Discover Downtown Calgary’s Devonian Gardens Tropical Paradise
Imagine entering an indoor tropical paradise filled with lush undergrowth, koi ponds and fountains, living walls, abundant bistro seating positioned throughout the tiled walkways, all beneath sun-drenched skies. Imagine this year-round, whether the outdoor temperature is +25C or -25C. That's what you get to enjoy at Calgary's free public indoor Devonian Gardens! A
Discover Derek’s Favourite Downtown Calgary Outdoor Public Sculptures with Ice Cream and a Bicycle
Calgary is not starved of outdoor public art. Amongst the collections, a wide variety of sculptures and structures. One could easily spend the better part of a day sauntering downtown discovering and appreciating the works of art. We’ve previously written about our favourite wall art and graffiti locations. Since cycling is my preferred form of
The Saddledome’s Sea of Red
Calgary's unmistakeable Saddledome, so named for its unique saddle-like shape, was built in 1983. Found within Stampede Park, it is located at the southeast edge of downtown, at the end of 17th Avenue's Red Mile. The Dome is home to Calgary’s national hockey league (NHL) Team, the Calgary Flames. The team play their
Hurtling Along Skyline Luge’s Downhill Karting Track at Winsport COP
Hurtling down the concrete-paved race course, swerving around tight hairpin bends, white-knuckled, screaming like a girl. As an onlooker, I’m sure this ride down the Skyline Luge track at Calgary’s Winsport COP didn’t look like a particularly spectacular race between Christa and myself. However, this description captures my blurred recollection of the fun-filled five-minute gravity-driven
Adventures at the Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo, located just east of the downtown core in the neighbourhood of Bridgeland, straddles the banks of the Bow River and occupies St George’s Island, enabling it to present a diverse and varied layout. Established in 1929, the Zoo has been regarded as one of the top 5 zoos in the world, according to
Studio Bell, Home of Canada’s National Music Centre
Construction on the iconic 60,000 square foot Studio Bell edifice in Calgary’s trendy East Village was completed in 2016 and opened on Canada Day, July 1st of that year. At a cost of $191M it replaced the old Cantos Music Museum that originally housed only keyboard instruments. Studio Bell now features over 2,000 interactive and
Rock the stands at Calgary’s Stampede Park
Stampede Park covers a substantial area of prime real estate along the Elbow River. Located on the eastern boundary of Calgary's Beltline District, southeast of the city's downtown core, the extensive grounds that make up Stampede Park are home to the following significant venues: Scotia Bank Saddledome;The Stampede Corral Arena;Big Four Building;BMO Centre– a convention
Saunter, Shop and Sightsee Along Stephen Avenue Walk
Stephen Avenue Walk forms a part of 8th Avenue South, bounded by 4th Street SW at its west end and 1st Street SE at its east end. Home to some of Calgary’s finest restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, this pedestrian mall offers its foot-travellers uninhibited access to some of downtown's key attractions and facilities, including
Elevate Your Outlook at Calgary Tower
Located at the intersection of Centre Street and 9th Avenue South, the iconic Calgary Tower resembles an Olympic Torch. This is never more evident than on the rare and special occasions when the flame atop the tower is lit. The flame burns atop the Calgary Tower Construction of the 191m tall observation tower was completed in 1968
Bringing the Past to Life: Glenbow Museum
Located near the eastern end of the ever-popular Stephen Avenue Walk, the multi-level Glenbow Museum remains one of Calgary’s most sought-after tourist attractions. Art displays from the more than 30,000 archived pieces dating back to the 19th Century to the present are periodically switched out to provide variety and thematic interest for interested visitors. The
