Aero Space Museum of Calgary : The Aero Space Museum focuses on the history of Canadian aviation and Western Canada in particular. Canadian pilots who fought in WWII started the museum which has grown to exhibit a variety of aircraft simulators aviation art prints radio equipment and information on aviation history. The museum is located in a large building near the Calgary Airport. Address: 4629 Mccall Way NE, Calgary.
Fish Creek Provincial Park: Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary's far south is a huge green spe where walking trails lead through forest areas and along the creek. Fish Creek Park is a natural area and perfect for a taste of nature. There are also a number of heritage buildings within the park. Address: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary.
Calgary Tower : At the top of the Calgary Tower a viewing platform and revolving restaurant put sightseers 191 meters high in one of the city's landmark buildings. Until 1984 the tower was the tallest in the city. Though it no longer holds that title there are still excellent views out over the city and beyond to the mountains. It is particularly beautiful at sunset or dusk. In 1988 the tower's giant torch bore witness to the spirit of the Olympice. Address: 101 9 Avw SW, Calgary.
Prince's Island Park : Prince's Island Park is a large green space in downtown Calgary set on an island in the Bow River. The park is adjacent to Eau Claire Market and many tourists make a joint visit to these two attractions. The park offers walking and biking areas as well as outdoor concerts and plays during the summer monts. Address : 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary.
Canada Olympic Park : In the foothills Of the mountains to the west of the city rise the strange looking towers of Calgary Olympic Park. In 1988 this was the primary site for the XV Olympic Winter Games. Today the hill still open to skiing and snowboarding and there are opportunities to bob sled zip line toboggan and mountain bike. Guided Ski Jump Tower Tours give a panoramic view of the Calgary skyline from the top of the ski jump slope.Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is located in the park as well. Address: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary.