Calgary (Canada) > Reviews > Do You Like Cowboys?

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There are only two types of music in Canada- Country, and Western. Calgary is the city of cowboys and girls.

For two weeks, in June, the whole of Alberta and lots from beyond, descend on Calgary for the Calgary Stampede. The stampede is an orgy of all things cowboy. There are live rodeos, cattle shows and country music events. There is also a huge funfair with loads of modern, scare you to death rides.

I was working near Calgary last year and went along for the day. It was worth going, if only for Shania's Twin, the tribute band, with an equally gorgeous singer. The chainsaw jugglers were worth seeing too. Good fun, fairly cheap to get in and easy to get to.

If cowboys aren't your thing then Calgary still has lots to offer.

Go and see the Olympic park, although don't waste your time and money on "The Olympic Experience" it's just naff. The olympic ski jump tower is worth a trip up. Make sure you have a go on the olympic Luge track. It takes half an hour to fill out the legal disclaimer forms, and then they only let you go down the last third of the course but it is scary enough. Quite good to be able to say you've done an olympic level luge run.

Inside Calgary itself are all the attractions you'd expect from a major city. Good pubs and nightclubs. In keeping with the cowboy theme "Cowboys" is the most famous. And it's pretty good. A good mix of music in between the Country & Western. Very, very attractive serving girls in very ripped jeans and the obligatory cowboy hats. Are you beggining to pick up a feel for the place yet?

Canadians are friendly anyway but they seem to be extra friendly in Calgary.

I really enjoyed this city and I hope to return soon.