Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city on the banks of the Bow River, near Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. Each of the four seasons makes an appearance, so how you spend your time depends on when you visit.

In summer, the downtown streets are alive with trees and flowers that accent the glass and steel office buildings. Street art, fountains and building-sized murals make the cityscape invigorating and fun to investigate. When you need a break, buy lunch from a street vendor and have an impromptu picnic in one of the city's many parks.