Calgary Skyline
Gateway to the West

Calgary

Cowboy culture meets modern urban energy in Canada's sunniest city.

The Stampede Every July (10 Days)
To Banff 1.5 Hours Drive
Shopping 5% Tax (No PST)

More Than Just an Airport

Most travelers rush through Calgary on their way to Banff, but this vibrant city deserves a stopover. Home to the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," a thriving culinary scene, and the iconic Calgary Tower, it's the perfect place to start your Rockies adventure.

From the historic streets of Inglewood to the modern architecture of the Central Library, Calgary offers a blend of western heritage and urban sophistication found nowhere else in Canada.

City Highlights

Calgary Zoo

Explore wildlife conservation and the prehistoric dinosaur park.

Calgary Tower

Panoramic views with a pulse-pounding glass floor experience.

24 Hours in the City

MORNING

Brunch & The Bow

Grab coffee in the trendy Inglewood neighborhood. Walk along the Bow River pathway to see the Peace Bridge and the architecture of the Central Library.

AFTERNOON

Culture & Shopping

Visit Studio Bell (National Music Centre) or take advantage of Alberta's 5% tax at Chinook Centre for luxury shopping.

EVENING

Skyline Dining

Experience the culinary height of the city at Major Tom or the classic Caesar's Steakhouse for world-famous Alberta beef.