Calgary Tower a Great City View - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 02.658 W 114° 03.787
11U E 705864 N 5658855
The Calgary Tower was tallest structure in Canada when it was being constructed in Calgary, Alberta in 1967, it is still one of the best locations to look out over the city.
Waymark Code: WM1F8Q
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/25/2007
Views: 133
The Calgary Tower ensures all "Virtual Tourists" are treated as warmly and as openly as the half a million "Reality Based Tourists" who visit us each year!
Officially opened June 30th 1968, the 'Tower' has become the City of Calgary's most famous and identifiable physical landmark. One of the first Towers of its kind, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in Calgary and is a must-see on any tourist's itinerary.
Throughout the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, a flame burned at the top of the Tower, making the Calgary Tower the World's Largest Olympic Torch. The torch is still lit today for special occasions, like Canada Day and during the Calgary Flames race for the Stanley Cup, sparking fond memories as well as a certain civic pride in all Calgarians.
Dare to try something that will take your breath away?
Beginning June 2005 visitors to the Observation Deck will be able to virtually “step out into” space on the new glass floor experience. Imagine standing 525 feet above the ground in the heart of Calgary and being able to look straight down and directly out in front of you into the heart of the city. The experience will be awe-inspiring and will challenge the emotions, but rest assured --- the thrill will be worth it.
The new glass floor is 36 feet long and more than four feet wide, the glass panes that make up the floor can each hold the weight of a couple Hippos! With only a glass wall in front, you will be treated to the unusual experience of literally being suspended in mid-air. And don't forget to check out the optical illusion as the shaft on the Tower looks as though it bends away from you.
Don't Forget Your Camera!
The tower and the observation deck are open daily. The Tourism Calgary Information Centre is located at the base of the Tower.
On a windy day the Tower can, and will, sway up to 16.5 centimetres or 7.5 inches and can withstand winds up to 161 km/hr.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Observation Deck
Open Daily
Hours of Operation 9:00am - 10:00pm
Last Ride to the Top 9:30pm
Admission Prices:
REGULAR ADMISSION
GST is not included in pricing
Children (5 and Under) $5.00
*One Complimentary with Purchase of a Regular Adult Admission
Youth (17 and Under) $ 9.95
Adult (18 to 64 years of age) $ 12.95
Mature Adult (Over 65 years of age) $ 10.95
Combo Pass
(2 Mature Adults and up to 3 Youths)
(2 Adults and up to 2 Youths)
$ 37.00
YEARLY PASS RATESPass for 1 $ 35.00
Pass for 2 $ 75.00*
*Includes 1 complimentary brunch certificate
Pass for 4 $ 125.00*
*Includes 2 complimentary brunch certificates
Pass for 6 $ 160.00*
*Includes 3 complimentary brunch certificates
Pass for 12 $175.00 (Sunday Brunch not included)
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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