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From the Calgary Tower website -

The Calgary Tower wishes to ensure that all "Virtual Tourists" are treated as warmly and as openly as the half a million "Reality Based Tourists" who visit us each year!

Officially opened June 30th 1968, the 'Tower' has become the City of Calgary's most famous and identifiable physical landmark. Though now over 35 years old, the Calgary Tower offers the Best View in Calgary and is still a must-see on any tourist's itinerary.

Throughout the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, a symbolic flame burned at the top of the Tower, making the Calgary Tower the World's Largest Olympic Torch. The torch is still lit today for special occasions, like Canada Day and during the Calgary Flames race for the Stanley Cup, sparking fond memories as well as a certain civic pride in all Calgarians.

Note: There is a fee to check out the Observation Deck.  Please see their website for further details. 

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From the COP website -

As the premiere site of the XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Canada Olympic Park is perhaps the most visible legacy of the 1988 Games to visitors and Calgarians alike - truly a one-of-a-kind attraction. Situated 15 minutes from downtown Calgary, at the gateway to the magnificent Rocky Mountains, C.O.P. is unique from most Olympic venues in that it continues to function as a multi-purpose competition, training and recreation area designed for year-round use by both athletes and the general public.

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The Calgary Zoo is a place for fun for all types of people - especially the kids! One whole day sometimes is not enough to enjoy the vast area - it's clean and lots of activities going on in there all the time.

*There is an admission fee to get to the Zoo.  Please visit their website for more details.

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From the Calgary Science Centre website -

Mission Statement: "The TELUS World of Science makes science come alive."

We illuminate young minds with the limitless possibilities of science and technology. Our goal is to present science in a hands-on, fun, and dynamic environment. Our programs and exhibits spark the imagination, satisfy the most curious of minds, and inspire a spirit of life-long learning.

The TELUS World of Science attracts over 240,000 visitors per year, including 45,000 school children. It is a favorite for families, school groups, and tourists.

The TELUS World of Science is a charitable organization.

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The biggest advantage of living in Calgary is our proximity to the lovely surroundings - mountains, creeks, lakes. And, a visit to Calgary is NOT complete without checking BANFF.

Banff is simply beautiful. Quaint but hopping - thanks to the millions of visitors who go here every season - this is a place that you should HAVE in your itinerary. The Rockies (Rocky Mountains) will fascinate you. Lush greens, clean, fresh air and always, very polite, charming people with big smiles and a quick tipped hat to acknowledge you - are just some of the few things you will find when you visit Banff. :)

If you visit in Spring, Summer or Fall, you are probably going to see the wild animals. Yes, bears find their way to the townsite (and it can get pretty scary, so please, don't think that they are so cute, I will need to take pictures, take heed!!!!) Common sights are deers and mountain goats - because that's the time when they get out of their hibernation and find food. (Yes, you are not exempt from the food chain! so please take extra caution...)

If you love cold and winters, you will also love the Rockies (Lake Louise, Sunshine Village) for their great ski facilities.  People flock to the Rockies for a great adrenaline rush.

Canmore is a much smaller town (and is nearer Calgary from the West) and has that charming, rustic look that any visitor will probably fall in love with.  

Please click on the link here to find out more about Alberta. There's so much to do here - it will be hard to pin down just two or three things.  The link will take you to several various links that will give you a more comprehensive list of things-to-do and see. :)