Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo

Get your discount tickets for the Calgary Beltline District Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour, save up to 9% !

Overview

Explore Calgary's Beltline on a 5.5 km self-guided smartphone walk from Memorial Park Library to the Stampede district. Discover 24 narrated points of interest, including Central Memorial Park, Chinook Arc, Lougheed House, St. Mary's Cathedral and the Saddledome. Allow about 2–3 hours at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each story, while a live route map shows your location and next stop. Download on Wi-Fi for offline use, then pause, detour and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. The route is mainly outdoors, with exterior views of historic buildings and venues; admission and interior access are separate. The former Stampede Corral is a heritage story at its redeveloped site. Stampede Park access can change during ticketed events, but the public approach remains part of the walk. Construction near Stampede Park may affect pedestrian routes.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Start beside Memorial Park Library at 1221 2 Street SW. No guide will meet you; open the downloaded Tripvia tour on your phone to begin.

End Point

End point

The route ends at the Stampede Park approach. Entry to the grounds and venues may require a ticket during events; you can finish the outdoor audio tour from public access areas.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Memorial Park Library
Admire Memorial Park Library's grand Beaux-Arts exterior, a Calgary landmark since 1912.
Duration: 5 mins
2. 4 Street Southwest
Pause at the Calgary Cenotaph and its flanking benches, a quiet place of remembrance.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Central Memorial Park
Stroll through Central Memorial Park and see its striking Boer War equestrian monument.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Chinook Arc
Watch the illuminated Chinook Arc respond to the changing colours around you.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Barb Scott Park
Relax among the paths and public art of lively Barb Scott Park.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Calgary Opera
See Calgary Opera's Mamdani Opera Centre, a former church now home to performances and community events.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Lougheed House
Admire Senator Lougheed's sandstone mansion and its elegant historic grounds from outside.
Duration: 5 mins
8. 13 Avenue Southwest & 6 Street Southwest
Take a second look at Lougheed House to appreciate the mansion's advanced design for its era.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Counting Crows
Find the playful Counting Crows sculpture along 13 Avenue.
Duration: 5 mins
10. 4 Street Southwest
See the historic Hester Apartments, a reminder of the Beltline's early residential boom.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Haultain Park
Explore Haultain Park and see Calgary's first sandstone school, still standing on the grounds.
Duration: 5 mins
12. 13 Avenue Southwest & 1 Street Southwest
Spot the Underwood Block and Annex, enduring pieces of Calgary's early commercial streetscape.
Duration: 5 mins
13. 1 Street Southwest & 14 Avenue Southwest
See the historic Findlay Apartments and discover how this early residence changed over time.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Centre Street South & 13 Avenue Southeast
View the George C. Cushing Residence, a handsome 1906 home linked to a Calgary pioneer.
Duration: 5 mins
15. McHugh House
See McHugh House, a preserved heritage home that was moved to this corner of 17 Avenue.
Duration: 5 mins
16. Rouleauville Square
Explore Rouleauville Square's French-speaking heritage and admire St. Mary's Cathedral's soaring bell tower from outside.
Duration: 5 mins
17. Calgary Fire Hall #2
Admire historic Fire Hall No. 2, an early Calgary fire station, from outside.
Duration: 5 mins
18. See the Lorraine Block, an early apartment building from the Beltline's boom years.
Duration: 5 mins
19. Calgary Stampede
Discover the Calgary Stampede Grounds from the public approach; entry may be restricted during ticketed events.
Duration: 5 mins
20. Scotiabank Saddledome
Take in the Scotiabank Saddledome's sweeping roofline from outside.
Duration: 5 mins
21. Stampede Corral
See the former Stampede Corral site, now part of the expanded BMO Centre, and imagine the arena that once stood here.
Duration: 5 mins
22. GMC Stadium
See GMC Stadium, home of the Calgary Stampede rodeo and Grandstand Show, from outside.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

GPS-triggered audio commentary at points of interest

Flexible, self-paced access to the tour

Live GPS route map showing your location

Offline audio tour after downloading on Wi-Fi

Exclusion

Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated

Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker)

Your own smartphone or tablet

Entry to ticketed Calgary Stampede events

Parking fees, if applicable

Transportation to and from the walking route

In-person guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Supplied by Tripvia Tours

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