Stampede city, one hour from Banff
Calgary, Alberta sits at the meeting of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, with the Canadian Rockies visible on clear days just an hour to the west. The city built its identity on ranching and oil, and still celebrates both every July during the Calgary Stampede, one of the world's largest outdoor rodeos. But beyond the cowboy hat, Calgary is a young, cosmopolitan city with a growing arts scene, excellent restaurants, and unmatched access to Banff and Jasper National Parks.
