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Calgary is a vibrant city of a million people that offers the best of all worlds. A city with cosmopolitan flair saddled up beside pristine wilderness and the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains.
With a growing interest in experiencing not only natural splendor, but local culture, arts, historic and heritage activities, travelers are enjoying Calgary's vibrant tourism scene. As Canada's newest urban playground, you will find a wealth of cultural attractions, festivals, diverse restaurants, parks and city pathways, live performances, shopping, specialty boutiques and trendy night spots. Rich culture blossoms in Calgary providing exciting choices of live performances all year long: from ballet, opera, philharmonic orchestra and musicals to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Indulge your passion for art with a visit to Calgary's many sophisticated galleries and museums. Festivals and events enliven Calgary's celebration of film, jazz, art, antiques, music, wine and food, artisans and much more.
Calgary's Downtown is a destination in and of itself. Complementing modern day architecture are historical sandstone buildings that existed almost a century ago. The Stephen Avenue Walk was declared a National Historic District in 2002.
Our cuisine offers something for every craving. Allow Calgary's 6,000 restaurateurs to pamper your taste buds by enjoying extensive wine cellars, private dining rooms, creative menus and outstanding service.
Calgary is a shopper's paradise. Local gemstones, handmade arts and crafts, antiques, Inuit art and designer Western wear are just some of the treasures you will find in the many shopping and trendy areas of the city. And the best news of all - Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax making it a shopping haven!
Calgary is a city for the entire family, with lots to see and do for the young and young at heart. In fact, Child and Youth Friendly Calgary is an organization that was established over 12 years ago with one of its programs accrediting businesses that pass a rigorous inspection conducted by children and youth. Hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, recreational facilities and services that pass the standards are rewarded with the Child & Youth Friendly designation and earn the right to display the Child & Youth Friendly logo. You'll find the logo throughout this guide taking the guess work out of where to go and what to do with children when you are visiting Calgary.
Major attractions that offer cultural experience, western heritage, hands-on activity, exceptional learning experiences and plain old fun abound in Calgary for all ages. Festivals and events year-round enliven Calgary's celebration of film, jazz, art, antiques, music, wine and food, artisans, children's activities and much more.
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