On our last leg of the Calgary trip, we went to the iconic Calgary Tower and it was really amazing. I especially enjoyed the 360° view of the city, Rocky Mountains, foothills and prairies. According to their website:

“Originally named the Husky Tower, the Calgary Tower was constructed as a joint venture between Marathon Realty and Husky Oil to honour Canada’s centennial and promote the downtown core as a part of a Calgary urban renewal program. Today the Tower is a major tourist destination and popular dining spot. Though it is has been eclipsed in size, the Tower is still a proud city icon.”

As I mentioned earlier I really enjoyed being on the observation deck where I had a 360° view of the city and surrounding areas. I also used the audio/visual guide (FREE) and it was spectacular! I learned so much about the history of Calgary and it was really fun to follow the audio/visual guide while looking out the observation deck.

Sunset View from Calgary Tower

I spent a good two hours there and checked out every attraction pointed out by the audio/visual guide! Yes, I’m quite the nerd!! This was one of my favourite attractions in Calgary and I highly recommend checking it out if you’re ever in the city.

Have you been to the Calgary Tower? Are you planning on going some time soon? Let me know in the comments below!