Location http://www.calgarytower.com/ Address: 101 – 9th Avenue SWParking: Typical downtown parking Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old): “What was the best part?” “my cousins coming with us” Day Pass Cost: See website for rate options. Food Services: Sky 360 Restaurant 155 meters up the tower – revolves once every 45-60 minutes. Elevator ride is complementary with purchase … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Downtown – 228 8 Ave. S.E.Parking: Typical Downtown parking – this park is right along the C-train line Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – I liked playing in the water!Features: Sculpture of the “Famous Five”, large seating area, stage, waterfalls, year round washroom, Ice skating (winter), concession (seasonal)Water Features: Large reflecting pond with … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Downtown (beltline) – 1221 2 St. S.W.Parking: typical downtown parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – I liked the fountains! (I think he actually means the sprays along the walkway)Features: Cenotaph, pathways, Memorial Public Library with WWI soldier statue in front, Boer War, Memorial equestrian statue, Memorial honouring Rt. Hon. Richard Bedford BennettWater … Read more
Location: 8 Ave. & 2 St. S.W. – Downtown Core Shopping Centre 4th FloorParking: Core Shopping Centre parking info (free evenings and weekends)Transit: Access to the Devonian Gardens is located directly behind the 3rd Street West C-train station. Right inside the doors to the TD Square is an elevator that you can take up to … Read more
Location mapPrince’s Island Park (Just North of downtown) (Playground is in the Centre of the Island near the bridge on the North side). It is not possible to get to the playground without a bit of a walk. Eau Claire Plaza 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W. (by Eau Claire market – 200 Barclay Parade … Read more
Location map Community: Downtown – 225 13 Ave. S.W. (also known at 13 Ave Park)Parking: Street parking is available along the park, however payment is required. Gordie’s Review (2 years old): The red steering wheels and the ladder climber. Age Range: 2-10.Ground Cover: recycled tire flooring Features: Preschool climber with a old west theme, slide, … Read more