Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and the main gateway to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, famous for the Calgary Stampede each July. Rooms in the city are usually much cheaper than in Banff, making it a smart base or first night before heading to the mountains.
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Business hotels near Stephen Avenue, the Calgary Tower and the C-Train.
Restaurants and nightlife just south of downtown, close to the Stampede grounds.
A walkable neighborhood across the Bow River with cafes and shops.
Chain hotels with shuttles, handy for early flights.
A mountain town about an hour west, often cheaper than Banff.
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Summer is the best season for the Rockies, but hotels spike during the Stampede in July; spring and fall are cheaper.
Usually yes — Calgary and Canmore generally cost less than Banff, especially in summer.
During the Calgary Stampede in early July, when rooms book up months ahead.
Banff is roughly 90 minutes west by car, with shuttle buses from the airport.