Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. The host city of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games takes pride in its sporting legacy. The Canada Olympic Park, for example, is a multi-purpose athletic facility designed for skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge during the winter and hiking and mountain biking during the summer. The Pengrowth Saddledome is the home of the NHL's Calgary Flames, as well as being the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market are other great places to visit year-round.

Enjoy a full day at one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved heritage sites in North America, the Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. The first stop of the trip will be Nanton, where you will be able to see one of a few remaining World War II Lancaster Bombers. At the Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre, you will gain insight into the remarkable hunting traditions and unique culture of native Canadians. The day's adventure ends with a fascinating exploration of a large ‘glacial erratic’ just south of Calgary and an opportunity to learn how this scenic land was carved during the Ice Age (from £103 per person).

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