Canada Olympic Park
At the Canada Olympic Park you can spend a whole day training like an
Olympian, you can speed down slopes on a bobsled or soar over the
90-meter ski jump.
Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is home to over 1000 different types of wild animal
life, including the world famous painting elephant Kamala. There is also
a Botanical Garden and a Prehistoric Dinosaur Park.
Heritage Park
Heritage Park is a historical village replicating the Western
Canadian settlements that developed in the 1800s.
Calgary Tower
During the 1988 Winter Olympics, a flame burned at the top of this
famous building; now, it's a major tourist attraction, known for its
spectacular views of the city.
Glenbow Museum
The Glenbow Museum is the largest museum in Western Canada this
museum has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and
tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada's
heritage.
Fort Calgary
Fort Calgary was built in 1875 as the original home to the North West
Mounted Police, this 40-acre area is now a park for tourists and others
to visit.
Devonian Gardens
Devonian Gardens is an indoor garden that spans three acres and is
home to waterfalls, trees and thousands of plants.
Calgary Science Centre
Calgary Science Centre is a place for those who want to explore outer
space through the use of telescopes, hands-on exhibits and an inventive
theater.
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban wildernesses
in the world, with over 54 miles of trails for hiking, biking and
running.
Eau Claire Market
The Eau Claire Market sells food and handicrafts and is popular for
its restaurants, walkways and movie theatre. |
Museum of the Regiments
The Museum of the Regiments is the largest military museum in Western
Canada. The Museum features exhibits on artillery, planes and great
examples of the Canadian war effort.
Chinese Cultural Centre
The Chinese Cultural Centre is a beautiful building that was modeled
after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, it houses a library, health
center and an art gallery.
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
Since 1985, the Royal Tyrrell Museum has had a fascinating evolution
of dinosaurs through it's collection of dozens of skeletons and hundreds
of fossils.
Heritage Point Golf Course
The Heritage Point Golf Course is 27-hole golf course that offers
three nine-hole challenges: the Pointe, Heritage and Desert courses.
Stampede Park
The Stamped Park is best known for its rodeos and chuck wagon races.
Olympic Plaza
Olympic Plaza is the site of the 1988 Olympic Games medals
presentation, the plaza is a popular venue for festivals and
entertainment.
Prince's Island Park
Prince's Island Park is located in the Bow River, providing
opportunities to bike, hike and fish.
Nose Hill Park
Nose Hill Park is a rugged, hilly terrain full of paths and trails
for hikers, bikers and runners.
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is a well-preserved and
still-operating cattle ranch. Tours of the ranch's 35 original buildings
are available.
Calaway Park
Calaway Park offers rides to suit all ages, with a special area just
for toddlers. A corkscrew rollercoaster, log flume ride, bumper cars,
boats and several other attractions are presented at the theme park. |