Calgary is a beautiful city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains.

Calgary is a modern city that retains much of its traditional culture and is the centre for country music in Canada, referred to by some as the "Nashville of the North."

Downtown features an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars, cultural venues, public squares and shopping. Notable shopping areas include The Core Shopping Centre, Stephen Avenue and Eau Claire Market. Downtown tourist attractions include the Calgary Zoo, the Telus World of Science, the Telus Convention Centre, the Chinatown district, the Glenbow Museum, the Calgary Tower, the Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC) and the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts.

The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction, drawing more than a million people each year. Other attractions, include the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market.

If you have never been to Calgary or you are a returning visitor and would like to find out about places to stay, stores to shop at and things to do, visit our Business Directory.