Calgary is a hive of history and culture in the province of Alberta, Canada. The theatre scene in this city is vibrant and growing, and the general atmosphere of the area is friendly and welcoming. Calgary is a great holiday choice for families, couples and friends looking for great bars and restaurants, fantastic hotels, cultural activities amd ample ski opportunities. Book today at www.expressbookers.co.uk.
Calgary hosts a number of annual festivals and events. These include the Calgary International Film Festival, the Calgary Folk Music Festival, FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival, the Folk Music Festival, the Greek Festival, Carifest, Wordfest Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, the Lilac Festival, GlobalFest, the Calgary Fringe Festival, Summerstock, Expo Latino, Calgary Gay Pride, Calgary International Spoken Word Festival, and many other cultural and ethnic festivals. Calgary's best-known event is the Calgary Stampede, which has occurred each July since 1912. It is one of the largest festivals in Canada, with attendances of over a million people each year at the 10-day rodeo and exhibition.
In large part due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary has traditionally been a popular holiday and competitive destination for winter sports. Since hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, the city has also been home to a number of major winter sporting facilities such as Canada Olympic Park (luge, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and some summer sports) and the Olympic Oval (speed skating and hockey). These facilities serve as the primary training venues for a number of competitive athletes. Also, Canada Olympic Park serves as a mountain biking trail in the summer months.
With regular flights to Calgary from a whole host of European airports, your next holiday is easier to plan than you think! Find your ideal hotel today and start your trip to Canada today!