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1. Art Central Calgary
- Calgary's downtown Art Mall - home to a variety of local artists' studios and shops
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Downtown/Eau Claire
- Nile Expert Tip: This is the place to see lots of galleries and studios in one spot. Grab a refreshment at the café too.
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2. High Performance Rodeo
- Calgary art & culture at its very finest - an exciting, innovative and diverse festival featuring performers from around the world, in every medium imaginable!
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- Culture
- Downtown/Eau Claire
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3. Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
- The "greatest outdoor show on Earth" - Calgary's biggest and most popular tourist attraction.
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- Downtown/Eau Claire
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4. TELUS World of Science
- Host of a variety of scientific exhibits
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- Downtown/Eau Claire
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5. Prince's Island Park
- The park for lunch-time picnics
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Downtown/Eau Claire
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6. Calgary Pathway System
- Take a stroll through the city's vast network of scenic nature walks
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- Hiking
- Downtown/Eau Claire
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7. Stephen Avenue Walk
- A vibrant stroll through the heart of the city
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- Hiking
- Downtown/Eau Claire
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8. Calgary Tower
- Calgary's most famous urban landmark features a rotating dining room from which to take in the best view in the city
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- Landmarks
- Downtown/Eau Claire
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9. Mountain Equipment Co-op
- Mecca for hikers
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- Downtown/Eau Claire
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10. Heritage Park Historical Village
- Calgary's living history
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- Downtown/Eau Claire
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Calgary’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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Restaurants
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Nightlife
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