Discover Calgary
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Calgary & Area, Alberta.
Welcome to Calgary & Area!
Discover Calgary - Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. The host city of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games takes pride in its sporting legacy. Canada Olympic Park is a multi-purpose athletic facility designed for skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge during the winter and mountain biking during the summer. The Scotiabank Saddledome is the home of the NHL's Calgary Flames, as well as being the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market are other great places to visit year-round. Visit the WorldWeb.com travel guides for Edmonton, Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Banff, Bragg Creek and Drumheller for information about visitor destinations near Calgary.Tourist Attractions

Calgary Tower
At 190 metres (626 feet) in height, this was once the tallest building in Calgary's skyline.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
At 190 metres (626 feet) in height, this was once the tallest building in Calgary's skyline.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Hotels & Motels

Fairmont Palliser Hotel Calgary
One of the city's premier hotels, the Palliser first opened its doors on July 1, 1914.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
One of the city's premier hotels, the Palliser first opened its doors on July 1, 1914.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Tour Operators

Inside Out Experience
Providing fun, safe and memorable adventures for all ages and skill levels surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Location: Banff, Alberta
Providing fun, safe and memorable adventures for all ages and skill levels surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Location: Banff, Alberta
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Calgary & Area? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Pink Ribbons, Inc. - Capitalizing on Hope
Feb 03 to Feb 06 » Globe Cinema - n00b
Feb 03 to Feb 04, Feb 10 to Feb 11 » Vertigo Mystery Theatre - Ash Rizin’
Feb 03 to Mar 03 » Martha Cohen Theatre - REMIX
Feb 03 to Mar 29 » TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary - Herman's Hermits in Concert
Feb 04 » Century Casino Calgary - Transcending Reality - New Abstract Paintings
Feb 04 to Feb 25 » Webster Galleries - Serenity Cakery Bake Sale Extravaganza
Feb 04 » Calgary - Bliss Wedding Fair Extraordinaire
Feb 05 » Carriage House Inn - Super 8
Feb 06 to Feb 25 » Lunchbox Theatre - National Geographic Live presents Spencer Wells
Feb 07 » Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts - FunnyFest Comedy Workshop
Feb 07, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 06, Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 27 » Calgary - Calgary Boat & Sportsmen's Show
Feb 09 to Feb 12 » BMO Centre
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