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and memorabilia, from Terry Fox’s
iconic running shoe to Elton John’s first
songwriting piano.
fly fishing
The Bow River, a ribbon of blue that di-
vides north and south Calgary, is one of
the top locations in the world for trout
fishing. Abundant brown and rainbow
trout are regularly wrested from the
water within view of downtown’s sky-
scrapers. Don’t expect them to give up
without a fight: these fish are powerful,
and monsters more than 65 cm (25 in)
in length are not uncommon.
whisky
The Peace Bridge is a scenic spot for photos,
summer walks and bicycle rides
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From the pageantry of the opening
parade, to the spectacular display of
fireworks on the final night, “the great-
est outdoor show on earth” is not to be
missed. The rodeo is at the centre of
the action, with heart-pounding events
such as barrel racing, saddle bronc rid-
ing and bull riding, all complemented
by the midway and multiple stages fea-
turing international country and rock
music superstars.
dining
Calgary’s top chefs have embraced local
ingredients in a delicious way. River
Café, located in downtown’s beauti-
ful Prince’s Island Park, is nationally
renowned for its gourmet plates in a
charmingly rustic setting. The popu-
lar Ten Foot Henry’s mouth-watering
vegetarian dishes satisfy even the most
dedicated carnivore—don’t overlook
simple options like the tomatoes and
whipped feta. And, for the ultimate in
local food, visit Rouge, where many of
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the ingredients are grown in the large
garden behind the restaurant.
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Canada’s most beloved heroes and
proudest moments in both music and
sports are immortalized in Calgary.
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame—located
at the site of the 1988 Winter Olym-
pics—and the National Music Centre
boast exciting interactive exhibits
Calgary is known internationally
amongst lovers of Scotch as a hotspot
for some of the best available in the
world. Collectors from around the
globe flock here to purchase bottles
they can’t find anywhere else. Marvel
at Buchanan’s Chop House and Whisky
Bar’s 11-page whisky list, or head to
Kensington Wine Market for rare and
exceptional bottles.
dinosaurs
Long before Alberta was Alberta,
dinosaurs both great and small roamed
the land here, making for one of the
richest fossil deposits in the world.
Replicas can be seen at the Calgary
Zoo’s Prehistoric Park, but for the real
thing you have to head to Drumheller’s
Royal Tyrrell Museum. It houses one of
the world’s largest displays of dinosaur
Cultural Encounters
indigenous peoples have inhabited this region for at least 10,000 years, developing a
rich cultural heritage that is still very much alive today. the chiniki first nation welcomes
visitors to experience a truly authentic celebration of their food, art, music, culture and
storytelling at the chiniki cultural centre in morley, alberta. find yourself sipping ceremo-
nial tea with chiniki elders, exploring the land while learning about the significance of its
flora and fauna, or learning how to build and play your own traditional hand drum. taste
incredible food inspired by ancient recipes such as saskatoon berry soup and bannock at
stones restaurant inside the centre, immerse yourself in historical exhibits, visit the tipi
encampment, and shop for art in the on-site gallery. BY RACHAEL FREY
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