Calgary Travel Guide - Canada Beautiful Moments
Calgary Travel Guide - Canada Beautiful Moments
Calgary, Alberta's largest city, is situated where the prairies end and the foothills begin. As such, it is the eastern gateway to the Rocky Mountains and an important centre of trade and tourism for the western prairies. It is your most likely point of access for Banff and Jasper, and a worthwhile destination in its own right. Calgary is the heart of the largest metropolitan area between Toronto and Vancouver.
Calgary is sunny and rather dry, with wide seasonal and daily temperature ranges. Summers tend to be sunny and mild, averaging highs of about 23°C (73°F) in July/August, usually accompanied by short afternoon storms - June being typically the wettest month. Hot weather (greater than 30°C / 86°F) is rare, occuring on average five times a year. Also temperatures typically drop dramatically during rain days as well.
Calgary can be surprisingly fairly easy to get to most destinations of interest on bus/rail easily. This would be important for those not renting a vehicle, not within walking distance to all destinations that are desired, or not using taxis. Calgary offers a wide variety of dining options. While Calgary doesn't have a single signature dish, residents are very proud of Alberta Beef, and Calgarians are discerning clients of steakhouses.
Neighbourhoods of Interest :
The Beltline and 17th Avenue: 17th Avenue S.W. is Calgary's premiere place to see and be seen. It boasts a large and eclectic variety of restaurants, unique shops, boutiques, and bars. This street is where Calgary parties, most notably becoming the Red Mile during the 2004 Stanley Cup (hockey) playoffs.
Mission: In many ways, Mission acts as an extension of 17th Avenue. Like the Beltline, it is packed full of interesting restaurants and shops. It does not share 17th Avenue's late night reputation.
Forest Lawn International Avenue. Forest Lawn is known for its diverse culture, with the city's best Vietnamese, Lebanese, and Central American eateries lining 17th Avenue S.E. The nightlife of this area is a place to exercise caution.
Kensington. Kensington is located along the Bow River on the north side of downtown. It is another one of Calgary's notable shopping neighbourhoods, with a somewhat more bohemian feel than 17th Avenue (one particular store specializes Birkenstocks and Futons).
Inglewood: Inglewood is Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and the site of the city's original downtown. It is also one of Calgary's most culturally influenced and eclectic areas. Inglewood contains everything from stores targeted at bikers, to unique boutiques, antique stores, galleries, and restaurants.
Bridgeland (Edmonton Trail on the west, The Campbell Hill on the east, Bridge Crescent NE on the north, and the river/Memorial/Zoo on the south) is a urban revitalization area northeast of the downtown.
Marda Loop/Garrison Green (east of Crowchild Trail along 33rd Avenue SW), which contains a large number of quaint shops, restaurants, and services and is a real up and comer area and would be a great place to check out.
Parkhill is a neighbourhood south of downtown. It is a quite wealthy area that was once home to many old homes. Today it is home to a range of modern designs, with few old homes still standing.
Mount Royal is a neighbourhood south of the Downtown with charming old homes, that doesn't conform to the old street grid. The area houses some of Calgary's elite.
McKenzie Towne is located on the southeastern outskirts of Calgary (accessible via Deerfoot Trail and McKenzie Towne Boulevard). An exception to the dull suburb stereotype, this planned community features parks and classical home facades that come right out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
A lot to see in Calgary such as :
Calgary Zoo
Calgary Tower
Glenbow Museum
Heritage Park Historical Village
WinSport
Prince's Island Park
Heritage Park
TELUS Spark
Fort Calgary
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Calaway Park
Olympic Plaza
Devonian Gardens
Nose Hill Park
Peace Bridge
Prince's Island
Studio Bell
The Military Museums
Bowness Park
Edworthy Park
The Bow
8 Avenue Southwest
Stephen Avenue Walk
Gasoline Alley Museum
Glenmore Reservoir
The Hangar Flight Museum
Lougheed House
Kensington
17 Avenue Southwest
Sikome Lake
Village Square Leisure Centre
Confederation Park
Southland Leisure Centre
Central Memorial Park
South Glenmore Park
Prairie Winds Park
Carburn Park
Riley Park
Chestermere Lake
( Calgary - Canada ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Calgary . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Calgary - Canada
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Roll Your Car UP Burlington's Mysterious Magnetic Hill
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Burlington, Ontario is home to one of just a few magnetic hills in Canada -- but not a lot of people know it's here! The Magnetic Hill is in a rural part of Burlington on King Road. It's not far from Downtown Burlington, you just have to know how to get there.
1. Point your GPS or Google Maps to Bayview Park. There are two parking lots at Bayview Park. Find the northern entrance to the Leash Free area.
2. From the Leash Free area, head north on King Road
3. You will see the crest of two small hills ahead of you. Drive to the second one. This is Magnetic Hill.
4. Drive to the bottom of the hill and look for signs on your left marking the hydro right-of-way (pictured below). Drive past this marker and turn around.
5. Now go south (towards the lake) on King Road and stop at the hydro right-of-way. Put your car in neutral and coast up the hill!
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS GANANOQUE CANADA
The 1000 Islands is a sightseer’s paradise and a popular destination for those looking for an authentic outdoor vacation. Located along the peaceful border between northern New York State (United States) and southeastern Ontario (Canada), the 1000 Islands is a region of endless shorelines, rich history and unique culture. Gananoque, in the heart of the THOUSAND Islands, is recognized as one of Eastern Ontario's most stunning waterfront communities.
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Georgian Bay - Paddle to Red Rock
Georgian Bay - Paddle to Red Rock, is a weekend get-away out into the spectacular 30,000 islands of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay. Join Brad and Wayne as they paddle out into this Great Lakes paradise in search of the perfect island campsite.
Fall Colors Tour....Oro Medonte Township Area of Ontario
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St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Ontario
Mike Postovit gives us a mini-tour of the St. Lawrence Islands National Park in Ontario. Re-discover Canada's Natural Parks & Historic Sites. This Park is the closest National Park to Kingston, Ontario.
Carman is small agricultural town in southern Manitoba
Carman is a small agricultural town of about 3,000 people that lies in the Pembina Valley Region of southern Manitoba. Carman is located at the junction of Highways 3 and 13, just 40 minutes southwest of Winnipeg. (Wikipedia)
Carman is a small agricultural town of about 3,000 people that lies in the Pembina Valley Region of southern Manitoba
Carman is a small agricultural town of about 3,000 people that lies in the Pembina Valley Region of southern Manitoba
Carman is a small agricultural town of about 3,000 people that lies in the Pembina Valley Region of southern Manitoba
Coldstream Conservation Area
Over the course of a year I observe the four seasons at Coldstream C.A. located northwest of London on Quaker Rd in the tiny town of Coldstream. This park has a little bit of everything whether you want a nice peaceful picnic spot, a place to walk the dogs and the kids, a semi-rural spot to have a family reunion/camping trip or just to simply take the boardwalk hike through the watershed areas.
BARRIE Ep 2 Summer Tour 2019. Exploring a great city!!
We ventured to Barrie this time around to the Waterfront festival. Lunch at Queens Hotel, Brewery tour at Flying Monkeys and more. Fun place and beautiful scenery in Barrie. Watch for the clue to win BIG prizes come September!!
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