Guests will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings in the Marriott Lobby for coffee starting at 8:00. Additionally, some suggested activities are listed below.
Monday, September 25: Calgary Zoo: www.calgaryzoo.com Adult: $36.70 Cdn (GST included) Meet in the Marriott Lobby at 9:30am. Guests will pay their own entry fee and lunch. Return to the hotel at 3:00pm.
Tuesday, September 26 & Wednesday, September 27: GUESTS ARE ON THEIR OWN TO MAKE PLANS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS:
Calgary Tower Self-Guided Tour: www.calgarytower.com Adult: $19.95 Cdn The tower is just across the street from the Marriott. Guests can walk there and back at their leisure. There is a restaurant at the top of the tower for a snack or lunch. This facility is open to the public so no need to pre-book the visit.
Calgary Downtown Intro Guided Walking Tour: www.calgarywbtours.com Adult: $32 Cdn. Duration: 2 hours (our choice of start time). Book on your own at least one week in advance. There are a series of above street covered pedways that are used for this guided walk so they run in any weather. The tour will run with 2 or more people and there is no maximum number. If there is a very large group, they will bring more tour guides. This tour begins a couple of blocks from the hotels.
Xploring Calgary including Gasoline Alley: www.calgarywbtours.com Adult: $78 Cdn. Durations: 3.5 hours (our choice of start time). Book on your own at least one week in advance. This tour begins and ends at the Calgary Tower (does not include the Calgary Tower tour) which is just across the street from the Marriott. The tour will run with 2 or more people and there is no maximum number. If there is a very large group, they will bring more tour vans/buses.
Summer on 17th:www.17thave.ca This is a self -guided walk down a very popular walkable street in Calgary. It's only a few minutes walk from the hotels. Many specialty shops, restaurants, pubs and parks along the street. On Saturday, September 23rd there will be the last free outdoor concert in the park on this street from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. if anyone wishes to go on their own.