Calgary Town & City Reviews

The magnificence of the Alberta Rockies defies description. You could visit a thousand times and they will always look different from before, but always spectacular. The Rockies are a year round attraction, no matter what season you visit in, you can be assured that you will have a tremendous time.

Calgary's cowboy image is still very much encouraged, but today it is hardly representative of all that this city has to offer. Although the world famous Calgary Stampede is still an annual event celebrated with much pride and enthusiasm, and the cattle industry is still important in Alberta, there is so much more to this modern, vibrant and increasingly cosmopolitan city than just a 'Cowtown' as Calgary was once called.

At first glimpse, Calgary can be deceiving. It appears a concrete jungle rising dramatically out of the Albertan plains. A cluster of sleek, modern skyscrapers amidst suburban spread surrounded by miles of undulating prairie. The sprawling mass is most easily seen and accessed by car but to really get a feel for the present-day heart of Calgary, visitors should leave behind the wheels and take a walking tour of downtown.

Kananaskis, also known as Kananaskis Country, is a destination where year round activities, adventures and inspiring natural beauty make an indelible impression on those who visit. In the summer alpine meadows spill down the craggy peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Campers, hikers and bikers drawn into the rugged peaceful surroundings are met by countryside bejeweled with crystal icy rivers, fresh alpine air, and meadows that teem with brilliant wild flowers. Winter brings skiers and other adventurers who derive great pleasure in the white frozen beauty of the Rockies.

Just before the new millennium, Calgary had what seemed like a zero occupancy rate. There were stories of people knocking on doors and offering exorbitant amounts for houses that weren’t even for sale, and houses that were for sale would sell in an afternoon. Renters had ...