Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Calgary's Beltline District!

On this sightseeing tour, you'll discover historical buildings, statues, churches, urban parks & the famous Stampede grounds.

Highlights include St. Mary's Cathedral, Central Memorial Park & Library, Senator Lougheed Residence, Chinook Arc & more! Don't just see the beauty of the Beltline District, hear what it has to say!

GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

The tour comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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What's Included

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
Attraction tickets
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Smartphone or tablet
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Admission to Stampeded Grounds **only during the Calgary Stampede

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts with a stroll through the beautiful Central Memorial Park.

End point

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

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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    The following are highlights from the Beltline District Walking Tour. In total, you’ll enjoy over 23 audio points of interest in this immersive, self-guided audio tour—featuring the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome, historic Central Memorial Park & Library, vibrant Calgary Stampede Grounds, and much more!

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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
  • 3

    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
  • 6

    We'll point out this church turned opera home and tell you about the transformation.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    As you walk around this fantastic old mansion, we'll tell you about the Senator Lougheed and his accomplishments.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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
  • 15

    We'll tell you all about the house that moved here.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    As you stroll through the urban heritage park, we'll tell you about the Calgary's French connection.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17

    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
  • 19

    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
  • 20

    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
  • 21

    You'll see and learn about the historic building, and why it's being replaced by a new one.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22

    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
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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
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Walking Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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