Calgary Beltline District Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Calgary

CALGARY BELTLINE DISTRICT. Begin a self-guided walk through historic parks, heritage buildings, public art and the Stampede grounds.

Memorial Park Library

Calgary's Memorial Park Library is a historic Beaux-Arts building that has served as a cultural and literary hub since 1912.

Duration: 5 minutes

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Calgary Memorial Cenotaph. You'll learn a bit about this memorial as well as what the benches on either side signify.

Duration: 5 minutes

Central Memorial Park

Boer War Memorial. We'll point out this incredible statue honouring those who fought in the war.

Duration: 5 minutes

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We'll point out this super cool modern art creation that changes colours to match those around it.

Duration: 5 minutes

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You'll stroll through this urban park while we tell about it's importance to the city.

Duration: 5 minutes

Calgary Opera

We'll point out this church turned opera home and tell you about the transformation.

Duration: 5 minutes

Lougheed House

As you walk around this fantastic old mansion, we'll tell you about the Senator Lougheed and his accomplishments.

Duration: 5 minutes

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Lougheed Architecture. On the other side of the home, we'll tell you a bit about how it was a modern feat for the time.

Duration: 5 minutes

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You won't miss this one, but we'll point it out and tell you about it anyways. It's very unique... we'll leave it at that.

Duration: 5 minutes

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Hester Apartments. You'll see and learn a bit about this heritage apartment complex.

Duration: 5 minutes

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You'll see the very first school ever built in Calgary with some modern amenities!

Duration: 5 minutes

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Underwood Block Annex. We'll point out another historical building and tell you about it's importance

Duration: 5 minutes

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Findlay Apartments. You'll see and learn about one of the oldest apartment complexes in all of Calgary, as well as how it went from being an all male, to an all female building.

Duration: 5 minutes

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George Cushing Residence. We'll point out this home built in 1906 and tell you about the man George Cushing himself.

Duration: 5 minutes

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We'll tell you all about the house that moved here.

Duration: 5 minutes

Rouleauville Square

As you stroll through the urban heritage park, we'll tell you about the Calgary's French connection.

Duration: 5 minutes

Calgary Fire Hall #2

Learn about one of the first two fire halls built in Calgary!

Duration: 5 minutes

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Lorraine Block. We'll point out this historical apartment block and tell you what rent went for 100 years ago!

Duration: 5 minutes

Calgary Stampede

As you enter the grounds, we'll give you an overview on the grounds and of course the Calgary Stampede itself! Note that admission to the grounds is required during the Stampede week.

Duration: 5 minutes

Scotiabank Saddledome

You'll see it, because it's huge, but we'll point it out anyways and tell you about the home to the NHL's Calgary Flames.

Duration: 5 minutes

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FORMER STAMPEDE CORRAL SITE. The arena was demolished for the BMO Centre expansion; hear its history while viewing the redeveloped site.

Duration: 5 minutes

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The last stop on the tour, where all the action happens! You'll see the where the rodeo itself takes place and learn about it's roots.

Duration: 5 minutes