CALGARY & EDMONTON
CALGARY & EDMONTON
CALGARY
Nose Hill Park
2 Calgary Tower
Glenbow Museum 1
Heritage Park
Olympic Plaza Fort Calgary
1 Hotel Arts 2 Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown
EDMONTON
St Albert
Fort Saskatchewan
North Edmonton Central 3
West Edmonton 4 Royal Alberta Museum Mall
Fort Edmonton Park
South East Edmonton
3 Coast Edmonton Plaza by APAs 4 Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Calgary
Diverse , welcoming cities full of shareable experiences
The chic metropolis of Calgary buzzes with innovative energy whilst embracing its rich western and Olympic heritage . With top-rated restaurants , live entertainment , galleries , museums , shopping and architectural icons , Calgary has it all . The city ’ s standout landmark is the Calgary Tower . Snap photos from the base of the tower or take a trip to the top to capture 360 degree views from the glass floor and observation deck . Other key attractions include Heritage Park Historical Village which is Canada ’ s largest living history museum with costumed staff , historical buildings , rides , activities and events that immerse in the period from 1860 to 1950 . See also Glenbow Museum which houses some rare exhibits illustrating the historical development of Western Canada ; Fort Calgary , which was the first outpost of the North West Mounted Police ; and Olympic Plaza where numerous festivals are held throughout the year . If you fancy a shopping spree , try the 17th Ave Retail & Entertainment District which has over 700 unique shops and more to explore all in a lively outdoor environment . As far as refueling goes , Calgary won ’ t disappoint , whether you opt for food trucks or fine dining . Fourth Street in particular is a foodie ’ s paradise with some of the city ’ s best eateries . In addition , with an astonishing number of craft breweries and diverse selection of distilleries , Calgary is an excellent place to raise a glass . Calgary is also famed for its annual Stampede which is a true wild west extravaganza and attracts millions of visitors . Alberta ’ s capital , Edmonton , is a young city that loves any excuse to go out on the town . It ’ s a major cultural centre with immersive museums , live theatre , inspiring art galleries and countless festivals . History is brought to life at Fort Edmonton Park , or feed your curiosity at the Royal Alberta Museum whose expansive galleries will immerse you in stories of Alberta ’ s people and natural environment . For natural attractions , blaze your own trail through the North Saskatchewan River Valley which has a whole lot of green space to explore or , escape the city buzz and head to Elk Island National Park where you can hang out with free-roaming bison . Edmonton is also a gateway to the Aurora Borealis in the north and visitors can spend memorable evenings admiring the mesmerising Northern Lights in prime viewing spots outside the city limits . For shopping , give your wallet a run for its money at the West Edmonton Mall which is literally the size of a city with over 800 shops , a giant water park , ice rink , mini golf , bowling , a casino and indoor amusement park . The city is also renowned for a world-class culinary scene with a restaurant for every craving .
Getting there : Non-stop flights from the UK to Calgary take around 9¼ hours ; flights to Edmonton take around 14½ hours from the UK , with one stop .
Best time to go : Summer is generally considered the best time to visit , as the days are warm and lots of festivals take place .
UNMISSABLE CALGARY EXPERIENCES
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Edmonton
CALGARY TOWER ADMISSION from £ 19
Soaring high above the downtown core , the Calgary Tower observation deck offers spectacular 360 degree views of the bustling city , the majestic Rocky Mountains , the rolling foothills and the expansive prairie landscape . If you dare , stand on the amazing glass floor for a bird ’ s eye view of the city streets directly below .
DOWNTOWN INTRO WALKING TOUR from £ 25
Calgary is a blend of brash frontier town and a lively urban centre . This two hour walking tour will provide you with a unique introduction to the city while you discover what makes Calgary such an exciting place . The tour will introduce you to the city ’ s history , public art , sculptures and more .
HERITAGE CULINARY INDULGENCE BUS TOUR from £ 99
This fine dining progressive dinner is set in three of Calgary ’ s restaurants within heritage buildings and not only takes your tastebuds on a culinary journey but also immerses you in the individual stories of those who once occupied these buildings . Your palate will also be inspired and roused by the set menu dishes designed by the restaurant ’ s top chefs .
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