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CALGARY
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OVERVIEW Calgary is the third most populous city in
CLIMATE
Canada and it is a relatively new city with
Altought the city has a reputation for its very
little more than 130 years. Also known as
cold winters, the weather in town is unstable.
the city of culture, its population is about
The summers are hot and dry and even in
1,096,833 habitants. The city holds the main
winter, there are more hours of sunshine than
companies of oil extraction and gas refining
in any other city in Canada. During summer,
in Canada, which has helped to attract more
the temperature is about 20° C to 25° C, with
immigrants and Canadian workers. About
averages of 16° C. In winter maximum of -5°
half of the population of Calgary has English
C to 5° C, minimum of -20° C to -10° C, and an
descent, but there are also descendants of
average of -9° C.
French, German and Scandinavian.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Calgary balances the modern and the traditional
A great time to meet Calgary is during the
with the charm of its residents, giving the city a
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, as known
hospitable feeling. Full of farms, it is located at
as the largest rodeo in the world, held
the foot of the Rocky Mountains, from where a
annually from 4th to 14th of July. The event
beautiful train ride towards the large Canadian
gathers peons from different countries in
national parks departs.
riding and lace competitions.
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For music lovers, there are the Folk Music Festival and the Calgary International Blues Festival,
ATTRACTIONS
taking place between July and August and leaving the city full of people and animation. For those who like games, there are several casinos in the city with full services restaurants, spaces for concerts and spaces for conventions.
TRANSPORT
Among amusement parks, museums, nightclubs, zoo and an infinity of tourist spots, Calgary has fun for all ages. In the land of the rodeo, the night life could only be concentrated in the nightclubs of country and folk music. A very popular attraction is the park’s exhibition of Stampede, the Stampede Park, which is open to visitors all year round. There are horse racing tracks, blocks of ice hockey
The public transportation system operates with 160 efficient bus lines in the city, and a total of 400 kilometers of lines designated for cyclists, plus another 200 kilometers of roads specially designed for cyclists, encouraging people to walk or use bicycles to move. The most popular routes for cyclists are cycle tracks along the Bow and Elbow rivers. The Calgary International Airport is the third busiest airport in Canada. There are several flights connecting the city to the United States. Those who prefer to rent a car may become confused or lost at first, but as soon as you understand the design of city streets, it becomes very easy to drive by Calgary. Taxis are also a good option because the rates are not expensive.
and facilities for events and fairs. The Calgary Zoo is one of the main zoos in North America, the second largest in Canada. The “rooms” of each animal are organized by region from which they came, with spacious cages which reproduce their natural habitats. Some good museums complete the circuit
WHERE TO STAY In Calgary tourists find the widest choice of accommodation, from luxury hotels to hostels. The Centre Motel, a more affordable option, is about 10 minutes from downtown, and of visits, such as the Art Gallery, as well as
besides comfortable rooms, the hotel offers
parks and themed gardens.
breakfast and free parking.
An attraction that cannot stay out of the script
The Arts Hotel, located in the heart of the city,
is the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park,
is the choice for those who demand refinement.
located at the base of Mount Rundle, where
Chic suites and first class service await you.
you can ski and snowboard in the winter, whereas in summer many practice mountain biking. The park has guides, bathrooms with showers, restaurants, group packages, informative weather, among other services.
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DINING OUT
On the other hand, La Chaumiere, French cuisine, is a place frequented by those seeking refined dishes and first-class service.
The Canadian cuisine blends the native base with the influence of various communities of colonizers, thus there are restaurants for all tastes, flavors and prices varied by the city. In general, the restaurants are stylish and
SHOPPING
innovative. The best houses are in the city center and in the Stephen Avenue area.
There are three known places in Calgary for those who always go shopping while
On the Falafel King restaurant, specialized in
traveling. In Stephen Avenue, 17 Avenue and
Mediterranean foods, you eat well and the
Eau Claire Market, tourists can find various
prices are affordable.
shops, restaurants, cinemas and bars that cater to all types of customers. In these places
Located in Northeast Calgary, the Canadian
are sold clothing, accessories, decorative
cuisine restaurant The Keg offers customers
articles and souvenirs.
great food and great drinks.
STREET MARKETS Those who likes to dig antiques and crafts as well as fresh fruits and vegetables should seek on the weekend the more than 150 stalls of traditional Crossroads Market, which supplies its products to residents, visitors and art lovers since 1987. The market is open from 9h to 17h.
CURRENCY The local currency in Calgary is the Canadian Dollar, which in the city is called the Loonie. Credit cards and U.S. dollars are accepted in most establishments. Tourists do not find it difficult to withdraw money from ATMs in Calgary.
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