Calgary International Airport 15 min
The Military Museums (13 min) 8 museums covering naval, army & air force history from the 1885 Northwest Rebellion to Afghanistan. Olympic Plaza (7 min) 1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating. Devonian Gardens (8 min) Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre (12 min) Open space featuring a nature center, walking paths & birds & wildlife in a picturesque setting. Fort Calgary (5 min) Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours. Peace Bridge (9 min) Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect. WinSport (24 min) Skiing, bobsleigh, zip line, snowboarding, and ski jumping Glenbow Museum (5 min) Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events. TELUS Spark (9 min) Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre. Calgary Zoo (8 min) Zoo featuring a huge variety of animals & a park filled with models of dinosaurs. 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 (9 min) Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting. Calgary Tower (5 min) Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant. Nose Hill Park (17 min) Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds. Prince's Island Park (10 min) Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events. |