Calgary Alberta Adventures & Travel Guide

Alberta Adventure Guide

On the banks of the Bow and Elbow Rivers

Calgary Alberta adventures include city attractions and surrounding adventures throughout the foothills and the nearby Rocky Mountians. Calgary, “Cowtown” for short, is located on the banks of the Bow and Elbow Rivers complimented by grassland prairie and the coulees and hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands. The Alberta city is considered a "Gateway to the Rocky Mountains" for Calgary Alberta adventures as it is only 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of the Canadian Rockies.

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Calgary Alberta Adventures, Things To Do & Attractions

Calgary Alberta adventures and activities most enjoyed in the region includes biking, golfing, hiking, birdwatching, fishing, boating, sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, kayaking, roller blading, picnicking, swimming, river tubing, rock climbing, SUP, flightseeing, camping, river rafting, xc skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, bob sledding, luge and spa experiences. As you can see Calgary Alberta adventures covers all seasons, year round.

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Calgary Alberta Adventures & Places To Explore in our Parks, and Trails

A few of the more popular Calgary Alberta adventures and sightseeing destinations located in and around Calgary, Alberta includes Glenmore Lake Park, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Bow River Pathway, Calgary Sandy Beach Park, Nose Hill Park, Griffiths Woods Trails, Baker Park, Rotary Park, Bowmont Park, Carburn Park, Weaselhead Flats, Prince's Island Park, Edworthy Park, Laycock Park, McHugh Bluff Park, Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail, and Elliston Park.

Art, Historical Sites, & Culture are Calgary Alberta Adventures

The most visited natural sightseeing attractions, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Calgary includes the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Lougheed House Historic Site, Fort Calgary, Pearce Estate Park, Sien Lok Park, Gasoline Alley Museum, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Glenbow Museum, National Music Centre, Peace Bridge, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, and Chinatown.

Accommodations, Services and Transportation for enjoying Calgary Alberta Adventures

Travel services important for enjoying Calgary Alberta adventures in and around the community includes accommodations (cottages, cabins, hostels, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation homes, resorts), campgrounds, tours, guides, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, pubs, liquor stores, banks, gas stations, gift stores, big box stores, breweries, cell service, internet and transportation services including bus, rail, car rentals, taxi and the Calgary International Airport (YYC).