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Introduction:
Calgary lies in the south of Alberta Province in Canada. Calgary is well-known as a destination for winter sports and ecotourism and possesses a number of major mountain resorts. Calgary's economy is mostly centered on the petroleum industry, agriculture and tourism. High-tech industries also contribute to the city's rapid economic growth.
Calgary holds many annual festivals, such as Calgary Stampede, the Folk Music Festival, the Lilac Festival, and the world's second largest Caribbean festival called Carifest. Calgary is also was the first Canadian city to host The Winter Olympic Games, which it did in 1998. Residents of Calgary are known as Calgarians. Calgary has a typical Canadian climate with relatively cold winters and short, cool summers.
Tourist Attractions:
Calgary has many attractions or landmarks in and around the city. Examples of these include Stephen Avenue, 17th Avenue, Palliser Hotel, Calgary Tower, Devonian Gardens, Fort Calgary Historic Site, City Hall, Olympic Plaza, Glenbow Museum, Epcor Center for Performing Arts, Telus World of Science, Nose Hill Park and Glenmore Reservoir.
Accommodations:
Calgary offers numerous hotels as accommodations to its visitors catering to a wide-range of tastes and budgets. Examples of some of the hotels in Calgary include:
Best Western Hospitality Inn Calgary
Greenwood Inn Calgary
Kensington Riverside Inn
- Calgary Real Estate
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