The photo below is a great picture of Calgary's Saddledome and downtown looking toward the North West - the building in the front is the Saddledome, home of the NHL Calgary Flames.  It's located at the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede but that not a roof caved in from the snow! 

Also note the tall tower in the background, called the Calgary Tower (nee: Husky tower) was copied to shape the torch for the 1988 Winter Olympics held in Calgary.

Photo courtesy of Angus McNee

Our city is proud to host many special events and conventions...every year in the second week of July the world famous Calgary Exhibition and Stampede takes place. The whole city joins in during that week to cut loose and have fun. Even downtown bankers wear jeans and cowboy hats!

Because of this western hospitality, we were honoured (Canadian spelling eh!) that the Rotarians decided to hold their huge annual convention in our city 1996, the World Police and Fire Games in 1997, and of course don't forget the 1988 Winter Olympics were held here also!

Take some time and visit these web sites for more info on the mountains and skiing/hiking going on... Kananaskis, Banff and Lake Louise. Beautiful country. Fresh air, friendly people, and lots of elbow room!

Some Interesting Links:

Gas Prices in Calgary or North America
Satellite weather view of North America.
Calgary's C-Train Route
Tom's Own Comedy Central
Great Recipe for Prairie Oysters!