Calgary
- The Calgary Stampede
- The Calgary Flames
- The Bow River
Alberta’s biggest city with an even bigger personality.
As the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and home of the iconic Calgary Stampede, no city is a better launchpad for your Wild Side than Calgary. The city’s downtown and inner city have everything you’d expect from a big city: shopping, fine dining, museums and endless entertainment options. The surrounding neighbourhoods each have a unique identity, with boutiques, breweries and a bevy of public art. Two glacier-fed rivers wind through it all.
Useful links:
- Transportation Hub: YYC Calgary International Airport
- Must see: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Population: 1.6M
- Nearby City: Canmore - 104 km (64.6 mi)
Calgary highlights
Your basecamp for adventure
You’re a road trip away from some of Canada’s most breathtaking natural wonders. The Canadian Rockies start a short drive west of Calgary, and the Canadian Badlands lie just to the east.
Home of the Calgary Stampede
This 10-day festival happens every July. Grounded in Calgary’s western roots, it offers something for everyone, from the world’s largest outdoor rodeo to live music and free pancakes across the city.
Endless paths and bikeways
Calgary has North America’s largest urban pathway and bikeway network. Grab a set of wheels and explore the city’s neighbourhoods, public art, cafes and parks.
What to do and where to stay in Calgary
Stories from the city
Did you know?
Calgary is famous for Chinook winds, a sudden warm breeze that can raise winter temperatures by 20°C (68°F) in just a few hours.
Suggested itineraries
A five-day winter trip from Calgary into the Canadian Rockies, with a helicopter ride, backcountry snowshoeing, a food tour and more.
Escape to Canada's mountains for a magical winter weekend in Canmore and Kananaskis, packed with all the classic snowy-season activities.
