During the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Olympic Plaza was the focal point of much of the event, including m …
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222 8 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G Canada +1 403 268 2489(Tourist Information)
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Beautiful urban park in downtown Calgary with small lake and sprinklers. Skyscrapers tower above the park, which was surrounded by lovely bistros and cafes giving off a European aura.
This center gives visitors a hands-on look at early Calgary life. Fort Calgary lies on 40 acres (16 hectares) of riv …
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750 9 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G Canada +1 403 290 1875
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Outdoor historic site and museum depicting Calgary's early history in the fur trade. Parked here for free while exploring downtown Calgary by foot. Nearest C-Train (Calgary Light Rail transit) free stop at City Hall (about 10 minutes away)
The sandstone buildings along downtown's Stephen Avenue were constructed after a fire in 1886 destroyed much of the …
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8 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P Canada +1 403 215 1570
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Main shopping and tourist area of Downtown Calgary; closed off to traffic. Many gift shops and attractions (including rooftop gardens and Glenbow Museum) located here. On weekdays, white-collar office workers come to the local beer joints and bars to enjoy a pint or two.
Canadian part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Rather small national park that includes a dazzling selection of peaks, grasslands, and sparkling lakes. Highlights- hiking the Bears Hump Trail with panoramic views of the lake and village, and hiking to Red Rock Canyon and tumbling Blakiston Falls. Stayed in Bear Mountain Motel ($120/night) June 29-30 in the full-service village of Waterton.
Commercial town of 10,000 located about 50 minutes from Jasper on the Yellowhead Highway, perched in the foothills of the Rockies. IGA, Walmart, Canadian Tire, and more superstores, along with motels, restaurants, and medical facilities are located here.
The Days Inn Hinton Jasper is located two miles from the Hinton Golf Course, 20 miles from Cadomin Caves, 14 miles …
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358 Smith St Hinton, AB T7V Canada 780-817-1960
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Stayed here at Days Inn for 2 nights: July 4th-6th ($196 total including breakfast.) Given a very large room with kitchenette, fridge, dining table, and large TV. Overall, much better value than staying in Jasper, although there were limited breakfast options at this hotel.
Wouldn't be interested as I live in the Los Angeles area and have no desire to pay for a round trip ticket to Newark, New Jersey before I even start on the tour. Get real if you want customers!