[Surrealplaces]

I figured we might as well have a thread to discuss Calgary Tourism.

Lots of stuff happening around tourism, with a record year of 8.7 Million tourists visiting Calgary and 4 new downtown hotels coming our way.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Five Alberta spots named among the best to visit in Canada | News

If you’re looking for some of the best destinations to travel to in Canada, you have plenty of options right here in Alberta.

dailyhive.com

Banff took #1 overall, Jasper #10, Calgary comes in at #12, and Edmonton makes it in at #20

 

[Albertasaurus]

Interesting list, with a good mix of big and mid size cities and natural areas. Although, with regard to Toronto, anyone claiming "the sidewalks are clean" obviously hasn't been there in a while...

 

[Surrealplaces]

I think this was posted already, but I'll post it in case.

Calgary tourism breaks records in 2025, even bigger year expected ahead

Tourism in Calgary has reached new heights, with more than 8.7 million visitors flocking to the city this year. Tourism Calgary says 2026 is shaping up to be even busier, thanks to a surge in conventions, conferences, and international travel. Visitors like Ian Bowler, attending the 4H National...

calgary.citynews.ca

 

[zzkwilliamcanada]

New trade relationship with China ‘significant’ for province: Invest Alberta

Invest Alberta CEO Rick Christiaanse joins Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins to discuss his part in a recent delegation to China, and the impact of the developing trade relationship on Alberta.

www.ctvnews.ca

Then in rapid succession we have some petrochemical companies coming into town, we have some agricultural companies coming and we also have some people that are really intrigued by the All-Seasons Resort Act the government passed late last year. It allows for additional development in provincial parks, hotels, destination resorts. The Chinese are really good at developing those kind of resorts all over the world, so there’s a high level of interest in that. Those four sections are probably where we’re going to continue to focus on, and we have been focused on them for a number of years.