Calgary, Alberta - things to do
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Things to do in Calagey, Alberta, Canada including the surrounding communities of Sundre, Airdrie, Bragg Creek, Chestermere, Strathmore, Irricana, Carstairs and Crossfield.

Take a Tour : There are many types of tours in and around the community of Calgary. There are tours sightseeing the community and there are tours exploring the backcountry. There are tours on foot, on the road, in the air, on horseback and on the water.
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Go for a Picnic : Pack a picnic basket and get outside for some fresh air, good scenery and good times visiting one of the day use picnic areas or community parks in and around Calgary.
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Pack up for a Day Trip : The community of Calgary is central to many popular adventure destinations, communities, villages, historical sites and national and provincial parks. Pack up the vehicle and go explore.
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Birding Anyone : Alberta is right in line with a few of the major flyways used by migrating birds. Many birds stop to rest, nest and feed during migration when in the Calgary area. There are a few quality birdwatching destinations in the community for watching the birding action year round.
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Book a Guide : Why not let someone else lead the way to the best sightseeing and adventure destinations. There are many types of guides. For example there are walking, horseback, hiking, river rafting, fishing and historical guides and so many others.
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Go for a Walk : The community of Calgary enjoys a very well maintained paved trail system, non better than the recreation trails following the banks of the Bow River and the Elbow River. The Calgary trails are a great way to sightsee when in the community.

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Enjoy Some History : Calgary enjoys some very impressive historic sites and heritage parks dating back to the late 1800s. There are pioneer actors, heritage buildings, artifacts, working shops, pioneer tours, pioneer guides and, even, an amusement park. Looking for a more casual, structured historical experience then visit one of the many museums in the region.
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Four! : Pack the clubs and get ready for some long fairways and tough putting greens Alberta style. Plan for some quality golf time swinging clubs at any of the many golf courses in the region.
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Attend an Art Show : There is plenty of art to go around in Calgary. There are opportunities to visit small little art studios, outdoor art boutiques and attend large art galleries and art exhibits.
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Get Entertained : Research events, festivals and concerts and time your visit to Calgary with an entertainment venue. There are many big facilities in the community for hosting events featuring opera, ballet , symphonies, theatre, music and more.
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Bring a Bike : The many kilometres of paved bike paths in Calgary provide a great way to explore the community and get from Point A to Point B. The bike paths connect to rivers, parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, attractions, historical sites, reservoirs and so much more.

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Visit La La Land : When in Calgary and you need some pampering or a "pick me up" why not visit one of the many professional spas and wellness centres in the community. Pick your pleasure and relax in style.
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Visit an Attraction : The is no shortage of big name attractions in the City of Calgary. Attractions range from science centres, amusement parks, historical villages, sightseeing towers, zoos and much more.
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Go Shopping : There are some unique neighbourhood shopping experiences in Calgary, as well as, a good selection of retail and big box stores.
Got Snow :If visiting during the winter months there is much to do and see in Calgary and in the neighbouring communities. One can go cross country skiing, bob sledding, ski jumping, tobogganing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and even dog sledding.

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