My Canadian Experience

A few years ago I packed up my suitcase to go and live in beautiful Canada for two years. I can honestly say it was the best two years of my life. Canada is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. I lived in the city of Calgary also known as "Cowtown" for its western culture. It is host to the famous Calgary Stampede every July which is an exciting ten day outdoor festival that celebrates the Western Culture. You can see everything from rodeos, live music and many famous artists doing evening shows and amazing food and entertainment for the whole family. It is a must see if you visit the city, make sure you get the cowboy boots ready!

It's very easy to find your way around downtown with a grid street system and access to the C-train which goes all over the city and also on the outskirts. Calgary city has so much to offer. It is perfect for a shopping trip or even to take a picnic in the beautiful Prince's Island Park downtown, or you could even go river tubing. If you ever watched and loved the movie "Cool Runnings" then a visit to the Olympic Park is a must! They actually have the Jamaican team's bobsleigh there and you can sit in it and have your picture taken. You could even take the plunge and do a bobsleigh ride on that very track. It is also great for Skiing and or Ziplining in the summer.

An hours drive from Calgary is where you will find the most breath-taking scenery of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. I recommend hiring a car which gives you the freedom to drive and stop off along the way to discover the stunning Lakes such as Lake Morraine and Lake Minnewanka, to name a few. Here you can go paddle boarding, Canoeing or explore the wilderness on foot by taking one of many hikes, and the view at the top is worth every minute. Canmore and Banff are both lovely towns between Calgary and the mountains with cute log cabin houses, restaurants, bars and lovely gift shops to explore. There are so many tours and excursions you can book to explore the surroundings. Lake Louise is just over 2 hours drive from Calgary but definitely a must see when you visit as the Lake itself, it's just stunning. Also in winter they host an Ice Sculpture show on the lake and it's amazing to see what beauty can be carved from a block of ice! It is also the perfect place to hit the slopes in the winter or have some fun with the family by going snow tubing or dog sledding. Camping is also a great way to experience the Canadian Wilderness and then you can spot wildlife and relax to take in the amazing scenery. Many families head out of the city during summer months to go camping on long weekends and enjoy everything the beautiful Rocky Mountains has to offer.

If you are thinking about a holiday to Canada I would be able to give you expert guidance on your adventure, so please get in touch!