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Calgary, Alberta
Calgary sits where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet near Alberta’s prairie and foothills, making it a useful urban base for a trip that also reaches the Rockies.
The contrast between river corridors, open prairie and the mountain front defines Calgary’s setting. Its 1988 Winter Olympics left a visible winter-sport legacy, while the city’s position on the Calgary–Edmonton corridor makes it a practical southern Alberta anchor. Give the city its own time before heading toward mountain country.
What to look for
The Bow and Elbow rivers meet within the city.
Prairie gives way to foothills west of Calgary.
The city hosted the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.
Useful to know
Plan city stops separately from a Rockies outing; the mountain front lies beyond the urban area.
Use the rivers and foothills to orient a walk or scenic drive.
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