Calgary
Calgary with its cowboy feel and just over 1.2 million inhabitants is the third largest municipality in Canada. Calgary and its attractions are where you’re more likely to feel like a cowboy than anywhere else in Canada. Settled by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1875 the city has grown on the back of the railways and later the oil and energy industries. The region was inhabited by First Nations peoples for as many as 11,000 years before colonial settlement.
The growth in the energy sector has resulted in Calgary becoming a modern cosmopolitan city while it still maintains it small town charm. On a summers day relax with a picnic of local cuisine in Eau Claire or Prince’s Island Parks. Culture and history seekers should head to one of the many museums including Heritage Park Historical Village. Traditionally just a launching point for the Rockies, Calgary now provides travellers a great insight into city life with a Canadian twist.
If you’re in town during the Calgary Stampede, you’ll find cowboys galore and plenty of unique rodeo style events and attractions to explore. The remainder of the year the cowboy theme is still dominant and you’ll still find plenty of great food, drink and classic Canadian culture.
Small Group Tours Including Calgary
| Program | Departure Date | Departure Point | Conclusion Date | Conclusion Location | Included Nights | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience Canada | Private Tours in 2018/19 | Cranbrook | Contact Us | Victoria, B.C | 14 | Book Now from $7,800pp |
Things to Do in Calgary
Every city has a lot to offer travellers so we have put together a list of things to do to help you make the most of your time in Calgary. These favourite Calgary attractions should get you started. You’ll easily find more suggestions from our friendly staff. On all our tours, our guides can provide you assistance on the ground and our pre departure assessments will also assist you in getting the most out of each destination you visit.
Calgary Attractions
- Fort Calgary
- Calgary Tower
- Heritage Park Historical Village
- Calgary Stampede
- Calgary Olympic Park
- Numerous Microbreweries
- Telus Park – Calgary’s Science Museum
Calgary Neighbourhoods
- 17th Avenue
- Chinatown
- Downtown
- Mission
- Inglewood
- Design District
Calgary Accommodation
In Calgary we stay at the Delta Bow River Hotel. This four and half star hotel is located in downtown Calgary at the intersection of the city’s business and cultural districts.
Calgary ‘Top 100’ Restaurants
Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants Guide has taken the guess work out of choosing a restaurant when travelling. We’ve extracted restaurants in Calgary that made it on Canada’s 100 Best list to help you find a great dining experience while you travel.
- Model Milk
- Charcut
- Corso 32
- Rouge
- River Café
- Rge Rd
- Rostizado
- Downtown Food
- Anju
- Nash
- Raw Bar by Duncan Ly
- Black Pig Bistro
- Cassis Bistro
- Shiki Menya Ramen
Weather in Calgary
Shorts or Slacks? Singlet or Scarf? Our snapshot of the weather in Calgary will assist you in packing for the destination. The weather can change quite quickly in the mountains so its always a good idea to pack for both warm and cold days.
- Spring: High 4- 16 C | Low minus 8 – 3 C | Average Sunshine: 5.7 – 8.2 hours / day | Snow: 2 – 9 days / month
- Summer: High 20 – 23 C | Low 7 – 9 C | Average Sunshine: 9.1 – 10.2 hours /day
- Autumn: High: 3 – 18 C | Low minus 9 – 4 C | Average Sunshine: 5.8 – 9.1 hours / day | Snow: 2 – 8 days / month
- Winter: High: minus 3 – 0 C | Low minus 12 – minus 15 C | Average Sunshine: 3.6 – 5 hours / day | Snow: 8 – 10 days / month
More Information
Want to learn more about this destination or our small group tours? Give us a call on 1300 793 787, contact us or read about our small group tour. For more information on Calgary as a destination try Visit Calgary, the local tourism office.
