Calgary is a beautiful place with warm hearted people. It's nice being in this city of nearly a million inhabitants. I moved here in June of 1999 from my home country -- The Philippines. Summer is great, winter is a little harsh but you'll get used to it. Calgary is an attractive city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's spectacular Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are great places to visit year-round.
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Stampede Park, Prince's Island Park, Chinook Shopping Centre, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park, McMahon Stadium, Saddledome, TD Square, Heritage Park, Southcentre Mall, Bars and clubs, Olympic Plaza, Stephen Avenue, Calgary Zoo,and alot more.
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I like the Stampede. Calgary celebrates this every year, usually in July. There are alot of rides at the Stampede Park ground. The people are great too.
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Canada Olympic Park - this place is great especially in winter. Prince's Island Park - Nice park, best during summer, you can go jog, walk, roller skate, etc. Dont forget to visit Chinook Mall during your stay there, alot of stuffs to buy. Calgary Zoo is awesome!
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Ramada Hotel
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The Palace
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Moxies, Treasure of China, Melrose, Jack Astro, The Emperor Restaurant.
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Calgary Tower, TD Square, Heritage Park.
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Published on Monday October 6th, 2003
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Tue, Oct 07 2003 - 04:11 AM
 by marianne
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