Alright, enough of this best view jibber jabber. One thing everybody can agree on is that the higher the elevation, the better the picture. The 90 meter ski jump tower at COP is the highest point in Calgary. It has an awesome view of everywhere in and around the city. The view of downtown from the west IMO the nicest of the 4 sides. The view to the south south west is nothing short of spectacular from up there. I was amazed at the mountain view to the south. Also surprisingly cool is the view straight north from the tower. Bowness looks really nice (at least from a distance lol)...and silver springs also has grown into a nice tree filled community.
Disclaimer: I may or may not have a biased opinion seeing as i work there
. In all honesty though, I've lived in Calgary my entire life, seen the sights, this one trumps all others. Worth the $6 elevator ride.