The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks in Downtown, Canada

November 25, 2021 Janean Rudisill

The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
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1. Chinese Cultural Centre

191 1st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4M4 Canada +1 403-262-5071 [email protected] http://www.culturalcentre.ca/
Excellent
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Good
47%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Chinese Cultural Centre

Gorgeous building modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, houses a library, health center and an art gallery.

2. Calgary Tower

101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1J9 Canada +1 403-266-7171 [email protected] http://www.calgarytower.com/
Excellent
39%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,327 reviews

Calgary Tower

This place is temporarily closed. Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. On the Observation Deck you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies.

Reviewed By AlanB808 - Calgary, Canada

A perfect way to orient yourself with Calgary and the Rockies. 360 degree view is spectacular. If you are brave enough you can stand on the cantilevered glass floor. The ride up is easy and quick in case you are claustrophobic.

3. Olympic Plaza

7th Ave. SE and Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1J9 Canada +1 403-268-2300 http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Olympic-Plaza.aspx
Excellent
29%
Good
48%
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4.0 based on 316 reviews

Olympic Plaza

Reviewed By CalJay - Calgary, Canada

This is such a great space for all seasons. In the winter it's free ice skating. In the summer it's a spray pool. Perfect for cooling off in the heat of the day. It's a great piece of history reminding people of the 1988 Olympics. Read names of people that donated to the park on the bricks! Olympic Plaza also hosts several events every year. One of my favourite parts of the city!

4. Fort Calgary

750 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 Canada +1 403-290-1875 [email protected] http://www.fortcalgary.com
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 450 reviews

Fort Calgary

When you visit Fort Calgary, you stand on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of Treaty 7, including the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai; the Tsuut’ina; and the Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley Nations of the Stoney-Nakoda. This land is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. This is where the North West Mounted Police arrived in 1875 and built the Fort which became the foundation for the city of Calgary. It is where two worldviews collided, forever changing the people and the place. Phase III of the Make History Museum Expansion and Re-visioning Project is about to begin. It will expand the museum, redesign our exhibits, offer new education programming, and create opportunities to broaden our perspective on the stories that shape who we are.

Reviewed By ahbarbour - Sarasota, United States

Fort Calgary is the early nineteenth century history of Calgary. It shows the influence of Scottish, Irish, Welsh and British adventurers who were given the right to settle on the Indigenous areas of Canada in the last quarter of the nineteenth century by the Crown. The physical display is not the Fort but of the life within the fort and later the surrounding town. Many displays within the visitor center depict all aspects of life in late 1800's. Great opportunity to don a Mounties jacket (pick your rank) and hat for a picture opportunity. Calgary was settled by a Scot, Col. Mcleod, and named by him for Calgary, Scotland. The fort is outlined on corners artistically by vertical sculptured timbers. See if you can identify the unique sculptures.

5. McDougall Centre

455 6 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4A2 Canada +1 403-297-8687 http://www.alberta.ca/mcdougall-centre.aspx
Excellent
8%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

McDougall Centre

6. Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

1009 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0K8 Canada +1 403-234-0644 [email protected] http://www.avatamsaka.ca
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

7. The Family Of Man

515 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2L9 Canada +1 403-268-2489 http://www.calgary.ca
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 91 reviews

The Family Of Man

Reviewed By edarous - Calgary, Canada

The Family Of Man is a good spot to visit while downtown Calgary and it's close to many other nice attractions that can be easily found on Tripadvisor.

8. City Hall

716 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M3 Canada +1 403-268-2489 http://calgary.ca
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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3.5 based on 39 reviews

City Hall

9. Chinatown

Calgary, Alberta Canada +1 847-778-0509 http://chinatowncalgary.com/
Excellent
9%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
55%
Poor
8%
Terrible
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3.0 based on 76 reviews

Chinatown

Reviewed By Carlos_Gonzalez2013 - Ipswich, United Kingdom

Probably not as big and impressive such as other Chinatown districts of other NorthAmerican cities, but the Chinatown in Calgary is also worth a visit. Located in downton, and very close to Prince's Island Park, it definitely gives you the Asian feeling!

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