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Calgary, Waterton & Kananaskis Holidays

This corner of Alberta is where the city meets the prairies meets the Rockies. It’s more than a gateway – it’s scenically spectacular and has some off-track surprises up its sleeves.

Let’s start with Calgary, which is more than likely the spot that you’ll touch down on Canadian soil. The Wild Rose Province’s largest city is part modern metropolis, part traditional western frontier town. We recommend pausing post flight for at least a night or two so you can do a bit of urban exploration before your mountain moments. If you’re after a bit of a left field day trip from the city, head eastwards to the incredible Dinosaur Provincial Park. 

The Rocky Mountains are just an hour west of Calgary and the closer you get, the more epic the views. One of the closest mountain resorts to the city (and a more peaceful alternative to world-famous Banff) is Kananaskis Village. All the classic mountain escapades are on offer here: biking, hiking and spa soaking – and the backdrops are equally as gorgeous – but you’ll be sharing the trails and hot pools with fewer people. 

One of the off-the-beaten-track gems in our Canada programme has got to be the jaw-dropping Waterton Lakes National Park, down by the border with Montana, USA. It has all the beauty of the more famous parks further north (and south – the States’ Glacier National Park is a continuation of Waterton) but still has that ‘best kept secret’ vibe having been largely untouched by mass tourism. The lakes with their mountain backdrop are the star here and days can be whiled away on the water in a classic red canoe, by the water on the wildly pretty beaches, or above the water on Alpine trails.

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Calgary, Waterton & Kananaskis Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Calgary, Waterton & Kananaskis

Fairmont Palliser, Calgary

Old-world charm and elegance ooze from this landmark Calgary hotel. Its timeless restaurant serve...

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge - Autograph Collection

At the eastern edge of Canada’s Rocky Mountains sits the popular city of Calgary, known around th...

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National Hockey League (NHL) Tickets

The National Hockey League (NHL) is something of an institution across North America. Established in 1917, 32 teams compete against each other in ice hockey from October to June. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets so that you can be rink side to witness the power and speed of the players as they attack and defend across the ice.

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Get to know Calgary and those important practicalities when planning your perfect holiday.

Capital
TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT -7 hours

CURRENCY

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION

8¾ hours

RELIGION

Majority Christianity

LANGUAGE

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