Shine a Light
Shine A Light is an interactive experience where you follow the careers of real Calgary Police officers, moment by moment, through triumph, pressure, and consequence.
Using a “badge,” you’ll unlock three immersive stations, each revealing a different chapter of an officer’s journey. Housed inside glowing replicas of 1912 call boxes, these encounters blend history, storytelling, and technology in a way that feels both personal and powerful.
Shine A Light is an interactive experience where you follow the careers of real Calgary Police officers, moment by moment, through triumph, pressure, and consequence.
Using a “badge,” you’ll unlock three immersive stations, each revealing a different chapter of an officer’s journey. Housed inside glowing replicas of 1912 call boxes, these encounters blend history, storytelling, and technology in a way that feels both personal and powerful.
Meet the Chief who led through war and transformation
The investigator who stepped into Calgary’s darkest scenes. And the policewoman who disarmed a knife fight, alone, and helped change the future for women in policing.
Your next mission awaits
Don’t holster that curiosity just yet—Discover what else we have on.
WHat's ON
Step inside and uncover a lineup of hands‑on activities that turn every visitor into a junior sleuth.
UNIFORM TRY ON
Suit up. Snap a pic. Ever wondered what it feels like to look like a real police officer?
Forensic Fun
Where science gets a little suspicious. Step into the world of real forensic science.
Inside Policing: Expert Encounters
Ask the Expert. Discover what policing really looks like by talking with the people who do the work.
