In the middle of August, Calgary hosts Taste of Calgary, a famous gastronomic event. This is one more excellent opportunity for tourists to try different cuisines of the world. As a rule, the festival takes place in Eau Claire Festival Plaza, which is located not far from Prince's Island Park. At the end of July, the city hosts an event that appeals to all fans of quality theatrical events, namely, Summerstock …
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Shaganappi Point Golf Course and Heritage Pointe Golf Course are the most popular golf clubs in the region. It is always pleasant to visit these clubs not only because of quality golf courses but also because of picturesque landscapes that are easy to admire for hours. Gamblers will be super pleased with local casinos, with Grey Eagle Casino and Cowboys Casino being the most popular ones. Here visitors can play …
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9. Power supply voltage is 110V. The local hotels are equipped with standard American type wall sockets. Therefore, work of some electrical appliances is possible only with special adapters and connectors, so tourists are recommended to check their appliances for compatibility in advance.
8. The city is very clean and tidy. Throwing garbage is allowed in specially installed boxes and containers …
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Book fans will be excited to visit Fair's Fair Books. This is a popular bookstore that is open in a fully restored historic building. This store offers a range of books about the history of the city, as well as colorful booklets with photographs of historic and natural landmarks of the region. Tourists will be pleased to find a broad range of inexpensive souvenirs and colorful postcards. Crossroads …
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With older children, one can also look into the TELUS Spark scientific museum, whose exposition and excursions are entirely devoted to the development of science and technology. Here visitors are invited to take part in interesting experiments. They will be able to learn about the most amazing optical and gravitational laws, as well as study maps of the starry sky, and learn how to build solid wooden towers several …
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A peculiar symbol of Calgary is the pedestrian street of Stephen Avenue which is located in the heart of the city. On this street, you can see a lot of beautiful historic buildings and preserved houses, which in the early 20th century were built of sandstone. At the moment, in these historical buildings are well-known restaurants and hotels, as well as shops and other entertainment establishments. In Calgary, …
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Canada - moving around the country
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The railway system in the country has an extensive structure, so the train can be accessed anywhere in the country. The system of early booking is available for railway tickets, which is very convenient if the tourist has accurately determined the route and the date of his trip. In Canada, there is a well-developed network of bus services. Buses are available in almost all areas of the country. Therefore, this type of transport is considered to be the best for travelling. The buses are very comfortable, furnished with comfortable seats and air conditioning. As in many European countries, there is a system of benefits, both for pensioners and for students. For the latter, these benefits are provided in the form of discounts upon the early booking of a ticket. Buses run in strict accordance with the schedule. Bus tickets can be bought at kiosks, shops, and directly from the driver. The ticket has a time limit, not more than two hours from the time of boarding. You can travel with the ticket on any bus routes. There is also an option to vary the period of validity of the ticket as much as up to one month. A one-day ticket costs about five dollars, but a monthly one will cost 10 times more.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Canada
FrancoFolie de Montreal is the largest francophone festival in the world. It takes place in the middle of June and gathers musicians performing in different styles - rock, chanson, pop, country, folk, punk, and hip-hop. Over the course of two weeks, more than 250 performances are given in Montreal. Another famous music festival takes place in Quebec in July in the open air. The program of the festival consists of three concert venues in different places of the city: for pop stars, for ethnic music and for different genres. The largest film festival in the country is the Toronto festival. It is one of the largest in the world. Stars of American and European cinema gather in Toronto in September to receive a prestigious award.
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