Calgary

About the Area

Set in the rolling foothills against the majestic Canadian Rockies to the west and the great plains to the east, Calgary offers visitors the experience of two exciting worlds - stimulating, big city life and wilderness adventure.

Get away for a day or two of adventure in the Canadian Rockies. Spring ski in the high country or golf in a green valley on the same day. Camp by a lake or relax at a mountain resort in Kananaskis Country. Enjoy a perfect ski and spa winter vacation at a castle-like hotel. Trail ride, heli-hike, fish, mountain bike, whitewater raft or simply enjoy the freshness of the mountain air. Calgary is also home to the world famous Calgary Stampede.

Whatever you plan to do, Calgary's climate creates an enjoyable atmosphere for any visit. Seasonal norms vary from warm, sun-filled summer days averaging 20° C with pleasantly cool nights, to winter averages of -11° C. Alberta receives more sunshine than any other province in Canada, averaging 2,000 hours every year. In winter, warm winds called Chinooks can raise temperature by as much as 20 degrees in a matter of hours.

* Courtesy of the Tourism Calgary website www.tourismcalgary.com