Calgary is just a 90 minute stunning car ride away from the Canadian Rockies town of Banff. As a major urban centre for the province of Alberta there are plenty of things to see and do and worthy of a visit if you have time. Also known as Cowtown for its rich history in agriculture and farming and the annual famous Calgary Stampede. Today Calgary enjoys a diverse population which is reflected throughout the city through food, art, fashion, theatre, film, festivals and cultural celebrations.
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Calgary Accommodation
As the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the major urban centre for the province of Alberta, Calgary offers a vast amount of hotel choices. Here are our recommendations for a great stay. -
Calgary
things to do
If you have some spare time to add before or after your Rockies adventure then Calgary is a great place to visit in Winter. Here are some great local attractions worth a look.
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Discover Canada’s 2025/26 Early Bird Deals & Fresh Finds at Sun Peaks!
Dreaming of carving through fresh powder before anyone else even laces up their boots? You’re in the right place. The current ski season may be winding down, but it’s never too soon to do it all over again! With red-hot early [...]
The First 2025/26 Early Bird Deals Have Arrived!
Less stress, more fresh tracks! If you’re dreaming of deep pow in Japan, Canada or the USA next season, now is the best time to lock it in. Read on! Here’s everything you need to know about our Early Bird releases, inc [...]
Score Big with Early Bird Specials for Whistler 2025/26!
Our Whistler Early Bird Deals Are Now Here Ready to lock in your next ski adventure? With unbeatable early booking offers across a range of different accommodation in Whistler, now’s your chance to save up to 35% on your 202 [...]
Grasshopper’s North America 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, Mid-Season Update
Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper It has been a mixed bag for North American Resorts this season with a current storm system making its way across the west delivering the best conditions at the most elevated resorts. When we las [...]
Grasshopper’s North American 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, November Update
Even a weak La Nina is good news for resorts in British Columbia, with expected above average precipitation, below average temps and more days like this in Whistler Blackcomb. Photo Whistler/Blackcomb Mountainwatch | The Grassho [...]
First Snow Has Fallen and Resorts are Open!
As the mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to disappear under a blanket of snow, ski enthusiasts around the world are starting to dust off their gear, in preparation for those first powder turns! In Japan, Niseko [...]
