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Calgary Attractions

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Views of the City Core:

View of the city core from the east side. The Deerfoot Trail is in the foreground and the Bow River is on the left. (41 kb)

Photo of the Pengrowth Saddledome, with the city core in the background. (30 kb)

The downtown core from the north side. This is part of Nose Hill Park, a large chunk of prairie grass with a view. (35 kb)

The Character of the City Core:

The old city hall which was built about 1909 (on the left), the new city hall, and Olympic Plaza (with an ice rink) in the foreground. (58 kb)	This used to be the Alberta Hotel. Stephan Avenue mall is full of restored sandstone buildings like this one. (72 kb)	This is the Burns Building. In 1980 there was a campaign to save this moderately old run down building. (62 kb)
Since this city is home of the Stampede, and is sometimes called a cow town, don't be surprised to find that the horse is chosen to be the subject of a sculpture. (43 kb)	This sculpture is right outside of Centurian Park. (48 kb)	This sculputure of the "Famous Five" is a reminder that Women had to fight in order to be recognized as persons. (67 kb)
The pond at Prince's Island reflects the city core on this quiet evening. (66 kb)	Just north of the city core is a wide bike path and walkway which is very busy at noon hour. (66 kb)	This busy dead end street is also known as Barkley Mall. (64 kb)
The pond at Prince's Island from the west side. A good quiet place where you can sit on a rock. (66 kb)	There are paths and a cafe on Prince's Island. (72 kb)	This stage was specially built to direct the music away from nearby homes. Instead, the music is directed at the zoo. If the zoo was just a little closer, the animals would love it. (64 kb)

Things to See and Do in Calgary:

Heritage Park is located next to the Glenmore Reservoir. (33 kb)	Stairs on the Douglas Fir Trail, located just one mile west of the city core. (41 kb)	Next to the city core is Fort Calgary. It is seen here on the far side of the Elbow River. (37 kb).
This path goes down the hill and under Glenmore Trail in south-east Calgary. (36 kb)	Further south, inline skaters cross a pedestrian bridge and head towards Fish Creek Park and Lake Sikome. (40 kb)	This is Lake Sikome, a small artificial public lake. Calgary is not lake country, although some communities have their own private lakes. (37 kb)
On the left is the ski jump at Canada Olympic Park, the mountains are on the right, and part of north-west Calgary is below. (37 kb)	An evening skate at Bowness Park on the west side of Calgary. Skaters rest on a bench next to a fire place. (26 kb)	Skating at Prairie Winds Park in north-east Calgary. The sleding hill is in the background. (32 kb)