# @cityofcalgary on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUbWyVwDoMS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55688255-cityofcalgary-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-06T19:01:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) — https://gondola.cc/cityofcalgary

## Caption

Today’s the official opening ceremonies for the XXV (that’s 25th) Winter olympics and it has us feeling nostalgic for when Calgary was centre stage for the XV (that’s 15th) Winter Olympics in 1988.

“Coming together in Calgary” was truly symbolized on February 13, 1988, when 12 year old Robyn Perry – chosen to represent the next generation of athletes — climbed the steps of McMahon Stadium and lit the Olympic cauldron, officially welcoming the world to Calgary and kicking off the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.

Swipe through for a look back at some of the opening ceremony images from 1988! Good luck to all athletes participating and go teamcanada 🍁

Share your memories from ’88 in the comments!

winsportcanada 
canmore.nordiccentre 
nakiskaskiarea 
theolympicoval 
cfsnowbirds 
scotiabank.saddledome 
milanocortina2026 
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📷 credit: 
Photo 1: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-18 LF57-11#6A
Photo 2: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 MR58#35A
Photo 3: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 MR56#22A
Photo 4: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 LF57-1#10
Photo 5: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 LF57-1#23
Photo 6: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 MR60#34A
Photo 7: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-18 LF57-3#28
Photo 8: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19 MR55#7A
Photo 9: The City of Calgary Archives - CalA 55-19-MR46-27A

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