We visited Calgary,
Alberta in October, 2007. There is a lot to do in the city and in
surrounding areas. There are a variety of tourist attractions, with
the Rockies just off to the west...and the Badlands just east of
town. Below are some pictures and descriptions of what we
experienced.
In the picture: Calgary as seen from the east. The Calgary
Tower (525 feet high and featuring a gourmet restaurant with a
rotating floor) is to the left. Click to enlarge.
In the picture: A look to the southwest at the city from atop
the Calgary Tower. Note the Rockies in the
background. Click to enlarge.
In the picture: This is the Saddledome in the southeast part
of the city (as viewed from the Calgary Tower). This is the
home of the Calgary Stampede (in July) and the Calgary Flames
(hockey team). Click to enlarge.
In the picture: Here is a closer look at the Saddledome (at
ground level). Click to enlarge.
In the picture: Welcome to the Calgary Stampede...sort of.
This is at the Saddledome lot, with the city of Calgary in the
background. Click to enlarge.
In the picture: To the northwest of the city is Olympic Park.
Calgary was home to the Winter Olympics in 1988. There are ski
jumps in the background. Click to enlarge.
As an aside, the Winter
Olympics in Calgary (1988) had a theme song called "Winter Games" by
David Foster (he is from Canada). It is part of his "Symphony
Sessions" CD that was recorded with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The music on this CD is tremendous. Want a copy?
