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Explore Calgary’s lively Beltline on a flexible GPS-guided audio walking tour. Stories play automatically as you follow the route through historic parks, heritage streets, public art and the Stampede district.
Highlights include MEMORIAL PARK LIBRARY, CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK, CHINOOK ARC, LOUGHEED HOUSE, MAMDANI OPERA CENTRE, SCOTIABANK SADDLEDOME and GMC STADIUM. Hear how the neighbourhood grew from early residences into a cultural hub.
Start whenever you like, pause for photos or attractions and finish at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts with a stroll through the beautiful Central Memorial Park.
The tour ends with three points of interest in Calgary's Stampede Park. Please note that if the Stampede is running while you complete the tour, you will have to purchase a ticket to complete the last three stops.
Itinerary
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Calgary (Pass by)
CALGARY BELTLINE DISTRICT. Begin a self-guided walk through historic parks, heritage buildings, public art and the Stampede grounds.
Admission ticket free -
1Memorial Park Library
Calgary's Memorial Park Library is a historic Beaux-Arts building that has served as a cultural and literary hub since 1912.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Calgary Memorial Cenotaph. You'll learn a bit about this memorial as well as what the benches on either side signify.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Central Memorial Park
Boer War Memorial. We'll point out this incredible statue honouring those who fought in the war.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll point out this super cool modern art creation that changes colours to match those around it.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
You'll stroll through this urban park while we tell about it's importance to the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Calgary Opera
We'll point out this church turned opera home and tell you about the transformation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lougheed House
As you walk around this fantastic old mansion, we'll tell you about the Senator Lougheed and his accomplishments.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Lougheed Architecture. On the other side of the home, we'll tell you a bit about how it was a modern feat for the time.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
You won't miss this one, but we'll point it out and tell you about it anyways. It's very unique... we'll leave it at that.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Hester Apartments. You'll see and learn a bit about this heritage apartment complex.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
You'll see the very first school ever built in Calgary with some modern amenities!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Underwood Block Annex. We'll point out another historical building and tell you about it's importance
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Findlay Apartments. You'll see and learn about one of the oldest apartment complexes in all of Calgary, as well as how it went from being an all male, to an all female building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
George Cushing Residence. We'll point out this home built in 1906 and tell you about the man George Cushing himself.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We'll tell you all about the house that moved here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Rouleauville Square
As you stroll through the urban heritage park, we'll tell you about the Calgary's French connection.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Calgary Fire Hall #2
Learn about one of the first two fire halls built in Calgary!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
Lorraine Block. We'll point out this historical apartment block and tell you what rent went for 100 years ago!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Calgary Stampede
As you enter the grounds, we'll give you an overview on the grounds and of course the Calgary Stampede itself! Note that admission to the grounds is required during the Stampede week.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Scotiabank Saddledome
You'll see it, because it's huge, but we'll point it out anyways and tell you about the home to the NHL's Calgary Flames.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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FORMER STAMPEDE CORRAL SITE. The arena was demolished for the BMO Centre expansion; hear its history while viewing the redeveloped site.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The last stop on the tour, where all the action happens! You'll see the where the rodeo itself takes place and learn about it's roots.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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