Calgary
Calgary is an alluring and magnetic city fixed on the banks of Bow River and neighbor to Alberta’s grandiose Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede, featuring a large parade and a world-class rodeo, draws more than one million people each year and is the best-known visitor attraction in Calgary. Canada Olympic Park was designed and built for the 1988 Winter Olympic. It now serves as a multi-purpose athletic facility for skiing, snowboarding, and bobsledding for the winter and mountain biking for the summer.
Festivals and events invigorate Calgary year-round with a splash of film, jazz, art, antiques, music, wine and food, artisans, children’s activities, and much more.
Calgary’s Pengrowth Saddledome is not only home to the NHL’s Calgary Flames, but also is the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year. Also, some other attractions you might consider include the Glenbow museum, Calgary Tower, and Eau Claire Market.
Calgary’s energetic city is scattered with stimulating cultural attractions, mouth watering dining, breath taking parks and pathways, wallet hungry shops, and “hip-tacular” night spots. The adventure doesn’t stop there with limitless outdoor activities to choose from as well, such as, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, skiing, dog-sledding, and so much more.
Calgary has some of the largest parks in Canada and is intertwined with a pathway system over 550 kilometers in length. These areas are great for the whole family where you can bike, rollerblade, jog, walk, and enjoy the endless scenery.
Calgary is also for the entire family with numerous activities for all ages. “Child and Youth Friendly Calgary” is an organization that’s main purpose is for children and youth to rigorously inspect accrediting businesses. If a hotel, restaurant, grocery store, or recreational facility passes the inspection, then they are rewarded with a display which you can find throughout Calgary as you explore.
The whole family will fill their empty tummy’s effortlessly in Calgary, with its many rewarded top chefs. You will have a variety to choose from, such as, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, and Alberta’s famous beef.
Shopping is best in Calgary, with the only province in Canada without a provincial sales tax. Calgary’s streets are aligned with malls, boutiques, trendy neighborhoods, and specialty shops.
Keep your brain stimulated with Calgary’s monumental museums, historical buildings, and the amazing culture of the Canadian west. You may find guided tours that take care of all the driving and logistics you need, leaving you free to enjoy Calgary’s wondrous features.
Climate
Average Temperatures:
Summer (June-August): 21o C 70o F
Clothing: For the city, pack lightweight clothing with a sweater, raincoat or light topcoat for cooler temperatures. The mountains are always a little cooler than the city.
Fall (September-November): 11o C 52o F
Spring (March-May): 10o C 50o F
Clothing: The weather is unpredictable during Fall and Spring so bring a warm jacket and clothing that can be layered.
Winter (December-February): -1o C 30o F
Clothing: Warm coat, boots, gloves, and a hat. If you plan on skiing you may want to bring your own skiwear, but you may also rent your boots, poles and skis as well.
