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#1 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Zoo; Garden; Park
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- Sep 29, 2008 "What a Labor Day at the Zoo!"
- Sep 28, 2008 "Girls on the Go!"
- Aug 20, 2008 "It is still just a zoo......"
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#2 of 112 attractions in Calgary
The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada's heritage.
Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Art museum
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- Aug 15, 2008 "A lot to learn from a small package"
- Apr 20, 2008 "My favourite Calgary attraction"
- Jan 20, 2004 "the bogs"
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#3 of 112 attractions in Calgary
This park is best known for its rodeos and chuck wagon races.
Attraction type: Park; Other
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- Jul 16, 2009 "Exciting races and Superdogs, Evening show wasn't worth it apart from the comedian"
- Jul 6, 2009 "You have to go!!"
- Jul 6, 2009 "Great-excellent! Except for the cost of rides."
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#4 of 112 attractions in Calgary
For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a casual gallery for browsing and a retail source for shopping. Boasting one of North America's largest blown glass collections and and an extensive range of jewelry lines, there is no shortage of inspiring pieces peruse.
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- Jun 19, 2009 "Truly a GEM!"
- Jan 22, 2009 "A Precious Place"
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#5 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Before the 1988 Winter Olympics, this hill was where Calgarians came to ski. Now Canada Olympic Park (COP) is active year-round. Mountain biking, luge rides, bungee trampolining, outdoor wall...
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Ski area; Sports museum; Sports complex
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- Nov 7, 2008 "Great place to visit in Calgary"
- Aug 20, 2008 "A place for doing not seeing."
- Aug 15, 2007 "Amazing - the cloest to the Olympics we have ever been"
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#6 of 112 attractions in Calgary
This recreational island is located in the Bow River, providing stressed-out urbanites opportunities to bike, hike and fish.
Attraction type: Park; Island
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- May 25, 2007 "Beautiful!"
- Aug 23, 2005 "Beatuiful Park"
- Jun 26, 2003 "Beautiful and Educational"
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#7 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Western Canada's largest amusement park. Attractions include a roller coaster, train ride, log ride, Ferris wheel, and many other amusement park classics. Entrance is with a "one price, all rides...
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Sep 28, 2008 "Calaway park was Very good."
- Apr 5, 2008 "The best Albertan outdoor amusement park."
- Jul 8, 2007 "Calgary's Disneyland without Mickey Mouse"
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#8 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Devonian Gardens closed until Spring 2010 On August 30, 2008 Calgary's Devonian Gardens closed for extensive renovations. The gardens, which were first opened 30 years ago, are in need of an upgrade...
Attraction type: Garden
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- May 1, 2008 "My favourite place!"
- Jul 2, 2007 "So calm, so beautiful..."
- Apr 7, 2003 "Excellent Atmosphere in City Centre"
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#9 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Introduction Heritage Park Historical Village is designed to give visitors a taste of the past. Covering 127 acres of land next to Calgary's beautiful Glenmore Lake, it is a family-friendly...
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic village
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- Jul 17, 2009 "Impressive day out"
- Jul 19, 2008 "Nice outing - but can be expensive"
- Mar 27, 2008 "Heritage Park Christmas weekends"
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#10 of 112 attractions in Calgary
A museum featuring the history of aviation in Western Canada.
Attraction type: Museum; Science museum
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- Sep 22, 2008 "Calgary Aviation Museum"
Stephen Avenue Walk is an historic downtown pedestrian mall which is one of the few National Historic Districts within Canada. Many of the well-preserved buildings date to the late 19th and early 20th
Attraction type: Mall; Scenic/historic walking area
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#13 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Mall
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- Nov 27, 2008 "Very Nice Mall. Parking a bit of a pain."
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#14 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Active nightlife, dining and holistic shopping area.
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Apr 30, 2008 "Good for day time eating and shopping"
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#15 of 112 attractions in Calgary
One of the largest urban wildernesses in the world, with over 54 miles of trails for hiking, biking and running.
Attraction type: Park
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- Mar 12, 2005 "Biking, Wildlife, Hiking, and Dining"
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#16 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Once the training grounds of the 1988 Winter Olympics, this 450-meter indoor track is now open to the public.
Attraction type: Health club; Sports complex; Arena/stadium/field
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- Mar 27, 2008 "Not for beginners!"
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#17 of 112 attractions in Calgary
A school for learning the art of drumming.
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Jan 12, 2002 "Excellant musician and music - a must hear!"
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#18 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Apr 26, 2008 "Go... and get a pair"
This 27-hole golf course offers three nine-hole challenges: the Pointe, Heritage and Desert courses.
Attraction type: Golf course
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