The City of Calgary is
one of the largest cities in Canada,
the centre of the nation's energy industry and corporate headquarters for many
major Canadian companies. This city is very spread out and covers a land area
of 240sq.km (150sq. mi.); the population is steadily nearing a million. Naturally
finding the right place to stay is an important part of planning a visit. Business
travellers will have different considerations than leisure travellers, and it's
advantageous to be aware of all the accommodation options that exist.
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As well as being noted for its world-class resort hotels, the Canadian Rockies
(covering part of Alberta and British Columbia also
is famous for another type of accommodation - the backcountry lodge. For many
people their image of the ideal Canadian Rockies vacation includes rustic lodges
with accommodations in log-constructed cabins. Indeed the Canadian Rockies does
have a great range of cabin style accommodations. These range from very basic
to very elaborate - and everything in between. However the real qualification
for a backcountry adventure lodge is a remote location amongst awesome scenery,
the close proximity and availability of some type of wilderness adventure experience,
and, no matter how luxurious, a casual ambience. (continue...)
Mainly because of the harsh winters,
many hotels in Canadian cities try to provide facilities to provide people with
a break from the cold. Calgary
has several such hotels, and these endeavour to provide their guests with a resort-like
experience. These hotels provide a perfect getaway for a family weekend, with
pool facilities (often with waterslide) for the kids, comfortable rooms and suites,
and a variety of restaurants either onsite or close by. (continue...)
Some of Canada's most unique features are the majestic hotels that were built across the country from the late 1800s well into the 20th Century. The two main railways, the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National (and its predecessors) built many of these. For their time they were miracles of construction and engineering, and attracted worldwide attention and admiration. They have become something that is associated with Canada and are a part of the national heritage and identity. Hotels of similar design were built in other places, and many of these are also among the world's 'Grand Hotels.' (continue...)
