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Canada Olympic Park Frommer's Recommended

Hours Summer daily 8am-9pm; off season daily 8am-5pm
Location 88 Canada Olympic Park Rd. SW
Transportation Take Hwy. 1 west
Phone 403/247-5452
Web site www.coda.ab.ca
Prices Admission C$10 (US$8) per person, C$35 (US$28) per family; separate fees for activities and lessons

Frommer's Review

This lasting memento of Calgary's role as host of the 1988 Winter Olympics stands in Olympic Park, which was the site for ski jumping, luge, and bobsledding during the games. Exhibits include the world's largest collection of Olympic souvenirs, such as the torch used to bring the flame from Greece; costumes and equipment used by the athletes; superb photographs; and a gallery of all medal winners. The reason that the park is still an exciting destination is the activities and lessons available. In winter, both adults and children can take downhill and cross-country ski lessons, learn to ski jump or snowboard, or get an introduction to snow skating. More exciting are the opportunities to ride a luge or bobsled -- luge rides for C$20 (US$16) are available year-round and will get the adrenaline pumping for road-trip weary teenagers. Other summer activities include a mountain-bike course, and chairlift rides up to the ski-jump tower.

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