Calgary International Airport 16 min
Prince's Island Park (9 min) Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events. Heritage Park Historical Village (17 min) Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (11 min) Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting. Nose Hill Park (10 min) Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds. Calgary Zoo (14 min) Zoo featuring a huge variety of animals & a park filled with models of dinosaurs. Calgary Tower (9 min) Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant. Peace Bridge (7 min) Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect. WinSport (17 min) Skiing, bobsleigh, zip line, snowboarding, and ski jumping TELUS Spark (15 min) Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre. Devonian Gardens (9 min) Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area. Bowness Park (17 min) Serene spot with a lagoon, boat rentals, winter ice skating, a playground & picnic areas. Olympic Plaza (11 min) 1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating. Fort Calgary (12 min) Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours. Glenbow Museum (9 min) Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events. Edworthy Park (12 min) Natural parklands offering trails, fire & BBQ pits, playgrounds & off-leash dog areas. |