Six Senses deTour

per person

STIMULATE your SENSES as you deTour through Downtown Calgary exploring some of our most popular attractions

DeTourists, please take note …

This self-guided deTour covers ~3.5km. This includes ~1km exploring through St. Patrick’s Island Park then walking to Studio Bell, the Glenbow Museum and terminating at the Calgary Tower. The mileage estimate does NOT include sauntering at Studio Bell and at Glenbow.
This deTour does not start and end at the same location
Entry fees will apply for some attractions on this deTour
Exercise extreme caution on walkways during winter months
Health-awareness information is available for this deTour on the “Wellness” tab

Key DeTour Destinations

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Full day; ~3.5km

Art

Attraction

Destination

Parks Gardens & Nature

Departure

This self-guided tour begins at St Patrick's Island Park and terminates with a meal at the Calgary Tower
Departure Time

Morning
Dress Code

Comfortable
Included

Camera

Day backpack

Entrance fees

Indoor clothing

Outdoor clothing

Public washrooms

Refreshment stops en route

Reservations may be required

Souvenir shopping

Suitable footwear

Sun glasses

Winter walking hazards
Not Included

Accommodation

Change of clothing

Dangerous activity

Deposit

Identification required

Own transportation

Permit

Safety equipment

Sunscreen

1

Explore St Patrick's Island Park (~ 1 hour)

SMELL the freshness of the flora as you discover the various habitats within St. Patrick's Island Park. For more information refer to our Blog.

The Rise, one of several habitats worth exploring within St Patrick's Island Park.

There is no entrance fee required for the Park.

2

Studio Bell: National Music Centre (~ 3 hours)

Take a short 10 minute walk into the East Village to Studio Bell, home of Canada's National Music Centre, where you can HEAR and TOUCH a wide range of instruments, musical genres and artefacts from famous Canadian and international musicians.

Detour Tip: Studio Bell is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays and OPEN on Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $11 for youth (age 3-12yrs), $14 for seniors and students, and free for infants (<3yrs).

3

Glenbow Museum (~ 3 hours)

Take a 15 minute walk due west of Studio Bell to 8th Avenue (Stephen Avenue Walk) where you will find the Glenbow Museum. Step back in time and IMAGINE life as it was or as it could have been.

Detour tip: Invest some time at the start of your visit reviewing what exhibits are on display since exhibits change periodically. You can request this information at the ticket counter upon your arrival. This will help you prioritize what you might want to see during your visit to this diverse 4-floor downtown museum. Entry fee is $16 for adults, $10 for youth (age 7-17yrs), $11 for seniors and students, and free for children (<7yrs). Entry to the museum is FREE on the first Thursday of every month from 5pm until 9pm.

4

Calgary Tower (~ 2 hours)

Take a short 5 minute walk to the Calgary Tower, your final destination, to SEE the City from a lofty vantage point 155 metres above street level while dining at the SKY360 revolving restaurant where you can savour the TASTE of a much-deserved meal.

Detour tip: Tickets cost $18 for adults (13-64yrs), $9 for children (age 4-12yrs), $16 for seniors (>64yrs), and free for infants (<4yrs) If you reserve your table ahead of time at the SKY360 restaurant you can save on your tower entrance fee as long as each member of your party orders an entree at the Restaurant.

lb.	kg	est. calories burnt
131-145	60-66	141
146-160	67-73	157
161-175	74-80	173
176-190	81-86	187
191-205	87-93	203
206-220	94-100	218
221-235	101-107	234
236-285	108-130	266
286-335	131-152	318

Six Senses deTour