Friday, December 5, 2008

Calgary tourist attractions

When you are in Calgary, you can look forward to many exciting things that will make your short term or long term stay highly rewarding. Calgary beauty offers lot to explore and discover. Nestled on the banks of the Bow River where the prairies meet the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary has everything to keep visitors engaged from world class skiing and hiking in the Rockies, outstanding golf in Kananaskis Country and the beautiful scenery of Banff National Park. Enjoy every moment in Calgary as you take a stroll through the Eau Claire Market and Prince's Island Park. Calgary is also home to the world famous Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.

Some of the must visit attractions in Calgary are:
• Aero Space Museum of Calgary
• Calaway Park
• Calgary Stampede
• Calgary Zoo
• Canada Olympic Park
• Calgary Tower
• Fort Calgary
• Glenbow Museum
• Heritage Park Historical Village
• TELUS World of Science
• The Military Museums
• Spaceport

Come all and rediscover the art of living as you visit Calgary!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Taste the Alberta and Ginger beef in Calgary

Situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city. Visitors to Calgary can delight in attractions including Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, and Eau Claire Market. Calgary also host events and concerts throughout the year which makes it appealing to travelers.

When you are in Calgary, you need not worry for dining as it offers a wide variety of dining options. You can gorge on Alberta Beef and the popular Chinese-Canadian dish of ginger beef which was invented in Calgary in the 1970s. Dine in wide selection of international restaurants, especially from East and Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean from Italy through Lebanon. You can also enjoy Mexican and seafood.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Enjoy the Scenic Views of Calgary, Canada

Settled on the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Calgary is an attractive city on the banks of the Bow River. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan city which is rich in its heritage offering plenty of outdoor adventure in pristine wild-life. The heart of the New West, draws numerous visitors every year. The Calgary Stampede is definitely one of the best known attractions for the visitors. The city had hosted the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and the Canada Olympic Park takes the pride of featuring many athletic facilities like skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge to enjoy. The Pengrowth Saddledome is the base of the NHL's Calgary Flames and also venue to countless events and concerts throughout the year. Some other attractions of Calgary include the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market and many others.

Apart from scenic views, there are several other cultural attractions, various restaurants serving award-winning cuisine, green parks with pathways, shops selling goods and various other bars and pubs for making vibrant nightlife in Calgary. The moderate climate of Calgary is appropriate for golfing or hiking, fishing or mountain biking, skiing or dog-sledging. Even the Calgary parks are some of the finest natural parks in North America.

The western heritage and hospitality of Calgary will make you feel like home on your visit.