Calgary Holidays

Since hosting the Winter Olympics in 1988, Calgary has become the poster child for Canadian winter sports. First-time visitors might be surprised to find that the city is located on a flat plain, but fear not summer hikers and winter skiers, the mountains aren't far away. Don't be in too much of a hurry to flee the city that calls itself Cowtown on account of its annual rodeo, the Calgary Stampede. This modern, cosmopolitan metropolis that made its money on oil feels almost American in character. Hang around on your Calgary holidays to check out its architecture, museums and parks before departing for the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. Read more