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Capital of the province of Alberta and third-largest city in Canada, Calgary became known as an international metropolis thanks to the Winter Olympics of 1988. Just a stone’s throw from the Rocky Mountains, this land of the maple tree with its native populations welcomed the railways and the pioneers, lived through the Gold Rush in the mines and saw its luck change thanks to a chance oil discovery in 1911.
With rapid growth, thanks to the oil drilling in the region, Calgary is a major cultural and sporting centre of Canada, both for winter sports and for outdoor activities. Put on a white cowboy hat – the symbol of Calgary – and let your adrenaline flow in a city that has almost made rodeo an Olympic sport.
Book your flight to Calgary with Olympic Air and come to experience all the mythology of the Wild West and the westerns in the heart of the vast land of Canada.
Things to do in Calgary
Go up Calgary Tower, the symbol of the city. From the dizzying height of 191 metres, the rotating platform reveals an impressive panorama of Calgary and a stunning view of the imposing Rocky Mountains.
Visit the fantastic Glenbow Museum and wander in your mind to the era when the West was won, through the objects and handicrafts that narrate the stories of the natives of the region as well as the adventures of the pioneers.
Experience the completely realistic retro atmosphere of the Heritage Park Historical Village. Here you will see the only reconstruction of a 19th-century “western” town, with genuine historical buildings that were moved here to be exhibited, along with old furniture, carriages and vintage cars.
Take a stroll around the beautiful Prince's Island Park in the middle of the Bow River. This beautiful urban oasis captivates locals and visitors alike with its green gardens, bicycle lanes and walking routes and the numerous events that are held every spring and summer.
Go up to the fourth floor of the Core Shopping Centre in the city centre to see the amazing Devonian Gardens. This unique exotic indoor forest has tropical plants, sculptures, fishponds, fountains and a waterfall wall.
Walk around the hip Stephen Avenue Walk neighbourhood, the Canadian equivalent of the “historic centre”. This picturesque neighbourhood has great shops and some of the best restaurants in town, venues for performances and concerts, street performances, cafes and bars, as well as exciting art galleries.
Discover the history of the foundation of Calgary with a visit to the historic outpost of Fort Calgary. This wooden fort of the North West Mounted Police of Canada was erected to protect the inhabitants of the first settlement on the site that became Calgary. Today it houses a great interactive museum and cultural centre on the history of the region.
Excursions near Calgary
Go to Drumheller, a 90-minute journey northeast of Calgary, to visit the amazing Royal Tyrrell Museum of palaeontology. Explore one of the most important collections of prehistoric fauna and flora in the world, where you can find yourselves in a tête-à-tête with Albertosaurus, a native carnivorous dinosaur and ancestor of Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as 40 still fossilised dinosaur skeletons.
Spend a day in the Olympic Park in Calgary, which has been converted into a fantastic centre for winter sports and summer activities. Come here to go skiing, snowboarding, roller skating, mountain biking, ice skating, play golf, climb or do a dizzying bobsleigh course.
If you are in Calgary in July, don’t miss the opportunity to witness an authentic Western experience at the famous Calgary Stampede. Follow hundreds of horses, cowboys with lassoes and white hats, period carriages, daring riders and wild bulls in an exciting ten-day show with rodeo displays, horse races and exhibits of local products.
Food and nightlife in Calgary
Discover the hippest local nightlife hangouts along Stephen Avenue, between 4th and 8th Street. This is also where all the best venues for performances and concerts, interesting galleries, trendy bars, pubs playing American pop and more rustic places with country music. Make a date for a nightcap of a local beer in the city’s bars and nightclubs.
Calgary is famous for its Olympic-sized burgers. Enjoy the classic version, with bacon and cheddar cheese, and also more gourmet variations, such as with foie gras and black truffle.
In the more polished restaurants of Chinatown, on 4th Street and Inglewood, the city’s diverse cuisine finds its most creative expression. Try the authentic ethnic flavours, from Japanese sushi to Neapolitan pizzas and Mexican nachos and guacamole.
Take a seat at one of the atmospheric old school 1950’s diners and be served pancakes, omelettes and French toast.
Shopping in Calgary
Go shopping in the malls of Calgary, one of the favourite pastimes of the local inhabitants as well as visitors to the city. The CrossIron Mills mall is just fifteen minutes from the airport and has over 200 shops, covering every taste.
Visit Victoria Park on 17th Avenue, where you will find hip boutiques and antique shops next to trendy cafes, where you can take a break in between shopping.
Don’t forget to buy a white cowboy hat, the emblem of the city which loves the rodeo and the main symbol of Calgary. In the old neighbourhood of Inglewood, you can buy authentic handmade hats, with the upturned brim for men and a women’s version for those shining cowgirls, with an integrated tiara.
You can also buy a pair of authentic cowboy boots, to add some western colour to your wardrobe.
Getting from the airport to Calgary
From the international arrivals area at Calgary International Airport, go to bus stop 32 of the public Calgary Transit service. Take bus Route 300, which quickly connects (with limited stops) the airport with the city centre, via Centre Street. Alternatively, take the Route 100 bus that serves the route North Pointe Bus Terminal – McKnight – Westwinds LRT (the train station in the city centre), taking a stop along the way at the airport.
You can purchase tickets from the special vending machines at gate 15 at bus stop 32.
With a stunning natural environment, interesting activities and many choices for sports fans, Calgary is a year-round destination. Find great deals on flights to Calgary at the Olympic Air site and enjoy an Olympic-sized adventure.