Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta is
nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at the
confluence of the Bow River, a world famous fly fishing
destination. Not only is Calgary Canada's third most
culturally diverse city but is it also boasts one of the
lowest crime rate in the country.
Calgary is laid out in four quadrants: northeast (NE),
northwest (NW), southeast (SE) and southwest (SW). Avenues
run east-west, streets run north-south. Numbering for
avenues begins at Centre Avenue, for streets at Centre
Street.
Winter sports abound in Calgary, where there is no shortage
of snow, and its proximity to a number of major mountain
resorts make it a desirable base for your winter vacation.
Canada Olympic Park, built for the 1988 Olympic Games in
Calgary offers skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge
during the winter and mountain biking during the summer.
The Calgary stampede has long been one of the most famous
festivals in Canada, and attracts more than a million
visitors each year. The Stampede, held in July, features a
large parade and world class rodeo. Other festivals in
Calgary include The Folk Music Festival, the Lilac Festival,
One Yellow Rabbit High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's
International Festival of the Arts, an International
writer's festival and the second largest Caribbean festival
in the country.
If you choose Calgary for your vacation you will be
delighted with the arts offered by this vibrant city. Enjoy
street performers, theatrical productions, concerts, dance,
art galleries and museums during your stay. Calgary and area
have also become prime locations for film and television
productions in Alberta.
Over 8,000 hectares (19,753 acres) of park land and open
space can be found within the city limits, along with 300
kilometres (187 miles) of paved paths for biking, roller
blading or quiet walking. You'll find urban hikes that are
challenging or just easy and relaxing. Calgary acts as a
gateway to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National
Park, offering the convenience of a major urban centre
within 90 minutes of these spectacular settings.
Because of its elevation of 1,139 metres above sea level,
Calgary enjoys wonderfully fresh clean air making it one of
the most healthy Canadian cities.
Calgary vacation rentals include private homes, condos,
townhouses, bed and breakfast and boutique hotels. Try
renting from an owner for your next vacation in Calgary.
