and well-loved series of events in Lethbridge, bringing together vintage cars and their fans from all across Southern Alberta. From car-spotting along 3rd Ave South to talking to the owners themselves in the annual Show & Shine, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some one-of-a-kind cars this July.
If you're a vintage car owner, we invite you to join the annual Poker Run, hosted by Tourism Lethbridge! Explore five locations around Lethbridge and build a poker hand by collecting a card at each. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the day will win our grand prize!
Click here to register for the 2026 Poker Run!
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For more information on local events, check out our online events calendar by clicking here! You'll find everything from baseball to live theatre!