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ATLANTIC AVENUE ART BLOCK PRE-REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS The Esker Foundation is the creation of local philanthropists and art patrons Jim and Susan Hill, and is the largest, privately funded, non-commercial gallery of its kind in Calgary. Esker is positioned as a cultural platform for innovative and exceptional temporary art exhibitions and educational events. As the cornerstone of a new mixed use building in Inglewood, the Atlantic Art Block, the gallery features 15,000 square feet of environmentally controlled purpose built exhibition space designed by Kasian Architects and Interior Designers and operates within a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver accredited standards master plan created by Abugov Kaspar Architects. The Esker experience begins at the main atrium where gallery visitors are welcomed by a commissioned collaborative sculpture from Calgary artists, Chris Cran and Gord Ferguson. Built into a glass staircase leading to the fourth floor, the four storey stainless steel beams create a stunning visual dialogue between art and design. During Doors Open YYC, Esker Foundation will be exhibiting Landon Mackenzie: Nervous Centre and Project 35. Nervous Centre presents a significant selection of paintings and drawings from the last 20 years by Vancouver-based artist Landon Mackenzie. Project 35, a touring project from Independent Curators International (ICI), is an evolving exhibition of 35 single-channel video works selected by 35 international curators, each of whom has chosen a work s/he considers vital for contemporary art audiences across the globe. The gallery will be hosting two free public talks; Sound and Vision, Saturday September 29th, from 4 - 6pm; and Neuroscience 101 on Sunday September 30 starting at 1 pm. Sound and Vision will feature Landon Mackenzie and composer Dennis Burke discussing their unique collaboration. For Neuroscience 101 Landon Mackenzie and Neuroscientist, Dr. Andrea Protzner will discuss how the combination of sound and visual information changes brain activity. For more information and to register please visit our website at http://eskerfoundation.com/programs.html
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 444, 1011 - 9th Avenue SE, T2G 0H7 Transit stop #9611, 3887 NOTE: The building has underground parking which is ticketed, Tickets can be validated at the gallery for free parking. |
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ATLANTIC AVENUE ART BLOCK A brand new building in historic Inglewood, with a glass staircase rising to the fourth floor, houses a stunning art gallery space and is the new home of Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. Kasian's new offices feature an open and collaborative workspace for 70 employees with huge windows and natural light. Ongoing LEED certification efforts make this a state-of-the-art building in a historic and established neighbourhood.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 1011 9 Avenue SE, T2G 0H7 Transit stop #9611, 3887
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CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION Visitors will be welcomed to the Dr. Carl Safran Centre to experience a historical classroom and a 'future of learning' lab that demonstrate how far education has come and where it may be going in the future. They will also see current student artwork alongside historical photographs of Calgary’s first schools. The CBE’s new Education Centre incorporates the best of old and new, fusing the historic Dr. Carl Safran Centre, built in 1908, with a modern office tower. The design celebrates more than a century of public education by preserving the old sandstone structure, and looks to the future by integrating a new building into the site.
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Saturday September 29 Last entry: 3:40 pm 1221-8 Street SW, Calgary, AB Transit stop #5292, 5124
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CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE The Centre, conveniently located downtown and in Chinatown, is modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. A unique facility of 70,000 sq. ft., the Centre consists of a Chinese Artifacts Museum, a specialized Chinese Library and a Chinese School. The highlight of the Centre is Dr. Henry Fok Cultural Hall with its 70-foot high ceiling with intricate designs depicting the paintings of 561 dragons and 40 phoenixes. The four central columns supporting the dome, each painstakingly hand-decorated with genuine gold symbolize the four seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter – whereas the twelve posts along the middle circle symbolize the 12 months. The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre was inaugurated in 1992 with a mission to promote community, educational, recreational, arts and cultural activities. The centre actively serves the community by establishing, maintaining and operating a unique facility to promote the creation, performance and appreciation of arts by coordinating arts advocacy and to provide services that contribute to the vitality of the community. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. Come celebrate with us and explore our unique facilities, museum and programs. Saturday, September 29, 2012:
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 197 1st Street SW, T2P4M4 Transit stop #5086 NOTE: The Centre is a 3-story building that is accessible via elevator or stairs. The Centre's Museum is located on the basement level and is not wheelchair accessible. |
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CALGARY CIVIC COMPLEX Discover the past, present and future within The City of Calgary’s Civic Complex. Start your tour at the majestic Centre Street Bridge Lion sculpture, located outside the Municipal Building front doors. From there, explore the Municipal Building Atrium and its numerous treasures and displays, and then get a feel for City Council in action with a stop in the recently renovated Council Chamber. Next up is historic City Hall, a century-old sandstone structure built in the Romanesque revival style. Experience the grandeur of the restored interior and explore the Telus Foyer, the Calgary Power Reception Hall, the Grant MacEwan Library and the Mayor’s Office. Special Doors Open displays throughout will enhance the experience, which ends with a trek down the historic front steps beneath the clock tower. There is much to see and discover at the Calgary Civic Complex!
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 800 Macleod Trail SE Transit stop #5250 Note: While photography and video is permitted, tripods are not. |
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Lights, sirens, action! Come out to the Fire Training Academy for some exciting displays of our valiant firefighters at work. See them use the Jaws of Life to save “people” trapped inside a crashed vehicle. Behold the force of water surging from a fire hose. Watch in awe as an operator demonstrates cool stuff about fire engines and ladder trucks. Your Doors Open YYC experience will include something for the kids to take home, and a preview of what’s to come during this year’s annual Fire Prevention Week. Great stuff for the whole family!
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 5727-23 Avenue SE Transit stop #7645 (12 minute walk south on 60 St and then west on 23 Ave) Notes: |
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THE CALGARY TOWER Originally named the Husky Tower, the Calgary Tower was constructed as a joint venture between Marathon Realty and Husky Oil. The Tower was built to honor Canada’s centennial and was also intended to promote the downtown core as a part of a Calgary urban renewal program. Construction of the Tower commenced on February 19, 1967 and was completed in June 1968 at a total cost of 3.5 million dollars. The Tower officially opened to the public on June 30, 1968. The location of the Calgary Tower was the headquarters for Canadian Pacific Railway until 1966 when it was torn down to make way for the Husky Tower and Palliser Square complex. In the basement of Palliser Square there is still a remnant of the train station, which has a CPR safe that was first calibrated in 1914. Architect: W. G. Milne — A. Dale and Associates; Contractor: General - Poole Construction Co.; Tours include:
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 Transit stop #5518, 3884, 7380 NOTE: This tour is not recommended for individuals with physical disabilities or mobility concerns due to the large number of stairs involved. |
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CALGARY TRANSIT OLIVER BOWEN C-TRAIN FACILITY PRE-REGISTER FOR TOURS This is home sweet home for Calgary’s CTrain fleet. Tour the maintenance and storage areas, ride a car going through the CTrain wash and explore a variety of other Transit vehicles that also call Oliver Bowen ‘home’. Send your kids on a ride in the Teddy Mobile with lovable mascot Transit Teddy and get photos of them together. As well, learn about the features and practices that earned this building a gold rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED is the internationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Please visit calgarytransit.com/doorsopen to learn how you can register for the tour. Tours will begin at 10 and end at 2:30 in intervals of 30 minutes.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 3910-54 Avenue, NE Transit stop #7265 Note: Doors Open YYC greeters will meet visitors at the main security gate. |
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CALGARY TRANSIT VICTORA PARK BUS FACILITY SUNDAY ONLYCheck out the many types of Calgary Transit vehicles that make up Calgary’s fleet of 971 buses. Pop your kids behind the driver’s seat for photos and ride a bus as it goes through the exterior wash. Send your kids on another ride in the Teddy Mobile with lovable mascot Transit Teddy and get photos of them together. Upstairs, get an insider’s look at how the entire Transit system is managed in the Operations Control Centre, and learn about the wide range of safety and security responsibilities overseen by the Protective Services Office. Please visit calgarytransit.com/doorsopen to learn how you can register for the tour. Tours will begin at 10 and end at 2:30 in intervals of 30 minutes.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 1075-7 Street, SE Transit stop #6294 Notes: |
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CANADA'S SPORTS HALL OF FAME Doors Open YYC tours for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame offers four tours on Saturday & Sunday, September 29 and 30 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. All four tours have been pre-registered and are now full.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday, September 30 169 Canada Olympic Road SW, T3B 6B7 Transit stop #5286, 5381, 5201 NOTE: There are no building access limitations. Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is 100% accessible. |
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CENTRAL HEATING AND COOLING PLANT Visitors will see a state of the art cogeneration system that simultaneously produces 15 MW of electricity and 40 to 200 MMBtuh (Million British Thermal Units per hour) of heat for the U of C’s main campus buildings. This behind the scenes tour will allow people to view the cogeneration unit, heat recovery boiler and other associated equipment required to provide electricity for a university campus serving: over 8 million square feet of buildings; 30,000 student; 5,000 staff and numerous visitors on any given day during the school year. Talks will include a general explanation of how the cogeneration plant works. The Central Heating & Cooling Plant building was constructed in the early 1960’s. This district plant supplies heating and cooling to all buildings on the main campus with 9,500 tons of cooling capacity and 525 MMBtuh of heating capacity. In 2011 the U of C completed construction of a $50 million upgrade to incorporate a cogeneration system. This cogeneration system provides the U of C with an environmental benefit of self-producing electricity from clean burning natural gas, capturing the waste heat in the process to heat the buildings on campus and ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions in comparison to consuming electricity produced from coal fired plants.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 3550 24th Ave NW, T2N 1N4 Transit stop #5410 NOTES:
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COLONEL WALKER HOUSE AT THE INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY Set in the heart of the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (a 36-hectare wildlife reserve) is the Colonel Walker House, a solitary red brick structure more than a century old. Step back in time with a 20-minute tour of rarely-seen areas of this historic gem. Moving from the top of the house down to the basement, you’ll see historic artefacts and hear stories about the significant figures who lived in the home and how they helped shape the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary as well as the city. Tours will start at 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, 2:00 and 2:30. A sign-up sheet will be available as tour space is limited. Continue discovering the history of Colonel Walker on a self-guided, historical scavenger hunt throughout the bird sanctuary, starting and ending at the Colonel Walker House (approximately one hour). And be sure to talk to one or more of the many volunteers and staff who will be around the grounds with interesting biofacts, artefacts and spotting scopes. Exclusive for Doors Open, visit the interactive exhibit on the lawn of the Colonel Walker House. There you’ll meet members of the Calgary Bird Banding Society who will explain the scientific work they do in the reserve as they continue the legacy created by Colonel Walker’s son Shelby Walker.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 2425-9th Avenue SE Transit stop #5611, 4669 (10 min walk east along 9 Ave SE) NOTES:
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Join us for ghost tours at the Deane House at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Deane House was built in 1906 for the then Superintendent of Fort Calgary, Captain Richard Deane. The house was originally built near the corner of 9th Avenue and 6th Street SE facing east towards the Barracks and parade square. Deane, an enthusiastic gardener, was responsible for the much admired lawns and gardens surrounding the house. In 1914 the Fort Calgary site was purchased by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway for use as a rail terminal and the house was moved to the southeast corner, near the site of the present day Interpretive Centre, for occupation by the station agent. The house was purchased by C.L. Jacques in 1929 and moved again, across the Elbow River to a new foundation on its present site. It was pulled across the river on skids with the use of temporary pilings and a steam tractor, a feat so remarkable it was written up in an issue of 1930 Popular Mechanics. The house was put to use as a boarding and rooming house and was commonly known as Gaspe Lodge until 1973. The City of Calgary purchased the house in 1973 and for several years housed the Dandelion Gallery, an artists and authors co-op and studio. The RCMP Veterans Association restored and enclosed the verandah as part of their Centennial Celebration in 1974. The Deane House was designated a Registered Historic Resource in 1978. It was vacated by the Dandelion Gallery in September 1979. The house is operated by the Fort Calgary Preservation Society.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 806 – 9 Avenue SE, T2G 5E1 Transit stop #3887 NOTE: Upper floors and basement are not wheelchair accessible. |
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ENERGY ENVIRONMENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING BUILDING (EEEL), UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY A trip to EEEL will allow visitors to examine a leading university facility for laboratory activities in biology, chemistry, geoscience, and civil, chemical and mechanical engineering. The many sustainability features will be on display. The integrated landscape, art and social learning surprises can also be experienced. The EEEL building has won several major local and international awards, so this is an opportunity to experience the best of 21st century university architecture designed to support the academic mission of the University of Calgary and be a showpiece for the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta. The Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL) building is the University's newest facility to support both education and research in energy and environment-related disciplines. While mainly a laboratory building, EEEL includes a major theatre as well as social, group and individual learning spaces. Home to operations of six departments and the offices of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy, the facility has been constructed to be highly-sustainable and features natural lighting, natural ventilation, low-use water fixtures and an in-slab cooling system supported by a large cistern. Daytime heating is managed by solar shading which includes large moving shutters. The building is designed to be flexible, to allow for future changes. Another theme of the design is transparency, with almost complete interior glazing such that all the academic activity is visible. Opened in September 2012, EEEL is a showpiece building for the ‘Eyes High’ strategy of the University of Calgary.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 750 Campus Drive NW, T2N 1N4 Transit stop #8465 NOTE: Accessible parking located nearby in Lot 21 and 22.
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ENMAX DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ENERGY CENTRE With its wall of windows, clean concrete and polished exterior, ENMAX Corporation’s Downtown District Energy Centre is undeniably striking in all of its industrial beauty. But despite its architectural appeal, most Calgarians have little knowledge of what is really being housed behind the shiny glass facade. While the ENMAX logo leads most to venture a guess that fits along the lines of a substation or small generation facility, few people seem to know the truth; that behind the stunning architecture is actually a thermal distribution system poised to heat up to 10 million square feet of the downtown core. Visitors can expect to see how a district energy system works! How do all those shiny pipes get hot water to our customers? Visitors will have the opportunity to hear about district energy in Calgary in person from an ENMAX district energy expert. There will also be interactive displays and information on other parts of the ENMAX business for visitors to see.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 407 - 9th Avenue SE, T2P 4G5 Transit stop #8081 NOTE: Photography permitted / No filming
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EPCOR CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS EPCOR CENTRE is proud to open our doors for a series of facility-wide tours. Tours will begin from Centre Court every hour on the hour from 11 am to 3 pm and will run approximately 45 minutes. Your journey through the bustling EPCOR CENTRE provides guided access "behind the curtain" at Canada’s third largest centre for the performing arts. Tours may include (based on venue schedules): the stage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, backstage corridors, the scene shop where theatrical sets and props are created, the costume shop, rehearsal halls and a glimpse at backstage areas where hundreds of performers, technicians and arts professionals live all year long. Wear your walking shoes as EPCOR CENTRE covers nearly 10 acres and all tours include stairs. Maximum 20 people per tour and tours may be customized to accommodate the interests of each group. EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts emerged 26 years ago from a vision of Calgarians who recognized the importance of arts and cultural experiences as part of their daily lives. As Calgary’s artistic anchor, EPCOR CENTRE is home to Alberta Theatre Projects, Theatre Calgary, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary International Children’s Festival, One Yellow Rabbit, Downstage, Springboard Dance and CKUA Radio Network. EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is Canada's third largest arts centre and the largest in Western Canada. Over 600,000 people come through our doors each year to enjoy over 1800 performances. The Jack Singer Concert Hall is home to the Carthy Organ, considered one of the “ten great organs of the world” with over 6,000 pipes that range in length from 13 mm to 10 m.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 205 - 8th Avenue SE Transit stop #8449, 3916 NOTE: The ground level is completely accessible, however tours will include stairs and narrow corridors. |
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Festival Hall is the new Calgary Folk Music Festival offices, plus a new performance space for Calgary's arts scene. The LEEDS Silver equivalent 200-seat flexible community space was designed by Peter Cardew Architects. It includes geo-thermal passive heating and cooling systems, reclaimed materials and significant architectural details, such as the timbered ceiling inside the Hall. The space will be used for programming year-round festival events, a meeting space for our 1600 volunteers, a community space for event rentals and as an incubator space for Calgary's arts community.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 1215 – 10 Avenue SE, T2G 0W6 Transit stop #8828 |
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Fort Calgary has something to offer everyone. Whether you have an appetite for fun and games in our interactive backyard or some great food at The Deane House, we’ve got just what you’re looking for. Our Interpretive Centre and reconstructed 1888 Barracks tell Calgary’s story in an exciting and interactive way that will appeal to everyone from the young to the young at heart. Don a red coat and re-live the adventures of the North West Mounted Police. Capture a whiskey trader or two and lock ‘em up in our jail. Dress in your best and witness the arrival of the first train. Travel through time and see Calgary grow as you walk down Main Street. Visit the homes of some of Calgary’s early citizens. See a movie at the Palace Theatre and take a scenic streetcar tour. Get behind the wheel of our 1928 Ford. Stop at the dance hall and listen to Mart Kenny and his orchestra. Play a game of billiards on our 1880s table or relax in the backyard and play a game of checkers. Fort Calgary is also holding a Culture Days celebration all weekend long with live music, face painting, crafts and games. See never before seen artifacts and get a sneak-a-peek of the future development and renovations at Fort Calgary. . |
Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 750- 9 Avenue SE, T2G 5E1 Transit stop #5079 NOTE: Our building is wheelchair accessible. |
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GENESIS CENTRE OF COMMUNITY WELLNESS The Genesis Centre of Community Wellness, which includes the YMCA, the Saddletowne Library, and NECCS, the North East Centre of Community Society, will be featuring 3 separate, 20 minute, behind the scenes tours. Guests are invited to pick their favorite tour or take all three tours. The YMCA will be showcasing how their swimming pool water is recycled and used over again for things such as flushing the toilets. The Saddletowne Library will showcase its amazing automated material handling system, which helps sort hundreds of books each day. The NECCS will talk about the history of the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness, as well as some of the green features that make the building a Gold-LEED facility. Tours will start at 10:30 am and go every half hour, with the last tour starting at 3:30 pm. Guests will have the chance to enter a draw for a collaborative door prize, featuring items from each of the three partners. The Genesis Centre of Community Wellness exemplifies what can be achieved when community leaders and cultural groups collaborate with established not-for-profit organizations to find innovative ways to provide services that address individual, group and societal needs. We believe that the Genesis Centre will be a model for other Calgary communities in the future demonstrating the overwhelming strengths of partnership and reflecting an active, engaged, and healthy multi-cultural community.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, T3J 0C9 Transit stop #9452 |
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OPEN LATE The King Edward Arts Hub and Incubator is the first project of cSPACE, a non-profit real estate enterprise dedicated to developing a network of multi-disciplinary creative workspaces across the city. Vacant for the last decade, cSPACE is excited to invite the community inside the 100-year-old sandstone school to celebrate its legacy before construction on the building begins. Designated as an official host celebration site for Alberta Culture Days, visitors will experience the rich historical character of the heritage school through self-guided tours and historic photo displays. In partnership with Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre, the landmark 100th edition of ‘We Should Know Each Other’ will provide dozens of interactive experiences throughout the classrooms and hallways of the school. As a diverse crossroads for communities to connect, the event will be programmed by some of Calgary’s most creative and unique non-profits and artists. WSKEO invites people of all ages to stretch the limits of their social circles and enhance their thinking with a diversity of new ideas and perspectives. Come participate in a lively range of local culture and creative activity, set within one of Calgary’s heritage sandstone schools. Listen to Calgary’s first Poet and Historian Laureates, dive into a robotics workshop, watch an outdoor movie, and create 3-D art. Exhibitions include work from 20 photographers chosen by cSPACE through a competition in the summer. All this along with live music, games, outdoor installations, Calgary Food Trucks and more! For information and schedule of events, please see: www.cspaceprojects.com King Edward School is one of 19 sandstone schools built between 1892 and 1920. The school is distinguished by its Edwardian design, cupolas along its roofline and stone that was quarried from the Oliver Brothers quarry nearby for an estimated construction cost of $172,000 in 1912.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 1720 - 30th Avenue SW, T2P 1P5 Transit stop #5338 NOTE: Although there will be some events happening outdoors, all interior spaces can only be accessed using stairs. |
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Lougheed House, also known as Beaulieu, was home to Senator James Alexander Lougheed, Lady Isabella Hardisty Lougheed, their six children and staff. This grand sandstone prairie mansion was built in 1891 and enlarged in 1907; the impressive scale and the high quality of the design, materials and interior furnishings of the house reflected the wealth and prestige of the Lougheeds. An article in the Calgary Daily Herald claimed it was "one of the finest residences in the Canadian northwest." Today it is a national historic site and museum visited by thousands every year. During Doors Open Lougheed House will provide tours of its archives and conservation room as well as the "top floor" which features many architectural and historic gems. Programs and performances will include a photo contest; a magic workshop with magician Malcolm Russel; a classical guitar performance; and other arts based workshops. All programs are appropriate for children and adults. |
Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 707 13th Avenue SW, T2R 0K8 Transit stop #8094 NOTE: The top level of the House is only accessable via stairs. |
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Discover the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces. Experience life at the helm in a Second World War wheelhouse, walk through a First World War trench and witness a bomber squadron's mission over enemy territory. The Military Museums is dedicated to representing Canada's navy, army, and air force and educating the public, particularly youth, about Canada's military.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 4520 Crowchild TR SW, T2T 5J4 Transit stop #4841 NOTE: Photography and filming permitted - no tripods.
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THE NAT CHRISTIE BUILDING (ALBERTA BALLET) Alberta Ballet welcomes visitors into our home, the historic Nat Christie Centre, during Doors Open YYC. Find out how we turned an antique train station into a hub for the arts. During your tour of our creative studio, you'll step into our wardrobe and get an up close look at the detail and care put into our costumes, as well as why each pair of pointe shoes is as unique as our dancers. As you learn more about Alberta's ballet company, you'll discover why performing art is not just a job or place—it is a way of life. The Nat Christie Centre: Designed with a “boomtown baroque” classical facade and style reminiscent of French Canadian architecture, the building was originally used as St. Mary’s parish hall. Erected in 1905 at a cost of $14,304, it housed social, theatrical and athletic activities, as well as regular day classes for Catholic students from 1907-1910.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 141 - 18th Avenue SW, T2S OB8 Transit stop #5324 NOTE: Stairs at the main entrance - handicap access through side door in parking lot but there is an approximate 3 inch step up onto the boardwalk to reach the side door. High heels are not recommended on the boardwalk.
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PRE-REGISTER FOR TOURS On Saturday, September 29 at 10am, join music historian Bob Pearson for an engaging presentation on the history of music and music venues in Calgary, including the King Edward hotel. The talk will end with a glimpse into the future through a video tour of the new National Music Centre building and a sneak-peek into its engaging programs and exhibits. Feel free to drop-in to Stage 1 anytime throughout the day between 10am-4pm and watch our video presentation that will give you a virtual tour of the new National Music Centre building, slated to be built in 2015 in the East Village, incorporating the historic King Eddy hotel. On Sunday, September 30 at 1:30pm, join an NMC technician for a behind-the-scenes tour of our acoustic and electronic instrument workshops. Discover the unique work behind the conservation and restoration of rare instruments and musical artifacts. Pre-registration is required at http://www.nmc.ca/whats-on/doors-open-yyc-behind-the-scenes-tour Stay at 3pm for a tour of our collection and see how it all comes together! Short distances between columns and a rough surfaced sandstone base gives the 1912 Customs House warehouse a massive feel, considered appropriate of an institutional building of the time. It was designated a Provincial Historical Resource in 1979 and in 1982, the City bought it for use by the police department. In 2002, it became home to the National Music Centre (formerly Cantos Music Foundation) which holds a world-class collection of musical instruments and is a venue for an array of musical performances and education programs. Storage is in the basement, right next to the old jail cell! In 2015, the National Music Centre is scheduled to move into its new home at the site of another historic building, the 1905 King Edward Hotel. The National Music Centre amplifies the love, sharing and understanding of music and this 160,000 square foot building will be a national destination in Calgary's East Village.
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During Doors Open YYC, the Olympic Oval invites the public to experience a behind-the-scenes look at an international high-performance training facility and a 1988 Winter Olympic Games site. The weekend events include: an interactive tour highlighting the Oval's history and legacy, celebrating the facility's 25th Anniversary; intimate guided behind-the-scenes tours led by Olympic and Oval Program athletes and coaches; thrilling short track time trials (Saturday morning only); and the Fall Classic long track competition featuring national and world speed skating champions. Admission is FREE. Behind-the-scenes tours are scheduled for 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm each day. The Olympic Oval was the first 400-metre covered speed skating oval in North America. On Sept. 27, 1987, the Olympic Oval opened its doors to the public. The Olympic Oval was part of an expanded physical education facility at the U of C, designed to provide public skating, public running, hockey, speed skating competitions, special events and year-round training for speed skaters and high performance athletes. Graham McCourt Architects designed the building with both form and function in mind. The unique roof, featuring intersecting arches, is the visual focal point of the structure. This design ensures long-term structural stability.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 2500 University Drive NW Transit stop #5408, 5697, 5430, 7410 NOTE: Building is wheelchair accessible – tours will accommodate. Accessible parking located nearby in Lots 10 and 11 on north side of campus. The Olympic Oval will be accessible throughout the weekend in public viewing areas and fully accessible with guided tours. Photography and filming is permitted providing all materials are used for private purposes only.
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PINE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY How is it that The City of Calgary can take all the waste that flows through the sinks, drains and toilets of 1.1 million Calgarians and turn it into the clear, clean water that re-enters the Bow River? It’s a complex, fascinating process and no one does it better than The City of Calgary! Come out for the first-ever public opportunity to tour this state of the art operation, situated on 320 acres at Calgary’s southern city limits. Learn why Calgary is a leader among major Canadian cities in treating wastewater, and how the building and site were developed to earn a gold rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Driving Directions:
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 3131-210 Avenue SE No public transport. Vehicle Required Notes: |
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READER ROCK GARDEN Follow the footsteps of William Roland Reader who, over the course of 16 years, transformed a barren hill into an internationally-acclaimed rock garden with more than 3,000 plant species. There will be an hour long guided tour of the gardens at 11:00 and 1:30. Exclusive for Doors Open YYC visitors, there’ll be a craft activity (for half an hour at 12:30 and 2:30), a scavenger hunt to delve deeper into the nature of the park, and local artists on hand to talk about how they use the serene setting for their work. A guided tour through Union Cemetery sets off at 2 p.m. Join us for an enlightening introduction to some of Calgary’s more notable characters of yesteryear.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday, September 30 311-25th Avenue SE Transit stop #6797 Notes:
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For three decades the Scotiabank Saddledome has been Calgary's gathering place for premier events and entertainment excitement. Seating over 19,000 and hosting over 150 events per year, it has something for everyone. It is home to the NHL's Calgary Flames, the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, and the NLL's Calgary Roughnecks. It has also played host to big ticket concerts, world-class tournaments, ice shows, circuses, conventions, royal visits, and more. Have you ever wondered how long it takes to convert the arena floor from hockey to a concert? Want to go behind the scenes to see where international artists and entertainers prepare for their event? Visitors will be able to view the interior seating bowl of the Saddledome and see inside two of the dressing rooms. Visitors will see the referees dressing room and one of the dressing rooms used by artists during the shows, as well as be able to stop by and learn how the Olympia ice-resurfacing machine works and have a photo with the Olympia. Please note the Flames dressing room is not included in the tour.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 555 Saddledome Rise SE, T2G 2W1 Transit stop #6337 NOTE: Stairs at main west entrance meeting place. Wheelchair / mobility challenged access exterior concourse from north side of building. |
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Tour one of Calgary's oldest warehouse buildings along the Bow River in the transforming East Village. The Simmons building will be open to self-guided tours of the first and second floor. The 100 year-old building has been restored and pictures of the original building and restoration will be on display for public viewing. The Simmons Building was erected by the Alaska Bedding Company in 1912 at the peak of Calgary’s development boom and was used to warehouse and assemble adjustable hospital beds, the Beauty Rest line of mattresses, pillows, and chesterfield beds. From 2007 until 2012, the Simmons was the award-winning home of EV master developer CMLC. In 2013, it will begin its transformation into an innovative gathering space.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 618 Confluence Way SE, T2G 0L6 Transit stop #5610 NOTE: The main floor of Simmons can be accessed easily and includes a wheelchair ramp. The second floor may only be accessed via a staircase.
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Whether you’re a regular or first-time visitor, a Doors Open YYC tour of the Southland Leisure Centre is an adventure! The amenities in this world-class, multi-purpose recreation facility offer something for people of every age and physical ability. Behind the scenes, learn about the many energy-efficient technologies that help operations remain affordable and sustainable, the satellite irrigation system that keeps adjacent athletic fields in tip-top shape, and the many other ways this facility is committed to the environment and accessibility for the betterment of all Calgarians.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 Transit stop #9174 Note: Recreation amenities are fully accessible; however portions of the tour will include stairs. |
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TALISMAN CENTRE Saturday, Sept. 29th: Celebrate Sports Day in Canada at Talisman Centre’s FREE Open House from 6am to 10 pm. Experience everything our premier facility has to offer, from Group Fitness classes to all day court sports in our 5 gyms to swimming in our Olympic pools, diving off our 10 metre board or running around our 200 metre indoor track! Looking to learn a new sport or try out a new piece of equipment, then check out our multitude of free demos, or take a tour of our amazing facility or just relax in our hot tub or steam room. Plus, families and youth will enjoy making a splash on our signature Floatables – inflatable jumping mazes on the water. Sunday, Sept. 30th: DO YYC Naked at Talisman Centre with 2 FREE Tours
Disclaimers: Must be 12 years or older. Hard hat required and provided. No picture taking, expect high and humid temperatures, non-slip closed toe shoes required. We reserve the right to refuse anyone at our discretion. Must sign a waiver and pre-register to qualify. Registration opens Sept. 20th by phone (403 233 8393) or in person at our Customer Service Desk.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 2225 Macleod Trail South SE, T2G5B6 Transit stop #6806 NOTE: Talisman Centre can accommodate the needs of all Calgarians, regardless of physical ability. Wheelchair access, pool lifts, water wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment is why Talisman Centre has won accessibility awards from both the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) and The City of Calgary. |
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TAYLOR FAMILY DIGITAL LIBRARY Guided 45-minute tours will leave the main floor at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Visitors can also explore the building on their own with a self-guided brochure available at the main floor desk, browse the 600,000 books in the stacks, admire the spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and downtown Calgary, explore the amazing resources to support student research and experiential learning, check out a Community Reader card at the front desk, and enjoy a coffee and a magazine in the Good Earth cafe. The new Taylor Family Digital Library at the University of Calgary is the library of the future where technology and information in all forms converge to better serve the information and learning needs of students, researchers and members of the community. The stunning 42,000-square-metre, six-storey complex is home to a unique combination of library, university press, student success centre, alumni office the Nickle Galleries and special collections of art, rugs, numismatics, rare books and maps. All of these resources come alive with technology that encourages exploration and new ways of learning and makes the Taylor Family Digital Library one of the most information-rich facilities in Canada.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 410 University Court NW, T2N 1N4 Transit stop #5408, 5697, 5430, 7410 NOTE: |
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TOURS ARE FULLY BOOKED! Traffic. Calgarians talk about it almost as much as the weather! Here at the hub for monitoring traffic activities, you’ll discover how traffic signals are controlled for volume patterns and adjusted when things like accidents occur. You can also explore some of the equipment used by Roads in maintaining Calgary’s extensive road network, and even hop up into the driver’s seat of a sander or grader for a great photo opportunity!
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 2808 Spiller Road SE Transit stop #7820 |
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This award-winning, LEED-certified facility is a must-see for architecture and conservation buffs alike! Inspired in its design by the movement and translucency of water, the Water Centre is a model of energy-efficiency and sustainability. Each one-hour tour will include a presentation about the building and a walk through the grounds to experience zero-irrigation landscaping, the ‘green’ roof and the rainwater harvesting system. Examine the many public art installations that explore and celebrate our relationships with water. Find out about The City’s water conservation programs and initiatives, and actions you can take to help save water and protect the environment.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 625-25th Avenue SE Transit stop #7823 |
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WEST CANADIAN DIGITAL IMAGING INC What started as a small independent microfilm, reprographics and wholesale photofinishing company, sixty years ago, has grown in to one of Western Canada’s premier integrated document service providers. West Canadian delivers leading edge digital print, document management, graphic design, direct mail solutions and on-demand photo products to customers across Canada. Built in 2008, the West Canadian building employs numerous green initiatives, including a green roof. As an alternative to traditional roofing materials, the green roof uses natural grass rooftop that helps replace the vegetated footprint that was destroyed when the building was constructed. High efficiency glass windows, eco-friendly paint, Dark Sky Society approved lighting, the use of biodegradable oil in the hydraulic elevators and an aggressive recycling program are some other notable eco-alternatives used throughout the facility West Canadian will offer a behind-the-scenes of tour of their production facility.
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Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 1601 9 Avenue SE, T2G 0H4 Transit stop #8847, 3947, 8867 NOTE: Photography and filming not permitted in print plant.
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