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Looking for things to do in Calgary? Our Calgary scavenger hunt is a walk through the city’s center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover many attractions. Solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination.
Walk from Calgary Tower to Olympic Plaza and McDougall Centre, by way of the Bow and Stephen Avenue Walk. Have fun completing the challenges at each stop.
The Calgary Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.6 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights! 39 locations
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 43 varied challenges
Fun for all ages, kids included
Walk at your own pace: 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Wheelchair & stroller accessible throughout
Pet-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Once you're standing outside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, on the sidewalk, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Itinerary
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This is the starting point of your tour. Learn about this historic hotel and its architectural style. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here.
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Learn about the tower's history and solve a challenge as you admire this tower. Spend 5 minutes here
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Walk by and learn about this theatre at the foot of the Calgary Tower. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
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Learn about a 2nd theatre located at the foot of the Calgary tower. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes.
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Solve 3 challenges as you make your way to the Rainbow Crosswalk. You'll see the mechanical steelhorse.
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2
Walk east on the Stephen Avenue Walk to pay attention to the original city architecture. Solve 3 challenges related to different buildings.
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Learn about this concert hall, home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
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Learn about the Famous Five women who fought to have women recognized as persons under the law in Alberta in 1927. Solve 2 challenges here.
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Learn about this theatre and why it honors Martha Cohen. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
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Learn about this large monument of bronze horses. Solve 2 challenges here
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Learn about the city hall and its history. Solve several challenges while your here, about city hall and its former mayors, and the Police Department memorial next to it. Spend 10 minutes here.
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5
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about the 1988 Calgary Olympics. Also, see the downtown campus of the University of Calgary.
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Solve a challenge as you admire this small urban church. Spend 5 minutes here.
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Solve 3 challenges as you admire these larger-than-life sculptures.
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Solve 4 challenges as you admire this curved skyscraper, its large art installation at its base, and a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Spend 10 minutes here.
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Solve a challenge about what used to be located where this park now stands.
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Solve a challenge as you learn about Outlaw, the most famous Bull from the Calgary Stampede.
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Solve 3 challenges as you make your way here over 10 minutes. Then, admire this grand building and learn about its history and function. Solve another 2 challenges here before moving on. Spend 5 minutes here.
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Learn about John Hunter and his First Nation tribe and how he competed in the Calgary Stampede. Solve a challenge.
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Learn about the media outlets surrounding this park and the municipal courthouse in its corner. Solve 4 challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Solve several challenges as you walk down this pedestrian avenue, learning about and admiring the various historical buildings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Learn about a lush indoor garden off the Stephen Avenue Walk. Solve a challenge spend 5 minutes outside
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Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre's façade and learn about its history. Spend 5 minutes here.
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Learn about the historic Hudson's Bay building here in Calgary, and this company's history as the oldest corporation in the Americas. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 Minutes here
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Continue walking on this pedestrian street, learning about more historic buildings and solving challenges about them. You'll be making your way back to the starting point.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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