Calgary Tower, Calgary (must see)
Located in downtown Calgary, Calgary Tower stands 191 meter tall. Originally known as the Husky Tower, this observation tower came into existence in 1967 as a part of the urban renewal plan. It was constructed in joint cooperation between Husky oil and Realty Company Limited. The tower was also built to celebrate the 1967 centennial of Canada. It was in 1971 that this World Federation of Great Towers founder member was renamed Calgary Tower.
Calgary Tower was designed and constructed by W. G. Milne & A. Dale and Associates. It took fifteen months to complete building this tower. It can withstand winds up to 161 kilometers per hour and earthquakes.
On your visit to this tower, check out the column that was built in a unique manner by pouring concrete continually for 24 days. Enjoy a delicious meal at the revolving restaurant here. Called Sky 360, the restaurant offers an amazing view. +15 Skyway network connects the base of the tower to Fairmont Palliser Hotel, One Palliser Square and EnCana Place.
Calgary Tower was designed and constructed by W. G. Milne & A. Dale and Associates. It took fifteen months to complete building this tower. It can withstand winds up to 161 kilometers per hour and earthquakes.
On your visit to this tower, check out the column that was built in a unique manner by pouring concrete continually for 24 days. Enjoy a delicious meal at the revolving restaurant here. Called Sky 360, the restaurant offers an amazing view. +15 Skyway network connects the base of the tower to Fairmont Palliser Hotel, One Palliser Square and EnCana Place.
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Calgary Tower on Map
Sight Name: Calgary Tower
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Calgary, Alberta
Create Your Own Walk in Calgary
Creating your own self-guided walk in Calgary is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Inglewood Walking Tour
Inglewood, a picturesque neighborhood on the bank of the Elbow River in central Calgary, is brimming with historical significance and natural beauty. One of its notable sites is Fort Calgary, a historic landmark that takes you back in time to the days of the Canadian frontier. Here, you can explore exhibits and learn about the city's early history, making it an ideal spot for history buffs.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles
Calgary Introduction Walking Tour
Calgary is the largest city in Western Canada and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city was named after a hamlet with the same name on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
The area that is called Calgary today was once populated by indigenous people, now known as the First Nations, until Europeans arrived in the 19th century.
John Glenn, an Irish immigrant who served... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
The area that is called Calgary today was once populated by indigenous people, now known as the First Nations, until Europeans arrived in the 19th century.
John Glenn, an Irish immigrant who served... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Downtown Calgary Walking Tour
The vibrant heart of Alberta's largest city, Downtown Calgary, is a place "where urban sophistication meets western warmth in the Shadows of the Rocky Mountains." As such, the area has quite a few landmarks that showcase the city's dynamic nature.
One such is the Old City Hall, a historic sandstone building that commands attention with its majestic presence.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
One such is the Old City Hall, a historic sandstone building that commands attention with its majestic presence.
A short walk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Sculptures in Calgary Walking Tour
In Calgary, you won't find imposing grey monuments with tonnes of history behind them. Instead, the city boasts a wealth of outdoor sculptures of a different sort. It's all about the sites scattered throughout the city, rarely revealed in tourist handbooks but colorful enough to be captured in photos. Some of them weird, some outstanding, and some merely amusing.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
One of the notable... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles