Calgary Landmarks – Calgary Soldiers Memorial
Calgary Landmarks – Calgary Soldiers Memorial It is one of the most meaningful Calgary landmarks there is, a memorial to honour some of the fallen Canadian soldiers who have lost their lives in...
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Calgary Landmarks – Canada Olympic Park & Ski Jump Canada Olympic Park (COP) is an outdoor / indoor recreational sports facility located on a section of the Bow River Valley escarpment in the west...
View ArticleEvolution of the Calgary Tower
Evolution of the Calgary Tower Construction starts February 19th, 1967 An unprecedented 24 hour continuous pour of concrete Column is finished 24 days later At 190.8 metres (626 ft) tall it becomes the...
View ArticleCalgary Landmarks – Saddledome
Calgary Landmarks – Saddledome This hockey arena / entertainment venue may just be the second most recognized Calgary landmark there is – next to the Calgary Tower of course. Completed in October of...
View ArticleCalgary Landmarks – Dragon City Mall
Calgary Landmarks – Dragon City Mall in Chinatown, Downtown Chinatown, a cultural gem in the heart of downtown Calgary, is home to many unique restaurants, shops and services that never cease to amaze....
View ArticleCalgary Tower: Tallest Building Until 1983
Calgary Tower Dominated City Skyline Until 1983 Check out this spectacular old-school photo of the Calgary Tower shortly after it was completed in 1968. It remained the tallest building in the City of...
View ArticleCalgary Landmarks – Lougheed House
Calgary Landmarks – Lougheed House Calgary’s beltline neighbourhoods are full of historical surprises, like the Lougheed House, for example, a local landmark that has an incredible story over its...
View ArticleBest Calgary Tourist Attractions
Best Tourist Spots, Sightseeing Locations & More in Calgary… Are you planning on visiting Calgary sometime in the near future? If so, it’s possible that you’ll want to know about the best local...
View ArticleCalgary Landmarks – Dominion Bank Building
Calgary Landmarks – The Historical Dominion Bank Building When passersby’s unfamiliar with the history of Calgary see the old sandstone buildings standing in downtown such as the Dominion Bank,...
View ArticleCalgary Landmarks: Calgary Courts Centre (CCC)
Calgary Landmarks: Calgary Courts Centre (CCC) If you’ve ever been downtown to dispute a traffic or bylaw ticket, chances are you’ve been inside the Calgary Courts Centre. This is one Calgary Landmark...
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