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Calgary Tower

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The Calgary Tower is a 190.8-metre (626 ft) free-standing observation tower in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally called the Husky Tower, it was conceived as a joint venture between Marathon Realty Company Limited and Husky Oil as part of an urban renewal plan and to celebrate Canada's centennial of 1967. The tower was built at a cost of CA$3,500,000 and weighs approximately 10,884 tonnes, of which 60% is below ground. It opened to the public on June 30, 1968, as the tallest structure in Calgary and the tallest in Canada outside Toronto. It was renamed the "Calgary Tower" in 1971. The building is a founding member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

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Calgary, AB

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Places to eat and drink

  • Sky 360 40 m · 1 min walk
  • CHARCUT Roast House 40 m · 1 min walk
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House 60 m · 1 min walk American Steak House
  • Starbucks 70 m · 1 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Royal India 100 m · 2 min walk Indian
  • Saltlik 110 m · 2 min walk Steak House
  • Bar Annabelle 110 m · 2 min walk
  • Annabelle's Kitchen 110 m · 2 min walk Italian
  • Milestones 120 m · 2 min walk Bar And Grill
  • The Bank & Baron 140 m · 2 min walk
  • Bono Coffee Roasters 140 m · 2 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Klein/Harris 140 m · 2 min walk

Places to stay

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