Cheap Vacations From Calgary

With a vision to be efficient, innovative and sustainable, The Calgary International Airport is home to supporting their guests anyway possible. Focusing on continually advancing the Albertan economy and developing the surrounding communities, The Calgary Airport continually showcase how dedicated they are as their own little community to creating change within the province. With domestic and international flights flying daily around the world and within the country, Calgary is deemed as the fourth busiest airport in Canada. And rightfully so, as many people work within Alberta and travel back and forth from here to here. The airport has over 135 shops, restaurants and airport services to choose from, so during your long or short layover, be sure to check out one of the many experiences found within the airport. Exchange your money, purchase a magazine for the plane, or enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the many restaurants.
As you embark on your journey to Calgary, you’re going to want to plan it around The Calgary Stampede. Known as ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’, The Stampede attracts millions of visitors from around the world to check out stampede events, concerts, rodeo shows, rides, trade shows and so much more. The stampede runs from July 6-15th. Explore China Town, Princess Island Park, The CORE Shopping Centre, Heritage Park, The Calgary Zoo, or The Art Gallery of Calgary. Enjoy a night at the theatre, the ballet or watch a hockey game or two. For the adventurous you, spend the day at Calaway Park, venture off to The Canada Olympic Park, The Calgary Zoo, or spend the afternoon at Sikome Lake, the most beautiful lake in Calgary. With the Rocky Mountains up high, and the sights and sounds of Calgary down low, this city surely has an abundance of adventures to get lost in.

Address:

2000 Airport Rd. N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 6W5

Directions:

From Downtown Calgary (Stampede Corral – Macleod Trail SE):

(Route is approximately 25 minutes)
Head north on Macleod Trail SE toward 14 Ave SE
Turn right onto 5 Ave SE E
Slight right onto 5 Ave SE
Continue onto Memorial Dr NE
Slight right onto the AB-2 N/Deerfoot Trail ramp
Merge onto Deerfoot Trail/Alberta 2 N
Take exit 266 for Airport Trail E
Merge onto Airport Trail NE E
Exit onto Barlow Trail NE S
Turn right onto Airport Rd NE
Slight right to stay on Airport Rd NE

From Banff National Park (224 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta):

(Route is approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes)
Head north toward Wolf St
Turn left onto Wolf St
Take the 3rd right onto Lynx St
CoContinue onto Mt Norquay Rd
Take the AB-1/Trans Canada Highway ramp to Calgary
Merge onto AB-1 E
Take exit 177 toward AB-201 N/Stoney Trail
Merge onto Stoney Trail NW/Alberta 201 E
Take the exit toward Alberta 2 S
Keep right at the fork and merge onto Alberta 2 S
Take exit 266 for Airport Trail
Exit 266 turns left and becomes Airport Trail NE E
Exit onto Barlow Trail NE S
Turn right onto Airport Rd NE
Slight right to stay on Airport Rd NE

From Black Creek Heritage Rangeland Natural Area:

(Route is approximately 2 hours)
Head north on Cowboy Trail toward AB-520 E
Turn right onto AB-533 E (signs for Nanton)
Turn right to stay on AB-533 E
Turn left onto 20 Ave/AB-533 E (signs for AB-2 N)
Continue to follow 20 Ave
Continue onto Alberta 2 N
Continue onto Alberta 2A N
Slight right onto Deerfoot Trail/Alberta 2 N (signs for Trans Canada Highway E/AB-1 E/AB-2 N)
Take exit 266 for Airport Trail E
Merge onto 96 Ave NE/Airport Trail NE E
Turn right onto 19 St NE
Turn left
Turn right

Useful Links:

Calgary Airport: http://www.calgaryairport.com/#
Arrivals: http://www.calgaryairport.com/Arrivals.aspx?cid=6&lang=1
Calgary Tourism: http://www.visitcalgary.com/

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