Calgary Tower
A city landmark about 191 metres tall, completed in 1968. Its glass-floored observation deck offers 360-degree views of the city and the distant Rocky Mountains.
The Calgary Tower stands on 9th Avenue in the city centre. A high-speed elevator takes about a minute to reach the observation level, where a glass floor lets you stand above the street. On clear days you can see the snowy peaks of the Rockies to the west and the prairies to the east. The revolving restaurant at the top completes a full turn about once an hour. During the 1988 Winter Olympics, the tower's top held the Olympic flame, and a flame is still lit during festivals. Admission is about CAD 20. The tower is a short walk from Centre Street station on the C-Train.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–21:00 (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- Stephen Avenue
- Wonderland Sculpture
- Devonian Gardens
- Calgary Central Library
- Studio Bell, National Music Centre
- Prince's Island Park
- Calgary Stampede Park
- Peace Bridge