Calgary in a Snapshot
Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary’s best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year.
Calgary was the host city of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and takes pride in its sporting legacy. Canada Olympic Park is a multi-purpose athletic facility designed for skiing,
snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge during the winter and mountain biking during the summer.
Calgary’s Pengrowth Saddledome is the home of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, as well as being the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market are other great places to visit year-round. Visit the WorldWeb.com travel guides for Edmonton, Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Banff, Bragg Creek and Drumheller for information about visitor destinations near Calgary.
Calgary is a great vacation spot almost anytime of the year. Cold in the winter, yet many great things to do. Take a run to Banff and hit a hot springs in the winter, catch Hockey match, or one of the areas many other attractions. The rest of the year Calgary is beautiful and exciting with many things to do and see.
Here are some great things to help plan your Calgary Vacation:
Calgary Area Hotels
Car Rentals in Calgary
Calgary Vacation Ideas
Some Calgary Things to Do on Vacation
Banff
Also make sure and check this Vacation and Travel Planning Site
Leave a Comment