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Calgary skyline
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Calgary & Edmonton

Experience the rodeo on your Canada holidays

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Calgary is blessed with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, their snow capped peaks reaching into the sky. With a modern heart, Calgary is perfectly located for those looking to enjoy stunning natural surroundings whilst able to experience city life too.

Edmonton is also a place of great natural beauty, famed for its river valley park system including the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest historical park. Edmonton is also home to the largest shopping mall in North America.

Choose from a wide selection of Calgary & Edmonton hotels.

Calgary & Edmonton Highlights

•   Experience the excitement of the Calgary Stampede and watch cowboys during the worlds largest outdoor rodeo, chuck wagon races and a parade.

•   Fort Edmonton Park comes to life as staff in period costumes portray life through various time periods within the park.

•   Explore the Calgary Zoo and take a walk on the wild side or stroll through the botanical gardens.

•   The Edmonton Mall is amazing, with hundreds of shops, restaurants and an array of water parks and theme parks.

Calgary & Edmonton Honeymoons

Our Calgary & Edmonton hotels are perfect for a romantic break with your loved one. Whether it’s the strap on your spurs and cowboys hats at the Calgary stampede, or to enjoy a romantic dinner for two in Edmonton, it’ll be perfect.

Canada Weddings

As a weddings abroad specialist we at Kuoni are the ideal choice to help you plan your perfect wedding in Canada. Our selection of Canada wedding packages includes romantic settings such as magical Lake Louise and even an exciting ceremony atop a mountain only accessible by helicopter. For further information please see our dedicated Canada weddings pages or request a copy of our Weddings Brochure.

Canada Tailor Made

Tailor make your ideal Canada holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni Canada holiday simply:

•   View our online portfolio or download our America & Canada brochure.

•   Then, call our Canada sales team on 01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.

•   Request a quote

Canada Facts

For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:

•   Our comprehensive list of Canada facts and information.

•   Our i-travel articles for Canada Holidays

Capital city

Ottawa
Population

Calgary has a population of 988,193, Edmonton 730,372.

Time difference / local time

Canada is divided into six time zones: Eastern Standard Time: GMT – 5 Central Standard Time: GMT – 6 Mountain Standard Time: GMT – 7 Pacific Standard Time: GMT – 8 Atlantic Standard Time: GMT – 4 New Fountain Standard Time: GMT – 31⁄2 When calculat
Language

English is widely spoken all over Canada except Québec, which is bilingual (French-English).

Currency

Canadian Dollars (Can$). Rate of Exchange CAN$1.60= UK£1 (Feb 2011).The Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Passports and Visas

British subjects require a full 10 year passport which must be valid for six months after return to the UK.

Shopping

Most goods are available slightly cheaper than the cost at home. Canadian arts and crafts fashioned from pewter, wood, silver and pottery (as well as Native Canadian art like soapstone-carvings, totem poles and weavings) are best found in the regions where they are produced.

Tipping

Many Canadians in the service industry rely on tips to supplement their income. Tips or tax are not usually automatically added to a bill in Canada, but you should always check. Taxi drivers, hairdressers and waiters are generally given 10-15%. Bellhops, porters and doormen are generally paid Can$1 per item of luggage. It may be advisable to carry small change for this purpose. These figures are for guidance only and assume that service has been good.

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