You can’t do Calgary without a visit to the 191 meter tall Calgary Tower. When you arrive at this unmistakable landmark in downtown Calgary, you first will see the Official Tourism Calgary Information Centre wich is a good spot to ask on information on any question about your trip you might still have.

King of the tower

So now your adventure really begins. It’s time to go up and take in Calgary’s glorious views across the prairies in the east and the looming mighty Rocky Mountains. There are two elevators that carry people up to the first observation deck in 62 seconds. The 762 steps up the stairs are closed for public and only used for publicity and the annual charity stair-climbing race. The pod on top of the tower consists of two levels, the first one has glass floorelements to avoid when afraid of heights, the second one has a cocktailbar to get you  over that fear. At 155 meters is the sky 360 revolving restaurant. As you would expect the menu for brunch, lunch and dinner is on the high-end qualitywise and moneywise. I would advise you to have a romatic dinner for two around sundown if you have the chance, but make sure make a reservation upfront. After you shot your pictures of all directions, aswell as downwords, it is time to check out the gift-shops for some keepsakes. On the second floor at the base you’ll find Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, a New Orleans style restaurant.

Skywalking

The tower is connected to the +15 (feet) skyway, equal to 4,5 meter above ground. It is the second most extensive pedestrian skywalk system stretching over 18 kilometers and 62 bridges. The skywalk system is multi-lever with the higer levels referred to as +30 and +45, about 15 meters above ground.

Your stay at Calgary tower will not take more than 1-2 hours, except for when you decide to have a meal.

Usefull info:
Opening hours: 9.00 a.m. –  9.00 p.m. (september – june), 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. (july – august)
Admission: http://www.calgarytower.com/visit/admission-rates/
Contact: E-mail: info@calgarytower.com or by phone: (403) 266-7171