Calgary is a vibrant city of 900,000 set in the Western Canadian province of Alberta. Travelling to or from British Columbia and Central and Eastern Canada, makes Calgary a must see destination. The city is most known for " The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", the Calgary Stampede, held each year in July. You will find however, that there are many other sides to this city. You will find a wealth of cultural activities, live performances, festivals, trendy night spots, diverse restaurants, shopping for all tastes as well as many year-round outdoor activities. Enjoy golf, fishing, skiing, skateboarding, and you are only a short drive from the mountains for hiking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.

Visitors from USA: Important Notice on crossing the border

A variety of accommodations in Calgary are available, ranging from luxury hotels, to boutique-style inns and retreats, to bed and breakfasts, standard hotels, motels, and furnished vacation rental suites and homes.

More than 20 airlines and 220 daily non-stop flights in to Calgary offer you access from most parts of the world. Calgary International Airport is located only 20 minutes north of downtown Calgary.

Some of Calgary's attractions include:

• The Calgary Science Centre, a playground for the whole family feauring a multi-media theatre.
• Taste the past at Heritage Park, Canada's largest living historical village. Experience pre-1915 life in Western Canada.
• Four floors of exhibitions showcase the history of the Canadian West at The Glenbow Museum.
• Head to the top of the 90 metre ski jump tower at Canada Olympic Park, home to a mountain bike park in summer, ski slopes in winter and the Olympic Hall of Fame.
• See the animals up close at the Calgary Zoo, Botannical Garden and Prehistoric Park housing over 1200 animals and a Prehistoric Park with life-sized dinosaur models.
• Explore Fort Calgary Historic Park where the Northwest Monted Police crossed the Bow River in 1875 to build Fort Calgary.
• Experience international equestrian competition at Spruce Meadows.