Digital Tour: Public Art in Calgary

Public Art in Calgary
Public Art in Calgary
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Digital Tour: Public Art in Calgary

Take a digital tour of the best public art in Calgary.

Discover some of the best public art in Calgary from the Peace Bridge and Wonderland to the Corridor of Connection and the Centre Street Lions. As we continue to practice safe social distancing as a community, please explore public art in Calgary in a safe and respectful way, or enjoy it from the comfort of your own home with this digital tour.

Please verify the status of all activities, learn How to Visit Calgary Safely During COVID-19, and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information.

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The Bounce mural

The Bounce mural by artist duo MAUD (Photo credit: Jessica Gray)

The Bounce mural

The Bounce Games Park in East Village (Photo credit: Jessica Gray)

Get in the game in East Village

Pickup basketball games and your latest Instagram shot deserve a good backdrop. The Bounce Games Park in East Village includes this colourful mural by artist duo MAUD, along with a basketball court, ping pong tables, and hopscotch too.
Location: 8 Ave SE
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Wonderland at the Bow Building

Wonderland at the Bow Building (Photo credit: Neil Zeller)

Wander into Wonderland

Spanish artist Jaume Plensa’s Wonderland welcomes visitors to The Bow building in downtown Calgary. The sculpture of a young girl’s head is an impressive 12 metres high and you can even wander inside the sculpture for a whole new perspective on Calgary.
Location: 110 6 Ave SE
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FISH (2018) at the Calgary Central Library

FISH (2018) at the Calgary Central Library (Photo credit: Chris Amat)

Take a swim at the Calgary Central Library

10,260 books in 12 colours put you right in the fishbowl on the third floor of the Calgary Central Library. Artist Christian Moeller brings the panoramic FISH to life while you get lost in a good book or peer into the light filled atrium of this architectural wonder in East Village.
Location: 800 3 St SE
 
Please note: The Calgary Central Library is currently closed.
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The Conversation on Stephen Avenue.

The Conversation on Stephen Avenue.

Pause for conversation

Two businessmen pause for an important conversation. This simple moment of community is the setting for The Conversation, a bronze statue on Stephen Avenue, and a must-see piece of public art in Calgary.

Location: 200-216 8 Ave SW
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BUMP Festival mural by artist Jill Stanton

BUMP Festival mural by artist Jill Stanton (Photo credit: Jennie Price).

Get your boots on

True to Calgary’s western heritage, artist Jill Stanton’s colourful cowboy boots mural on 17th Avenue will have you two stepping your way to the next mural. The Beltline Urban Mural Project uses the blank side of buildings as its canvas with new public art popping up around every corner.

Location: 1126 17th Ave SW

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Centre Street Lions (Photo credit: Andrew Bain).

Centre Street Lions (Photo credit: Andrew Bain).

Roar with the Centre Street lion

Over 100 years ago, the Centre Street Lions made their first appearance atop the Centre Street Bridge in downtown Calgary. Today, one of the original lions sits atop a new perch in Rotary Park for the perfect photo op overlooking downtown Calgary.
Location: 617 1 St NE
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The Corridor of Connection in East Village (Photo credit: Jessica Gray).

The Corridor of Connection in East Village (Photo credit: Jessica Gray).

Stroll through the Corridor of Connection

Connecting the vibrant East Village and the emerging Victoria Park neighbourhood, the Corridor of Connection is a colourful mural along the 4th Street SE underpass. Calgary artist Michelle Hoogveld painted for seven weeks, using 70 gallons of paint, to create this 950 foot mural along both sides of the underpass.
Location: 5 St SW
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The Peace Bridge in Calgary (Photo credit: Jessica Gray).

The Peace Bridge in Calgary (Photo credit: Jessica Gray).

Take a walk across the Peace Bridge

Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, as many as 6,000 people cross the Bow River on the Peace Bridge each day. Get your next Instagram shot of the Peace Bridge from the north side of the river with the Calgary skyline as the backdrop.
Location: Peace Bridge, Calgary, AB
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Galleria Trees on Stephen Avenue

Galleria Trees on Stephen Avenue (Photo credit: Colin Way).

Get lost in the trees on Stephen Avenue

Follow the twisting Galleria Trees and you’ll find yourself at the heart of Stephen Avenue in Downtown Calgary. LED lights and music bring these towering trees to life at the doorstep of Bankers Hall and The CORE Shopping Centre.

Location: 8 Ave SW

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Iron Horse on Stephen Avenue (Photo credit: Canadian Tourism Commission).

Iron Horse on Stephen Avenue (Photo credit: Canadian Tourism Commission).

Saddle up with the Iron Horse

Add the Iron Horse to your tour of Stephen Avenue. Located in front of the classic steakhouse Saltlik, and one block from the Calgary Tower, the Iron Horse is constructed from mostly found metal and has become an iconic piece of downtown art and a favourite of photographers.
Location: 101 8 Ave SW
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February 8th, 2021
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