Cochrane Hill Sunset – 1 Calgary stands at the crossroads where the vast prairies meet the jagged, snowcapped mountains of the Rockies. While flat plains seem to sprawl eastward never-endingly, to the west some 80 kilometers (50 miles) away lie the Canadian Rocky Mountains in all its majestic splendor. And at the foothills where the […]
The frenzied rush of thundering hooves. The adrenalin charge of a bucking bronco. The savory delights of a fresh flapjack. The genuine feel of the Old West. This is The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. This is the Calgary Stampede.
Calgary is a lively city that offers the best of attraction in the two worlds. Those two worlds are cosmopolitan metropolis of more than one million and the breathtaking outdoor adventure of the Canadian Rockies, one hour away. With an affluence of cultural attractions, award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, speciality shops, and trendy nightspots, Calgary […]
Laura was born just outside Toronto, which is where she lived until she was 13, when she moved to Calgary – a city of which she is a huge fan. “Calgary is an up and coming city, you really get that vibe as you go downtown,” she explained, “There’s about 1m people, it’s the fastest […]
The city of Calgary is the largest city in the province, and worth a visit on any trip through the wide splendor of Alberta. This booming oil town has grown quickly in the last few years until it boasts the third largest population in all of Canada, and all without losing sight of it’s fantastic […]