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Calgary, Alberta

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The discovery of oil near Calgary in the 1900s fueled a growth spurt that even today shows no signs of slowing down. This former cow town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city of skyscrapers, shopping complexes and contemporary housing. The bustling downtown district—including the Stephen Avenue Walk, a popular pedestrian mall that extends from Bankers Hall to the city municipal buildings—has been designed to accommodate crowds of shoppers even during winter, when below-freezing temperatures would normally inhibit commerce. Enclosed walkways (called “plus-15s” in reference to their being 15 feet above street level) connect almost half the downtown buildings.

High above the city streets, an observation deck and resolving restaurant atop Calgary Tower provide a panorama of the city and the nearby Rocky Mountains; a torch burned atop the tower for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. At Canada Olympic Park, visitors can tour the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, an observation level for the ski jump and some of the facilities where Olympic-hopefuls train.

Of course, no discussion of Calgary would be complete without a nod to the city's most famous event: The Calgary Stampede. This 10-day Western extravaganza is billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and is attended by more than a million residents and visitors.

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