Vacation Ideas While you are in Calgary

Calgary is one of the largest growing cities in Canada, leaving you with many options of things to do while you are on vacation. Below are some of the best and brightest attractions you might want to add to your list.

Nature Nuts:

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Banff Gondola: You will take a glass enclosed gondola ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit where you will experience the stunning sights from the observation terraces. The majestic scenery of the area is sure to leave you with irreplaceable memories.

Calgary Tower: an extremely popular Calgary attraction; the tower gives you a splendid panoramic view of Calgary and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, featuring a revolving restaurant and observation deck.

Devonian Gardens: one of the world’s largest indoor gardens that will take you to another realm with its remarkable waterfalls, pathways, flowers, fish, turtles, fountains, and sculptures.

Animal Admirer:

Calgary Zoo: with over 900 animals depicting over 260 different species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, fish and much more.

History Hungry:

Fort Calgary: turned into a museum to take you back in time and experience the unbelievable events that make up Calgary’s history. The exhibits that feature the environment, lifestyles, and events of Calgary’s past will fill history craving mind.

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: designates as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981 where you can tour the Interpretive Center learning about the ancient customs of the Blackfoot Indians and the largest first-class preserved buffalo jump that is known in existence.

Heritage Park Historical Village: tour the recreated 1914 village that will bring the past back to life right before your eyes with outrageous sights and sounds of this living historical landmark.

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site: where you will learn how the ranching industry contributed to Calgary’s development from interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and a wagon ride.