CALGARY HOLIDAYS IN 2016/17

The city lies approximately 50 miles east of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the prairies of Canada and as such the climate of the city is a mix inbetween that of the cold air of the Rockies and the dry air of the prairies that creates a continental climate in the summer and a cold climate in the winter. Of course, it is a famed host of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and it attracts many through the legacy left behind, including the excellent sports facilities.

Calgary is also famed for its cultural landmarks such as the historic Fort Calgary and Calgary Tower, which is one of Canada’s tallest buildings standing at 200m. Of course there is the annual Calgary Stampede held in July, which is one of North America’s biggest and most popular festivals and also give you the chance to sample traditional rodeo riding, Canadian style.

There is so for tourists to enjoy in this glorious city, with numerous sporting activities such as skiing and snowboarding in the winter, there are also excellent hiking and biking trails. Filled with green spaces, and with the impressive Banff National Park close-by, there is the perfect opportunity to experience the Canadian wilderness surrounded by forestry and the great outdoors, something that Canada is famous for.