Friday, September 26, 2025

Calgary, Alberta: part 2

 

Calgary Tower

We couldn't leave Calgary without visiting the iconic Calgary Tower!

What wonderful views of the city!

Telus Sky Tower (on left)
The Bow (on right)

City Hall Complex
(triangular building)

Canadian Rocky Mountains
in the background 

After checking out the city from above, we took to the streets to search for food! What better place to search than along Stephen Avenue Walk, a pedestrian mall filled with restaurants and shops of all kinds! 

Stephen Avenue Walk

Stephen Avenue Walk

After lunch we walked over to the building called The Bow. Here we admired the Wonderland Sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

Wonderland Sculpture
by Jaume Plensa

Wonderland Sculpture
 by Jaume Plensa

Calgary reminded us of our beloved Texas. But it was time to leave and head a little further north.

Fall colors along the road

Along the way we saw these "truckboards". These are like billboards on semi-trailers. The ads are wrapped around appearing on both sides and on the end. What a creative way to advertise. I especially liked the one for pools!

" Truckboard" Advertising 

"Truckboard" ad for pools

Before reaching our next destination, we made a short stop in Mountain View County to view some beautiful sculpture by various contemporary artists from around the world.

Bergen International
Sculpture Park

Bergen International
Sculpture Park


See you in the capital city of Alberta next...