Nose Hill Park
A large area of native prairie hills in the northwest of the city. From the top you can see both the downtown skyline and the snowy peaks of the Rockies.
Nose Hill Park covers about 11 square kilometres and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It preserves native prairie ecology, and wildflowers blanket it in spring and summer. Several trails lead to the hilltop, where downtown towers rise to the south and the Rocky Mountains stretch to the west. The hill has no tree cover and is very windy, so use sun protection in summer. Free, with access from several parking lots.
Opening hours
About 5:00 am–11:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Kensington
- Peace Bridge
- Prince's Island Park
- Devonian Gardens
- Wonderland Sculpture
- Stephen Avenue
- Calgary Tower
- Calgary Central Library