Calgary - Fabulous Western Canada: Capture the Excitement of the Great West! - page 136

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should take note that the specially tint-
ed windows on the observation deck
make for great photos.

The 190m, 762-step, 55-storey Calgary
Tower is the city's most fam-
ous landmark. It offers a breathtaking
view of the city, including the ski-jump
towers at Canada Olympic Park, the
Saddledome and the Canadian Rockies,
as well as a restaurant. Photographers

The stunning Glenbow Museum
boasts three fl oors of permanent and
travelling exhibits that chronicle the ex-
citing history of Western Canada. The
displays include contemporary and
Aboriginal art, as well as an overview
of the various stages of the settling of
the West, from the First Nations to the
fi rst pioneers, the fur trade, the North
West Mounted Police, ranching, oil and
agriculture.

A peculiar looking concrete build-
ing is home to the TELUS World of
Science , a wonderful museum
that never fails to enchant children. The
museum boasts a planetarium, an ob-
servatory, a science hall and two the-
atres that showcase mystery plays and
special-effects shows.

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The entrance to the Glenbow Museum on
Stephen Avenue. © Travel Alberta

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Historic re-enactment in Fort Calgary.
© Fort Calgary