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Written by Drever on November 10, 2025
Quote: I was struck with the way Calgary has the look of a modern-day "Dallas". In many respects this is what it is. Oil and banking money built its soaring Downtown skyscrapers. The oil riches had its origins in 1914 with the first successful oil…
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Written by dell1972 on August 24, 2025
Quote: My experiences in Calgary were unbelievable. I was scared when I arrived in Calgary, because I didn’t know anyone. All that changed when I met a young guy named James at the airport. He helped me get a cab, and we met up downtown with…
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Written by Kim M. on August 23, 2025
Quote: I could live in Jasper. At least, I could live in Jasper in the summertime. I wasn't really sure what to expect from the Jasper Townsite, but after a few trips in to eat, shop, or just kill some time, I fell in…
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Written by Kim M. on August 21, 2025
Quote: From the air, it could be any other city, until that familiar sight looms into view. Anyone who watched the 1988 Winter Olympic Games knows the Calgary Tower – the 190.8m tower that glowed with the light of the Olympic flame. It stands…
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Written by Drever on November 10, 2025
Quote: Canada has a short history but it is all on display, including the First Nation’s culture, in the many museums, culture parks and craft shops. The Canadian natives, skilled carvers, have examples of their art everywhere, including totem poles. The life of the early settlers,…
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Written by Jim Rosenberg on September 30, 2025
Quote: In looking over some of the prices of package tours to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies, one might think there is something tricky to know about travel in this area. There isn't.
Over the past several years, we've found great airfares into Canada…
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Written by Jim Rosenberg on March 20, 2025
Quote: If you're coming to Canada from the U.S., your transition to Canadian money will be a simple one that does not require much advance planning. Unless you have a bank that really specializes in making Canadian currency exchanges, you are probably better off not…
Written by slowmover on August 16, 2025
Quote: Plus-15s are the overhead indoor walkways connecting most of downtown Calgary's major buildings. They are a brilliant solution to our cold winters and they have a "street life" of their own, of sorts. Yes, it's a bit sterile, but it works very well...most of the…