Olympic Oval, Calgary
During the 1988 Winter Olympics, the speed skating event was held at the Olympic Oval. Located at the University of Calgary campus, this venue is today one of the most popular training center for the Canadian National Speed Skating team and Speed Skate Canada.
Olympic Oval features two Zamboni ice resurfacers that operate on propane. Other prominent features of this skating rink include high altitude and state of art facility to control climate.
Celebrations and exciting activities will be held at the Olympic Ova in 2012 to commemorate its 25th year of service. One of the first facilities to be completely covered, this skating oval allowed for effective climate control and great quality ice.
At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Olympic Oval saw skaters setting world records in at least seven events. Olympic records were set in an additional three events. Fast ice surface is predominantly due to the high altitude and climate control feature. Since the time of its establishment fourteen years ago, this facility has seen skaters setting many speed records.
Today it is popularly referred to as “The fastest ice in the world”. 12 world records are currently being held here. Make sure you pay a visit to this premier skating venue on your trip to Calgary.
Olympic Oval features two Zamboni ice resurfacers that operate on propane. Other prominent features of this skating rink include high altitude and state of art facility to control climate.
Celebrations and exciting activities will be held at the Olympic Ova in 2012 to commemorate its 25th year of service. One of the first facilities to be completely covered, this skating oval allowed for effective climate control and great quality ice.
At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Olympic Oval saw skaters setting world records in at least seven events. Olympic records were set in an additional three events. Fast ice surface is predominantly due to the high altitude and climate control feature. Since the time of its establishment fourteen years ago, this facility has seen skaters setting many speed records.
Today it is popularly referred to as “The fastest ice in the world”. 12 world records are currently being held here. Make sure you pay a visit to this premier skating venue on your trip to Calgary.
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Olympic Oval on Map
Sight Name: Olympic Oval
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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.
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
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.
One of the notable... view more
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
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
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.
A short walk... view more
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