region |calgary & area
A city of Surprises
Western hospitality and
big-city attractions
Thanks to the Calgary Stampede and the year-round western spirit and hospitality, Calgary
is synonymous with cowboys and western culture. However, what may surprise many people
who haven’t visited yet is that it’s also a cultural hub with offerings far beyond the main
10-day event. The city possesses one of North America’s hottest contemporary dining scenes,
a selection of the country’s top urban attractions and large green spaces. While Calgary
shows its well-known entrepreneurial spirit in shopping centres and growing boutique
enclaves, it also applies this energy and acumen to its arts and cultural ambitions. Outdoor
sculptures and art galleries proliferate and the festival season is jam-packed and bulging at
the seams with lively celebrations of music, science and cuisine.
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