Calgary Vacation & Tourism Guide
photo by Kieren & Charlotte
Calgary lies in the Bow River Valley between the bold landscape of the Rocky Mountains and the flat prairie lands of the province of Alberta in western Canada. Calgary is a city of skyscrapers, of energy, agriculture, manufacturing, research and development, and of advanced technology. It is a modern, sophisticated city; a center of commerce and of culture; of youth and vitality - making Calgary a fantastic travel destination yearound.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 23 reviews from 5 sources
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" I am not a gyms fan and I found the adjacent Princes Island to be a great place for biking, running, or an after dinner stroll." — source Expedia
" Extremely clean and well lay out." — source Priceline
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1. Glenbow Museum
One of Canada's great museums, and Western Canada's largest, this treasure trove houses artifacts ... more
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2. Fort Calgary Historic Park
... of the city's centennial in 1975, Fort Calgary became a public park of 16 hectares (40 acres), spread around the ruins of the original Mounted Police stronghold. In 2001, volunteers completed a replica of the 1888 barracks... more
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3. Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park
Attractions Canada recently voted this park the top outdoor site in the country. It features more than ... more
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4. Osteria de Medici Restaurant
Osteria's superior upscale Italian cuisine has been tempting the palates of Calgarians for so long, that the owner ... more
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5. Spruce Meadows
... terribly long ago, Spruce Meadows, one of the world's premiere equestrian show-jumping venues, would have been included in a section of a travel guide called "Outside Calgary." No longer. Suburbs have pushed right up agains... more
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6. Brava Bistro
... unpretentious bistro is always packed with regulars �?? one of the greatest accolades for any restaurant. The late night menu available until midnight, Thursday to Saturday has locals crowded along the bar enjoying chilled... more
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7. Cowboys
... mother of them all, the biggest, loudest, brashest, foot-stompin'-est time Calgary has to offer. Legend has it that bar owners used to offer free breast implant surgery to wait staff if they stayed for a long tour of duty,... more
Real Travelers who've been to Cowboys
Cowboy Steve in Wow Cow Town said
…CowBoy Heaven I love this place I met a lots of people just like me. Cowboys & Cowgirls all over the place… continue reading »
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8. Museum of The Regiments
For those interested in war trivia and collectibles, visit this museum, the largest military museum ... more
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9. Beatniq Jazz and Social Club
Put your cool on and head down (literally) to this hip spot perched in the basement underneath the Piq Niq Cafe. ... more
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10. Kensington Pub (The)
A little respite from the biting winds of Calgary winters can be found inside the cozy crannies of this pub. Built on three levels with a dining area, ... more
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1. Il Sogno
... Il Sogno is an upscale Italian restaurant located in the heart of the historic DeWaal Block in the community of Bridgeland just minutes away from down town Calgary. We welcome you to come and experience our contemporary men... more
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2. La Caille on the Bow
... gastronomic experience, Q Haute Cuisine is proud to offer, in addition to this �? la carte dinner menu, a tasting menu which is based on seasonal availability of the freshest produce. The tasting menu is available for all d... more
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3. La Chaumiere
... multiple awards, La Chaumière is one of Calgary's old-school upscale experiences, a discreetly luxurious temple of fine dining. A meal here is an occasion to dress up, and this is one of the few spots in town that en... more
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4. Teatro
The menu and daily specials at this hot spot are created by one of the region's top chefs. The varied selections feature ... more
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5. Cilantro
... and friendly atmosphere hides behind a forlorn stucco storefront that would look New Mexican if it weren't on an urban strip of 17th Avenue. The walls hide a tucked-away garden courtyard with a veranda bar. The food here is... more
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6. Il Pescatore
The refined atmosphere here seems like an injustice to the food, which is served in such large portions that a lumberjack ... more
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7. Sushi Boat
If you're looking for something a little bit different, check out the Sushi Boat. Instead of waiting ... more
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8. Nellie's
Nellie's has always maintained that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for that reason they ... more
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9. Chicago Chophouse
This new stop on the steak and red wine circuit is marketing itself as THE place for a power lunch ... more
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10. Booker's BBQ Grill and Crab Shack
This old meat-packing plant has retained its loading dock facade. The interiors ... more
Top Rated Calgary Trips
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Yee Haw, we're off to Calgary | Jun 10 09'
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On the way to Calgary, we stopped at a little picnic area near Canmore to switch drivers. Ws spotted an elk ( see first pictures ) Spent two days... Continue reading »
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Oma's Memorial | Aug 23 09'
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Sunday 23rd August The major reason for starting our journey in Canada on this date was to be in Calgary for Francis’ 90th birt... Continue reading »
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OJ and Bonavista | Aug 25 09'
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Tuesday 25th August Today we met OJ and Stephanie at Glenmore Landing for lunch. Although too brief it was wonderful to see them bot... Continue reading »
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Heritage Park | Aug 24 09'
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Monday 24th August Today began with watching a clip of Sheryl doing an aerobics class on the local breakfast TV show. Go the baked b... Continue reading »
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Lets go Skydiving! | Jul 10 07'
Today was the sixth day of Stampede and it was also Deco’s (company I work for) outing day. We’re going skydiving today then down to the Stampede g... Continue reading »
