Calgary holidays - Fun, rowdy and western

A contemporary city with old western vibes

Holidays in Calgary are ideal for those who love nature and sport, and for enthusiasts of western history and cowboy culture. There is also a growing film community in Calgary, which will excite and entice fans of cinema and television.

Calgary is a glorious, beautiful city full of western prairie history and pride situated on the banks of the Bow River and very close to the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Calgary Canada embraces both historical and economic significance as the key administrative location for the Canadian oil industry, and artistic growth making it a dynamic and friendly city keen to welcome any visitors. One of the great aspects of finding yourself in Calgary is the abundance of natural surroundings and proximity to some of the most spectacular natural mountain parks in the world.

When to go to Calgary

Calgary takes pride in its sporting legacy. As the host of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, Calgary features the Winsport Canada Olympic Park: a multi-purpose athletic facility which offers exciting skiing, snowboarding, and tubing adventures in the winter, or extreme mountain biking trails and a daredevil zip line in the summer. Calgary is also a reasonable distance from Banff, home to the majestic Banff National Park and the Banff Centre for Arts, which brings creative & media professionals from all over North America every year.

Beyond its Olympic legacy, Calgary enjoys four distinct seasons, each offering its own appeal. Winter is perfect for snowy adventures, spring brings fresh energy with blooming parks and cultural festivals, summer invites riverside walks and outdoor concerts and autumn transforms the landscapes with vibrant colours, making it an ideal time for hiking or exploring.