![]() ![]() If you’ve never been, I would say stay at least one night to see what the city has to offer, but there’s so much to do in the Rockies that I would always spend extra time there than in Calgary. It’s a beautiful older property and really central – only a couple blocks from the main shopping street. ![]() I’ve always stayed at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary, one of the original railway hotels. You can get great views by going up the Calgary Tower, or learn more about Canadian sports at the old Olympic Park.įairmont Palliser and Calgary Tower, downtown Calgary Calgary can get busy during the first couple weeks of July when a lot of people visit for the Calgary Stampede. Completely the opposite to Vancouver which always seems to be busy and has a lot of tourists. The city is pretty quiet downtown after the end of the work day and on evenings. I have spent time in Calgary before but not usually more than a night or two. Day 1: Calgary to Drumhellerįlying in from Vancouver to Calgary the journey is pretty short, only an hour and a half flight. It really gives you the freedom to visit lots of places and really spend the time you want rather than running for the next bus. I have been to Alberta and taken bus tours and transfers, but having your own car is the best way to get around. Some parts of this Canadian Rockies itinerary are from other trips I have done, but I wanted to pull them all together into this 9 day travel guide. Is it always snowing in the Canadian Rockies? How much time do you need in the Canadian Rockies? ![]() Planning your perfect Canadian Rockies getaway Driving along the Icefields Parkway, possibly the most scenic highway Table of Contents Clicking ads or making purchases through affiliate links may, at no additional cost to you, earn me a small commission. Disclosure: Advertising and affiliate services, including Amazon Associates, help the cost of running my blog. ![]()
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