Calgary is a beautiful city in the province of Alberta , Canada very close to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It has a population of around one million and it is the centre of agriculture and petroleum industry. Besides that, Calgary is considered one of the cleanest cities in the world and it is delightful to visit during your holiday, road trip or business travel.
The most vibrant part of the city is the downtown, filled with restaurants, bars and clubs it is the perfect place to enjoy your nights. There is also an important shopping area right around downtown- The Core Shopping Center that sells everything from clothes to commodities. If you travel with children, they will be happy to visit the Calgary Zoo, the second largest zoo in Canada with over 290 species.
If you are into museums, the Telus World of Science is a nice choice. It is a science museum that offers interactive exhibits and attractive multimedia displays that will help you and your kids learn a lot of interesting things in a minute. There is also a place called Creative Kids Museum inside this establishment where children are thought through art. Also, if you are curious about science you can go and visit the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and explore the wonders of the Universe.
For those who like history it is interesting to visit Heritage Park Historical Village, it is Canada’s largest living history museum and also one of the most visited attractions of the city. The museum prides itself with a village that was recreated as in the late 19th century. There are genuine artifacts that decorate the village and the staff is dresses according to the times the museum features. Inside the park you will be able to admire a steam locomotive, a streetcar abd even a paddle steamer. There are also horse-drawn wagons and different shops and restaurants. The park is great fun for the entire family.
In need of some thrills? Go to Calaway Park, Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park. There are 32 rides, 29 games and tons of fun. You can even stay the night in the park if you think one day is not enough. There is a hotel offering full service for you and your family. You can even bring a tent and camp in the park in the special camping facility.
Finally Calgary is the fastest growing city in the world, it is a great economical center and people come here from all over the world. What is really interesting is that this city is considered one of the cleanest cities in the world. The metrics considered when reaching this conclusion were the quality of water, air pollution, sewage system and waste removal. You will notice these facts while walking down its streets.
