Calgary Overview
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Set between the western prairies and where the foothills begin, Calgary is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains of Canada. The warm and vibrant city offers visitors a host of culture, comforts and attractions while being surrounded by spectacular outdoor wilderness. test
Blue skies, sunshine and snow throughout the year allows for an array of adventure activities to be enjoyed, from trekking and snowboarding to a round of golf. Heritage Park is a fantastic walk back in time to the prairie pioneering days of the old Canadian west. The historical village has a wide range of authentic pre-1914 buildings and endless exhibits. A working steam train and sternwheeler boat takes you for a tour around the park’s massive grounds.
For uninterrupted panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas, the observation deck of the Calgary Tower is the perfect place, with a revolving dining room bar and grill. For an attraction of a different nature, the impressive Calgary Zoo takes you across the world from central Africa to the dense gorilla-filled forests of South America. With over 1,000 animal species on display, visitors will not be disappointed.
Calaway Park, western Canada’s largest outdoor amusement park, is a great day out for the whole family. The park is host to a plethora of thrilling rides for small children and adults alike, coupled with an array of games and entertainment shows.
There are a host of options for accommodation in Calgary, with an array of mid-range hotels, some charming bed and breakfasts and comfortable five-star hotels as well. It is a good idea to book your accommodation online in advance, especially in the peak season from June to July as the hotels can fill quickly.
Calgary is easily accessible by air with Calgary International Airport located just a 30-minutes drive from the downtown area. A plethora of daily flights arrive from all over the globe, including London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Greyhound and Red Arrow bus services travel into the city from all corners of the country on a daily basis. By car Calgary is easily reached from other cities of Canada, with a great network of national highways available.
Calgary has a semi-arid climate with what seems like only two seasons. Long, cold winters and short, warm summers coupled with heavy thunderstorms. Wintertime temperatures average around -8°C and can drop to -30°C for one or two weeks during January and February. Despite having rather cool temperatures, the lack of humidity lessens the chill factor.
Warm, westerly winds called ‘chinooks’ blow on to Calgary during the cold winter months and can raise the temperature by up to 15°C. During summertime the temperatures rarely soar above 30°C and with recent climate change it is not uncommon to see cool winter-like temperatures in the summer months.
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The service was very good, the room was clean and the location was perfect in the fact that it was only a few minutes from the airport. I will stay there again....
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