Posts Tagged ‘Calgary Landmarks’
Calgary Landmarks – Dominion Bank Building
Calgary Landmarks - The Historical Dominion Bank Building When passersby’s unfamiliar with the history of Calgary see the old sandstone buildings standing in downtown such as the Dominion Bank, Fairmont Palliser Hotel or Knox United Church, ...
Best Calgary Tourist Attractions
Best Tourist Spots, Sightseeing Locations & More in Calgary... Are you planning on visiting Calgary sometime in the near future? If so, it’s possible that you’ll want to know about the best local tourist attractions and what kind of ac...
Calgary Landmarks – Lougheed House
Calgary Landmarks – Lougheed House Calgary’s beltline neighbourhoods are full of historical surprises, like the Lougheed House, for example, a local landmark that has an incredible story over its hundred and some odd years of existence. ...
Calgary Tower: Tallest Building Until 1983
Calgary Tower Dominated City Skyline Until 1983 Check out this spectacular old-school photo of the Calgary Tower shortly after it was completed in 1968. It remained the tallest building in the City of Calgary at 191 metres tall until 1983 when...
Calgary Landmarks – Dragon City Mall
Calgary Landmarks - Dragon City Mall in Chinatown, Downtown Chinatown, a cultural gem in the heart of downtown Calgary, is home to many unique restaurants, shops and services that never cease to amaze. It is also one of the oldest parts of ou...
Calgary Landmarks – Saddledome
Calgary Landmarks – Saddledome This hockey arena / entertainment venue may just be the second most recognized Calgary landmark there is - next to the Calgary Tower of course. Completed in October of 1983, the arena is also one of the larg...
Evolution of the Calgary Tower
Evolution of the Calgary Tower Construction starts February 19th, 1967 An unprecedented 24 hour continuous pour of concrete Column is finished 24 days later At 190.8 metres (626 ft) tall it becomes the tallest of its kin...
Calgary Landmarks – Canada Olympic Park & Ski Jumps
Calgary Landmarks – Canada Olympic Park & Ski Jump Canada Olympic Park (COP) is an outdoor / indoor recreational sports facility located on a section of the Bow River Valley escarpment in the west side of Calgary, Alberta. COP is curr...