Calgary 2024 - Flipbook - Page 38
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TakE a DaY TRIP TO
BanFF & lakE lOUIsE
Undoubtedly one of canada’s most picture-perfect
settings, Banff National Park and the town of Banff
makes for a perfect day trip from Calgary. While there
are a variety of ways to get from Calgary to Banff, for
those who enjoy taking their time and having the
opportunity to stop and see the sites whenever the
urge strikes, taking a car (either your own or a rental)
may be the best option.
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FISH CREEK
PROVINCIAL PARK
canada’s second largest urban park,
covering an area of nearly 14 square
kilometers. Located in Calgary’s far south,
this huge green space is popular for its
many pleasant walking trails.
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Make some furry or feathered friends at the Calgary Zoo,
named one of the best zoos in North America
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If there’s time left in your Calgary travel
itinerary for another park visit, try to
also squeeze in a visit to Bowness Park.
Located in the city’s northwest corner,
this large 74-acre urban green space is
especially popular for families and is a
great spot for picnics or barbecues.
TAKE THE KIDS TO
CALGARY ZOO
Tracing its roots back as far as 1917, calgary Zoo is
one of the city’s most popular family attractions,
and canada’s largest and most visited zoological
park. The zoo sits on a 120-acre site on St.
George’s Island in the Bow River. The zoo is home
to over 1,000 animals representing some 272
species, including many examples of rare and
endangered species, as well as botanical gardens.
Spring is always a fun time to visit due to the arrival
of newborn animals (check the zoo’s website
for news and details). Popular must-see sections
include the Land of Lemurs, Destination Africa, and
the Canadian Wilds. It’s at the latter that you’ll enjoy
up-close views of fascinating creatures, including
grizzly bears and the newest arrivals, a pair of
pandas.
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BOWNESS PARK
PREsTIGE | FAIRMONT PALLISER CALGARY
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Walk ThE
PEacE BRIDGE
Especially fun at night is walking the city’s
huge Prince’s Island Park and across the
iconic Peace Bridge, either before or
after enjoying a great restaurant in the
downtown core.
