Known the world over for its cowboy and rodeo status, Calgary is a Canadian city that has something for everyone. You'll be amazed by its pristine cleanliness in these times when large cities are overrun with crime and poverty. Calgary seems untouched by these hazards of large-city life and remains a beautiful city to visit for your next vacation.

One of Calgary's most famous events is the Calgary Stampede. This rodeo is an annual event that began years ago as an opportunity to highlight the cowboys in the area. Nowadays, the Calgary Stampede has changed dramatically. It not only consists of the rodeos, but also includes a fairway packed with rides for young and old, exhibits of all kinds, and concerts and fireworks displays.

The chuck wagon races are one the favourite event at the Calgary Stampede. You will be able to see covered wagons, drawn by horses and guided by a cowboy, race around the oval. You will want to schedule more of them into your next visit once you get a taste for these rodeo events.

There's more to a visit to Calgary than just the Stampede! There are many other attractions to keep you busy in Calgary. One definite must is a trip to Heritage Park Historical Village. Heritage Park, a replica of a real village from the late 1800's, is a place for you and your family to experience life or the past centuries. You can choose to ride a wagon around the village or take a short trip on a steam locomotive. When you stroll down Main Street you have an opportunity to watch blacksmiths make horseshoes the old fashioned way. Don't forget to stop for a meal at the Wainwright Hotel.

The Glenbow Museum is another favorite attraction to see when visiting Calgary. The Glenbow specializes in paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other pieces of art featuring a historical look western Canada. These exhibits chronicle the Native Indians crossed and the settlers moving from the east.

The Calgary Zoo offers visitors a plentiful display of birds, reptiles, and mammals. The zoo features a Prehistoric Park that recreates the history of the dinosaur. This fascinating zoo let's you spend a day walking among ostriches, bears, monkeys, and kangaroos. If you decide not to pack a picnic lunch to eat in the many picnic areas, rest assured you'll find many dining options among the many food kiosks around the park.

Depending on how long your visit is, there are many other attractions in and around the city of Calgary that you'll want to make the time to see. At your time of leisure you can spend at many parks that Calgary has. You can Rent a bike or a pair of rollerblades and roll along the pathways that line the Bow River.

The downtown area of Calgary offers great shopping with many designer boutiques fighting for your attention. You'll find many unique shops that feature local crafts crafted by Calgarians, as well as crafts from areas throughout Canada.

Your family will remember a trip to Calgary for years. Check to see what cultural events or concerts are scheduled to coincide with the time of your visit. Calgary is a great place enjoy a trip to the theater.

Peter Steffany is the owner and operator of RV Calgary, the best place on the internet for information about Calgary. For more articles on Calgary why not visit: http://www.rvcalgary.com/articles

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