Overview
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Calgary's Beltline District!
On this sightseeing tour, you'll discover historical buildings, statues, churches, urban parks & the famous Stampede grounds.
Highlights include St. Mary's Cathedral, Central Memorial Park & Library, Senator Lougheed Residence, Chinook Arc & more! Don't just see the beauty of the Beltline District, hear what it has to say!
GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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What's included
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
Attraction tickets
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Smartphone or tablet
18$ ticket required to Stampede Grounds (last 4 tour stops) during Stampede week (early July)
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour starts with a stroll through the beautiful Central Memorial Park.
End point
The tour ends with three points of interest in Calgary's Stampede Park. Please note that if the Stampede is running while you complete the tour, you will have to purchase a ticket to complete the last three stops.
Good to know
Thanks for booking the Beltline District audio walking tour!
**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOUR**
Tour Code BELT23
1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you're reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia.
2. Open the app and find the tour you booked
3. Enter tour code BELT23.
4. Tap 'download tour' ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process.
5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works.
6. Enjoy your tour!
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What to expect
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Memorial Park Library
5 min
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Calgary's Beltline District!
On this 5.5 km sightseeing tour, you'll discover historical buildings, statues, churches, urban parks and the famous Stampede grounds.
Highlights include St. Mary's Cathedral, Central Memorial Park & Library, Senator Lougheed Residence, Chinook Arc and more.
Don't just see the beauty of the Beltline District, hear what it has to say!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too. -
Central Memorial Park
5 min
Boer War Memorial. We'll point out this incredible statue honouring those who fought in the war.
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4 Street Southwest
5 min
Calgary Memorial Cenotaph. You'll learn a bit about this memorial as well as what the benches on either side signify.
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12 Avenue Southwest & 5 Street Southwest
5 min
Lorraine Block. We'll point out this historical apartment block and tell you what rent went for 100 years ago!
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Chinook Arc
5 min
We'll point out this super cool modern art creation that changes colours to match those around it.
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Barb Scott Park
5 min
You'll stroll through this urban park while we tell about it's importance to the city.
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Calgary Opera
5 min
We'll point out this church turned opera home and tell you about the transformation.
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Lougheed House
5 min
As you walk around this fantastic old mansion, we'll tell you about the Senator Lougheed and his accomplishments.
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13 Avenue Southwest & 6 Street Southwest
5 min
Lougheed Architecture. On the other side of the home, we'll tell you a bit about how it was a modern feat for the time.
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Counting Crows
5 min
You won't miss this one, but we'll point it out and tell you about it anyways. It's very unique... we'll leave it at that.
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4 Street Southwest
5 min
Hester Apartments. You'll see and learn a bit about this heritage apartment complex.
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Haultain Park
5 min
You'll see the very first school ever built in Calgary with some modern amenities!
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13 Avenue Southwest & 1 Street Southwest
5 min
Underwood Block Annex. We'll point out another historical building and tell you about it's importance
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1 Street Southwest & 14 Avenue Southwest
5 min
Findlay Apartments. You'll see and learn about one of the oldest apartment complexes in all of Calgary, as well as how it went from being an all male, to an all female building.
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Centre Street South & 13 Avenue Southeast
5 min
George Cushing Residence. We'll point out this home built in 1906 and tell you about the man George Cushing himself.
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McHugh House
5 min
We'll tell you all about the house that moved here.
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Rouleauville Square
5 min
As you stroll through the urban heritage park, we'll tell you about the Calgary's French connection.
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Calgary Fire Hall #2
5 min
Learn about one of the first two fire halls built in Calgary!
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Calgary Stampede
5 min
As you enter the grounds, we'll give you an overview on the grounds and of course the Calgary Stampede itself! Note that admission to the grounds is required during the Stampede week.
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Stampede Corral
5 min
You'll see and learn about the historic building, and why it's being replaced by a new one.
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The Scotiabank Saddledome
5 min
You'll see it, because it's huge, but we'll point it out anyways and tell you about the home to the NHL's Calgary Flames.
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GMC Stadium
5 min
The last stop on the tour, where all the action happens! You'll see the where the rodeo itself takes place and learn about it's roots.
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Calgary's +15 Skywalk
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Wonderland Sculpture
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Bowness Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Stephen Avenue Walk
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Military Museums
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Gasoline Alley Museum
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Nose Hill Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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CF Chinook Centre
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Calaway Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Calgary Farmers' Market
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Big Rock Brewery
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The New Central Library
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Bow (Skyscraper)
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Calgary Pathway System
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Cold Garden Beverage Company
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Lougheed House
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Olympic Plaza
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Famous Five Statues
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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High Line Brewing
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Family Of Man
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by it and can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Scotiabank Saddledome
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Peace Bridge
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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TELUS Spark Science Centre
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Hangar Flight Museum
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Riley Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Confederation Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Reader Rock Garden and Reader's Garden Cafe
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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North Glenmore Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Devonian Gardens
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Southcentre Mall
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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St. Patrick's Island Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Carburn Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Conversation Sculpture
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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McHugh Bluff Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Calgary Sandy Beach Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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University of Calgary
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Stanley Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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South Glenmore Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Family Of Man
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Calgary Tower
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Bowmont Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Central Memorial Park
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Trees Sculptures
5 min
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you can spend as much time here as you like.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Can I cancel Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour–1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
The tour starts with a stroll through the beautiful Central Memorial Park.
What's included?
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
What's not included?
- Attraction tickets
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- 18$ ticket required to Stampede Grounds (last 4 tour stops) during Stampede week (early July)
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Memorial Park Library, Central Memorial Park, Chinook Arc, Barb Scott Park, Calgary Opera, Lougheed House, Counting Crows, Haultain Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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