About Calgary

Calgary is a safe, clean and vibrant multi-cultural city with a population of over 900,000 citizens serviced by an international airport with direct world-wide flights. Located in the foothills of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a prime destination for experiencing the sophistication of a dynamic urban center and the thrill of a backcountry adventure. Outstanding attractions include the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, the Glenbow Museum, and Olympic venues such as the Speed Skating Oval and Canada Olympic Park. The famous Calgary Stampede, held every year in July, attracts more than one million international visitors. The spectacular resorts of Banff, Lake Louise and Alberta's Kananaskis Country are an hour's drive from Calgary and offer visitors a broad scope of activities. Other nearby attractions include the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and Dinosaur Provincial Park in the famed Red Deer River "badlands".

For information about the City of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, please contact Tourism Calgary: 200- 238 - 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0X8, Phone: (403) 263-8510; Fax: (403) 262-3809 or 1-800-661-1678 (toll free Canada and U.S.). In addition, the following are web sites for Calgary and Banff with links to information on the Rocky Mountains:

Climate

At an altitude of 1,048 meters or 3,396 feet above sea level and because of its proximity to the mountains, Calgary has extremely changeable weather. The average summer (June-August) temperature is 20o Celsius or 68o Fahrenheit, but come prepared for cool days and evenings just in case. If you are planning some outdoor activities, consider packing rain gear and good walking shoes. For current weather conditions visit www.theweathernetwork.com.

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, July 9-18

The Calgary Stampede is billed as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. It includes an International Livestock Show, agricultural exhibits, one of the world's largest rodeos, the unique chuck wagon races and grandstand show, plus the exciting midway of rides, games, international food fair and casino.

The parade officially kicks off the Stampede on the morning of July 9. Rodeo activities begin daily at 13:00 and grandstand shows begin at 20:00 every evening.

For more information or to order tickets, visit web site www.calgarystampede.com, write to Calgary Stampede, Box 1060, Station "M", Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2K8, phone (403) 269-9822, or Toll Free Canada and US 1-800-661-1767.