Calgary Travel Blog

Spectacular scenery awaits at Banff's Summer Festival. Photo courtesy of Banff Centre There’s still over six weeks of events at the The Banff Summer Arts Festival. There are dozens of free or donation-at-the-door events staged at the Banff Centre or in downtown Banff. from May until the end of...

Traditionally, the Victoria Day long weekend kicks off the camping season in Alberta, because it’s the first long weekend of the warm season. It’s a long time between the end of camping season in October and the start of camping season in May. Victoria Day, therefore, sees a lot of camping...

The Calgary International Children’s Festival is an annual celebration of performing arts and childhood. It takes over Olympic Plaza and the EPCOR Centre for five days every May, just after the Victoria Day long weekend. The Festival is a big draw, attracting over 50,000 visitors, making it North...

Rick Hansen is a Canadian legend. After a tragic accident left him paralyzed when he was fifteen years old, Rick dedicated his life to inspiring others, raising awareness of spinal cord injuries, and fundraising. Twenty-five years ago, he set out on his “Man in Motion” tour across 34 countries...

The Crossroads Market is one of Calgary’s largest and most popular farmers’ markets. It also has a huge facility that is home to a number of other businesses. On the second floor of the Crossroads Market (South West Entrance, 1235 – 26th Ave. S.E.), there is a 200-seat theatre, which...