Calgary International Airport 14 min
Olympic Plaza (13 min) 1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating. Fort Calgary (6 min) Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours. Nose Hill Park (18 min) Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds. Prince's Island Park (8 min) Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events. 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 (19 min) Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting. Peace Bridge (15 min) Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect. TELUS Spark (8 min) Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre. The Military Museums (11 min) 8 museums covering naval, army & air force history from the 1885 Northwest Rebellion to Afghanistan. Heritage Park Historical Village (18 min) Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors. Glenbow Museum (13 min) Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events. Calgary Zoo (7 min) Zoo featuring a huge variety of animals & a park filled with models of dinosaurs. WinSport (23 min) Skiing, bobsleigh, zip line, snowboarding, and ski jumping Devonian Gardens (11 min) Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area. Prince's Island (8 min) Small island in Bow River with grassy lawns, flower gardens, picnic areas & a chic restaurant. |