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The City of Calgary: Art Circuit Tour

Downtown Public Art Circuit

Recreation

Get up close and personal with Calgary's public art! The Downtown Public Art Circuit introduces you to unique art pieces from the Civic Art Collection. Easily accessible through the +15 system, this free, self-guided tour is primarily indoors with just a few quick trips outside!

Calgary's Downtown Public Art Circuit   
One Tour, Five Ways!

art circuit tour

iPhone app

Download the Downtown Public Art Circuit app External Site. on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Great photos, GPS-enabled map, and narrative promise a fun and educational experience.
podcast Download the Downtown Public Art Circuit Podcast External Site. to your personal computer or favourite hand-held device and tune in as your guide takes you through fascinating stories behind the art. 
brochure tour Print out the self-guided tour brochure PDF File (647 KB) and follow along as you take an art walk at break-time, lunch-time or anytime!

phone tour

Flip open your cell phone while walking the Circuit, call (403) 268-1616 and listen to great narrative while you stroll along.
guided tour Take a guided tour hosted by an Arts and Culture staff member. The tour takes place first Thursdays of the month at 5:00 p.m. Meet at the information booth, plaza level, Municipal Building, 800 Macleod Trail S.E.

 

About the tour

Distance: 1.2 km through downtown buildings, including seven different Plus-15 corridors

Duration: Allow 40 - 50 minutes to complete the circuit. 

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Hours of access: Most +15 corridors are open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: Free.

Artwork: 14 to 16 interesting public art pieces from the Civic Art Collection.

Location: Suggested starting point is the south entrance of the Municipal Building (8th Avenue and 2nd Street S.E.) by the parking pay station. The tour is primarily indoors with just a few quick jaunts outside.

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Last Updated: July 20, 2010
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