A The University of Calgary is located
in the north-west quadrant of the city. It's accessible by bus or LRT.
B Calgary International Airport is a 25
minute taxi ride to the University.
C Stampede Park is the site of the
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, The Calgary
Stampede, which takes place every
year in early July. It is also the site of the Pengrowth Olympic
Saddledome which is the home of our National Hockey League team, the Calgary
Flames.
D The Calgary
Zoo, Botanical Gardens
and Prehistoric Park is a world class zoological institution filling roles in
public education, wildlife conservation, research, captive breeding of
endangered species and public recreation.
E Heritage Park Historical Village is
Canada's largest living historical village. Turn of the century town, steam
trains, and vintage vehicles. Ride the stern-wheeler "S.S. Moyie"
around the waters of the Glenmore Reservoir.
F Mount Royal
College, Calgary's
community college, offers an innovative blend of educational opportunities
including diplomas, certificates, and university transfer programs.
G SAIT The Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology is the oldest technical institute in Canada. The Alberta College
of Art and Design is also on this site.
H Fort Calgary
Site, the historic
origins of the city. It is now a 40 acre riverside park.
I Canada Olympic
Park. Capture the
Olympic spirit and visit the ski jump tower or the
Olympic Hall of Fame. Day and evening skiing is available. Check out the
bobsled run.
J The Golf Dome. This year-round golf
driving range has two levels.
K The Southern Alberta Jubilee
Auditorium is a multi-purpose performance space opened in 1957 to commemorate
Alberta's 50th anniversary as a province.
L The Glenbow Museum houses exhibition
space as well as an archives and library. It has permanent displays of Western
Canadian history. Saturdays are free.
M Alberta Science Centre. Learn about
the wonders of science and visit the star chamber.
MORE LINKs
Tourism Calgary http://www.visitor.calgary.ab.ca/
Calgary and Area http://www.discovercalgary.com/
Travel Alberta http://www1.travelalberta.com
Kananaskis Country http://www.kananaskisalberta.ca/
Banff & Lake Louise http://www.banfflakelouise.com/
Canadian Rockies http://www.canadianrockies.net/
Johnson Canyon http://www.johnstoncanyon.com/
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump http://www.head-smashed-in.com/
Tyrrel Museum (Dinosaurs) http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/home/
