The City of Calgary is situated on the Elbow & Bow Rivers. Calgary's got small-town heart and big-city diversions. Between street festivals, nightlife and all the things to do outside, the work-hard, play-hard approach is in this city's veins. Need proof? Every July, the Calgary Stampede transforms the city into a Wild West-inspired playground. It's 10 days of infinite free pancakes.
Pedal the city's 800 kilometres of paved pathways. The path winds past public art and through protected parks and riverside retail neighbourhoods. There are enough beer halls, cocktail bars, top-notch restaurants and casual dining options to keep you fed and watered without repeats for a long, long time. Do like the locals do: Make the city your home base for adventures in the Rockies and Badlands.