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Calgary Tower

101 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1J9, Canada
403 266 7171
Ranked #29 of 174 attractions in Calgary
3.5 of 5 stars 160 Reviews
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Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Dining, Drinking
Owner description: Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. On the...... more » Owner description: Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. On the Observation Deck you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies. « less
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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Ride to the top of the tower in 5 minutes is unbelievable More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I have been up the Tower atleast 6 times over a number of years from 1989 until 2011. The view is always stunning and I have taken lots of photos on every visit and its been great seeing Calgary change and grow. I would advise that you pick the day you go up with some care as on a cloudy/misty... More

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Calgary, Alberta
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

As a native Calgarian, I have been to the Calgary Tower many times over the years and always enjoy it. The view is spectacular but it really only lasts a few minutes. The best bang for your buck is to make reservations for the dining room BUT the meal is way over priced and they ding you on EVERYTHING. Kids... More

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Toronto
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

$16 is too much for what you get. Sure the view of the city is nice but it holds your attention for about 15 mins. Maybe eating there would make it worthwhile. More

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See 2 more reviews by ChaosAngel for Calgary
Edmonton, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Even better if you have a meal there, your admission is included. Food are good and decently priced. More

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See 3 more reviews by BubbleSnow for Calgary
Anchorage, Alaska
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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While it cost a lot, I enjoyed my visit up the Calgary Tower. I didn't go on a very good day but yet the views were exceptional. Although afraid of height, I stood on the glass panel flooring and looked straight down. It was enough to give me vertigo!! Due to the off season, there wasn't anyone up there. Maybe... More

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See 3 more reviews by SirHoot for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nothing special. Expensive. After Toronto, Moscow and Frankfurt -at-Main towers it's feels like you get on 20th floor of appartment building. Just have to pay $16.00 for that. Tower is very short. More

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Calgary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

If you like good dining while taking in a panoramic view of Calgary, this is a good place More

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See 2 more reviews by Debbie S for Calgary
Lloydminster, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It doesn't really make sense to pay $15 and to just look down. The resturaunt is pretty cool, though. More

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Montréal, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
1
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There was nothing to do there, except look outside the window. I mean: no guided, no plan, no explanation of what you see. And the place was empty. Definitely not worth 15$ More

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