Adventures in Calgary, Alberta

A nice mix of cowboy culture and upscale dining make Calgary, AB an interesting place to visit.

I just got back from my travels in Calgary, Alberta. I took an easy flight from Edmonton and got ready to see a city I hadn’t visited in a few years, yet knew it would look much different. Construction is everywhere and workers labour feverously to complete the construction projects.

I stayed right in the middle of it all, at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in downtown Calgary. As usual, the dependable hotel chain got my rave review with its grand entrance and luxurious accommodations. Plus, it’s located next door to the Calgary Tower, the Glenbow Museum and a myriad of great dining options.

I was lucky enough to do some pretty neat things, from trail rides in the snow just outside of Calgary, to an urban spa and upscale dining in the heart of downtown. The range of things to do is pretty astounding, as the city is growing so fast and mixing the old western cowboy history with the new metropolitan vibe.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be covering the activities I did during this trip, the places I saw and the restaurants I ate in while there. Check back with my feature articles and read about how you can wake up in the sunshine in your luxury accommodation, drive 45 minutes to a ranch and trail ride in the snow, and return to the city for a spa treatment and uber swanky dinner at one of the city’s finest establishments.

Tourism Calgary (1-800-661-1678) and Travel Alberta (1-800-ALBERTA) can help you plan your trip.