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Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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Downtown
About
Looking for things to do in Calgary? Our Calgary scavenger hunt is a walk through the city’s center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover many attractions. Solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination.
Walk from Calgary Tower to Olympic Plaza and McDougall Centre, by way of the Bow and Stephen Avenue Walk. Have fun completing the challenges at each stop.
The Calgary Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.6 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience See the sights! 39 locations Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge: 43 varied challenges Fun for all ages, kids included Wa...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
43 varied challenges
24/7 customer support
39 points of interest seen
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you don't need to enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
Meeting Points
Departure
Fairmont Palliser
Once you're standing outside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, on the sidewalk, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
(1) Reviews
Downtown
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$45.50
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About
Looking for things to do in Calgary? Our Calgary scavenger hunt is a walk through the city’s center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover many attractions. Solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination.
Walk from Calgary Tower to Olympic Plaza and McDougall Centre, by way of the Bow and Stephen Avenue Walk. Have fun completing the challenges at each stop.
The Calgary Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.6 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience See the sights! 39 locations Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge: 43 varied challenges Fun for all ages, kids included Wa...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
43 varied challenges
24/7 customer support
39 points of interest seen
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you don't need to enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
Meeting Points
Departure
Fairmont Palliser
Once you're standing outside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, on the sidewalk, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Return
Itinerary
1
Fairmont Palliser
This is the starting point of your tour.
Learn about this historic hotel and its architectural style.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes here.
2
Calgary Tower
Learn about the tower's history and solve a challenge as you admire this tower.
Spend 5 minutes here
3
Vertigo Mystery Theatre
Walk by and learn about this theatre at the foot of the Calgary Tower.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes.
4
Lunchbox Theatre
Learn about a 2nd theatre located at the foot of the Calgary tower.
Solve a challenge here,
Spend 5 minutes.
5
Rainbow Crosswalk
Solve 3 challenges as you make your way to the Rainbow Crosswalk.
You'll see the mechanical steelhorse.
10 minutes
6
Stephen Avenue Walk
Walk east on the Stephen Avenue Walk to pay attention to the original city architecture.
Solve 3 challenges related to different buildings.
10 minutes
7
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Learn about this concert hall, home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes.
8
Famous Five Statues
Learn about the Famous Five women who fought to have women recognized as persons under the law in Alberta in 1927.
Solve 2 challenges here.
5 minutes
9
Arts Commons - The Martha Cohen Theatre
Learn about this theatre and why it honors Martha Cohen.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes
10
Family of Horses statue
Learn about this large monument of bronze horses.
Solve 2 challenges here
5 minutes
11
Calgary City Hall
Learn about the city hall and its history.
Solve several challenges while your here, about city hall and its former mayors, and the Police Department memorial next to it.
Spend 10 minutes here.
12
Olympic Plaza
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
Also, see the downtown campus of the University of Calgary.
10 minutes
13
St Francis Catholic Church
Solve a challenge as you admire this small urban church.
Spend 5 minutes here.
14
The Family Of Man
Solve 3 challenges as you admire these larger-than-life sculptures.
10 minutes
15
The Bow (Skyscraper)
Solve 4 challenges as you admire this curved skyscraper, its large art installation at its base, and a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Spend 10 minutes here.
16
Harmony Park
Solve a challenge about what used to be located where this park now stands.
5 minutes
17
Outlaw sculpture
Solve a challenge as you learn about Outlaw, the most famous Bull from the Calgary Stampede.
5 minutes
18
McDougall Centre
Solve 3 challenges as you make your way here over 10 minutes.
Then, admire this grand building and learn about its history and function.
Solve another 2 challenges here before moving on.
Spend 5 minutes here.
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Sitting Eagle statue
Learn about John Hunter and his First Nation tribe and how he competed in the Calgary Stampede.
Solve a challenge.
5 minutes
20
Harley Hotchkiss Gardens
Learn about the media outlets surrounding this park and the municipal courthouse in its corner.
Solve 4 challenges here.
10 minutes
21
Stephen Avenue Walk
Solve several challenges as you walk down this pedestrian avenue, learning about and admiring the various historical buildings.
15 minutes
22
Devonian Gardens
Learn about a lush indoor garden off the Stephen Avenue Walk.
Solve a challenge
spend 5 minutes outside
23
The Palace Theatre
Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre's façade and learn about its history.
Spend 5 minutes here.
24
Hudson's Bay
Learn about the historic Hudson's Bay building here in Calgary, and this company's history as the oldest corporation in the Americas.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 Minutes here
25
Stephen Avenue Walk
Continue walking on this pedestrian street, learning about more historic buildings and solving challenges about them.
You'll be making your way back to the starting point.
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