Calgary Tower - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 02.658 W 114° 03.787
11U E 705864 N 5658855
The Calgary Tower was tallest structure in Canada when it was being constructed in Calgary, Alberta in 1967, it is still one of the best locations to look out over the city.
Waymark Code: WM3NJ1
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
Views: 67
Officially opened June 30th 1968, the 'Tower' has become the City of Calgary's most famous and identifiable physical landmark. One of the first Towers of its kind, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in Calgary and is a must-see on any tourist's itinerary.
Throughout the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, a flame burned at the top of the Tower, making the Calgary Tower the World's Largest Olympic Torch.
Building Name: Calgary Tower
Structure Height: 626
Number of Stories: 20
Year Built: 1968
Architect/Design Firm: Gibbs Gage Architects, A. Dale & Associates, W.G. Milne
Use: Other
Publicly accessible areas:
This is an observation tower, telecommunications, restaurant and tourist attraction.
Hours:
Hours of Operation 9:00am - 10:00pm
Last Ride to the Top 9:30pm
Cost:
Children (5 and Under) $5.00
*One Complimentary with Purchase of a Regular Adult Admission
Youth (17 and Under) $ 9.95
Adult (18 to 64 years of age) $ 12.95
Mature Adult (Over 65 years of age) $ 10.95
Address:
Centre Street and 9th Avenue South
Building Website: [Web Link]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]
Style: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
To visit this waymark, you must provide a description of your experience and add one photograph (taken by you) of any part of the skyscraper to the gallery. This photograph does not have to have either you or your GPS receiver in it.