Calgary hosted the 1988 Olympic Winter Games and Canada Olympic Park (COP) remained the crown jewel and Calgary’s premiere year-round sport and tourist attraction. Explore the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum to witness inspiring Olympic films.

The Calgary Tower offer 360-degree views of both the city and Rocky Mountains, high-powered telescopes and interactive video displays, the tower’s revolving fine dining restaurant and lounge also have views of surrounding area.

The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede is called by some the greatest outdoor show on Earth. Everyone gets dresses as a cowboy or cowgirl and takes in the street dancing, pancake breakfasts and block parties off the grounds.

The Calgary Science Centre brings science to life with hands-on exhibits and unique demonstrations, trying to make science interesting and exciting. Its Discovery Dome is one of the best multimedia theatres in North America. Experience the science and latest developments in aviation, high technology communication and space exploration, at Calgary Spaceport.

The Calgary Zoo, with its Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park, is Canada’s second largest zoo. The Prehistoric Park shows life-sized models of dinosaurs and reptiles, and indoor and outdoor botanical gardens showcase a variety of annuals, cactuses, and rainforest plants.

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