Calgary International Airport 13 min
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre (11 min) Open space featuring a nature center, walking paths & birds & wildlife in a picturesque setting. Prince's Island (18 min) Small island in Bow River with grassy lawns, flower gardens, picnic areas & a chic restaurant. Devonian Gardens (11 min) Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area. Calgary Tower (11 min) Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (9 min) Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting. Heritage Park Historical Village (17 min) Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors. Glenbow Museum (9 min) Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events. TELUS Spark (7 min) Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre. Prince's Island Park (18 min) Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events. Nose Hill Park (18 min) Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds. Olympic Plaza (7 min) 1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating. Calgary Zoo (6 min) Zoo featuring a huge variety of animals & a park filled with models of dinosaurs. WinSport (22 min) Skiing, bobsleigh, zip line, snowboarding, and ski jumping Fort Calgary (17 min) Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours. Peace Bridge (6 min) Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect. |