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Calgary Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Calgary Landmarks
(Calgary, Alberta - AB, Canada)



Calgary is a fairly young city, but nonetheless has some outstanding tourist attractions and notable landmarks along its well-ordered streets and avenues. Important monuments in Calgary include the distinctive Calgary Tower, which rises 650 feet / 198 meters in the air and offers unbeatable city views; and the eye-catching Chinese Cultural Center, which takes after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and is a big attraction.

Also worth a visit is Calgary's Olympic Plaza, which remains as popular as it was in 1988 when Calgary hosted the Olympic Games. Here are Calgary's main tourist attractions, landmarks and monuments.




Calgary Tourist Attractions and Landmarks: Olympic Plaza - 7th Avenue Southeast and Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 268 2300
Olympic Plaza is the site of the 1988 Olympic Games medals presentation and comes complete with a wading pool, which becomes a skating rink in the winter months. Many large festivals and events are held at Calgary's Olympic Plaza throughout the year, including music concerts and other popular attractions. The best way to see the complex is to take a one-hour bus tour, which goes past and under the 300-foot / 90-meter high ski jumps.
Calgary tourist attraction open: daily
Calgary tourist attraction admission: free, charge for tours and some activities

Calgary Tourist Attractions and Landmarks: Calgary Tower - 9th Avenue and Center Street South, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 266 7171
The Calgary Tower is an observatory and a planetarium, and is one of Calgary's most endearing attractions and sights. It is located in downtown Calgary and rises to about 650 feet / 198 meters into the air, offering commanding views over Calgary and the majestic Rocky Mountains from the top. Sitting atop the structure is a torch, which is often lit for various city festivals and events, while the revolving Panorama Room restaurant remains open for food throughout the day.
Calgary tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 06:30 to 22:30, weekends - 07:00 to 22:30
Calgary tourist attraction admission: charge

Calgary Tourist Attractions and Landmarks: Big Rock Brewery - 5555 76th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 720 3239.
The Big Rock Brewery is Calgary's best known brewery, where some high quality malt barley is used to produce many delicious beers. The brewing process is best seen on a 1-hour tour, which ends with a tasting session of the various beers. Tours are for adults only and take place year-round on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Calgary tourist attraction open: call for details
Calgary tourist attraction admission: call for details

Calgary Tourist Attractions and Landmarks: Calgary Chinese Cultural Center - 197 1st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 403 262 5071
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Center is located in the heart of Chinatown and features the ornate Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven, which was modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Inside are elaborate sculptures and paintings depicting 561 dragons and 40 phoenixes. In addition, the center boasts a number of further attractions, such as an excellent museum, an art gallery and a large Chinese restaurant.
Calgary tourist attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 21:00; museum - 11:00 to 17:00
Calgary tourist attraction admission: free, charge for the museum

 
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