The City of Calgary approximates that there are over 7 million trees. The canopy covers just over 8% of the city. The dry prairie, chinooks and unexpected snowfalls all work against building our urban forest. Riparian areas along rivers are one of the few places where they are a natural feature. Glenmore Park has the…
Tag: Urban Hiking
Wonderland – Tallest Buildings
There have been three buildings that have had the distinction of being the tallest in the city since the Calgary Tower was surpassed in 1983. They can all be seen from an urban art installation called Wonderland (2012) by artist Jaume Plensa. This great urban lookout is in the plaza in front of The Bow on…
The Inception of Towers | Emergent
The plaza at 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW is a great urban lookout. You can explore how Calgary emerged as an urban centre. After the railroad arrived, the city grew, and so did the structures. This story is reflected in the mirrored surfaces of a public art installation called Emergent (2017) by Jill Anholt.
Behind Stephen Avenue: Where Calgary Started Moving
A hidden mural behind Stephen Avenue marks the spot where Calgary started moving. Follow the story of the railway, Hudson’s Bay, and the historic streetscape that helped shape modern downtown.