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 The Calgary version of Disneyland |
245033 Range Road 33 Calgary, AB T3Z 2E9 Canada +1 403 240 3822 http://www.calawaypark.com/ |
Although not quite as large as Disneyland, Calaway Park offers more than enough fun attractions to keep youngsters happy and active for a full day. The vaguely Flintstones-style theme 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 whirling, twirling and plunging attractions make kids squeal with delight, and their parents turn green. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A sense of Chinese/Canadian history |
197 1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4M4 Canada +1 403 262 5071 http://www.culturalcentre.ca/ |
Explore Chinese/Canadian history and culture, right in the heart of the fascinating Chinatown area. The Centre consists of a museum, Chinese library and a school, as well as the Emperor Seafood Restaurant and more. You can also shop in the Arts and Crafts Store, which carries imported Oriental items. The building itself is of particular interest, standing out amongst the crowd with its impressive roof. The interior design is also intricate; both were completed in September 1992 by artists from Beijing. 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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Hands-on science education |
701 11th Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Canada +1 403 268 8300 http://www.calgaryscience.ca/ |
This science and technology learning center attracts many visitors for its notable Discovery Dome Theatre, a huge dome screen equipped with digital sound. There is a series of exhibitions for children, with plenty of hands-on learning stations. A food kiosk and a science-oriented gift shop round out the experience. 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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Explore, Discover & Grow |
1300 Zoo Road NE Calgary, AB T2M 4R8 Canada +1 403 232 9300 http://www.calgaryzoo.org/ |
Attractions Canada recently voted this park the top outdoor site in the country. It features more than 1,100 animals from around the world and an ever-growing portfolio of innovative exhibitions, which allows guests to get up close and personal with grizzly bears, moose and wolves. Life-sized dinosaur models lurk in the badlands of the Prehistoric Park, and the more genteel setting of the botanical park includes a butterfly garden. See website for event calendar, educational programs, online ticketing and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary's Olympic site |
88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest Calgary, AB T3B 5R5 Canada +1 403 247 5452 http://www.coda.ab.ca/ |
These facilities are used both by high-performance winter athletes and by ordinary, adventurous, Calgarians. The bobsled track immortalized by four crazed Jamaican sledders continues to be used for World Cup events. The downhill ski slope is a popular entry-level spot for skiers, while the half-pipe area crawls with local snowboarders. The park also gets steady summer use by cross-country and downhill mountain bike racers. Inside the main COP building there is a restaurant/bar and the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum. Park admission is free; activities vary in price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not your average mall |
202, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 264 6450 http://www.eauclairemarket.com/ |
Located at the northern edge of downtown, the market is home to numerous restaurants and theatres. You'll also discover a unique selection of retailers not usually seen in suburban malls, including specialty stores dedicated to children's and women's clothing, imported art and handicrafts, and extraordinary gifts. High-end dining is an option at several cafes in the market proper, while several others, including the Hard Rock Cafe, Joey Tomato's Kitchen, and the tiny 1886 Cafe, are in the immediate vicinity. Other features include an IMAX theatre; Cinescape, a multi-screen first-run movie theatre and entertainment arcade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Visit Calgary's early days |
750 9th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Canada +1 403 290 1875 http://www.fortcalgary.ab.ca |
This centre gives visitors a hands-on look at early Calgary life. Fort Calgary lies on 40 acres of riverside park. The interpretive centre reconstructs the original 1875 fort, a facility Mounties built after being dispatched from the settled East to establish law and order among pioneers, and to stop the culturally devastating whiskey trade. Visitors can grab a bite of chow, or indeed a shot of whiskey, at the on-site restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artifacts of the West |
130 9th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0P3 Canada +1 403 268 4100 http://www.glenbow.org/ |
One of Canada's great museums, and Western Canada's largest, this treasure trove houses artifacts of the West, dating back to the first white settlers of the 1800s and the history of the area's First Nations. Along with permanent displays, a variety of temporary exhibitions is also presented. Visitors also enjoy an art gallery and archives on site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary's Living History |
1900 Heritage Drive SW (At 14th St SW) Calgary, AB T2V 2X3 Canada +1 403 268 8500 http://www.heritagepark.ca/ |
Canada's largest living historical village is divided into a pioneer Northwest Mounted Police outpost and a 1910 Main Street. The latter has a working antique amusement park, with rides that are safe even for small children. Other attractions include a working full-scale locomotive thundering through the park, and on nearby Glenmore Reservoir, a vintage double-decker stern wheeler ship that takes visitors on lake cruises. Shops and restaurants are plentiful in the park, including a turn-of-the-century bakery. All park staff work in costume and character. Entertaining events for the whole family are scheduled year-round, including September's Fall Fair. Check website for full list of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relive Olympic moments |
228 8th Avenue Southeast (Near City Hall) Calgary, AB T2N 1J9 Canada +1 403 263 8510 |
During the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, this city square was the focal point of much of the event, including most of the medal ceremonies and laser and fireworks displays. Tens of thousands of people jammed into the square on any given evening. The square looks much as it did then and is now the focal point for many civic events, particularly for welcoming successful athletes home from recent Olympic Games. The large area in front of the stage is now a wading pool in the summer and flooded for ice skating in the winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful and popular island |
1st Ave and 4 St SW Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 268 3888 |
Statistics say that Prince's Island is one of the most used urban parks in North America. Come here on a sunny day and you will not doubt it. Way back when, the Island was used to catch felled trees floating down the Bow River from logging projects upstream. Now this bit of serenity in downtown serves as a favourite venue for joggers, football tossers, family picnics, flocks of Canada Geese, buskers, Shakespearean actors and nearly every major festival that Calgary hosts. This is also a great place for a quiet paddle down the river. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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