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Calgary
Calgary is city in southern Alberta, Canada.
As of 2006,
Calgary had a population of 1,019,942.
The city which is in the foothills just to the East of the Canadian Rockies, is well know
for Winter Sports, and was the host city of the
1988
Winter Olympic Games.
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Hector Lake, Mt John Laurie, Rocky Mountains, Kananaskis Country, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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By Jack Black
Released: 2011-07-30
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Place: Calgary
Country: Canada
Map type: City Map for download to an ebook reader.
More information: The eBook with the map contains index of streets (hypertext).
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Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta, rests in a deep river valley where the prairies end and the foothills begin. As the eastern gateway to the Canadian Rockies and a well-known destination for winter sports and ecotourism, Calgary and its surrounding area is home to numerous mountain resorts.
World class festivals, including the famed Calgary Stampede and the Folk Music Festival, are annual events.
Calgary is ever growing. With new suburbs sprouting rapidly, the city has grown to embrace a thriving all-ages music scene and a diverse population, while still retaining much of its traditional culture of hotel saloons, western bars, hockey and football fans.
With its long snowy winters and comfortable summers, this Canadian city is surrounded by awesome natural beauty, attracting outdoor adventurers, skiers and conservationists to visit and often settle down.
FAST FACTS
1. In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games.
2. Calgary was ranked the world's cleanest city by Mercer Quality of Living in a survey published in 2007 by Forbes magazine.
3. Calgary is known as Cowtown for its rich history of farming, rodeos and cattle drives.
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Read on for some great things to do in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Stampede
A city highlight that swells its capacity to bursting every July, the Calgary Stampede justifies the reputation of Calgary as Cowtown when this ten-day western rodeo and exhibition is held. The Stampede is one of Canada's largest annual events and the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
Featuring internationally recognized rodeo competitions, western stage shows, agricultural competitions, concerts, chuckwagon races, First Nations exhibits and delicious pancake breakfasts around the city, Calgary Stampede attracts more than 1.2 million visitors every year from around theworld.
Calgary Zoo
The second largest zoo in Canada, Calgary Zoo, is home to over 1000 animals and 290 different species. Providing the closest to natural habitats possible, the zoo organizes animal exhibits by geographical regions.
Don't miss Destination Africa, the Canadian Wilds, the Botanical Gardens, the Prehistoric Park with its over 20 life-sized models of dinosaurs and reptiles, or the brilliant palette of the year-round tropical butterfly enclosure.
Enjoy the imposing sights of lowland gorillas, grizzly bears and wolves. And don't forget to visit the irresistible koalas and new baby hoglets in the African Savannah Building!
Calgary Tower
One of the city's most prominent landmarks, Calgary Tower offers fabulous views of the city and surrounding Alberta landscape in an entirely different way. Suspended at 525 feet above ground, the Observation Deck boasts a glass floor and full glass surround, offering visitors a breathtaking view.
For the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, a giant flame was lit at the top of the tower, making Calgary Tower the World's Largest Olympic Torch. Enjoy the panoramic views, the revolving restaurant and high-powered observation telescopes on your Canada vacation. |
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By Melissa Graham
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The world’s most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada’s transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America’s finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Rail travel for all budgets This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours. · City guides and maps the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in 10 major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper, Calgary, Churchill and Vancouver
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By Bill Corbett
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Calgary lies at the heart of southern Alberta's most spectacular landscape, a landscape that includes the fantastically shaped hoodoos of Drumheller and the mountains of Kananaskis country. Now in full colour, this completely updated and expanded edition of the regional bestseller Day Trips from Calgary is an insider's handbook to discovering the best routes and destinations within a two-hour drive of the city. Locals and tourists alike need only a tank of gas, a road map, and perhaps a picnic lunch and a pair of hiking shoes to make the most of Bill Corbett's insightful guide. Written to entice Calgary residents and visitors into considering all directions of the compass when embarking on a day trip from the city, Day Trips from Calgary covers all the territory travellers will find useful. |
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By Roberta McDonald
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Everything you wanted to know about Calgary and were going to ask anyway. From the Sandstone City to oil and population booms, from the murderous saga of William Jumbo Fisk to profiles of former mayor Ralph Klein, cowboy Guy Weadick and singer Jann Arden, no book is more comprehensive than the Calgary Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Meteorologist David Spence on the 5 most influential weather events in Calgary, Jason Smith's top five battle of Alberta moments, economist Todd Hirsch on the booming economy and historian Brian Brennan's top 5 Calgary scallywags. From Westjet's Clive Beddoe to all things Stampede, from oil patch slang to Calgary s First People . . . it is all here! If you love Calgary, you'll love the Calgary Book of Everything! |
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By Melissa Graham
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The world’s most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada’s transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America’s finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
Rail travel for all budgets This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours.
· Fully revised 4th edition updated and with new mapping
· Rail travel for all budgets where to get the best deals
· Mile-by-mile route guide what to see along the route; with 25 maps
· Railway history the rail link that created modern Canada
· City guides and maps the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in eight major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary
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By James Martin
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