Cheap Flight Tickets to Calgary

Calgary, Alberta’s largest city attracts millions of tourists from around the world every year with its cowboy culture, salsa dancing and numerous festivals. Travellers mostly book cheap flights to Calgary to take part in annual festivals and events such as the Carifest, Folk Music Festival and the Calgary Stampede.

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Flying to Calgary

Must see Places in Calgary

Calgary Tower: The Calgary Tower is a popular landmark in the city. Built in 1968, the Calgary Tower offers most stunning views of the city from the top. This man made behemoth standing tall at 627 feet is a must-visit for every tourist visiting the magnificent city in Canada.

Heritage Park: The Heritage Park is situated beside the Glenmore Reservoir and just south of downtown. This 66-acre living-history village is indeed a paradise for history lovers and offers a fascinating glimpse into Calgary’s Wild West past. The major highlights here include Gasoline Alley Museum, a historic village, a ranch and a fur-trading post. 

Canada Olympic Park: The massive sports complex Canada Olympic Park is a tribute to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. This is a great place for both adults and kids to take lessons on riding the slopes, and cross-country and downhill ski. Do remember to visit the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum to catch a glimpse into the competition’s history through artifacts.

Canada’s oil capital Calgary, popularly called “Cowtown” because of its cowboy culture, offers myriad attractions to the tourists. Some of the major places of tourist interest worth visiting here include Prince's Island Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park, Studio Bell, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Hangar Flight Museum, Fort Calgary, Military Museums, Devonian Gardens and Glenbow Museum.

Best Time to Fly to Calgary

The best time for taking flights to Calgary is during the peak summer months from June to August when most festivals take place in the city. The popular festivals that can be enjoyed during this period include the Calgary Fringe Festival (July-August), the Calgary Stampede (July) and the Calgary International Blues Festival (August). This is also a great time for enjoying outdoors and indulging in activities such as fishing, biking and hiking.

Getting Around in Calgary

After your flights arrive at the Calgary International Airport, reaching the city center is easy with reasonably priced taxis and rental cars. Getting around in Calgary is also convenient and easier with the city’s efficient bus system as well a light-rail system, called the C-Train, which runs across the city and offers free rides anywhere downtown. Calgary is also a pedestrian-friendly city and offers a series of enclosed walkways called the “Plus-15” system.

Best Things to Do in Calgary

The dynamic city of Calgary is undoubtedly a spectacular place for all those who want to soak up beautiful vistas. There are lots for things for you to see and do in this famous tourist hotspot.

• Take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Kensington, renowned as Calgary’s “urban village”. This lovely neighborhood is filled with quaint cafes and funky boutiques. Visit here during July to participate in the Sun and Salsa festival
• Enjoy a thrilling trip with your kids and family to Calaway Park, largest amusement park in western Canada, offering 32 rides. The Ocean Motion and the Vortex Roller Coaster are among the popular rides here
• If you love winters and snow then visit Calgary. This most popular mountain resort is situated close to the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountain range and is great for skiing
• Head to the Spruce Meadows to see some of the most prominent horseback riding events in Canada where talented jockeys can be seen competing for prize money and national titles

Visit the huge Calgary Zoo, which is home to more than 1,400 animals. The major sections worth visiting here include the Canadian Wilds and the Creatures of the Night/Australia. The zoo is also home to the Prehistoric Park and a botanical garden