๐จ๐ฆ Calgaryโs Ultimate Travel Guide | Get Ready for Banff Season!
Banff travel season is here โ are you ready? ๐๏ธ Most travelers fly into Calgary and then head to Banff and Jasper. But if you plan to spend a day in Calgary, youโre in for a treat! Hereโs a full list of must-see spots โ pure (solid tips)! Take your time and enjoy ๐ ๐ Transportation: Renting a car can be expensive, but you donโt need one in the city. The LRT (light rail) is super convenient, and taxis are easy to find. Use the Calgary Transit App to pay or buy tickets at stations. You can even take the bus directly from the airport! โ๏ธ Summer daylight lasts until around 9โ10 PM โ more time to explore! ๐Must-Sees: โ Calgary Central Library โ ๐ธ Super photogenic, artsy, and architecturally stunning! โ Calgary Tower โ ๐ผ Iconic landmark with 360ยฐ city views & a glass observation deck. โ Stephen Avenue Walk โ ๐๏ธ Great for shopping and strolling. โ Devonian Gardens โ ๐ฟ A beautiful rooftop garden inside CORE Shopping Centre. โ Princeโs Island Park & Peace Bridge โ ๐ณ A peaceful park with trails and a river โ perfect for relaxing. โ Scotsmanโs Hill โ ๐ Best city skyline viewpoint! โ Royal Tyrrell Museum โ ๐ฆ World-famous dinosaur museum (open until 9 PM, but youโll need a car to get there). โ Calgary Stampede โ ๐ค The ultimate cowboy festival โ a must-experience! โ CF Chinook Centre โ ๐ Huge mall with low taxes โ shop till you drop! ๐จ Culture & Learning: Convention Centre & Studio Bell (great starting point for a city walk) University of Calgary ๐ Heritage Park ๐๏ธ Glenbow Museum (art & history) ๐ผ๏ธ TELUS Spark Science Centre ๐ฌ Studio Bell (music & arts) ๐ต ๐ Food Recommendations: Chinatown: โPeach Gardenโ โ ๐ฅข Delicious Cantonese & Hong Kong-style dishes. Explore and eat your way through! Lucky Restaurant โ ๐ฅ Authentic Tianjin breakfast: noodles, doufunao (soy pudding), and more! Calan Noodle โ ๐ Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles ๐ Final Tip: Calgary is just the beginning! The real gems are nearby โ Banff National Park and Jasper. Stock up on supplies here, then hit the road! Wishing everyone a fantastic trip! ๐ #HiddenGems #SummerTravel #SeeTheWorld #TravelCanada #Calgary #CityDiary #UrbanRomance #WhereToTravel #WeekendGetaway #NorthAmericanLife ๐โจ