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Olympic Oval

2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
+1 403 220 7954
Ranked #10 of 174 attractions in Calgary
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Health Clubs
Activities: Jogging
Description: Once the training grounds of the 1988 Winter Olympics, this 450-meter indoor track is now open to the public.
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Calgary, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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The oval is a real different skating experience because you skate in a large oval. My boys loved it and want to go back. More

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Calgary
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Circus or Horse Shows, great place to hold events but a little confusing as to which entrance to use etc. Still very new to me. More

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See 7 more reviews by ClagaryDeb for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

nice place to stretch your legs and go for a skate More

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See 8 more reviews by Stuart71 for Calgary
Calgary
Top Contributor
119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I took my boys to skate here and ended up skating myself after 30 years. Loved it. Nothing special. Staff Helpful and very reasonable. More

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Calgary
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Well worth a visit for any sports event or a chance to participate on the ice. A world class facility. More

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See 25 more reviews by 74Chris74 for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great place to go for a skate. You will alwyas see peopel practicing their speed skating. But don't be scared off. It is a wonderful place to just relax or even see how fast you cna make it arounfd the oval. Hockey skates are allowed and outnumber speed sakters during open ice times. Be aware - becasue... More

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See 10 more reviews by phkbc for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

My kids were speed skaters.....wonderful place! Great ice! More

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See 2 more reviews by Susan191 for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Very useful, lots of facilities, staff that is friendly enough, year round skating! More

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Medicine Hat, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

Great world-class facility that is located in the heart of the University of Calgary Campus in NW Calgary. Easily accessible through LRT transportation that stops at the University Station. More

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See 5 more reviews by Travel111111111 for Calgary
Alberta
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

If you skate, this is really a great place to check out. They have a lot of time available for public skating unless there is a competition going on. They rent hockey, and speed skates, so you don't even need to bring your own. The ice is amazing, and no hockey pucks or sticks are allowed on the oval ice.... More

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