Visit Calgary
- Ski resort
- River
- Family
Calgary: How to get there?
1 hour and 15 minutes by bus from Banff
Calgary: When to go?
All year round
Calgary: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Calgary Vacations
3 reviews
The biggest town of the Canadian prairies is all about the country lifestyle, old westerns and cowboys, an identity of which they are still very proud and pleased to help you discover during your stay in the region!
Calgary: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
It's the biggest city in the province of Alberta and has 1.2 million inhabitants. It's at the eastern end of the Rockies.
My suggestion
The town is of limited tourist interest, but you can easily get to the Rockies from its airport. Which is practical if you only have a limited time in Canada.
Built on the banks of the Bow River, Calgary is a major city that owes its prosperity to the oil industry. It's also famous for hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, and being the city of the Stampede, an annual rodeo event.
My suggestion
Walk along the banks of the river, then down Calgary's most historic street, Stephen Avenue. You'll find houses that date back to the 19th century, as well as the Calgary Tower and the Glenbow Museum. Ski on the slopes of the Canada Olympic Park.
The biggest town of the Canadian prairies is all about the country lifestyle, old westerns and cowboys, an identity of which they are still very proud and pleased to help you discover during your stay in the region!
My suggestion
It's a recognised cultural capital and I particularly enjoyed walking around "Forest Lawn". This district has the largest concentration of ethnic diversity in Calgary, and there are restaurants from all over for all tastes.
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Quebec, naturally!
If you are taking off for Canada, and especially for Quebec, we can help you plan so you can travel eco-responsibly! Because Quebec has its own eco-tourism label: Aventure Écotourisme Québec. You can trust them... but still keep your eyes open!
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