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Calgary, Canada
Get your discount tickets for the Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt, save up to 9% !
Overview
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 Walk at your own pace: 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Wheelchair & stroller accessible throughout Pet-friendly throughout Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Redemption Instructions
When you are ready to begin, access this webpage: https://touristscavengerhunt.com/ca/ The password to access the page is: StephenAve You won't need to log in or anything. Contact us if you have any issues.
Language Offered
English-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. 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. Learn about the tower's history and solve a challenge as you admire this tower. Spend 5 minutes here
3. Walk by and learn about this theatre at the foot of the Calgary Tower. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
4. Learn about a 2nd theatre located at the foot of the Calgary tower. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes.
5. Solve 3 challenges as you make your way to the Rainbow Crosswalk. You'll see the mechanical steelhorse.
6. Walk east on the Stephen Avenue Walk to pay attention to the original city architecture. Solve 3 challenges related to different buildings.
7. Learn about this concert hall, home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
8. 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.
9. Learn about this theatre and why it honors Martha Cohen. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
10. Learn about this large monument of bronze horses. Solve 2 challenges here
11. 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. Solve 3 challenges as you learn about the 1988 Calgary Olympics. Also, see the downtown campus of the University of Calgary.
13. Solve a challenge as you admire this small urban church. Spend 5 minutes here.
14. Solve 3 challenges as you admire these larger-than-life sculptures.
15. 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. Solve a challenge about what used to be located where this park now stands.
17. Solve a challenge as you learn about Outlaw, the most famous Bull from the Calgary Stampede.
18. 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.
19. Learn about John Hunter and his First Nation tribe and how he competed in the Calgary Stampede. Solve a challenge.
20. Learn about the media outlets surrounding this park and the municipal courthouse in its corner. Solve 4 challenges here.
21. Solve several challenges as you walk down this pedestrian avenue, learning about and admiring the various historical buildings.
22. Learn about a lush indoor garden off the Stephen Avenue Walk. Solve a challenge spend 5 minutes outside
23. Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre's façade and learn about its history. Spend 5 minutes here.
24. 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. 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.
Inclusion
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
43 varied challenges
24/7 customer support
39 points of interest seen
Exclusion
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.
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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