Complete Calgary Travel Guide | Where City Meets Wilderness
Located at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary blends urban energy with breathtaking natural beauty. Whether you love culture, adventure, or food, this city delivers! 🌟 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Calgary Stampede When: Early July (10 days of rodeos, concerts & parades) 2025 Headliner: Shania Twain! 2️⃣ Heritage Park Historical Village Canada’s largest living history museum - ride steam trains & explore Indigenous culture. 3️⃣ Calgary Tower 360° views from the revolving restaurant (book sunset dinners!). 4️⃣ Bow River & Prince’s Island Park Scenic trails for biking/picnics + summer music festivals. 5️⃣ Calgary Zoo 1,000+ animals including pandas & penguins. 6️⃣ Spruce Meadows World-class equestrian events year-round. 7️⃣ Stephen Avenue Walk Downtown’s pedestrian zone packed with eateries/boutiques. 8️⃣ Gasoline Alley Museum Vintage car heaven (pre-WWII models). 9️⃣ Studio Bell Interactive Canadian music exhibits. 🔟 Calgary Farmers’ Market Local cheeses, crafts & fresh-baked bread. 🏔️ Day Trips 📍 Canmore Quieter alternative to Banff with epic hikes (Grassi Lakes Trail). 📍 Banff National Park Must-sees: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Sulphur Mountain gondola. 🍽️ Food Picks Steakhouses: Caesar’s (old-school) / Vintage Chophouse (modern) Try: Alberta beef & maple-glazed treats 🚗 Getting Around Transit: C-Train covers major sights Road Trips: Rent a car for Rockies adventures #VisitCalgary #CanadianRockies #TravelCanada