See what the experts are saying about Calgary. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
The skyscrapers of downtown Calgary seem out of place rising unexpectedly from the shallow Bow River Valley. They contrast sharply with the dry, flat prairie stretching off to the east and south, and are dwarfed by the jagged ramparts of the... Continue reading »
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History
The city of Calgary has only been incorporated since 1904, but it is estimated that the Bow River Valley has been inhabited for the last 10,000 years. At the end of the last Ice Age, the ancestors of the present-day native tribes made their w... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
When finding a place to stay in Calgary, your choice of activities will likely play a major factor in picking an area to stay. The most luxurious accommodations, which are also surrounded by the best dining and entertainment in town, can be f... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Calgary is a city where an international population and a strong local culture assure a broad range of dining choices, whether you are looking for an old-fashioned family restaurant or feel the need to sample exotic foreign spices. The bar an... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
A lack of entertainment is never a problem in Calgary. Even though it's known more for its sense of bawdy adventure than refined good taste, there's still an activity to get anyone's blood pumping. As soon as you mention Calgary, most peop... Continue reading »
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Tours
Calgary is a city that has always thrived on adventure, from the cowboy antics of the first ranchers to the rough and tumble oil booms to the looming slopes of Banff National Park, which have tempted and challenged adventurers from all over t... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Calgary International Airport (+1 403 735 1200 / http://www.calgaryairport.com) offers service on numerous airlines. Its terminals house the following airlines: Alaska Airlines (+ 1 800 426 0333 / http://www.alas... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Calgary Province: Alberta Country: Canada Calgary by the Numbers Population: 922,315 Elevation: 3556 Average Winter Temperature: 19 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 62 degrees F Quick Facts Electricity: 110 volts, 50 cycles... Continue reading »
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Introduction
303km (188 miles) S of Edmonton, 788km (490 miles) W of Regina, 512km (318 miles) NW of Great Falls Calgary dates only from the summer of 1875, when a detachment of the Northwest Mounted Police reached the confluence of the Bow and Elbow r... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Calgary International Airport (www.calgaryairport.com) lies 16km (10 miles) northeast of the city. The airport is served by Air Canada (tel. 800/372-9500), Delta (tel. 800/221-1212), American Airlines (tel. 800/43... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office at 421 7th Ave. SW (tel. 403/261-5982) is open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Area Code -- Calgary's area code is 403. Doctors -- If you need nonemergency medical attention, check the phone number for t... Continue reading »
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Special events
The Calgary Stampede Every year during July, Calgary puts on the biggest, wildest, woolliest western fling on earth: the Calgary Stampede. To call the stampede a show would be a misnomer. The whole city participates by going mildly crazy f... Continue reading »
Calgary Travel Experiences
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Rock n'Roll in the Rockies but no moose
Having had our fill of rainy cities, we were looking forward to some mountain scenery and hoping the Canadian Rockies had not fallen vict... Continue reading »
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Day 5
The plan was to take the morning off to do some laundry in Banff, so we bagged up the dirty clothes and set off into town. CHANGE OF... Continue reading »
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Calgary Zoo - one of the top 10 Zoos in the world
So it's been a couple weeks since my blog entry which pretty much is the last time I went snowboarding. Yes I have been lazy. But I'm bac... Continue reading »
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Hitchhikers Guide to Jasper
We headed out to Jasper with a 4 hour flight to Calgary upon which the vast majority of passengers were heading for the Calgary Stampede... Continue reading »
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Cowboy City
Fiona and I met our friend Racheal In Calgary for a few days, Was great seeing after so many years(Old Aberdeen buddies). Spent a day wa... Continue reading »
Popular Calgary Hotels
- Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
- Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport
- Delta Calgary Airport
- Hyatt Regency Calgary
- Executive Royal Inn
- Hotel Arts
- Calgary Marriott Hotel
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Calgary Airport
- Blackfoot Inn
- Delta Bow Valley
