Written by Drever on November 10, 2002
- 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...
Written by dell1972 on August 24, 2005
- 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...
Written by Kim M. on August 23, 2005
- 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...
Written by Kim M. on August 21, 2005
- 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...
Written by Drever on November 10, 2002
- 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...
Written by Jim Rosenberg on September 30, 2000
- 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...
Written by Jim Rosenberg on March 20, 2001
- 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...
Written by slowmover on August 16, 2007
- 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...
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