Sightseeing in Calgary - what to see. Complete travel guide
First mentions of Calgary appeared in 1875. Nowadays this is a modern resort, the largest megalopolis of the country and the cultural capital of Canada. The city attracts people who enjoy active rest as on its territory are located numerous sports facilities. Multiple shops, restaurants and museums, shadowy valleys and parks – all these factors are truly good for comfortable rest.
Discovering the architecture of Calgary from bird's eye view! Calgary Tower, Olympic Oval, Talisman Centre, City Hall, Glenbow Museum, SAIT Heritage Hall, Scotia Centre, all those monuments are defining the image of Calgary … Open
Scotiabank Saddledome, McMahon Stadium, Telus World of Science, Fort Calgary, Baitun Nur, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Calgary … Open
A peculiar symbol of Calgary is the pedestrian street of Stephen Avenue which is located in the heart of the city. On this street, you can see a lot of beautiful historic buildings and preserved houses, which in the early 20th century were built of sandstone. At the moment, in these historical buildings are well-known restaurants and hotels, as well as shops and other entertainment establishments.
Calgary is a big city with a wide choice of entertainment. Travelers with children do not have to be bored here. There are several wonderful amusement parks available for visitor, the most … Open
A real city attraction is the picturesque Chinatown district - a place where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the eastern country for a few hours. In this area, there is a huge selection of shops, as well as restaurants that specialize in Chinese cuisine. There are also several interesting theaters here. Numerous interesting festivals are held several times a year in Chinatown.
In Calgary tourists will find more than a thousand of different gastronomic facilities. Local restaurants offer dishes from all cuisines of the world. National cuisine restaurants, bistros … Open
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Shopping streets in Calgary
♥ Shopping area ' Stephen Avenue' Calgary, 4.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Stephen Avenue' Calgary, 4.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Calgary
♥ Provincial Park 'Fish Creek Provincial Park' , 20.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park' , 23.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Big Hill Springs Provincial Park' , 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Bragg Creek Provincial Park' , 38.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Brown-Lowery Provincial Park' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Fish Creek Provincial Park' , 20.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park' , 23.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Big Hill Springs Provincial Park' , 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Bragg Creek Provincial Park' , 38.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Provincial Park 'Brown-Lowery Provincial Park' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Calgary from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Delirium Dive Ski Slope
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map: Distance from Calgary center - 117.4 km.
The slope is quite large and forms an average of about 50 degrees. The sharp stones under the snow make the situation more difficult and form the main danger in the case of avalanches. It has to be noted that there is no rental point on this health resort, therefore all experienced skiers bring their own ski equipment. Before embarking on one of the most dangerous slopes in Canada, one must necessarily inquire whether there has been an increased avalanche risk. Otherwise, Delirium Dive is closed. …
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