Calgary Tower, Observation tower in Downtown Calgary, Canada.
The cylindrical Calgary Tower rises 191 meters into the Alberta sky and offers panoramic views of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
Construction of the tower began in February 1967 as part of Canada's centennial celebrations and was completed in June 1968.
The tower stands on Treaty 7 territory, acknowledging the traditional lands of Indigenous nations, including the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Visitors can access the observation platform and the rotating Sky 360 restaurant via two high-speed elevators.
A glass floor installed in 2005 on the north side of the observation deck allows direct views of the streets 191 meters below.
Location: Alberta
Inception: 1968
Official opening: June 30, 1968
Elevators: 2
Address: 101 9 Avenue SW
Website: https://calgarytower.com
GPS coordinates: 51.04444,-114.06361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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