Calgary International Airport 20 min
Fort Calgary (17 min) Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours. Calaway Park (13 min) Seasonal amusement park featuring 30+ rides, stage shows, a 3D theatre & a midway with games. Prince's Island Park (13 min) Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events. Heritage Park Historical Village (19 min) Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors. Devonian Gardens (14 min) Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area. Bowness Park (9 min) Serene spot with a lagoon, boat rentals, winter ice skating, a playground & picnic areas. Olympic Plaza (15 min) 1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating. Peace Bridge (11 min) Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect. Calgary Zoo (19 min) Zoo featuring a huge variety of animals & a park filled with models of dinosaurs. Nose Hill Park (16 min) Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds. TELUS Spark (21 min) Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre. Calgary Tower (14 min) Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant. Edworthy Park (9 min) Natural parklands offering trails, fire & BBQ pits, playgrounds & off-leash dog areas. Glenbow Museum (14 min) Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events. WinSport (8 min) Skiing, bobsleigh, zip line, snowboarding, and ski jumping |