Western Canada

Calgary, Alberta is a fine choice for anyone looking for a fun and interesting stop during their travels. Be one of the 5 million guests who enjoy all that Calgary has to offer annually. This city of over 3 million people Calgary has many great opportunities to offer their tourists and even habitants of the city. Three different itineraries are included on the online source of www.tourismcalgary.com. One idea is to experience Calgary's transit system. This includes the Calgary Zoo, Grain Academy Museum for fun and intellectual value. Shopping in this area can also be done and the Chinook Centre is suggested among a few other shopping areas. The unique part of this destination is that you use Calgary's bus system or the LRT, which stands for the light rail train. These two systems are very important to the city of Calgary so it allows tourists to experience it for themselves. Lets take a slightly deeper look into the "Calgary Stampede" which is a popular event. The Calgary Stampede occurs for ten days in July annually where the "Old West" is recreated. Activities include rodeos, rides, Grandstand shows, chuck wagon rides, etc. This is the perfect extravaganza for anyone that wishes that the cowboys still ruled the west. This itinerary is perfect for anyone that's hoping to get a little taste of southern hospitality and fun while visiting Calgary.

Another option is what they call a "Downtown Excursion." Some highlighted stops on this trip would be the Devonian gardens, Glenbow Museum, and the Calgary Police Service Interpretive Centre. Many activities can be found downtown to help visitors appreciate the true greatness of Calgary, one of which is the Art Gallery of Calgary, full of contemporary art. Another good choice is “Art Central” that is especially important for all artists and art lovers. Art Central includes artist’s studios, galleries, arts and crafts boutiques and even places to dine. The architecture of Calgary's downtown is worth the trip itself. One may find historical sandstone buildings that have been there for over a century including The Stephen Avenue Walk National Historic District. These are just two of many options when wondering where to begin when planning your visit to Calgary. A visit to Calgary is highly recommended, I hope to get there soon myself!

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Bottom two sites may also be found helpful when planning your own trip!