Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Points of Interest
- A The University of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is located in the north-west quadrant of the city. It's accessible by bus or LRT.
- B Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ International Airport is a 25 minute taxi ride to the University.
- C Stampede Park is the site of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Stampede, which takes place every year in early July. It is also the site of the Canadian Airlines Olympic Saddledome which is the home of our National Hockey League team, the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Flames.
- D The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Prehistoric Park is a world class zoological institution filling roles in public education, wildlife conservation, research, captive breeding of endangered species and public recreation.
- E Heritage Park Historical Village is Canada's largest living historical village. Turn of the century town, steam trains, and vintage vehicles. Ride the stern-wheeler "S.S. Moyie" around the waters of the Glenmore Reservoir.
- F Mount Royal College, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s community college, offers an innovative blend of educational opportunities including diplomas, certificates, and university transfer programs.
- G SAIT The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is the oldest technical institute in Canada. The Alberta College of Art and Design is also on this site.
- H Fort Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Site, the historic origins of the city. It is now a 40 acre riverside park.
- I Canada Olympic Park. Capture the Olympic spirit and visit the ski jump tower or the Olympic Hall of Fame. Day and evening skiing is available. Check out the bobsled run.
- J The Golf Dome. This year-round golf driving range has two levels.
- K The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a multi-purpose performance space opened in 1957 to commemorate Alberta's 50th anniversary as a province.
- L The Glenbow Museum houses exhibition space as well as an archives and library. It has permanent displays of Western Canadian history. Saturdays are free.
- M Alberta Science Centre. Learn about the wonders of science and visit the star chamber.
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