•The total height of the Calgary Tower is 190.8 meters.
•From the Observation Terrace, you stand 1,228.2 meters above sea level.
•There are two enclosed 762-step staircases running from top to bottom.
•Though they are for emergency use only, there is an annual Earth Day stair climb to raise funds for the "Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA)." This early event raises close to $50,000 annually.
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•Construction of the Calgary Tower, one of the most unusual construction projects ever seen in North America, began Feb. 19, 1967.5
•The Tower was officially opened June 30, 1968.
•Pouring of concrete began May 15, 1967 and was completed 24 days later.
•The record pour for a 24 hour period was 39 feet.
•The tower is served by 2 25-passenger high speed elevators which travel to the top in 62 seconds.
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