Calgary was the city I spent all of my childhood in. The city has been increasing in size quickly but has maintained its friendly nature. Calgary has a unique mix of urban life with a real country flare. After hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 1988 it has played host to many world cup sporting events. Calgary is also the major gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Any trip to Banff area should include a few days in this great city. |
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Duration |
16 years |
GettingThere |
Air: Calgary International airport has flights from across Canada, a few US cities and a few international cities. From other destinations flights go via Vancouver. Bus: Greyhound hourly service from Edmonton (~3 hours). Car: Travel by car from Vancouver is possible, however the road can be closed during the winter months. The trip from Edmonton is about 3 hours. The trip to Banff is over 1 hour. Rail: There is no more regular train service to Calgary. There is a tourist train between Calgary and Vancouver through the Rocky Mountains offering some amazing vistas, check Rocky Mountaineer Train. |
Places To Stay |
Loads of places to stay in Calgary. Pick a hotel close to the attractions you want to visit. If you want to head to the mountains then pick something thing in the North West portion of the city. |
Indoor Attractions To See |
The Calgary Tower - Yes it is smaller then the Toronto one but it provides a good view of the city and area. Try go on a clear day to see the mountains. Canada Olympic Park - Feature the ski jumps and sledding tracks from the 1988 winter games. From the top of the 90 meter ski tower you get a great view of the city. Calgary Olympic Oval - You can rent speed skates to give the oval a try. Check for public skating times. The Big Rock Brewery - Only the best beer in the world! The Glenbow Museum - Featuring cultural, history and military exhibits. |
Outdoor Attractions To See |
For outdoor attractions most people head to Banff National Park or into the Kananaskis region. The city of Banff is a 1.5 hour drive from Calgary. It features some of the best skiing locations in the world. Lots of back country skiing and hiking. Make sure to checkout the latest conditions before any trips. |
Festivals |
The
Calgary
Stampede - July - Is the biggest festival in the city. Loads of different
things
to do during the week. Pick up the local paper and find out when and where
the
free
breakfasts are being held. Check out the parade, rodeos, rides, stage shows
and breakfasts |
Places to Eat |
Check out a Earls this chain resteraunt provides some great food. |
Night Life |
Calgary features a rich night life. |
Getting Around |
Calgary Transit is the public bus and LRT (light rail transit) system. LRT is free in the downtown core. Taxi service is fairly good. All are licensed by the city with a set rate. |
Safety |
Calgary
is a very safe city. |
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