How to Find Hotels In Calgary, Canada

Flanked by the mighty Bow River and the greatness of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers a blend of the Wild West and a cosmopolitan city. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations
• Passport if traveling to Canada by air, as of January 8, 2007

Find Your Accommodations in Calgary, Canada

1. Book accommodations in Calgary, Canada by calling the Calgary Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-661-1678; you can also reserve lodgings through its Web site (see Resources below).

2. Reserve a luxury hotel for less than $500 U.S. per night.

3. Choose accommodations in the Eau Claire and festival districts for a taste of lively city life. There you'll find everything from market stalls and high-end shopping to parades and Mount Royal College's Shakespeare in the Park series.

4. Save money by staying at a hostel, where you can choose a private room or a bed in a dormitory. Make reservations early. Because there are only two hostels in the city, they're often busy.

5. Book economy accommodations for a little over $100 U.S. per night.

Know Your Destination: Calgary, Canada

6. Enjoy the great outdoors with an old Western flare during the day. Later, indulge in Calgary's nightlife downtown.

7. Relish the temperate climate of Calgary, with daytime highs in the winter of about 35 F and summer daytime highs of around 70 F.

Know Your Transportation Options

8. Fly into Calgary International Airport on most major U.S. carriers with destinations in Canada.

9. Make use of Calgary's efficient public transit, which was greatly improved to prepare for the 1988 Winter Olympics.

10. Walk or bike from many accommodations in Calgary when heading out. The city's known for having the most extensive urban bikeways and pathways in all of North America.

11. Catch a train at any of the 31 stations in Calgary. Travel on the C-Train is free downtown.

Enjoy Events and Attractions in Calgary

12. Check out the Calgary Stampede if you're visiting in July. The rodeo attracts close to one million attendees each year.

13. Learn about Canada's famous law-enforcing "Mounties" at the Fort Calgary Historic Park. The Deane House at the park is also a great place for lunch or dinner.

14. See the Devonian Gardens, one of Canada's largest indoor parks which houses tens of thousands of plants and over 100 varieties of flora.

Tips & Warnings

• Book reservations as far in advance as possible if you're attending the Calgary Stampede in July. The population of Calgary swells considerably for the event.