Many premium shopping facilities are available within the city, whether in large shopping centers or in smaller more unique and quaint settings. Kensington, 17th Ave and Inglewood areas to name a few, offer the tourist an excellent view into our local secrets and cultures.

Within the downtown core and city limits we boast some of the most scenic and picturesque walking and bike paths. You can take a short/long walk along the Bow River in downtown, or spend an entire afternoon or day walking, biking or rollerblading, exploring the hidden treasures Calgary has to offer.

Points of interest to visit during your stay in Calgary:

1. Over 40 golf courses in the Calgary area of all skill levels and cost.
   
   
2. Near some of the Rocky Mountains' best ski hills in North America (1 1/2 hour).
   
   
3. Calgary Zoo & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) – More than 1,200 animals from around the world.
   
   
4. Heritage Park – Step backwards in time into a Western Canadian Village (20 minutes). More than 150 buildings and exhibits recreate a complete village from pre-1914 Western Canada. Ride a steam train, board a stern wheeler for a trip on the Glenmore Reservoir, try the antique fair for rides, visit the baker, dine at the Wainwright Hotel and browse through the gift shop.
   
   
5. The Calgary Tower (10 minutes) – Opened in 1968, the tower is 190 metres high (626 feet; 762 steps). Visit the Observation Terrace for a breathtaking view. The top of the tower features the revolving Panorama Dining Room.
   
   
6. Canada Olympic Park (10 minutes) – The site of freestyle skiing, bobsleigh, luge and ski jumping events during the 1988 XV Olympic Winter Games. The park offers a full-facility ski hill open to mid March. Located in the city, it’s a convenient place to spend a day or night on skis, snowboard or snowblades.
   
   
7. Calaway Park (an amusement park 15 minutes away) – Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park is in its 18th year of providing fun and entertainment.
   
   
8. Banff and Lake Louise – a 1 1/2 hour drive from Calgary. A must on every visitor's itinerary.
   
   
9. Bar U Ranch – a Canadian National Historic Site ( 1 1/2 hour).
   
   
10. The Calgary Stampede (15 minutes) – The greatest outdoor show on earth. 10 days in early July.
    
    
11. Home to the Calgary Flames & Hitman and the Calgary Stampeders.

For more information about Alberta visit these web sites:

• Discover Calgary
• Discover the Alberta Rockies