Calgary Travel Forum

Hey everyone,

I have a quite intricate problem: I need to reenter the country for a working permit to become effective.
The plan was to rent a car and drive for a few days to Montana and then back into Canada. When I tried to rent the car today, however, I found out that most rental companys require the renter to have a drivers license and a credit card. I have a driver license, but I don't have a credit card. My girlfriend (who is coming along) has a credit card, but no drivers license. It seems to be not possible to rent a car with this setup, I have tried Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget and some smaller ones. Does anyone know a car rental where one can have different names for driver and credit card holder?

If this is not possible, I was looking at ways to get to Montana without a car. Greyhound only seems to offer routes to Hotsprings going over Vancouver and Seattle, which of course does not make any sense. Are there other coach companys that offer rides directly from Calgary to Montana? Do you have any other idea how I could do this?

Regards
Ole

We are booking our seats for the 2010 Stampede and the seating map on the website is not too helpful.

Can anyone give their opinions on the best seat locations to reserve?

Thanks in advance :)

Hi, I am looking for a new and exciting holiday for myself and my family. We have tried dry slope skiing near our home town in Scotland and thought it would be a great holiday in Canada to try the real thing.
I would be extremly grateful if anyone could give me information on places to stay and go skiing that would make our holiday more exciting and enjoyable.

My husband and I will be staying in Calgary next week (6-10 July)
We would like to have a good steak dinner, any recommendations for a restaurant please.
I have read comments on the Metropolitan Grill which looked promising,but noisy and for a younger crowd (we are seniors !!)
All help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Can anyone tell me how I can conveniently get from Milwaukee to Calgary on a train? My wife told me that someone from Amtrak told her it would take 3 days with changes of trains and buses. It seems to me that there must be an easier and shorter way. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

I am visiting Calgary in September and I am looking for a fun, centrally located Hostel. Can anybody help?

Many Thanks

Hi there!

Wondering what would be the best place for choice and price to buy pepper spray in Calgary? Also, what about a store downtown?

Thanks for any and all tips!
Marina

Hi,

I am travelling to Vancouver and Calgary via Kelowna in September and I am hoping to do a skydive (for the first time). Does anyone know of a cheap (and reliable of course :-)) Skydiving Association? In either the Vancouver, Okanagan Valley or Calgary areas? I'm aware that the weather may not be guaranteed in September.

Thanks

Hello there,

Good morning. Need some info. How to get to Coutts border from Calgary city. is there any suitable way. I know upto Lethbridge but not beyond that. How should I go to Coutts border from Lethnridge or from Calgary. Please share your knowledge. Highly appreciated.
Regards,

Amit

Hi everyone,
We are planning a holiday to the Calgary area (esp to see Calgary Zoo) in either late May or June. I'm looking for suggestions for family friendly hotels that offer pools and (hopefully) waterslides?
As well, we have one 4 yr old - is there anything else that would be of interest to her to see in Calgary? We're going to stop in Drumheller on the way... and make a day trip to Banff...

Thanks in advance for all replies.
Renee

Hi:
(1) I have one free day in Calgary next week - a Saturday - what are the big icons of Calgary that you would recommend I "must see" in this one day to get a taste of the city? My interests are varied so anything legal goes.

(1) Do you have any recommendations for tour companies that offer day tours of Calgary?

Thanks

Dear Forum: The coldest its gotten in any place I have lived in is London - arouond zero degrees celsius. Calgary sounds like its way below that. I am visiting Calgary for a 4 day business meeting next week. Have no idea what do you wear when its that cold. Can you tell me what do (males) wear when it gets as cold as it is now in Calgary - head to foot - inside and out - the gory details. Thanks

I'm trying to organize a trip with a group of about 10 from Florida to Calgary to see the Stampede. We have a few different flight options but most seem to center around flying direct or some sort of stop in either Toronto or Minneapolis or Detroit. There doesn't seem to be many low price options which is what I'm looking for. We don't mind driving a limited amount so if anyone had any suggestions about flying to Edmonton instead of Calgary and then driving in or flying to somewhere in the northern U.S. near the border and driving up, that would work too. I've tried to look for cheap no-frills (non-executive) charters too. We're just hitting a lot of dead ends. Anyone got ideas???

my gf and i wants to go in a road trip.. we are currently in LA and we want to go to Calgary and back.. im a tourist though..I have a american tourist visa but i dont have a canadian tourist visa..help..thanks

Hi All, I'm thinking of going to Vancouver in early May 2009 and wondered if it is possible to fly into Calgary and then drive acrooss to Vancouver. Is this possible, how long should I allow for the trip and what are the best places to visit along the way?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Richard

Hi everyone,
I am desperatly missing my sister,brother-in-law,and niece and would love to visit them at christmas. Here is my dilema...I have four children so if we fly it will cost us at least $4000.(2 adults,3 kids and an infant) so I was thinking of driving. Can anyone tell me how long it would take?(honestly) and approx.how much it would cost? I know that it is a long,boring drive but I think we could make it fun.Have any of you made the drive? would you share your stories with me?any info would be great.
Thank you soooo much.

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