Calgary Travel Guide

Calgary is beautifully situated in the Great Plains with the impressive Canadian Rockies looming in the distance. Calgary is the closest major city to Banff National Park and Lake Louise. It lies 185 miles south of Edmonton and 600 miles northeast of Vancouver. Calgary - Customs & Culture - Geography - Weather & Best Time to Visit - Sights & Activities: What to See & Do - Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Calgary Tower - Fort Calgary Historic Park - Calgary Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Telus Spark (World of Science Museum) - Eau Claire Market & Prince's Island Park - Scotiabank Saddledome (Home of Calgary Flames) - Calgary Exhibition & Stampede - Canada Olympic Park & Plaza - Glenbow Museum - Stephen Avenue Walk - Chinatown (Chinese Cultural Centre) - Art Gallery of Calgary - Budget Tips - Accommodation - Sandman Inn - Canada's Best Value Inn - Centro Motel - Westin Calgary - EconoLodge - Restaurants, Cafés & Bars - 1886 Buffalo Café - Mercato - Blink - Lido Café - River Café - Shopping - Alberta Boot - Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) - Chinook Centre - Smithbuilt Hats - Uptown 17 - Know Before You Go - Entry Requirements - Health insurance - Travelling with Pets - Airports - Airlines - Hubs - Money Matters - Currency - Banking-ATMs - Credit Cards - Tourist Tax - Claiming Back VAT - Tipping Policy - Connectivity - Mobile Phones - Dialing Code - Emergency numbers - General Information - Public Holidays - Time Zones - Daylight Savings Time - School Holidays - Trading Hours - Driving Policy - Drinking Policy - Smoking Policy - Electricity - Food & Drink - Useful Websites