Tours from Calgary Affectionately known as Cowtown , this is the home of the "Calgary Stampede", The city is situated by the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and is the ideal base from which to explore this amazing region. Calgary offers the contrast of being a modern city whilst at the same time having the old fashioned feel of the Wild West. Attractions include the Saddledome, Olympic Park, Fort Calgary as well as Calgary Zoo, botanical gardens and prehistoric park. A shoppers paradise due to a very low tax rate, Calgary has an indoor walkway that connect over 600 shops and at the Eau Claire Market giving you access to many art and craft boutiques and shops.