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.
Waymark Code: WM1F8M
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/25/2007
Views: 119
The Calgary Tower was built and opened in 1968. At 190 metres (626 feet) in height, this was once the tallest building in Calgary's skyline.
The Observation Terrace offers panoramic views of the city, and a glass floor allows visitors to stand 160 metres (525 feet) above the street. Also located at the top of the tower is a gift shop, Tops Bar and Grill and the revolving Sky 360 restaurant (formerly the Panorama Dining Room), open lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
The tower and the observation deck are open daily. The Tourism Calgary Information Centre is located at the base of the Tower.
On a windy day the Tower can, and will, sway up to 16.5 centimetres or 7.5 inches and can withstand winds up to 161 km/hr.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 525.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
Observation Deck Open Daily
Hours of Operation 10:00am - 9:00pm Sept to May; 10:00am - 10:00pm June to August
REGULAR ADMISSION as of 2024
GST is not included in pricing. Reduced rates for admissions purchased online.
Infant (3 and under FREE
Children (4-12) $10
General (13-64) $22
Senior (Over 65 years of age) $20
Parking Area: N 51° 02.653 W 114° 03.862
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.