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A visit to the observation terrace is a must at the Calgary Tower. The views of the city are spectacular, look out for the Old City Hall and the statue of Robert the Bruce on horseback. From the top you can see for miles, spot the prairies stretching out beyond the city and the Rockie mountains in the distance.
The Calgary Tower was built between 1967 and 1968 designed by architect W.G. Milne the construction was carried out by Pol Construction Company the estimated cost on completion was around three million dollars.
Opening times are seven days 9.00 - 22.00 last ride up 9.30
Prices - kids 5 & under 5 dollars Youth 17 & under 9.95 dollars Adult 12.95 dollars Leave a Comment
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 A view from the Marriott by dabidc
The Tower is 190.8metres tall, the observation deck is 1,228.2 metres above sea level and there are 762 steps inside the tower to get to the top. No need to despair there are 2 elevators that can take you swiflty to the top in about 60 seconds.
The view on a clear day includes the Rocky Mountains about 75 kms to the west of Calgary.
Construction started in February 1967, with the continuous pour of concrete started on May 5th 1967 and was completed 24 days later. The record pour of concrete in a 24 hour period was 39ft. The Tower was opened in June 1968.
A gas line was installed at the time of construction for the use in the restauarnt and for heating the Observation Deck, the restauarant and the Bar and Grill. The gas line was extended through the roof and a burner was added on the very top prior to the Olympic games in 1988.
The Flame was lit each evening as a celebration to mark each day's events. The flame is lit on special occasions to this day. Leave a Comment
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 Calgary Tower by Bwana_Brown
Entry fee to the tower is US$7.50 per adult with group rates also available. We also had to park our car in the adjoining Tower Centre Parkade at Palliser Square. For 3 hours, this came to US$9. Leave a Comment
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 The Bow River Flows Through
Downtown by Bwana_Brown
We had a very enjoyable time taking in all the views, including finding our hotel and observing the snow-capped Rocky Mountains! However, just as we were about to wrap it up we were in for quite a surprise (see my Off the Beaten Path tip)! Leave a Comment
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 Calgary Tower rises
beyond Hyatt Regency
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website) by Redlats
If you are planning for a really full day, you could do what we did -- plan a downtown day -- and visit the Glenbow Museum, the Devonian Gardens and the Calgary Tower all in one day (and do a bunch of shopping at the same time).
Cost in 2004 - $10.65 Cdn per adult, $7.50 Cdn for kids., $8.65 Cdn for seniors Leave a Comment
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 by Unknownsu
Officially opened June 30th 1968, at 626 feet, the edifice is no longer the city's tallest structure but does afford spectacular views of the city, the plains, and the Rockies off to the west. Though now over 35 years old, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in Calgary and is still a must-see on any tourist's itinerary. Leave a Comment
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 cp yards by MURRA
The expressways and look west to the mountains Leave a Comment Phone: (403) 266-7171Directions: right in city center 9th ave on cp rail property looking east over railway yardsWebsite: http://www.calgarytower.com/
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If you want a view, go ahead: you'll get a very good one. I went and don't regret it: but down the line, this isn't that much of an attraction.
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