Weekend Getaways in Calgary

Travelers are encouraged to visit the Calgary Tower, if they have a stomach for heights, to enjoy the best bird-eye view of the city. Standing over 4000 feet above sea level, this tower gives visitors a fantastic 360-degree view of Calgary. The elevator trip also takes a staggeringly short time of merely 62 seconds. With the capacity to hold 250 visitors, visitors can enjoy both the observation deck before heading to the second floor to enjoy cocktails and appetizers with their view.

Just a short drive away from the city, travelers will have the opportunity to encounter a world-famous archaeological site. History and archaeology lovers alike will want to visit this stunning preservation of where one of the Plains People settlements used to be located, a Canadian First Nation group. This site has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

One of the most popular sites to visit while in Calgary, the Heritage Park Historical Village, is also known to be Canada's largest living museum. Travelers will have the chance to visit over 200 exhibits that are spread out on more than 127 acres of land.

Known as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," the Calgary Stampede gives its visitors a taste of century-old Wild West heritage. Travelers will witness chuckwagon races, cattle auctions, midway rides, taste some southern cuisine, and watch a rodeo show.

Travelers that wish to spend the day window shopping, sitting in a cozy café, or eating delicious meals at a restaurant will find that 17th Avenue and the Entertainment District are full of eclectic facilities to enjoy.