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Holiday Inn Express Calgary is located one mile from TELUS Convention Centre and Eau Claire Market, two miles from the Pengrowth Saddledome, and approximately 10 miles from Calgary International Airport. Calgary's Light Rail Transit (LRT) has a stop less than three minutes from the hotel. This location is also a mile from the Jack Singer Concert Hall, two miles from Fort Calgary and Princess Island Park, three miles from Calgary Zoo, and 14 miles from Spruce Meadows Equestrian Park. The property's amenities include the exercise room, business center, and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel also offers laundry facilities and free parking. Small pets are welcome (prior approval and/or fees may apply). All rooms feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, work desks, cable TV, in-room movies, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, and hairdryers.
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Holiday Inn Express Downtown Property Information:
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Rooms:
56
Floors:
8
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- Car rental desk
- Fitness facility
- Data port
- Meeting room
- Business center
- Swimming pool
- Free breakfast
- Pets allowed
- Meals
- Family rooms
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Holiday Inn Express Downtown Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
1500
Check-Out:
1100
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Calgary Events & Entertainment
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January
Throughout January:
NHL Hockey. The Calgary at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise
S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177.
Throughout Januar: Dance.
The Alberta Ballet performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415
14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-245-4222
Throughout January: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company
performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen
Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For
information, call 403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster
at 403-299-8888.
Throughout January: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic
season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First
Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440.
Throughout January:
Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee
Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286.
Throughout January:
The Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestra presents a season of concerts at Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor
Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call
403-571-0270.
February
Early-Late February: Winterfest. Calgary rekindles its Olympic
spirit and celebrates winter with an annual monthlong festival of ice
sculptures, dogsled races, snowboarding competitions and other outdoor events.
Activities at Olympic Plaza, Prince's Island Park and other locations. Phone
403-543-5480 or 877-543-5480.
Early February: Chinese New Year Celebration. The Chinese
Cultural Centre holds daily dances, cultural performances, exhibitions,
fortune-telling and a Chinese market to celebrate the new year. All events are
free. 197 First St. S.W. Phone 403-262-5071. http://www.culturalcentre.ca.
21 February: Alberta Family Day. Public holiday.
Throughout February: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call
403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.
http://www.calgaryopera.com. Continues through early May
Throughout February: Dance. The Alberta Ballet performs at the Southern
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call
403-245-4222. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888 or 403-451-8000.
http://www.albertaballet.com. Continues through early April
Throughout February: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season
of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street
Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440. For tickets, call 403-294-7447,
or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888. http://www.theatrecalgary.com. Continues
through mid May
Throughout February: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the ice at
the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call
403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000.
http://www.calgaryflames.com. Season continues through early April
Throughout February: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company
performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen
Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For
information, call 403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster
at 403-299-8888. http://www.atplive.com. Continues through early May
Throughout February: Concert. The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
presents a season of concerts at Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre for the
Performing Arts, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-571-0270. For
tickets, call 403-571-0849, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.
http://www.cpo-live.com. Continues through late May
March
Throughout March: Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season of
international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street
Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440
April
Throughout April: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call
403-262-7286.
May
Early May:
Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary
theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre
for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call
403-294-7475.
July
1 Jul: Canada Day. Public holiday. Celebrations are held at Fort
Calgary, Heritage Park, Prince's Island Park and Olympic Plaza, among other
places. Call 403-268-3888 or 403-268-2489 for more information.
September
Throughout September: CFL Football. The Calgary Stampeders play
home games at McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W., University of Calgary
campus. For information and tickets, call 403-289-0258, or toll-free
800-667-3267
8-12 September: Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament. The Masters
Cup attracts the best horses and riders from around the world to this
prestigious equestrian jumping event. Spruce Meadows, Highway 22X and 14th
Street Southwest (about 30 minutes from downtown). For information, call
403-974-4200.
October
Early-Late October: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the
ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call
403-777-2177.
Mid-Late October: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call
403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.
13-17 Oct: Wordfest. Calgary and Banff cohost this annual writers
festival featuring readings, workshops and other events. Calgary's Uptown Stage
and Screen and various other venues in both cities.
Throughout October: CFL Football. The Calgary Stampeders play
home games at McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W., University of Calgary
campus. For information and tickets, call 403-289-0258, or toll-free
800-667-3267
November
12-14 Nov: Calgary Winter Antique Show. Art, books, furniture and
other antiques on display and for sale. Round Up Centre, Stampede Park. For
information, call toll-free 800-667-0619.
13 Nov: Santa Parade. Calgary gears up for the holiday season
with a parade down Ninth Avenue, and other festivities downtown. For
information, call 403-266-5300, or toll-free 800-661-1678
Throughout November: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the
ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call
403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000. Season continues
through early April
Throughout November:
Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary
theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre
for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call
403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.
December
3-31 Dec: Zoolights! at the Calgary Zoo. The Calgary Zoo dons
more than 1.5 million twinkling lights. 1300 Zoo Road N.E. Phone 403-232-9300,
or toll-free 800-588-9993.. Continues through 2 January.
Throughout December: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call
403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.. Continues through
early May 2005Throughout December: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames
heat up the ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For
information, call 403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000.
Throughout December: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic
season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First
Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440. For tickets, call
403-294-7447, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.
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Calgary Destination Overview
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Calgary lies in the Bow River
Valley between the bold landscape of the Rocky Mountains and the flat prairie
lands of the province of Alberta in western Canada. Calgary is a city of
skyscrapers, of energy, agriculture, manufacturing, research and development,
and of advanced technology. It is a modern, sophisticated city; a center of
commerce and of culture; of youth and vitality. Calgary is divided into four
quadrants instersecting at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, which
meet at right angles in the city center. Center Street runs north to south, and
Center Avenue east to west, with all streets laid out in a grid expanding
outwards from the center.
The Southwest extends from the
boreal forests of Kananaskis Country to the office towers of downtown, and is a
mix of residential and business districts. It includes the natural beauty of
North Glenmore Reservoir and the fashionable 17th Avenue shopping district. The
Southwest is also home to the Fourth Street Restaurant district and the Elbow
River, which winds its way from Glenmore Reservoir down through the city center
until its rendezvous with the Bow River near Inglewood. The Eau Claire Market
and riverfront trails around Prince's Island Park provide a clean and refreshing
break from downtown, and are popular lunch spots with downtown office workers. The Southeast is home to vast oil refineries, fabrication plants and heavy
industry, as well as trendy new housing developments and the world famous Spruce
Meadows equestrian facilities.
Its western boundary is defined by the Macleod
Trail Strip, 10 miles of flashing neon, huge nightclubs, malls, hotels and
luxury car dealerships. In the north end is the Saddledome and Stampede Grounds,
as well as the historic district of Inglewood and the old town-site of Fort
Calgary. Calgary's biggest event of
the year is the Stampede, held in early July. For 10 memorable days, the city
is populated by cowboys. Some of these are professional rodeo athletes; others
are hopeful townspeople in costume.
The rest of the year,
Calgary's calendar is a busy mix of festivals (the Chinese Cultural Centre has a
popular New Year's celebration), sporting events (hockey and football games are
popular) and performing arts events (opera, theater, dance, music). The fastest way to become
oriented is to take a trip to the top of the Calgary Tower, where the entire
city is spread out far below. The restaurant and lounge in the observation deck
rotate slowly, giving you a 360-degree view every few minutes, so you never know
what you will see next when you look out the window. Tour bus packages are the
easiest way to see the countryside around Calgary in a short time. Several
companies provide motorcoach trips from major Calgary hotels to Banff, the
Columbia Icefield, and Waterton Lakes National Park.
There are also luxury train
tours through the Rocky Mountains and southern British Columbia. To get off the beaten path and
see parts of the mountains invisible from the tour buses, guided horseback rides
are offered at several ranches in Kananaskis Country. Heritage Park Historical Village and Fort Calgary Historic Park are two sites
that present the pioneer way of life with turn of the century buildings,
artifacts, and guides dressed in period costume. The Glenbow Museum details the
history of Western Canada and cultures the world over. The Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric
Park is a favorite with children.
It contains exhibits of creatures and
habitats found in Alberta 60 million years ago, complete with life-sized
dinosaurs. The Royal Tyrell Museum in nearby Drumheller, (a small town two hours
north of Calgary) is the site of hundreds of dinosaur fossil discoveries. A relaxing activity is to float
down the Bow River, which runs from Banff to Calgary, in a canoe, raft or drift
boat with the assistance of a guide. Guides point out the best places to fish
for the Bow River brook trout. Canada Olympic Park, site of
the 1988 Winter Olympics, is open for tours year round.
Its most impressive
features include the 90-meter ski jump and the bobsled track.. The Bobsled
Bullet is a modified bobsled on which you can ride at speeds of over 90 km an
hour down the same track featured in the Disney movie Cool Runnings.
Calgary is prepared for all
weather, no matter how severe with its remarkable Plus 15 system, an extensive
network of indoor walkways 15 feet above the ground. The climate controlled
walkways make it possible to see most of the downtown highlights with no
contact with the outdoor wind and chill. Be sure to include Devonian
Gardens in any sightseeing tour. This is an indoor tropical paradise with
thousands of plants, and an abundance of waterfalls and fountains.
In addition
to its many other attributes, it is also a college town. Mount Royal College,
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the University of Calgary are
based in the city. Calgary is indeed an amazing place. Calgary Winter Festival takes place for
eleven days in February. The festival utilizes the 1988 Winter Olympics site
for dog sledding, snowboarding, and the Winter Village.
The third Wednesday in
May marks the beginning of the 5 day annual Calgary International Children’s
Festival which celebrates music, dance, and storytelling with top performers
from around the world. There is always something happening in Calgary that is
just what you wanted to see or to do. Best of all, you will receive a warm
welcome in Calgary at any time of the year.
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