{"id":29027,"date":"2013-11-07T13:41:25","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T13:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=29027"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:25:52","slug":"calgary-where-your-perfect-holiday-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-insight\/calgary-where-your-perfect-holiday-starts.htm","title":{"rendered":"Calgary, where your Perfect Holiday starts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for that perfect holiday location that would make you forget all your worries and problems? Are you tired of being bound to your office cubicle and of those 3 walls? Then that means it is time for you to head out for an unforgettable and enticing vacation.<\/p>\n

Calgary , home to a population of more than a million and the fifth largest city of Canada is located on the Bow river to the south of the province Alberta. Ranking highest as the cleanest city of the world by the Forbes magazine in 2007 and by Money Senses as the finest residence to be availed in Canada in 2012, Calgary is the place to be.<\/p>\n (c) GTS Production via shutterstock.com\n

Discover Calgary<\/strong><\/p>\n

This area has track remains dating up to 11000 years signifying a rich culture that has developed over ages of inhabitation. Development took place after the Europeans took over charge and control over this land. In the late 19th<\/sup>century ,the government started leasing huge pieces of land ,as much as a 1000 acres for a cent per acre and that turned Calgary into one of the biggest hubs of cattle farming and also made a big name for itself in the industry but that is not how Calgary financed it\u2019s huge sky scrappers that stand today and tall buildings that continue to rise everyday till date, it\u2019s oil .<\/p>\n

There were oil reserves discovered in the early twentieth century, but it was never utilized properly. Towards the middle of the century Canadian\u2019s finally invested in the oil industry and taking benefit of the spike in oil prices during the 1990\u2019s .<\/p>\n e X p o s e \/ Shutterstock.com\n

The fun side of Calgary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calgary offers a variety of experiences ranging from a wild and exuberant fun filled night life to national parks that are not far away. Going for shopping the trendiest brands at Calgary is a charm with it\u2019s massive malls. Fine dining available all around the city with menus that are from the world over. Calgary does a great job at balancing the modern lifestyle with the traditional laidback life.<\/p>\n

Tourists will never have enough of Calgary<\/a> because of it\u2019s rich culture and diversity. A notable event is the Annual Stampede which is a must attend event, dress up as your favorite rodeo and join the party. Attractions such as military museums, the heritage national park, the Canadian Olympic, the fort gallery, the glenbow museum, the Calgary zoo, the calaway park, the telus park, the Canadian sports hall of fame are a few of the many attractions that Calgary has to offer.<\/p>\n Jeff Whyte \/ Shutterstock.com\n

Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

For shopaholics ,Calgary offers the best retail therapy. Stephen Avenue is the place to be when it comes to buying from the best local or international designers. Boutiques that are unique and only available in Calgary are there in Kensington and if you have a knack for antiques, Inglewood will blow you away with the best.<\/p>\n Jeff Whyte \/ Shutterstock.com\n

Sports and other Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another notable thing about Calgary is the native love for Ice hockey and football teams. Cheer them on as you have the time of your life in Calgary ,the best urban escape the world has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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