Calgary's Western Heritage

New West - Calgary's Urban Playground

Calgary is a vibrant city of a million people that offers the best of all worlds. A city with cosmopolitan flair saddled up beside pristine wilderness and the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains.

With a growing interest in experiencing not only natural splendour, but local culture, arts, historic and heritage activities, travelers are enjoying Calgary's vibrant tourism scene. As Canada's newest urban playground, you will find a wealth of cultural attractions, festivals, diverse restaurants, parks and city pathways, live performances, shopping, specialty boutiques and trendy night spots.

Rich culture blossoms in Calgary providing exciting choices of live performances all year long: from ballet, opera, philharmonic orchestra and musicals to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Indulge your passion for art with a visit to Calgary's many sophisticated galleries and museums. Festivals and events enliven Calgary's celebration of film, jazz, art, antiques, music, wine and food, artisans and much more.

Calgary's Downtown is a destination in and of itself. Complementing modern day architecture are historical sandstone buildings that existed almost a century ago. The Stephen Avenue Walk was declared a National Historic District in 2002.

Our cuisine offers something for every craving. Allow Calgary's 6,000 restaurateurs to pamper your taste buds by enjoying extensive wine cellars, private dining rooms, creative menus and outstanding service.

Calgary is a shopper's paradise. Local gemstones, handmade arts and crafts, antiques, Inuit art and designer Western wear are just some of the treasures you will find in the many shopping and trendy areas of the city. And the best news of all - Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax making it a shopping haven!

Old West - In Their Footsteps