Expect agricultural exhibits and brightly coloured flags at this local spectacle of traditional horse and bull riding. The sunniest major city in Canada, Calgary offers many inspiring things to do, from the extravagance of a shopping mall that doubles up as a beautiful botanical garden, to museums that tell the historical and cultural story of this fascinating part of the world.Ĭalgary has been fondly dubbed ‘Cowtown’ due to its rodeo heritage– and the annual Calgary Stampede is one of Canada’s best-known festivals. Up in the neighbouring mountains, skiers slice through the snow amid vivid green forests and shimmering lakes. In the centre, glinting skyscrapers tower above leafy parks. From here, rural routes wind up into the glistening lakes of Canada.Īll of the city’s attractions, and the wider Albertan province, are within reach when you book car rental at Calgary Airport with Hertz.īright and vibrant Calgary is a truly spectacular sight against the rural hinterland which frames the so-called ‘Stampede City’ – named for its annual rodeo festival which has been dubbed ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. North of Calgary, drive approximately three hours on Highway 2 to the city of Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. There are many luxurious mountainside resorts dotted along this scenic route. Join the Trans-Canada Highway which runs east to west through Calgary and Banff National Park. If you’re driving out of town, it’s worth bearing in mind that the province of Alberta has built enough roads to reach the moon (if laid end to end they would measure 473,000 kilometres) – so the scope for a great road-trip is truly cosmic. You should ensure you check signs for speed limits while undertaking each journey. On urban highways the speed limit is typically 70-90 km/h, while the limit in urban or school zones is typically 30-50 km/h – with 30km/h being common in school zones. The maximum legal speed limit in Alberta is 110 km/h, but this typically applies only to rural freeways, which may also have lower limits depending on the road. All Calgary Parking Authority-run metres accept payment by both cash and credit card. There are numerous parking lots across the city in addition to on-street metered parking, with prices starting from around $1.50 per hour. Avenues and streets are numbered, which can be helpful for finding your way around. Navigating the city is relatively straightforward, with a network of highways connecting the suburbs with central districts. The journey should take approximately 20 minutes.
Take exit 256 to head into central Calgary on Memorial Drive, driving past Calgary Zoo and over Bow River. To head into the heart of the city, turn southbound onto Deerfoot Trail, also known as Highway 2. Follow the Airport Trail out of the airport compound, and you’re perfectly placed to enjoy both rural and urban attractions. Car rental at Calgary Airport opens the door to a wealth of Albertan adventures.
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