How to Spend your 48 hours during Calgary visit | Calgary visit

Calgary is Canada’s youngest city and so it’s imbued with a fresh energy, and more entrepreneurial spirit than ever as the local economy increasingly diversifies beyond oil.

Stay in Calgary visit

If you are planning for Calgary visit, we would recommend, Airport Travellers Inn & Suites for your stay. It is a budget hotel near Calgary airport and downtown Calgary that also accepts cash for Deposit. This cheap hotel in Calgary offers a wide range of amenities including, 24-hour front desk, free continental breakfast, gym, laundry facility, bar and free WiFi.  The Hotel is approved by the Government of the province of Alberta and is about fifteen (15) minutes from the Calgary airport (YYC) and the city centre.

Explore

If you go to Calgary you have to experience Stephen Avenue in downtown. Here you will find live performances,  music,  artists etc. This place is close to major shopping centres and has some best restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars in the city. It also has some wonderful boutiques and galleries. Eau Claire Market and Kensington, Calgary’s urban village are also great spots to visit. The city of Calgary also offers free self-guided heritage tours available for a nominal fee.

Fish Creek Provincial Park, is one of the largest urban parks in Canada with over 200 bird species, walking and biking trails. It also has world-class trout fishing in the Bow River. Another great birding spot is The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center. It has more than 250 different bird species. For some of the most beautiful hiking trails this side of Banff, Alberta trek over to Glenmore Park. If you’re in the heart of the city and seeking out a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle, Prince’s Island Park is perfect and you must see during your Calgary visit.

Contemporary art aficionados will appreciate the cool stuff at the The New Gallery and the Truck Gallery. Experimental art lovers will find the Stride Gallery to be a perspective-altering outing. Art Central is another hip spot to explore. Check out for free stuff to be done in Calgary and attractions in Calgary.

Dine and drink:

Explore entire 17th Ave SW to find ideal pub or bar for yourself.  17 Avenue SW is a major east-west arterial road in the south-west quadrant of the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Between the Calgary Stampede Grounds and 14 Street SW, it is a commercial street, with bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops, which has been designated a Business Revitalization Zone. Stephen Avenue in downtown is also a nice place to drop by if you are in search of good pubs and restaurants and is also a place you must see during your Calgary visit.

Also, feel free to check out our travel tips for Calgary and hotel discounts.

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