Calgary Travel Forum

Has anyone stayed at Best Western Airport Inn? As we have a 7am flight we need to be reasonably close to airport. Are there any that are better?
Cheers,
Shirley

Hi VT'rs - especially Calgarians - love your town and stampede,

Would really appreciate some cool suggestions for wireless cafes that are not all student oriented..... also, after having my friend's kids crawl all over me in the last few days (they're awesome) - I'm in need of a great massage - any suggestions for places in/near downtown with great RMT's?

Thanks and any other suggestions of 'must do's welcome :-)

ciao

Hi
I am planning to come to calgary at end of july.I need car rental for 1 week to go to banff and jasper.Can you recommend a car rental at airport.is it better to book it ahead of time considering busy season.what do you guys think about need for car rental insurance .
Thanks

Hi
I am visiting Calgary, Banff and Jasper over the July 4 weekend. First 2 nights in Banff , then 2 nights in jasper and then on the way back last nite stay again in Banff. Can you please let me know which are the MUST SEE places in these 2 areas. IWe plan to see all the famous places/lakes but dont know if will need to hike to get to these places or are they accessible by car. will be coming with a 1 year old and husband and another couple. Can we manage with a stroller or should we get a child carrier instead?Also hows the weather like in July 4th weekendand should we carry clothes for extreme heat- shorts /t shirts etc and a light jacket.Any other tips about visitng that place with a 1 yr old.
Lastly if we have 1 afternoon available for Calgary whats the ebst thing to see in calgary or in the famous stampede.

A quick response will be highly appreciated as I only have few days to plan?
thnaks in advance?

I am looking for some cheap accomodation for around 5 nights that has kitchen facilities either downtown or close to the C train but not to far out of downtown.

We are scheduled to arrive in Calgary on July 3rd afternooon and fly back on July 8th evening from Calgary and will drive to the Rockies and thats all that is planned so far. Can you advise me on the itenary for the 5 days I have...which places should I visit and in what order ...shd I go to Banff first and then Jasper and the must see places, activites..etc etc and which scenic routes do you recommend ...also which cities/towns shd I look for acco in . Its going to be a busy time of the year esp with the Calgary stampede...is that event worth spending time on ..which events are recommended.Also we have a 1 yr old ...so please sugegst activites etc
I am looking at this forum to help me plan my trip and all responses would be highly appreciated

Am I to assume from reading one of the other entries that there is not any public transportation connecting Amtrak service in northern Montana with destinations in Alberta, Canada? I had high hopes of taking the train from Maine to Montana and then connecting by bus or wagontrain??? to Canada...

Gerry

John 3:16... Maranatha!

Hi, We are coming to Calgary for the last week of May with our two kids and I was wondering if anyone knows of a reasonably priced weekly rental property or a not so expensive hotel in Calgary. Thanks.

Our first stop on a round the world trip is Calgary.. Backpacking none-the-less on a budget of £30 per day ($60). Looking for suitable budget accomodation (hostels/motels/B&B) that is clean, friendly and good loaction. Any suggestions? Ideally not the club 18-30's atmosphere, as we are ages 25 and 28 (couple)..

Any must-see sights, unmissable attractions?

Hi,

I'm planning to study english for 3 weeks in Calgary. I intend to arrive there in march and I would like to know about the weather, things to do, subway (transport inside the city) and avaible to work volunteer.
If someone (local person preferably) can help me I'll apreciate.

best regards

Leo

Hi

I am coming to Alberta in May,

I am hiring an rv to travel around in.

I want to purchase a portable television to use in the Rv.

Can someone tell me what the reception is like in that area and what frequencies the channels are broadcast on ( is the systen PAL or different..

Will I be able to pick up the channels on a portable system.

Many thanks

steve

Can anyone suggest locations for lunch *near* the university? We usually use public transport to go out for lunch after class on Friday, and we're running out of ideas. Restaurants MUST have vegetarian options and should be accessible by either C-Train (from University station) or one of the following busses: 9, 72, 73, 20, 19, 119 in less than thirty minutes. We prefer locally owned restaurants rather than chains.

Hi

I'm looking to get to Moyie, BC from Calgary? What's the best (and cheapest) way to get there.

Would it be worth getting a car?? After Moyie, I'm probably going to Vancouver

Thanks
Chris

My wife and I are on tour in October and our tour company is leaving us two elderly travellers to our own devices for one day at these two places. Please tell us how best to enjoy our very brief stay taking into account that my wife can't walk very far. Our interests are good food, wine, theatre, shopping if there are plenty of resting places. Are there any day bus trips worth doing ?

Thanks folks

Looking for stores or shops that sell import arts and crafts, similar to Pier 1 but cheaper. I know there's Ten Thousand Villages but any other stores in Calgary worth checking out?

I'm looking for a pinata for a Mexican fiesta party that I'm putting on. I don't want any that are cartoons or anything, but the typical Mexican kind (donkey, etc). Does anyone know where I can get them?

I am looking for a restaurant where I can take some friends to thank them for helping me move. Unfortunately at the time I will be detoxing (and I'm a vegetarian) so it needs to be a place that can accommodate (most of... I'm realistic here) my dietary restrictions. I was thinking Sultan's Tent but it's a bit pricey for a student who is treating three friends. My budget is about $25 per person. Indian and Middle Eastern restaurants are usually decent when I'm detoxing... can anyone suggest one/a few options? Nothing too ghetto please (like, no all-you-can-eat Indian lunch buffets!) We're going to go out the day after I get back, so I won't have time to look around myself.

Hello everyone from Calgary, recently I love rifting on the Bow River from Bonness to PEI but I would like to go beyond this path. I know the city had blocked between the Zoo and Nose Creek because there is a weir and lot of people got drowned. I did a few reseach that you can pass that weir by going to the right (south) bank where there is a portage across the dam, but I don't know exactly where is the right (south) Bank? Also if any one had go beyond the zoo and sail down to fish creek area, could you tell me how was the condition ( is it very tough or is it a easy path and how long is going to take 2-4 hours?? Actually I don't really need to start rigth pass the weir but I need to know after that weir another place that I can park the car and easy to get my boat down to the river? If anyone could tell me the exactly address that would be great. Thanks!!!

David

have had a change of plans and need to park a car from July 23 to August 20 in Calgary Can anyone help?

Hi,

When I look at the route map on Greyhound's official site, I see a route from Great Falls to Calgary. Yet when I try to buy a ticket between the two points, the only trips have me going through Seattle and Vancouver. The man at the Greyhound ticket counter in my city sees the same thing.

Naturally, I think the coast is a bit far out of the way. Does a bus route exist from Montana to Alberta anymore?

Does anyone know if there is an Ayurvedic doctor in Calgary? I've googled the term and several variations, and not come upon anything legitimate.

has any one on here booked flights through canadian affair, as i have noticed they have some good prices too calgary from the UK and was wondering if any one has had any experience of them

I recall that a long, long time ago someone told me there was a "Little India" area in Calgary. Somewhere in the Northeast. Am I going crazy? Is this true? Where is it? Is it explorable by foot?

can anyone recommed a good weekday(and if there is a possible weekend) happy hour in the banff as well as downtown calgary area?? thanks everyone

it's almost time for the famous stampede... what is it about?? does anybody knows...is it in the day, in the night,or what... i just know that there's people everywhere here in calgary during the stampede...

saludos ;)

Hello everybody!

I have some Miles to be spent until October, so I decided going to U.S. or Canada September next. However, I’m between 2 places, and I’d like to hear from you what would be the best option in your opinion: Alaska or Canadian Rocky Mountains (Calgary and Lake Louise from Calgary). Has anybody gone to both places to help me deciding the best place to go?

Thank you very much everybody!

how do I purchase telus wireless service in calgary airport because I don't like using credit card to access the wireless internet. Is there a way to purchase by precard instead of paying it by credit card?

I am considering a Westjet flight Vancouver to Calgary that is scheduled to arrive at 1.47pm.
Are the flights usually on time? How long does collection of luggage take at Calgary airport?
I need to join a local tour that departs at 3pm from the airport. Will I be able to make it?

Some friends and I are planning a road trip to the Calgary Stampede in July. I googled the route which told me the drive would be about 34hours, but when I booked our campsite, the woman told me she used to make the drive in 20 hours. Has anyone else made this trek? I would really appreciate it if you could let me know how long it took you and what to expect. We are planning on traveling through Canada on our way there and through the States on our way back.
Thanks so much!

Could anyone tell me the cheapest way from calgary airport to city centre hostel in the 7th avenue,SE,calgary.
I would be having 2 trolley suitcase with me.travel on 20th May. appreciate quick response.