Burns Building, Calgary

Name: Burns Building
Address: Calgary, Canada

#82 among attractions in Calgary

Tower, Chicago school architecture

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The Burns Building is a historic six-story building located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. It sits at 237-8th Ave. S.E. on the end of Stephen Avenue overlooking Olympic Plaza and City Hall. ()

Completed: 1912 (112 years ago)Floors: 6Coordinates: 51°2'43"N, 114°3'29"W

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Downtown CalgaryCalgary Canada

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Burns Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calgary Tower, Suncor Energy Centre, Bankers Hall, Glenbow Museum.

~1190 ftW
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Calgary Tower, Calgary
6 min walk • The Calgary Tower is an iconic landmark soaring above the skyline of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This 190.8-meter (626-foot) free-standing observation tower was originally known as the Husky Tower when it opened in 1968. It was constructed to honor Canada's centennial...
~1710 ftNW
Tower
Suncor Energy Centre, Calgary
9 min walk • The Suncor Energy Centre, crowned as one of the tallest buildings in Calgary, Canada, is a significant landmark in the dynamically developing city center. The complex consists of two towers: the West Tower at 215 meters and the East Tower measuring 130 meters, making...
0.5 miW
Tower, Postmodern architecture
Bankers Hall, Calgary
13 min walk • Rising prominently in the heart of downtown Calgary, Bankers Hall stands as a testament to the city's thriving financial sector and cosmopolitan flair. Comprising twin skyscrapers, Bankers Hall East and West, the complex is an iconic part of the Calgary skyline, with...
~690 ftW
Artworks and local history on display
Glenbow Museum, Calgary
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, the Glenbow Museum stands as a premier cultural institution in the Western Canadian landscape. Renowned for its remarkable collection and diverse exhibitions, this museum offers a rich tapestry of human history and artistic...
~340 ftNW
Park, Ice rink
Olympic Plaza, Calgary
2 min walk • Olympic Plaza is a vibrant urban park nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, serving as a testament to the city's proud Olympic heritage. Constructed in 1988 for the Winter Olympic Games, the plaza was the focal point for medal ceremonies and has since evolved into a...
0.4 miW
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Stephen Avenue Walk, Calgary
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, Stephen Avenue Walk stands as a vibrant testament to the city's cultural and historical richness. This bustling pedestrian mall, characterized by its array of historic buildings, offers visitors a unique blend of shopping...
~330 ftN
Architecture, City hall, Romanesque architecture
Calgary City Hall, Calgary
2 min walk • Calgary City Hall, is the seat of government for Calgary City Council, located in the city's downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The historic building completed in 1911 serves as the offices for Calgary City Council, consisting of the office of the Mayor, fourteen Councillors and municipal Clerk.
~710 ftNW
Church
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary
4 min walk • The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer is located in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Calgary.
~1740 ftNE
Park
Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk, Calgary
9 min walk • The Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk is a 2 kilometres section of the Bow River pathway between the Centre Street Bridge and the 9th Avenue SE Bridge, along the Bow and Elbow rivers in Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
~690 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
National Music Centre, Calgary
4 min walk • The National Music Centre is a non-profit museum and performance venue located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The centre's permanent building, branded Studio Bell, is located at 850 4th Street S.E. in Downtown East Village.
~1720 ftW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Grand, Calgary
9 min walk • The Grand, stylized as The GRAND, is the oldest theatre in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In its current incarnation, it houses and operates the 436-seat Flanagan Theatre and a rehearsal space, the Studio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burns Building?

Nearby attractions include Arts Commons, Calgary (2 min walk), Calgary Municipal Building, Calgary (2 min walk), Calgary City Hall, Calgary (2 min walk), Olympic Plaza, Calgary (2 min walk).

How to get to Burns Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burns Building:

Bus

Stop ID 8075 • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Red Arrow Ticket Centre • Lines: Red Arrow Edmonton - Calgary (3 min walk)

Light rail

City Hall • Lines: 201, 202 (3 min walk)
Centre Street • Lines: 201, 202 (5 min walk)

Train

Calgary (9 min walk)