So that leaves the Calgary Municipal Building. The tour starts in Downtown where you can admire the architecture of the last century, as well as the current modern style. Book your tickets online for City Hall, Calgary: See 35 reviews, articles, and 63 photos of City Hall, ranked No.147 on Tripadvisor among 286 attractions in Calgary. The 3 hours Calgary City tours will give visitors a general idea of the city as well as sufficient information on the history and current culture of Calgary! Highlights include the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Canada Olympic Park, Heritage Park, and communities in downtown Calgary. City of Edmonton Employee Tours Designed for City of Edmonton employees, this guided tour gives participants a behind-the-scenes tour of City Hall. ( Stop for photo-taking from outside of the Tower) - ( on foot) Peace Bridge – It is a pedestrian bridge that accommodates both pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Bow River in Calgary. Calgary Tower –- The Landmark of the city, located 191 meters above the downtown core, it offers the best view in the city. Publishing date: February 9, 2017 • 2 minute read. Old City Hall is an iconic building in Calgary that celebrated its 100 years recently. Robert Borden, the Conservative opposition leader opened the new sandstone city hall building in 1911 as a venue that would host sessions to discuss questions of interest to Canadians. I was surprised to learn that the century-old sandstone city hall building is a Canadian National Historic Site. City Hall tours are offered to all ages by knowledgeable tour guides who cater to individual groups' needs. Architecturally, the exterior is very nice, and the shiny glass exterior promises a bright interior, but the builders didn't deliver … I was part of a tour of Calgary’s city hall (and the adjoining blue glass municipal building) during Historic Calgary Week in August 2012. Take a tour of Calgary city hall's new $2.65M banquet and boardroom space. Sadly, the gorgeous sandstone "Old City Hall" is still behind a shroud being still under repair. Experience Calgary on an exciting and informative 3.5-hour city tour or select the exclusive Heritage Park tour package for an ultimate 5.5-hour must see experience. Author of the article: Annalise Klingbeil • Calgary Herald.