Have a wild west time in Calgary
Situated on the edge of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, the compact but cosmopolitan city of Calgary is a great destination for combining many vacation past-times, including history and heritage attractions, outdoors adventures and great food.
It also has a nickname of “Cowtown” thanks to a long connection to Canada’s wild western culture. A huge rodeo, the Calgary Stampede, takes place every summer and attracts many visitors to the city.
You could choose Calgary as a great base for your Western Canada holiday – and let our travel experts at Signature Travels guide you to the best places to go.
Calgary's finest things to do and see:
· For Canada’s version of the Wild West, the annual Stampede offers a wealth of entertainment. As well as the rodeo events, there are many live shows, including singers and acrobats, plus fantastic fireworks.
· Living history museum, the Heritage Park Historical Village, reveals the fascinating story of how voyagers made the first journeys into Canada’s wilderness.
· Winter sports are at the centre of life in Calgary. Visit Canada Olympic Park for downhill skiing and snowboarding – you can hire equipment and book instruction – plus a luge track. Nakiska ski resort is less than an hour’s drive from the city, too.
· Escape to the countryside to experience stunning scenery, especially in Dinosaur Provincial Park, so-called for its numerous dinosaur fossils, or experience life on a traditional ranch, where you can try horseback riding among other pursuits.
· Calgary is acclaimed for several culinary icons, including the grilled Alberta steak, the Caesar cocktail and ginger beef, which is a staple on many Asian restaurant menus in the city’s Chinatown.
Outdoors adventures in Calgary
Whatever the season in Calgary there are many outdoor gems to enjoy. Summer is sunny and it’s the ideal time to enjoy an array of pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to river surfing and kayaking.
When the snow falls, the ski slopes beckon. Calgary is perfectly positioned to access a number of great ski resorts. Drive through the stunning Canadian Rockies to ski areas such as Nakiska, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay.
Signature Travels will be very happy to organise a specific holiday itinerary for you.
