Tourist Attractions you would like to see in Calgary

[H.E.Pennypacker]

Originally Posted by suburbia

Speaking of tourist attractions, check out the new skywalk along the icefield parkway:
http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Must%20watch/ID/2453447270/

I recognize this is not "Calgary" and also that it is a controversial installation, but thought it an interesting item to reflect on when thinking of items that people would actually think about strongly when considering flying to Calgary.

Calgary will always be tied in with the mountains - the City should really embrace its proximity to promote it as the option as a day trip for tourists and support it with vibrant street life in the evenings around where the visitors are staying .. More hotels downtown will help this out but those hotels need to be surrounded with amenities that get tourists out and about

City Centre II is a good potential spot with Eau Claire and the market redevelopment, as is the EV Hilton in the future with The Rift ... The Residence Inn on 10th could be a good spot too with the 10th Ave taking off .. ClubSport doesn't have much in the immediate area now asides from the Stampede Grounds, but there are some character buildings in the area and there is potential there

With the Green Line running through downtown, a nice large scale central station between at 2nd St/8th Ave downtown would be a great way to bring tourists to the 'heart' of downtown .. It may not right away, but in the coming decades after it's been built (and if it's done right) it could be a landmark for tourists to go see

Of course the other thing is embracing unique radical architecture that can be appreciated through the years