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Calgary, Alberta
At the foot of the Rockies, this rugged, modern city combines all the romance of the great West. Mounties, cowboys, oilmen and natives live and work together here. Dating back to 1875, Calgary has quickly developed and today is Canada's second-largest corporate center.
While On Your Cruisetour
Calgary is a charming city and the starting point or final destination of two of our Canadian Rockies Cruisetours. Take the time to explore this frontier city on your own. Take a trip up the 626-foot Calgary Tower, where you can enjoy an awe-inspiring view while dining. You'll find it represents all the best of the great West.
Fun Things to Do
- Visit the wonderful Calgary Zoo. Located on St. George's Island in the middle of the Bow River, it is home to more than 1,400 animals in natural settings. There are underwater areas for polar bears and sea creatures, a House of Night for nocturnal animals, even a Prehistoric Park, with 22 life-size dinosaur replicas.
- Check out Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, for extra-warm clothes and other Canadian essentials.