Calgary Postcards: Things to see & do
By Richard White, June 30, 2014
Summer is Calgary’s busiest tourist season. It is when family and friends love to come to Calgary, not only for the 10 days of Stampede, but for all of July and August. However for most Calgarians’ the top-of-mind place to take visitors is to Banff and the mountains. I would like to change that!
I thought it would be fun to put together a blog of postcards reflecting the many things to see and do in Calgary with tourist this summer and anytime.
I have tried to find “everyday” things to see and do, not just the obvious attractions – Glenbow, Calgary Tower, Heritage Park, Zoo, Science Centre, Calaway Park, Chinook Centre or IKEA (now that Winnipeg has its own IKEA, you are going to have to find someplace else to take visiting Winnipeggers).
I have tried to identify “off the grid” uniquely Calgary spots versus obvious touristy things. I have also tried to identify a diversity of things to see and do that will appeal to a variety of interests. And, most of the things are FREE!
I hope these “everyday tourists” postcards from Calgary will be a catalyst for Calgarians to spend more time exploring Calgary with their visiting family and friends this summer, or anytime of the year for that matter.
Footnotes:
If you are interested in walking tours the City of Calgary’s website has several, including cemetery tours. You can also pic up David Peyto’s Walking tour books or the iconic "Historical Walks of Calgary" by Harry M. Sanders. You can even book your own private tour with Calgary Walks.
I am always interested in new ideas and places to explore, so please send me your suggestions for Calgary Postcards and I will add them to this blog or perhaps create another one.
If you like this blog, you might like:
Calgary's Secret Heritage Walk
Calgary: History Capital of Canada
Calgary: North America's Newest Design City
Calgary: City of Parks & Pathways
