Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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 experienceSee the sights! 39 locationsLearn some local historyChallenge your knowledge: 43 varied challengesFun for all ages, kids includedWalk at your own pace: 4.2 km / 2.6 miWheelchair & stroller accessible throughoutPet-friendly throughoutStart whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed scheduleTake as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
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
Itinerary
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.
Learn about the tower's history and solve a challenge as you admire this tower.
Spend 5 minutes here
Vertigo Mystery Theatre
Walk by and learn about this theatre at the foot of the Calgary Tower.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes.
Lunchbox Theatre
Learn about a 2nd theatre located at the foot of the Calgary tower.
Solve a challenge here,
Spend 5 minutes.
Solve 3 challenges as you make your way to the Rainbow Crosswalk.
You'll see the mechanical steelhorse.
10 minutesStephen Avenue Walk
Walk east on the Stephen Avenue Walk to pay attention to the original city architecture.
Solve 3 challenges related to different buildings.
10 minutesJack Singer Concert Hall
Learn about this concert hall, home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes.
Famous Five Statues
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.
5 minutesArts Commons - The Martha Cohen Theatre
Learn about this theatre and why it honors Martha Cohen.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes
Family of Horses statue
Learn about this large monument of bronze horses.
Solve 2 challenges here
5 minutesLearn 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.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
Also, see the downtown campus of the University of Calgary.
10 minutesSolve a challenge as you admire this small urban church.
Spend 5 minutes here.
The Family Of Man
Solve 3 challenges as you admire these larger-than-life sculptures.
10 minutesThe Bow (Skyscraper)
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.
Solve a challenge about what used to be located where this park now stands.
5 minutesOutlaw sculpture
Solve a challenge as you learn about Outlaw, the most famous Bull from the Calgary Stampede.
5 minutesMcDougall Centre
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.
Sitting Eagle statue
Learn about John Hunter and his First Nation tribe and how he competed in the Calgary Stampede.
Solve a challenge.
5 minutesLearn about the media outlets surrounding this park and the municipal courthouse in its corner.
Solve 4 challenges here.
10 minutesStephen Avenue Walk
Solve several challenges as you walk down this pedestrian avenue, learning about and admiring the various historical buildings.
15 minutesLearn about a lush indoor garden off the Stephen Avenue Walk.
Solve a challenge
spend 5 minutes outside
The Palace Theatre
Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre's façade and learn about its history.
Spend 5 minutes here.
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
Stephen Avenue Walk
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.
10 minutes
Location
Address
133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3, Canada
Inclusions
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 43 varied challenges
- 24/7 customer support
- 39 points of interest seen
Exclusions
- 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.
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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