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Canada

Calgary / Cowboy Boots Meet Urban Roots

MeowScore 😻94/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

July

Experience the Calgary Stampede and celebrate Canada Day! 🇨🇦🐴

🏂
january

Visit for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. ❄️🎿

🎊
february

Celebrate the Calgary Winter Festival. ❄️🎉

🚶‍♀️
march

Explore the city during the end of winter. ❄️🏙️

🤠
april

Witness the start of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo season. 🤠🐎

🎤
may

Enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals. 🎵🌸

🐃
june

Experience the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. 🎉🐃

🇨🇦
july

Attend the Calgary Stampede and celebrate Canada Day! 🇨🇦🐴

🥾
august

Hike in the Rocky Mountains and enjoy the warm weather. 🏞️☀️

🐅
september

Witness the fall foliage and visit the Calgary Zoo. 🍁🦒

🏈
october

Catch a football game and enjoy Thanksgiving. 🍂🏈

🎅
november

Experience the Calgary Christmas Market and holiday events. 🎄🎁

⛷️
december

Ski or snowboard in the Rocky Mountains and enjoy Christmas events. ❄️🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, Calgary can be quite expensive with high costs of accommodation, transportation, and food. However, there are some affordable options available such as local markets and discount stores.

Check out the local farmers' markets for fresh produce and affordable souvenirs. Public transportation is fairly priced and there are many walking and biking trails to explore for free.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

exploring city and surrounding national parks

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

exploring city and surrounding national parks

Calgary is a popular starting point for exploring nearby Banff and Jasper National Parks.

Tipping

15-20%

similar to rest of Canada

Tipping

15-20%

similar to rest of Canada

Credit card payments common, splitting the bill accepted, no firm etiquette expectations.

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds offered by major ISPs.

great Availability

High availability of internet services.

excellent Cellular

Extensive and reliable mobile network coverage.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good parks and sidewalks.

LGBTQ friendly

Legal protections & community

Calgary offers the purrfect playground for adventurous cats. Come explore its cat-tivating landscapes, scale tall skyscrapers, and sharpen your claws on some ice-cold glaciers.

Stroll around with your fellow felines, take catnaps in the warm sun, and indulge in the fresh catch-of-the-day at local seafood restaurants. A meow-gnificent time awaits!

Things to do

The mainstream

🏰
Heritage Park Historical Village
🎨
Glenbow Museum
🐾
Prince's Island Park
🐅
Calgary Zoo
🗼
Calgary Tower

The mainstream

🏰
Heritage Park Historical Village

Step back in time and experience what life was like in Western Canada from the 1860s to the 1950s. Fur-tastic!🐎

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🎨
Glenbow Museum

Discover Alberta's rich history and art through an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibitions. A cultural cat-treat!🖼️

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🐾
Prince's Island Park

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in this paw-some park. Enjoy scenic walks, picnics and events. Purrfect!🌳

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🐅
Calgary Zoo

Paws down, one of the best zoos in Canada! Explore over 1000 animals across 120 acres of beautiful parkland. Feline good!😺

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🗼
Calgary Tower

A must-visit for any cat! Get a bird's-eye view of the city from the top of this iconic tower. Meow-gnificent!🐾

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Off the beaten path

1
Riley Park
2
Eau Claire Distillery
3
Reader Rock Garden
4
Crossroads Market
5
Griffith Woods Park

Off the beaten path

1
Riley Park

A charming park with a playground, wading pool, and sports fields. Perfect for a sunny day of playing and lounging with your fellow felines. 🌞🎾🐈

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2
Eau Claire Distillery

Indulge in a tour and tasting of this award-winning distillery's unique and flavorful spirits. A great spot for cats with a taste for the finer things. 🥃🍸🐱

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3
Reader Rock Garden

Meowvel at the beauty of this serene garden with its lush foliage and stunning views of the city skyline. A hidden oasis for cats to unwind. 🌺🌸😻

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4
Crossroads Market

A bustling indoor market filled with local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handcrafted goods. A purrfect place for some shopping and snacking. 🐾🛍️🍓

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5
Griffith Woods Park

Follow the trails through beautiful forested areas and along the Elbow River for a refreshing walk. Bring a picnic and relax by the water. 🌲🌳🍂

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good parks and sidewalks.

LGBTQ friendly

Legal protections & community

Mindful meoweler tips

Stampede Week is a blast

This annual event is a must-see for cats visiting Calgary in July. Cowboys, parades, and rodeos will keep any cat entertained for hours.

Don't forget your winter coat

Calgary is known for its cold winter weather with temperatures often averaging below freezing. Cats should pack warm coats and woolly paws.

Try some poutine

This Canadian dish made of fries, gravy, and cheese curds is a must-try for any cat-loving foodie. La Belle Patate is a popular spot to grab some tasty poutine.

Explore the Calgary Tower

This iconic tower provides stunning views of the city and even has a glass floor for adventurous cats. Don't miss the chance to see Calgary from above!

Visit the Glenbow Museum

Learn about Canadian history and art at this fascinating museum. From Indigenous artifacts to modern art pieces, there's something for every curious cat.

Useful external sites

www.visitcalgary.com

Tourism Calgary↗

Official tourism website for Calgary offering information on attractions, events, accommodations, and more.

www.yyc.com

Calgary International Airport↗

Official website for the Calgary International Airport with information on flights, parking, and services.

www.calgarytransit.com

Calgary Transit↗

Official website for Calgary's public transit system with information on schedules, fares, and routes.

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