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Fort Calgary Historic Park |
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750 9th Ave SE, Calgary T2G 5E1 • 403-290-1875
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~1.456 km * |
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Description:
AIRPORT - YYC. This historic attraction is located on the site of Calgary's original settlement. The town was founded in the late 1800s, when the North West Mounted Police (later to become the RCMP) arrived to stop settlers from selling liquor to Native Americans. That first fort gave rise to the metropolis that is Calgary today. The site that it occupied is now a 40-acre park along the river and features a visitor center, a host of exhibits, videos, trails and the reconstructed fort itself. Displays track the city's history with artifacts, memorabilia and interiors. The nearby Deane House, also an historic building, offers weekday lunches, Sunday brunch and occasional evening dinner theater. |
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Military Museums |
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(Attractions - Military) |
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4520 Crowchild Trl SW, Calgary T2T 5J4 • 403-974-2850
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Distance:
~5.006 km * |
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Description:
SOUTHWEST. By browsing displays in six galleries, visitors to the museum can learn about Canada's military, from the early days of the North West Mounted Police to the Boer War and into the World Wars and beyond. Life-like displays provide a glimpse of combat conditions, complete with sound and visual effects. Memorabilia from the conflicts is also exhibited, along with scale models of particular battles and medals awarded for heroism and bravery. The role of Calgarians is emphasized, particularly those serving in the city's four regiments. In addition to the indoor exhibits, visitors also have access to tanks and carriers outside. On the premises, you'll find a cafeteria, bookstore and gift shop. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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