02-25-2014, 05:54 PM
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things to do in Calgary and area
a friend of mine is coming to visit me in Calgary for 3 days in March - we need suggestions of things to do in calgary and area for the 3 days - we will probably visit banff and maybe go see the dinosaurs in drumheller - what else can we do? - what is there to do in calgary? - any help would be appreciated
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02-25-2014, 06:00 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Stuff.
There is the CIA+TS from the 12th to the 16th...
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02-25-2014, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola
Stuff.
There is the CIA+TS from the 12th to the 16th... |
thanks, that sounds interesting but unfortunately my friend is visiting mar 23 - 25
isnt their an aviation museum or something? - i should google that
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02-25-2014, 07:54 PM
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we are thinking about having a meal at the calgary CN Tower - does anyone know how expensive it is
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02-25-2014, 08:16 PM
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02-25-2014, 08:49 PM
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02-25-2014, 09:03 PM
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Go to a Flames game?
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02-25-2014, 09:05 PM
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02-25-2014, 09:08 PM
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best idea yet - classic calgary cousine - if only they sold ginger beef
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02-25-2014, 09:19 PM
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I think the zoo is doing the daily penguin walks. I have always wanted to go and see that.
Try the luge or bobsleigh at COP. Rent some equipment and go x-country skiing at Confederation Park. I noticed they were just grooming some tracks yesterday. Or grab some skates and skate around Olympic Plaza.
You can always check out whatever concerts or events are going on during that time.
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02-25-2014, 09:28 PM
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So 3 days I would
Go to Banff day 1, rent cross country skis or snowshoes depending on ability. If snow shoeing go for a snow shoe on the lake at lake louise, then spend some time walking around the town of banff
Day 2 Calgary Zoo / Glenbow museum. Hit the zoo in the morning, penguin walk is at 10:00, its okay not a must see as you can see the penguins in the building at anytime. Eat Lunch at blue star diner in bridge land. Hit the glen bow in the afternoon.
Day 3 Hit the peace bridge and Prince's Island, ideally walk the circuit, Maybe hit Calgary Tower for Lunch, then head to 17th ave for people watching, and 12 ave for the few Galleries.
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02-26-2014, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JonDuke
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Came to post this. Leaving satisfied.
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02-26-2014, 05:14 PM
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thank you everyone for your help - so far i like the following:
visit glenbow museum
meal somewhere in chinatown
fish and chips at trawlers restaurant
visit the military museum
meal at CN tower
check out the dinosaurs in drumheller
then maybe hit banff or lake louise
we did the zoo last year so we will probably skip that this year
my list is getting pretty good - any more ideas would be appreciated
thanks
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02-26-2014, 09:02 PM
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First Line Centre
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Location: Calgary
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Stage west is pretty good. Heard lots of good things.
Not sure how pressed for time you are but the cn tower's a bit far ( in your above post )
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02-27-2014, 08:00 AM
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Don't come to a city that is 1000km away from the coast and get fish and chips. Go for a steak...
Smugglers is really good. Get the salad bar as well and have the steak soup. It is amazing.
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02-27-2014, 08:09 AM
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I'm coming to Calgary next month and I am definitely paying a visit to Chicken on the Way.
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02-27-2014, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
Came to post this. Leaving satisfied.
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Just like the last time I walked up the stairs from the basement..
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02-27-2014, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by Boblobla
Don't come to a city that is 1000km away from the coast and get fish and chips. Go for a steak...
Smugglers is really good. Get the salad bar as well and have the steak soup. It is amazing.
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Are you being serious?
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02-27-2014, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by aem123
thank you everyone for your help - so far i like the following:
visit glenbow museum
meal somewhere in chinatown
fish and chips at trawlers restaurant
visit the military museum
meal at CN tower
check out the dinosaurs in drumheller
then maybe hit banff or lake louise
we did the zoo last year so we will probably skip that this year
my list is getting pretty good - any more ideas would be appreciated
thanks
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Skip the CN Tower it will eat up all your time.....
You can also take them skating at the Oval, I think there is a public bobsled type activity at COP.
Heritage Park is cool depending where your friend is from.
Finally, I can't beleive there have been no suggestion to "DO" Fotze's mom when you are in town....
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02-27-2014, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
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Super serious.
I have never been disappointed with a steak there and the soup is always spot on.
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