Stampeding into Calgary
onward
My home town!
11 May 2006
based on 38 votes
Warm summer fun in Calgary and the Canadian Rockies.
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
Calgary, Drumheller, Waterton Lakes National Park, Fort Macleod, Kananaskis Village, Banff, Jasper
- Category: Perfect week or more
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Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Shopping, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Repeat visitors, Sports buffs, Theater
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Appeals to: Business travellers , Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists, Pet owners
- Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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| Not only should you experience what is called the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, but you need to spend time on Stephen Avenue Walk. The largest grouping of Heritage buildings in western Canada. This is where you will find the excitement of the city with buskers and other entertainment, shops and eateries. |
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| Without having to travel the distance to the Alberta badlands you can experience what it looked like in Alberta during the days of the dinosaur. This is a unique experience to our part of the world. |
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3. Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum
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| You can even take a ride on a bobsled while at Canada Olympic Park. |
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| Canadas largest historical village. Take a ride on a paddle boat or train. |
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| A wonderful escape amongst plants in downtown Calgary. |
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| Probably the tallest Olympic torch. The top of the 190 metre free standing Calgary tower lights up now on special occasions; however, it was lit constantly as a torch for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. |
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7. 5 Calgary Downtown Suites
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Ave price:
$147
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8. Comfort Inn & Suite Motel Village
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Ave price:
$136
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Motel Village in Calgary is on the Banff Trail station of the public transit system. Comfort Inn and many other brand name hotels are located here. |
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| Worth renting a car for the 1.5 hour drive east of Calgary to the town of Drumheller. Walk the step up to the mouth of a T-Rex. The scenery in the badlands is awesome. |
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| Depicts the history of our city as a station for the Northwest Mounted Police, now known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. |
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Ask questions about Calgary on Trip Advisor Calgary Forum to some great experts and me too. |
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12. Waterton Lakes National Park
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| Worth the 2.5 hour drive to southern Alberta. There is one part where you can sit by a calm lake in Alberta and see the mountains that are in the USA and also in British Columbia. |
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13. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
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| An interesting point of interest with an interpretive trail and museum which depicts the lifestyle of the natives in southern Alberta. |
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14. Kananaskis Country Golf Club
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| More so the drive through Kananaskis Country is unique with it's lakes. Less traffic than the national parks and great camping and picnic sites. One could also take the Spray Lakes drive along the south towards Canmore and then onward to Banff. |
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| Ask the experts about Banff Park and all that it has to offer. A lot too see, so spend a few days. |
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| Jasper National park has a completely different scenic outlook than Banff. Must see Mt. Edith Cavell and Angel Glacier. You cannot miss Columbia Icefields on your trip up to Jasper from Banff. |
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| An ecclectic group of shops such as coffee and cafes. Catch the Sun and Salsa festival on a Sunday in late July. |
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19. Kensington Riverside Inn
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Ave price:
$351
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Along the Bow River. Take a stroll amongst the tall Poplar trees and the resting Canadian geese. |
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| On the northern edge of town as a gateway to Princes Island Park. Stroll around park and possibly catch a concert. |
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21. Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
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Ave price:
$306
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| Perfect location for a stroll in Princes Island Park or following Barclay Mall into the heart of the downtown. |
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22. Museum of the Regiments
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| As well as the Naval Museum to find out about HMCS Calgary, you can learn about the history of Calgary's involvement in war times. |
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23. Calgary Science Centre
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| a.k.a. Telus World of Science, soon to get a new building. A hit with children and adults alike. |
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| Perfect location for fly fishing for world class Rainbow and Brown Trout. Parks along the Elbow River also present a placid oasis in the city. |
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| Learn to ski right in the city before heading out to the big hills in the Rockies. Or try out the luge or bobsled. |
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| If you're doing business in Calgary or staying for a longer visit and need something for the kids to do. |
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Tops in the world for show jumping.
www.sprucemeadows.com/ |
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