Car Hire Calgary - Mini guide to Calgary

Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. Despite Calgary’s imposing skyline boasting dozens of business towers, it retains the atmosphere of a much smaller, friendlier town.

When you first arrive in Calgary, the best way to get yourself oriented is to find your way to the top of the Calgary Tower, where you can easily see the entire city laid out 190 metres beneath you. Exploring the city on foot is simple if you choose to take the paved walking and cycling paths linking the downtown area to the major residential areas and parks. From the broad, tree-lined boulevards separating Eau Claire Market from the Bow River to the twisting walkways of Fish Creek Park, it is possible to go from one end of the city to the other without ever needing to leave the charming bicycle paths. If you feel like taking a lazy stroll along the riverfront, Princes Island Park along the Bow River provides a quick get-away from the hustle and bustle of the hopping downtown area. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, and Canada Olympic Park, are great places to visit year-round.

The major suburbs in Calgary are: Auburn Bay, Crestmont, Country Hills, Edgemont, Hillhurst, Malrborough, North Haven, Oakridge and Parkdale.