The western Canadian city of Calgary is dotted with various types of Tourist Attractions. The city is also famous for its winter sports and ecotourism destination. It is a major commercial and transportation center in northern and western Canada. The city is a vibrant multi cultural city and boasts of a number of heritage and cultural sites and events. Also, travelers can take a number of outdoor activities to the surrounding region which is famous for the pristine nature.
Calgary is situated in the province of Alberta and is well connected by air, rail and road. The Calgary International Airport has numerous flights to many domestic and international destinations. The Tourist Attractions of Calgary range from UNESCO World Heritage Sites, parks, amusement and theme parks, museums to heritage sites.
Some of the major Tourist Attractions in Calgary are-
Calgary Olympic Park - The park is the legacy of the XV Olympic Winter Games held in 1988. It is a multipurpose recreation, training and competition venue for the general public and athletes.
Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park - The zoo is the best place to see the wildlife of Canada.
Calgary Tower - This landmark opened in 1968 and offers panoramic views of the city and the surroundings. The observation desk is 525 feet above the ground.
Calgary Aero Space Museum - Here tourists can learn about the contributions of aviation and aircrafts in western Canada.
Butterfield Acres Children's Farm
Other Tourist Attractions in Calgary include -
- Bow Habitat Station
- Calaway Park
- Calgary Farmers' Market
- Calgary Tower
- Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park
- Canada Olympic Park
- Calgary Spaceport
- Calgary Science Centre
- Crossroads Market & Artspace
- Devonian Gardens
- Eau Claire Market
- Fish Creek Provincial Park
- Glenbow Museum
- Heritage Park Historical Village
- Spruce Meadows
- Stephen Avenue Walk
- Stampede Park, home of the Calgary Stampede
- TELUS World of Science Calgary (formerly Calgary Science Centre)
- Fort Calgary
- Inglewood Main Street
- Lougheed House (Beaulieu)
- Mewata Drill Hall
- Stephen Avenue Historic Area
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