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 Scenic balloon flights |
102 4215 72 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2C 2G5 Canada +1 403 203 9310 aerodyn@cadvision.com |
Experience the beauty of Calgary's mountains, prairies and skyline from way, way up. This hot air ballooning company offers year round flights over Calgary. Trips are accompanied by experienced and personable pilots and clients spend about one hour floating and drifting high above the city. Upon landing, champagne is uncorked and your flight is celebrated with bubbly and a unique flight certificate. Reservations are necessary and flights are weather dependent. Gift certificates are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Some of Calgary's favourite places |
Stretching 350 kilometers throughout the city Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Canada +1 403 263 8510 (Tourist information) |
Calgary boasts the largest pathway system in North America. Nearly every day of the year, regardless of the weather, you can find Calgarians running, walking, riding, rolling and even skiing along 360 kilometres of paths. The network twists its way through countless municipal parks, alongside rivers and reservoirs, past skyscrapers, into valleys and through mini-forests, fields of wildflowers and other surprises. Use of the pathways is absolutely free. Maps are available from several outlets. Contact Calgary Parks and Recreation for information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a good look around |
101 9th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1J9 Canada +1 403 266 7171 http://www.calgarytower.com/ |
Although some of downtown Calgary's office towers are actually taller, the Calgary Tower remains the city's most distinctive landmark. Officially opened in 1968, it remains a popular visitor attraction, providing a panoramic view of the mountains to the west and the surrounding foothills and prairie. On the observation deck there is access to binoculars, multimedia information kiosks and the thrilling Glass Floor Experience. The dining room rotates, allowing visitors the chance to relax with a meal while viewing the entire city from their window-side tables at the Panorama Dining Room. Tops Grill, located above the observation deck, is open seasonally and offers a light menu. Admission: Adults $11.95, Seniors (65+) $10.95, Youth (6-17) $9.95, Child (5 and under) $7.44. One free child per paid adult. Prices do no include tax. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 'A World of Difference' |
Elliston Park International Ave (17 Ave) and 60 St SE Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6 Canada +1 403 569 9679 http://www.globalfest.ca/ contactus@globalfest.ca |
GlobalFest - Canada's way of celebrating cultural diversity is a festival which includes trademark features such as International Fireworks Competition, Cultural Pavilions, and the recently added Calgary Foundation Centennial World Stage and GlobalFest Film Festival. The events take place at Elliston Park and lasts all night long. The Fireworks competition starts as soon as the sun sets. In order to enjoy this explosive celebration you can book the tickets at any Calgary Co-op or online. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picnic perfection |
7305 24 Street Southwest (84 hectares surrounding the north side of the reservoir) Calgary, AB T3E 5N5 Canada +1 403 268 2300 (Office) http://www.calgary.ca/ |
The south end of Crowchild Trail or 37th Street SW brings motorists and cyclists to the long stretch of grass and trees that make up this park along the raised north shore of the Glenmore Reservoir. From the high bluffs overlooking the backed-up waters of the Elbow River, which supplies drinking water to the city's south end, visitors can look over the reservoir waters at small sailboats, kayaks and canoes. At the east end, the competitive Calgary Canoe and Rowing Club resides, whose athletes are regularly on the waters building their strength and skill. Looking west, visitors get an unobstructed view of the Canadian Rockies, over the brush and flats of the still-wild Weaselhead Natural Area. Endless grass on which to lay a blanket down and several proper picnic areas are perfect places to enjoy a meal. Public washrooms and numerous parking areas are available. The park is joined to the massive Calgary pathway system, enabling people on foot or wheels to travel hours in either direction. Within the park, the path is split into a paved walking path and a separate cycling/blading path. Paths encircle the reservoir, joining North Glenmore Park to South Glenmore Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get out and get active |
2500 University Drive North West Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada +1 403 220 5038 http://www.calgaryoutdoorcentr... outdoor@ucalgary.ca |
Whether your idea of outdoor adventure is a multi-day mountain expedition or an afternoon of in-line skating, the Outdoor Program Centre at the University of Calgary will have you outfitted. The centre offers everything from hiking trips to cross-country ski outings, first aid courses to bicycle repair clinics, and sea kayaking tours to avalanche survival training. Its rental department loans out equipment of all kinds, whether you need a camping stove or a canoe. Prices are reasonable and the staff seems to know everything about everything. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic balloon rides |
7134R Fisher Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2H 0W5 Canada +1 403 259 3154 http://www.rainbowballoons.ca/ rainbowballoons@shaw.ca |
This hot air balloon operator has been running balloon trips over Calgary since 1979. Their balloons are rainbow designed and clients enjoy views of Calgary's unique skyline and the Rocky Mountains to the west. The trips last about 90 minutes and are followed by a festive champagne toast complete with orange juice, muffins and bread and cheese. As a souvenir, passengers receive a dated flight certificate signed by the pilot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing on the prairies |
90 Avenue & 24 Street South West (Oakridge) Calgary, AB T2N 1J4 Canada +1 403 268 2300 (City Information) http://www.calgary.ca/portal/s... |
Unspoiled park and grassland line the south side of Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir. A walking and cycling path runs along the bluff above the shoreline as part of a 16 kilometre circuit around the north and south park. Tennis courts and a playground are available, too, but the primary attraction is the set of docks of a small, city-run sailing school. On weekends, landlubbers can rent sailboats and take to the water. Walking or cycling leads into the largely-wild Weaselhead Natural Area, where lucky visitors can catch a glimpse at such wildlife as beavers, deer and various breeds of waterfowl. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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