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About Calgary

Calgary offers a diverse range of attractions and activities that appeal to all kinds of visitors. Nature lovers can explore Prince’s Island Park, a 50-acre urban park located on an island in the Bow River right in downtown Calgary. It features extensive hiking trails, picnic areas, and hosts many annual festivals such as the Calgary Folk Music Festival and Shakespeare in the Park. For history enthusiasts, Fort Calgary provides a glimpse into the city’s origins dating back to 1875, with a museum that tells the story of European settlement and the Canadian Mounted Police.

The city is also home to the Glenbow Museum, which is undergoing renovations to become one of Canada’s most beautiful museums, and the National Music Centre at Studio Bell, which celebrates Canadian music history with interactive exhibits. For families and animal lovers, the Calgary Zoo offers a wide variety of wildlife exhibits including a penguin exhibit, Prehistoric Park with animatronic dinosaurs, and Canadian Wilds featuring polar bears and elk. The zoo also hosts special events like the Easter Eggstravaganza and Safari Sunday Brunch.

Another must-see is Heritage Park Historical Village, Canada’s largest living history museum, which spans 127 acres and features over 200 exhibits that showcase Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s. It includes historic buildings, museums, restaurants, and the Gasoline Alley Museum dedicated to Canadian automobile history.

One of Calgary’s signature events is the Calgary Stampede, held annually every July. Known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” this 10-day festival attracts over one million visitors. It features rodeo competitions, exhibitions, parades, carnival rides, concerts, and agricultural contests, celebrating Western heritage and culture with a vibrant, festive atmosphere.