Designed by Sheila Scott, Great Scott Productions, the Calgary 1988 mascot, Hidy and Howdy, promote the Olympic spirit and culture of the host city.

Enjoy a look back at the official 1988 Olympic emblem, poster and brand design. Calgary welcomed the world in 1988 with a fresh look for the games.

Hidy and Howdy are polar bears, symbolic of the Arctic regions located in the north of the American continent. They wear Western-style hats and outfits.