During our upcoming ski trip in the Alberta Rockies this March, we will be visiting Calgary for the first time. Actually, it's our first time in eternity Canadian Rockies. We have a one-day stopover in Calgary, before skiing in Banff and Lake Louise and will try to sneak a peak at the Alberta capital.
So we prepare for our discovery Calgary compact, I spoke with Paul Newmarch by Tourism Calgary to get of the groundso to speak, to get an overview so you can explore in a position of Canada's New West.
Before you please provide some general information about Calgary. How big is the city where he is, what is time?
According to the census population was 956,078 citizens Calgary in April 2005. Calgary is located in the province of Alberta, located 145 km east of Banff, 250 km from the border of the United States. Calgary average summer temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius and in winter,the average temperature is -8 degrees Celsius. I mean, this is a local in Calgary, if you do not like the weather wait five minutes.
According to Getting to Calgary and what is the best way to move to Calgary?
Calgary can be reached via the Trans Canada Highway, or by air directly from a number of cities, including:
Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Winnipeg,Yellowknife.
The following U.S. cities have direct flights from Calgary:
Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Ft Lauderdale, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Maui, Minneapolis, New York (JFK), Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle.
You will find direct flights to Calgary with the following European cities:
Frankfurt, London and Manchester.
The best way to get around would be to use Calgary Transit System. free train servicein the heart of the city and the one-way adult fare is $ 2.25. Otherwise, taxis are available from all areas of the city.
Third Please tell us something about the history of Calgary.
Calgary history as a city began in 1875 came as a department of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP). The NWMP established Fort Calgary at the confluence of the Bow River and Elbow in an area at the time, few permanent residents. With the exception of local Aborigines, to use the area for hunting,detainees only full-time were Sam Livingston, a settler and his family.
Calgary was named by NWMP Colonel James Macleod to Calgary Bay on the island of Mull, Scotland. (Although there have been many discussions on the topic, it is believed, Calgary is derived from the Irish-ghearridh Cala means "Bay Farm.")
On November 7, 1884, Calgary was officially as a city and less than a decade, was added later, January 1, 1894 the town became a city. Harness-maker George Murdoch wasthe first mayor of Calgary. The CPR was to provide a continuous flow of settlers of Calgary 1885 These new immigrants had lived a stable life impact on the surrounding ranching Calgary, as they moved to the previous range of large herds of cattle. Although the cattle industry changed significantly after his arrival, the presence of CPR led directly to the importance of processing and export of meat to the Calgary economy.
Fourth Please tell us about someMain attractions, museums and galleries in the region of Calgary.
Perhaps the most famous attraction is the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, a show of 10 days of rodeo western Chuckwagon races, pancake breakfasts, square dancing and much more. It always begins the first Friday of July this year runs July 7 to 16.
In addition, Calgary is home to Western Canada's largest museum, the Glenbow Museum. With exhibits that change twice a year and a permanent exhibition on the history ofsome of Alberta's First Nations people, the Blacks feet, can not escape the attraction.
Calgary is also home to the famous Calgary Zoo. The zoo has over 1,000 animals, and the new destination Africa and exhibitions of wildlife in Canada.
It 's also the Canada Olympic Park (one of the sites host the XV Winter Olympics), Heritage Park, (Canada's largest living historical village), Spruce Meadows, a famous show jumping facility, Fort Calgary, the birthplace ofthe city, the Calgary Tower and the Calgary TELUS World of Science, a family attraction offering hands-on exhibits.
In addition, there are numerous galleries, theaters and organizations directly. The best source of this is [http://www.reallivearts.com]
Our readers want to be fifth on festivals and special events in Calgary.
Outside of the Calgary Stampede, there are the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Cultural Festival August 25 to 27, 20 006, The CalgaryComedy Festival, FunnyFest 28 April to 13 May 2006; GlobalFest, a multi-cultural festival and international fireworks competition 17 to 20 August 2006, and the Calgary Folk Festival, 27-30 July, 2006.
This is a useful calendar of events on the website of Tourism Calgary.
Sixth on restaurants and entertainment / nightlife areas in Calgary?
There are a number of dining rooms in Calgary, including Stephen Avenue walk (8th Avenue), 17 Avenue District, andKensington. As for the nightlife that the best solution would have been 17 (Web as above) or there are some clubs along 1st Street SW, or SW 9th Avenue, including Mynt Ultra Lounge, which has been recognized as best new nightclub route Magazine in 2004.
Seventh Please give us an overview of the performing arts to be offered in Calgary.
Everything from puppetry, the Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary is the art scene grows and prospers. Here is a list of various organizations in the performing arts:
TheaterCalgary
Alberta Theatre Projects
One Yellow Rabbit (cutting Theater)
Vertigo Mystery Theatre
Ballet Alberta
Calgary Opera
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Theatre Junction
Loose Moose Theatre (Improvisation)
Lunchbox Theatre (long lunch theater company in the world)
8th What are some stores in Calgary?
The Uptown District 17 (as above) is also a luxury fashion district. So farare unique products in Calgary and Alberta boot environment, the only producer of Alberta Boot Western Crave Cookies & Cupcakes (to die for that!), Bernard Callebaut Chocolaterie, Alberta made art at Central Croft or art. There are two main malls - Chinook Centre and Market Mall.
What are the ninth outdoor leisure and sporting activities in and around Calgary?
Calgary has a long 635 km of paved roads, where you can walk, skate or bike on-line.Many of the streets-country skiing in winter is available, but more than 95 km have been deleted in the winter months.
There are also hiking and biking in Fish Creek Provincial Park, skateboard at Millennium Park and The Source Skateboard Park, which is one of the largest indoor skate parks in North America, Canada Olympic Park ski during the winter months , and downhill mountain biking in summer. There are also a number of guest ranch where you canlaughs.
Just outside of Calgary in Kananaskis Country, a 45-60 minute drive, there are all kinds of activities, including riding in the mountains, hiking, mountain biking and rafting.
10th What kind of accommodation options are there in Calgary?
There are many possibilities, from high-end 5 star hotels to hostels and bed & breakfasts to motels. The best source is the Tourism Calgary website Accommodation Search.
11 What aresome of the most important events and big news coming up in the 2006 and beyond in Calgary?
There are a number of interesting news around Calgary and surrounding areas.
Calgary was rated # 2 in the world for business magazine The Economist. Calgary transporation, infrastructure and security were all factors perceived quality Calgary well.
Lake Louise was again called Ski Magazine Top 50 resort in North America, withVail, Whistler and Jackson Hole.
Lonely Planet Blue List - 618 things to do and selected restaurants in 06-07 Jump Canadian Rockies, as the number one most spectacular natural attractions. Rocky Mountaineer have also chosen as number three on the list classic train and Banff National Park, number five on the list in extreme conditions.
Here is a brief overview of major events coming to Calgary
2006
World Championships of Figure Skating
PlayerWorld Curling Tour Championship
CIS Volleyball Championship
World All-round Speed Skating Championships
2007
World Powerlifting
Alberta Provincial Games - Special Olympics
2008
Canadian Gymnastics Championships
Thanks, Paul, for this overview. Now we can start planning our personal visit to the Heart of New West.
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