Welcome to Calgary

We're Friday Sock Co., a locally owned and operated small business.

In partnership with The City of Calgary, we want to extend a warm welcome to you and introduce some fun and interesting features of our beautiful city. We hope you enjoy this guide. 

 

The Scotiabank Saddledome

If you are downtown Calgary, you should inevitably see our iconic saddle-shaped arena - The Saddledome. Here - visitors can enjoy a variety of events including watching our hometown hockey team (The Calgary Flames), attend a concert or local events.

The Calgary Tower

Situated in the heart of downtown Calgary, The Calgary Tower stands at 191 meters above street level. Originally built in 1968 to celebrate Canada's centennial year, the Calgary Tower has since become a beloved landmark and a must-visit attraction for locals and tourists alike.

At the top you can check out the panoramic views, visit the Sky 360 Restaurant or experience the glass floor observation deck.

The Peace Bridge

If you are looking for some outdoor experiences - consider a walk along the Peace Bridge. You will most certainly notice it - with its vibrant red colour and expansive reach crossing the Bow River as you leave the core of downtown. It will lead you to our charming communities with local shops and high-quality restaurants. It’s also the perfect place to view the city’s incredible skyline.

The Wonderland Sculpture

Another iconic landmark. The Wonderland sculpture is a bent-wire portrait of a young girl’s head created by Jaume Plensa, a highly regarded Spanish sculptor. Sitting at 12 metres tall, this sculpture stands prominently in front of the Bow building, in downtown Calgary.

When you visit the sculpture, you can enter inside and look out from the wires. Symbolically, the sculpture represents unity, diversity, and the interconnectedness of humanity.

Did you know...

  • Calgary was the host of the 1988 Winter Olympics! 

  • Calgary is known for its expansive Urban Parks with over 8,000 hectares of parkland within the city. Should you visit Prince's Island Park, you'll be able to walk alongside the beautiful turquoise blue waters of the Bow River!

  • Calgary is host of the annual Calgary Stampede Exhibition and Festival, which is one of the largest rodeos in the world and often called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!” 

  • Calgary is known for its dynamic changing weather, which locals say can feel like experiencing "all four seasons" in one day.

As you can see, Calgary is a beautiful, vibrant city with so much to offer its residents and visitors! Charming urban neighbourhoods, local coffee roasters, delicious restaurants and cuisines, to be frank this list could go on for days! 

Our personal favourite part about this city is the community of small, independent businesses that we're so lucky to be a part of!

To learn more about what we do here at Friday, and how we support our local and national communities alike, head here: Friday Sock Co. About Us.

Thanks for reading! We hope you have a wonderful visit!