Sightseeing Calgary, Alberta: Zoos, Stampedes, Outdoors, and History

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There's plenty of sightseeing to be found in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. With just the right mixture of big city excitement and old-west nature, the area is the perfect place to take a vacation. Whether you're enjoying the Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery or hitting the city hot spots, you're sure to have a blast.

For Everyone...

• Calgary Zoo. Come and visit the animals that make the Calgary Zoo their home. There are over 900 animals representing over 260 different species. You'll see mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, fish and more.

• Calgary Stampede. The Calgary Stampede is home to a once-a-year, ten-day show that the whole area focuses on. The event features horses, fireworks, shows, rides and more. The facilities also house other various activities and events throughout the year.

For Nature Lovers...

• Banff Gondola. Take a glass-enclosed gondola ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit. Enjoy the scenery during the ride and then be amazed by the awe-inspiring sights from the observation terraces when you arrive at the Summit.

• Calgary Tower. One of the most popular Calgary attractions, the tower offers a panoramic view of Calgary and the Canadian Rocky Mountains and features a revolving restaurant and observation terrace.

For History Lovers...

• Fort Calgary. Fort Calgary is now a museum that takes you back in time to experience the events that make up Calgary's history. You'll see exhibits that feature the environment, lifestyles and events that make up Calgary's past.

• Heritage Park Historical Village. Visit this historical village where you can see pre 1914 life recreated right before your eyes. The sixty-plus acre park brings the past back to life with the sights and sounds of "living history".

• Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Learn all about how the ranching industry contributed to Calgary's development at this interpretive center. Visitors can learn from interactive exhibits, demonstrations and a wagon ride.

• Canada Olympic Park. Visit Canada Olympic Park, home to the XV Olympic Winter Games. You can tour the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum and see exhibits that display tributes to the Olympics and the athletes that compete in the games.