Olympic Oval, Calgary

Name: Olympic Oval
Address: 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Canada

#172 among attractions in Calgary

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The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened 35 years ago on September 27, 1987. Located on the University of Calgary campus, it is the official designated training centre for Speed Skating Canada and the Elite Athlete Pathway. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 51°4'37"N, 114°8'10"W

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2500 University Dr. NWNorthwest CalgaryCalgary Canada

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Olympic Oval – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market Mall, McMahon Stadium, Edworthy Park, St. Andrews Heights.

1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market Mall, Calgary
25 min walk • Market Mall, a premier shopping destination in the bustling city of Calgary, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's love for fashion, dining, and entertainment. This shopping center is a vibrant hub of retail activity, offering a diverse blend of over 200 stores...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
21 min walk • McMahon Stadium stands as a landmark in Calgary, Canada, known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep-seated sports culture. This iconic sports venue is located on the campus of the University of Calgary and has been a central hub for Canadian football since its...
1.6 miSW
Park
Edworthy Park, Calgary
42 min walk • Edworthy Park is a city park located in the Northwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. The Canadian Pacific Railway crosses the length of the park.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
St. Andrews Heights, Calgary
32 min walk • St. Andrews Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by the Trans-Canada Highway, to the east by Crowchild Trail, to the south by Toronto Crescent, and to the west by 29 Street.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Point Mckay, Calgary
32 min walk • Point Mckay is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Bowness Road and to the south by the Bow River. Edworthy Park is located across the river, and is connected by a bridge to Point Mckay.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Charleswood, Calgary
27 min walk • Charleswood is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located east of Crowchild Trail and the University of Calgary. It borders the Nose Hill Park to the north and the Confederation Park to the southeast. Charleswood is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Calgary-Varsity, Calgary
24 min walk • Calgary-Varsity is a provincial electoral district in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The district was created in 1993 and returns a single member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Banff Trail, Calgary
26 min walk • Banff Trail is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located northeast of the intersection of Crowchild Trail and Trans-Canada Highway, east of McMahon Stadium and the University of Calgary.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Norma Bush Arena, Calgary
13 min walk • The Father David Bauer Olympic Arena is an ice hockey arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It seats about 1,750 for hockey with a standing room capacity of over 2,000. It is named after Father David Bauer.
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Foothills Stadium, Calgary
18 min walk • Foothills Stadium, formerly Burns Stadium, is a stadium in Calgary, Alberta. It is primarily used for baseball, and was formerly home to the Calgary Cannons AAA baseball club until September 2002, when the team relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
~540 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Jack Simpson Gymnasium, Calgary
3 min walk • The Jack Simpson Gymnasium is a multipurpose facility on the University of Calgary campus. It opened in 1987 to help host the 1988 XV Olympic Winter Games.