Mar 8, 2016

Observation Deck of the Calgary Tower

Originally known as the Husky Tower, the 627 foot Calgary Tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta is an icon of the city. It was built in 1967 to mark Canada's centennial and to drive urban renewal in Calgary's downtown core. Today it remains a popular attraction and landmark.

calgary tower observation deck




At the time of completion the "Husky Tower" was not only the tallest structure in Calgary, it was also the tallest structure of its kind in North America. Once completed, the Calgary Tower dominated Calgary's skyline, but it was eventually surpassed in height by the Petro-Canada Centre (now the Suncor Energy Centre) in 1983. 

In addition to still boasting incredible views from the observation deck, visitors can also eat at Sky 360, a revolving restaurant at the top of the Tower. You can also test your nerves by walking on a glass floor that was added in 2005. Even after all these years the Calgary Tower is still a standout and worth exploring the next time you're in Calgary, Alberta.

calgary tower alberta observation deck






A photo posted by Luke Fandrich (@editingluke) on

calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck




calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower construction 1967
Calgary Tower construction ca. 1967
calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck



calgary tower alberta observation deck


vintage calgary alberta
Downtown Calgary, Alberta ca. 1968
calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck




calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck
Calgary "Husky" Tower construction blueprint.



calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck

calgary tower alberta observation deck


calgary tower alberta observation deck






calgary tower alberta observation deck


calgary tower alberta observation deck
calgary tower alberta observation deck

No comments :