Calgary

At first, the lanky cowboy in black seems in control, one hand on the rope, the other stretched out behind him. But the angry bull beneath him won't stand for it. Hind legs buck high into the air and the rider's body ripples like a whip, his head snapping backwards. You grip the bench and lurch forward in your seat. Hang on, man! Another powerful kick and the rider is thrown face down into the dusty corral. Ouch, seems like an understatement. Wiping a fleck of dust from your face, you adjust your crisp, white Stetson and mosey on back to the beer garden.

The spirit of the Old West lives on in Calgary, where the cowboy hat is just as fashionable on the ranch as it is in the boardroom. But rest assured, you don't need a big hat or spurs to fit in here. A big heart and a soft spot for a great steak will do fine.

Top things to do in Calgary

Fort Calgary Historic Park
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (English and French only)
Glenbow Museum
Eau Claire Market
Calgary Stampede
Spruce Meadows show jumping
Historic Inglewood District
Art Central
Devonian Gardens
Downtown Calgary
Calgary Tower
Canada Olympic Park
The Calgary Zoo
Hy's Steakhouse

For more information visit

www.tourismcalgary.com

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