Calgary, Alberta, is located in the foothills and high plains, approximately 80 km (50 mi) east of the Canadian Rockies on Trans Canada Hwy #1.
Home to the famous Calgary Stampede, held annually in July, it is the largest city in the Province of Alberta and offers it's one million plus residents easy access to wilderness and outdoor adventure. The city offers the visitor more than 11,000 rooms in a variety of accommodation types, plus world-class dining, entertainment and activities.
