Wild, Traditional, Urban
When it comes to variety, few large cities can hold a candle to Calgary and surroundings. Situated at the foot of the stunning Rocky Mountains national parks, the city in Canada’s Alberta province impresses with a myriad of attractions.
Calgary has everything a modern city needs to attract visitors: an impressive skyline, a vibrant nightlife scene, plenty of green spaces, a zoo and an amusement park. The city’s most popular landmark is the Calgary Tower which features a 360° observation deck at 627 ft. (190 m) and offers visitors stunning views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. The Rockies influence the weather in Calgary in no small way. In summer, the climate is dry and not too hot, except when a “Chinook” blows. A “Chinook” is a warm downslope wind that causes temperatures to rise to up to thirty degrees Celsius.