Calgary is the Canadian capital of all things cowboy, but don't expect it to be all dust and rodeos: this clean and buzzing city offers a vibrant slice of cosmopolitan Canada together with an action-packed platter of winter sports right on the doorstep.
Holidays in Calgary can be spent enjoying city life, agricultural life and life on the slopes: it's a fascinating, unique mix that charms visitors.
Found in the province of Alberta, in Canada's west, the city of Calgary sits on the eastern foothills of the great Rocky Mountains, with Banff National Park within easy reach. The popular ski resort of Lake Louise can be found in beautiful Banff.
Calgary International Airport (YYC) welcomes direct flights from the UK after a flight time of around nine hours. Every July, more than one million visitors arrive in the city to catch Calgary Stampede – a rodeo and festival billed as “the greatest show on Earth”.
Sitting on the Elbow and Bow rivers, Calgary features a striking skyline against a backdrop of the impressive Rockies. The range of hotels is wide and accommodation is good value here. The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988 and you can stay in the sprawling Olympic Village.
This is an active and sporty city, with Canada's Sports Hall of Fame taking pride of place in Olympic Park.
Two of the other major draws for the city are Calgary Zoo and Calgary Tower. The tower is unmistakable on the city skyline and it features an observation deck as well as a revolving restaurant, for stunning 360-degree views.
Families, groups and couples will feel at home in friendly Calgary. Search for your holiday today using the tool on TravelSupermarket.
