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2008 Stampede and Zoo

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 | Alberta, Calaway Park, Calgary, Calgary Stampede, Calgary Zoo, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Calgary Stampede and Zoo

Starting at $305.00 (Canadian Dollars) + 5% GST
Experience 2 days at the Calgary Stampede. Take in more excitement at Calaway Park, the Telus World of Science Centre, and the Calgary Zoo

Cattle, Paddle and Saddle at the 2008 Calgary Stampede!

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 | Calgary, Calgary Stampede, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Cattle, Paddle and Saddle at the 2008 Calgary Stampede!
Starting at $485.00 (Canadian Dollars) + 5% GST
Must be over 10 years of age to redeem this package.

Enjoy 2 days at the Calgary Stampede. Take in the Rodeo, Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Stage Show. Take a luge ride at Canada Olympic Park. Enjoy an exhilarating day horseback riding and whitewater rafting. To remember it all, we will give you a little something to take home with you.

Calgary Vacation in a Snapshot

Monday, March 20th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Misc, Parks, Ski, Things to Do with 1 Comment

Calgary in a Snapshot
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.
Calgary was the host city of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and 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.
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Calgary’s Pengrowth 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.

Calgary is a great vacation spot almost anytime of the year. Cold in the winter, yet many great things to do. Take a run to Banff and hit a hot springs in the winter, catch Hockey match, or one of the areas many other attractions. The rest of the year Calgary is beautiful and exciting with many things to do and see.
Here are some great things to help plan your Calgary Vacation:
Calgary Area Hotels
Car Rentals in Calgary
Calgary Vacation Ideas
Some Calgary Things to Do on Vacation
Banff
Also make sure and check this Vacation and Travel Planning Site

Calgary Bobsled Course

Monday, February 27th, 2006 | Calgary, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Calgary Bobsled Olympic courseCalgary Bobsled Course
Experience Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton on our famed Olympic Track and in our state-of-the-art Ice House. This is the thrill of a lifetime just inches from the ice!

One-time slides, discover programs and talent identification camps are all available. Come and get a taste or take the first steps towards your Olympic dreams.

Located in the Canada Olympic Park.

Things to Do in Alberta VIII

Saturday, February 25th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, Edmonton, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Royal Alberta Museum ueen visit while on vacationRoyal Alberta Museum, Edmonton
Museum focusing on the history, people and natural history of the western section of Canada.
Attraction type: History museum; Natural history museum

Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton
Park featuring recreations of Edmonton in different stages of its history.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic village
Odyssium, Edmonton
Attraction type: Architectural building; Children’s museum; History museum; Art gallery; Specialty museum Read the rest of this entry »

Things to Do in Alberta IX

Friday, February 17th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Calgary Stampede, Canada, College / University, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Whye Museum Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Banff National Park
Home to artwork and photos of the Canadian Rockies, as well as the Alpine Club of Canada library and the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Attraction type: Museum; Art museum; Library; History museum
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Attraction type: Educational site
Lake Minnewanka, Banff, Banff National Park
Banff National Park’s largest waterway.
Attraction type: Lake; Group tour/boat
Luxton Museum, Banff, Banff National Park
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Things to Do in Alberta X

Monday, February 13th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, College / University, Edmonton, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Muttart Conservatory EdmontonMutart Conservatory, Edmonton
Five glass pyramids housing plants of different ecosystems: arid, temperate and tropical.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Garden
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Edmonton
Costumed “villagers” reenact the struggles and the triumphs of the Ukrainian immigrants in Canada.
Attraction type: Historic village
Heritage Pointe Golf Course, Calgary
This 27-hole golf course offers three nine-hole challenges: the Pointe, Heritage and Desert courses.
Attraction type: Golf course
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Calgary
Attraction type: Historic site
Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary
Gorgeous building modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, houses a library, health center and an art gallery.
Attraction type: Civic center
Banff Gondola, Banff, Read the rest of this entry »

Things to Do in Alberta XII

Monday, February 13th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Calgary Stampede, Canada, College / University, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Alien In-Line, Calgary
This shop features in-line skates and related items.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
Olympic Plaza, Calgary
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Kart World Family Fun Centre, Calgary
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Game/entertainment center
Rutherford House Calgary AlbertaRutherford House Provincial Historic Site, Edmonton
Attraction type: Historic home
Victoria Golf Course, Edmonton
Attraction type: Golf course
Silver Tip Golf Course, Canmore
This 7,200-yard golf course offers 18 holes of championship golf, complete with 600 feet of elevation changes.
Attraction type: Golf courseSilvertip golf Course
Paleontology Museum, Edmonton
Attraction type: Natural history museum
Telephone Historical Centre, Edmonton
Specialty museum and science center chronicles the history and growth of telephone communications featuring hands-on exhibits and multi-media presentations.
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
Columbia Icefield, Banff, Banff National Park
Like snow? Come to the biggest glacial field in the northern hemisphere.
Attraction type: Geological formation

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Things to Do in Alberta XIII

Sunday, February 12th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, Canadian Rockies, College / University, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Canadian Rockies Banff AlbertaMiette Hot Springs, Jasper National Park
Hottest springs in the Canadian Rockies offer two hot pools for a relaxing soak and a cold pool overlooking the scenic Fiddle River Valley.
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
Golden West Golf Course, Edmonton
This short golf course, measuring a little more than 5,300 yards, is a popular layout for families and beginning to intermediate golfers.
Attraction type: Golf course
Northern Bear Golf Club, Edmonton
This 18-hole championship layout is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which offers challenge to golfers of all skill levels.
Attraction type: Golf course
Nose Hill Park, Calgary
This park’s rugged, hilly terrain is full of paths and trails for hikers, bikers and runners.
Attraction type: Park
One World Drum Co., Calgary
A school for learning the art of drumming.
Attraction type: Educational site

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Things to Do in Alberta VI

Saturday, February 11th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Athabasca Falls, Jasper, Jasper National Park
A spectacular waterfall in Jasper National Park.athabasca falls jasper national park waterfall
Attraction type: Waterfall
Banff Mount Norquay, Banff National Park
With a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced slopes, this ski resort is perfect for skiers of all abilities.
Attraction type: Ski area
Glenbow Museum, Calgary
The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada’s heritage.
Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Art museum

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