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Breathtaking expanses of big sky, prairie grass stretching in all directions, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies peeking out from the west - it's no wonder Calgary, and the land surrounding it, has become a favorite with Hollywood filmmakers hoping to recreate the Old West.
And just like a movie set, Calgary has more than one 'look.' Travel into town and you'll see slick streets lined with office towers. The city is young and modern and manages to fuse Old West clichés of cowboy boots and 10-gallon hats with hip boutiques, swanky restaurants, high heels and business suits.
Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Calgary
Travel the open prairie up into the foothills that lead to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In Lake Louise enjoy lunch before making your way to the Victoria Glacier and Lake Louise. On your way back, a stop in Banff provides time to dine and explore this historic mountain town.
Suggested Itineraries: Calgary
Calgary hosted the 15th Winter Olympics in 1988, a first for Canada. At Canada Olympic Park you can see the 70m and 90m ski jumps - from the top you realize how crazy those guys are - and the concrete bobsled and luge runs. The Olympic Hall of Fame has three floors of exhibits honoring athletic achievements, including an exhibit entitled 'Blood, Sweat and Cheers - a tribute to Canada's 2002 Olympic success.' Try the simulators that re-create the sensation of bobsledding and skiing.
Calgary City Sights
From USD $52.38
This tour is the perfect introduction to the historic and modern highlights of Calgary.
Rocky Mountains Tour: Calgary to Jasper
From USD $182.86
Travel the Trans Canada Highway from Calgary into Banff National Park, then the Icefields Parkway into Jasper National Park.