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Calgary - Heart of the New West is a great place to visit, live, work and play. Calgary combines a thriving metropolis with Western roots and friendly small town hospitality.
Some quick facts about Calgary: Population: 1,019,942 Location: in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers Comparative size: largest city in Alberta, fifth largest city in Canada Area: 726 square kilometres Elevation: 1,128 metres above sea level Number of major parks: 29 Major local daily newspapers: 2
General Information: - Tourism Calgary provides general tourist information about Calgary and Alberta. - Tourism Calgary 2009 Visitor Guide - Alberta Tourism provides additional tourism information throughout the province.
Attractions in Calgary: - Heritage Park is a historical village in the style of Calgary between 1880 and 1920. - The Glenbow Museum hosts among others a collection about western history and special exhibitions. - Calgary Zoo is home to a large number of animal species from everywhere in the world. - Fort Calgary is the historical heart of the city. - Calgary Tower - one of the first towers of its kind, offers the best views of Calgary.
Attractions near Calgary: - The famous Banff National Park in the heart of the Canadian Rockies is just an hour drive away from Calgary. - The Town of Banff in Banff National Park is a popular destination for sightseers. - The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller is a 90 minutes drive away from Calgary and hosts one of the largest collections of dinosaur artifacts in the world. - Alberta Attractions provides more information on the province's natural and cultural highlights. |
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