190-metre observation tower with a glass floor over the downtown core.
What to Expect
The Calgary Tower has been a fixture of the skyline since 1968, its observation deck sitting 191 metres above the downtown core with a glass floor section for the brave. On a clear day the view sweeps from the Rockies to the prairies.
The tower anchors downtown Calgary, where the Stephen Avenue pedestrian mall, the Bow River pathway and the ICE District are all within a short walk. Time a visit for sunset to watch the city light up and the mountains glow.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; clear winter days offer the crispest Rockies views and summer sunsets are spectacular.
Practical Tips
Located downtown at 101 9th Avenue SW. Buy tickets online for a small discount; combine with a walk along Stephen Avenue and the Bow River pathway.
Where to Stay
Downtown hotels cluster near the Bow River pathway and the Calgary Tower; Beltline and Inglewood offer boutique stays near restaurants and breweries.
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