Things You'll Need:
- Valid passport
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Step 1
Talk to a representative at the Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 661-1678 or visit their Web site (see the Resources section below).
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Step 2
Put another log on the fire and stay in a cabin at the foothills of Calgary's Rocky Mountains. The area between Wiaporous Creek and Ghost River is particularly beautiful and only a short drive to downtown Calgary.
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Step 3
Set your bags down in a hostel. Located in central Calgary, these are cheap, clean places to stay for those on a tight budget.
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Step 4
Try a motel in Canada for cheap accommodations. Many have mountain or river views, and the rates are very reasonable.
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Fly right into Calgary. The city's international airport is one of the largest in North America and is just a short ride away from the city.
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Step 2
Traverse the city of Calgary on Calgary Transit, a large, well-serviced fleet of trains and buses. The fares are cheap for adults and free for children under 6 years old.
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Step 3
Get behind the wheel of a rental car and be your own chauffer. Calgary is a major city but still navigable by car. Comparison shop to find the best rates.
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Plan for an array of activities. Skiing and snowboarding may be the first things that come to mind about Calgary, but you'll also find the Eau Claire Market, open year-round, as well as museums and parks.
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Check the fine print on what you can bring into Canada. Travelers coming from the United States in particular are often unaware about restrictions on commercial samples, firearms, alcohol and tobacco coming into the country.
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See wilderness at its best by taking a trip outside the city or by visiting the Calgary Zoo.
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Ride 'em, cowboy! The Calgary Stampede is the area's biggest attraction, with chuck-wagon races, music, dance, special effects and even fireworks to top off the evening.
