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Calgary

The site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary offers the perfect blend of winter sports, breathtaking scenery and a fascinating range of museums in its hospitable city centre. Calgary’s popularity is enhanced by being the gateway to the spectacular Rocky Mountains and the Banff National Park, a vast outdoor space where you can revel in the natural variety that Canada has to offer. It is also within driving distance of Drumheller in the ‘badlands’, home to hiking trails and dinosaur bones. With an attractive downtown area containing plentiful green spaces and upmarket areas filled with boutiques and bars, Calgary is an essential stop on any Canadian itinerary.

Where to Book

  • Rafting the Bow River in Calgary - Travel Alberta/George Simhoni

  • Steam boat in Calgary Heritage Park Historical Village

  • Fun at the Family of Man sculpture in Downtown Calgary - Travel Alberta

  • Poppy Plaza in Downtown Calgary - Tourism Calgary

  • Bow River and Downtown Calgary viewed from underneath Peace Bridge - Youn Park

  • Aerial view during Calgary Folk Festival - Tourism Calgary

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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  • 14℃
  • 17℃
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  • -6℃
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  • 1
  • 4
  • 10
  • 16
  • 19
  • 15
  • 14
  • 12
  • 7
  • 4
  • 1

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Where to book


Established for over 25 years, award-winning Canadian Affair is the largest specialist tour operator selling flights & tailor-made holidays to Canada. Offering an extensive collection of holiday types including rail, cruise, fly-drives, motorhomes and much more, all with ATOL bonding &am...

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Contiki is social travel exclusively for 18-35 year olds. To travel with Contiki is to travel confident. Confident you’ll have the best experiences, seamless transport and sweetest stays. Confident you’ll be introduced to incredible new destinations and flavours. And con...

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Would you like to travel in a uniquely local way? Put your mark on the road less travelled and enjoy a bespoke holiday through Canada and the United States. At Little America, your travel specialist will design your dream holiday with first-hand local knowledge.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 38 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.

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