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1. Calgary Farmer's Market
- Delicious, locally-grown food, one-of-a-kind gifts, music and more!
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- Nile Expert Tip: This lively market, which offers fresh produce from local farmers, also has lots of little shops, restaurants,...
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2. Calgary Climbing Center
- Indoor Climbing Facilities
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- 0.7 miles
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3. Avenida Art Gallery
- Local realist paintings
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4. Rainbow Balloons Over Calgary
- Romantic hot-air balloon rides
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5. Chinook Centre
- Over 250 stores in one mall!
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6. Blackfoot Farmer's Market
- Purple potatoes
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7. Beaverdam Flats
- Nature Trails and Wildlife Habitat
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
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8. Southcentre Mall
- Modern, classy and up-scale mall
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- 1.8 miles
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9. Alberta Boot
- They make Cowboy Boots, and make 'em well.
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10. Kart World Family Fun Centre
- Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, and Mini-golf!
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The Best of NileGuide
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What are the best things to do in Calgary? Calgary may not have a reputation for arts and culture, but it certainly has a reputation for outdoor adventure. If you are looking for snowshoeing, back-country skiing, spelunking (caving), white water rafting, horseback riding, cowboys, rodeos, or even dinosaurs, then Calgary just might become one of your favorite destinations. Of course, you can also find performing arts, spas, and a whole host of winter activities here as well.
The history of Southern Alberta is preserved at Heritage Park, the 'living museum.' This park has classic rides, candy stores, farm animals, and a train that takes visitors around the park. The Zoo not only houses a large number and variety of animals, but it is also famous for its pre-historic park, which is home to many plastic dinosaurs. Spruce Meadows is a horse lover's heaven. This show-jumping facility is one of the best in the world.
While much of the lure of this region is in the National Parks, performing art lovers should note that Calgary has some of the best acoustics in North America at the Jubilee Auditorium. There are also shows at the Epcor Centre downtown. The Globe and Uptown Theatres provide opportunity to see indie movies.
The 1988 Winter Olympics still provide Calgarians with a chance to get out and about. The Olympic Oval is one of the world's premier speed skating facilities, and Canada Olympic Park is a multi-sport facility.
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