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Destination Calgary
Calgary is located in Alberta, in Western Canada. It is a vibrant city that offers the best of all worlds - a cosmopolitan city of one million with outstanding outdoor adventure and pristine wilderness only an hour away in the Canadian Rockies. Opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventure are unsurpassed. Calgary is just minutes away from diverse outdoor sporting activities such as golfing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing and horseback riding.
The City of Calgary was the recipient of the World Health Organization’s ‘Safe City Award’ in 2002 and was named by the Mercer organization as the top city in the world for health and hygiene in 2004.
  
Its vibrant downtown core is linked to surrounding communities by a superior transportation system consisting of freeways, roads, buses and Light Rail Transit (LRT). Calgary has one of North America’s most comprehensive pathway systems, with 375 km of cycling and walking paths winding along the city’s waterways (Bow River, Elbow River, Glenmore Reservoir, Fish Creek and Nose Creek) and through nearly 3,300 hectares of parks and natural areas.
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Calgary and area presents a contrasting picture of modern cityscape set against wide-open landscapes and snow-capped mountains. Four UNESCO Heritage Sites are located within the immediate vicinity. Less than an hour’s drive west of the city on the four-lane Trans-Canada Highway, the eastern slopes of the Rockies offer a wealth of seasonal outdoor activities: hiking, camping, golfing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, dog sledding, canoeing and kayaking, rock and ice climbing and sightseeing.
Calgary is a culturally and ethnically diverse community. Nearly five million visitors each year find a wealth of cultural attractions, diverse restaurants and award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, specialty shops and trendy night spots in Calgary.
Throughout the year, Calgary and the surrounding area offer a wide array of cultural and leisure activities. Premier facilities, attractions and events include:
- Alberta Ballet
- Alberta Dance Theatre Project
- Alberta Dragon Boat Races
- Banff Festival of the Arts
- Banff/Lake Louise Winter Festival
- Banff National Park (World Heritage Site)
- Calgary Centre for Performing Arts
- Calgary Flames Professional Hockey Team
- Calgary Folk Festival
- Calgary Opera
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Calgary Science Centre
- Calgary Stampede
- Calgary Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Prehistoric Park
- Calgary Blues Festival
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- Canada Olympic Park
- Caribbean Festival
- Eau Claire Market
- Fort Calgary
- Glenbow Museum
- Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump (World Heritage Site)
- IMAX Theatre
- International Native Arts Festival
- Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
- Kootenay National Park (World Heritage Site)
- Jasper National Park (World Heritage Site)
- Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology (World Heritage Site)
- Spruce Meadows Equestrian Events: The National, The North American and The Masters
- Waterton Lakes International Peace Park (World Heritage Site)
- Yoho National Park (World Heritage Site)
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For more information about Calgary, Alberta visit www.tourismcalgary.com/
Voted the #1 airport in North America in 2002 for cargo shipments, Calgary International Airport is easily accessible from every major city in the world.
Once here, you will appreciate the modern design and friendly atmosphere of Calgary International Airport. Calgary’s modern airport will provide efficient, convenient movement of delegates and competitors: Airport services include dining, shopping, car rentals, accommodation, security, foreign exchange and customs.
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Weather
Calgary has a mild climate, particularly during the month of September, when the 2009 WorldSkills Competition will be held. The province is characterized by low humidity and considerable contrasts between areas and seasons. Day-time temperatures at this time average +20°C, and the region is known for its above average sunshine with very little rainfall. Alberta receives more days of sunshine than any other province in Canada.
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Creative Arts & Fashion
The "Creative Arts & Fashion" category covers all the skilled areas that are related to fine arts and fashionable design and creation. This encompasses everything from multi-media creative, interior decoration and fashion. The competition areas included in this area are: Jewellery, Floristry, Ladies" Dressmaking and Graphic Design Technology.
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