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Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is a cosmopolitan city of nearly one million, featuring a wealth of cultural attractions, festivals, diverse restaurants, live shows, specialty shops and trendy night spots. Its a vibrant city with great outdoor adventures and pristine wilderness in its own backyard.
Calgary is known for its sunny skies and a moderate four-season climate making it a travel destination for all ages. Alberta receives more sunshine yearly than any other province in Canada. Blue skies and moderate climate beckon outdoor enthusiasts with an abundance of activities from golfing to hiking, fishing to biking, skiing to sledding.
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 Calgary Tower
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(403) 266-7171
101 - 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 1J9
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Standing 626 feet above Calgary, the view from the Calgary Tower observation deck, as well as the revolving restaurant, the Panorama Room, is worth a visit. On a clear day, the view of the Rocky Mountains to the west is fantastic. The torch on top of the tower was built for the 1988 Olympics, and is lit for special occasions such as Canada Day celebrations.
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre
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(403) 221-4500
3426 Lane Cr. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T3E 5X2
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This 80-acre wildlife reserve features more than 250 species of birds and 300 species of plants, plus several kinds of mammals. More than two kilometers of level walking trails wind through the riverine forest along the Bow River and alongside a peaceful lagoon. Admission is free, however, donations are accepted. No pets, bicycles, roller blades or bird food.
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Glenbow Museum
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(403) 268-4100
130 — 9 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0P3
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Glenbow combines a museum, art gallery, library and archives all under one roof. Glenbow boasts over a million artifacts and some 28,000 works of art in its collections documenting the history and culture of Western Canadian Heritage.
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Calgary Zoo
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(403) 232-9300
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7V6
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From the splendour of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa you'll discover more than 1000 animals representing 275 species from around the world. The Zoo also includes food kiosks and cafes throughout, three gift shops, and 2 playgrounds for the kids.
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Calaway Park
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(403) 240-3822
245033 Range Road 33
Calgary, Alberta
T3Z 2E9
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Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park and features 15 rides for young kids and 16 rides for older kids and adults. There's also live entertainment daily, fishing pond, midway games, childrens playgrounds, a haunted mansion, observation tower and Twiz & Twirl, the world's first interactive dual-zone maze.
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Photo credit: Martin Steiger
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