Canada: Calgary

Calgary in its own rights, is a pretty charming town.

Not only is it famous for the Canadian Rockies, it is also famous for the Canada Olympic Park and Scotiabank Saddledome.

At the Canada Olympic Park, you get to read about the history of the Winter Olympics, try on some equipment and play some sport - if you are up to it.

After exploring the exhibits at the visitor centre, you should head up the hill to check out the ski jump complex.

Fifteen minutes of uphill climb and chilly wind later, we’ve arrived!

The scenery is pretty… Till you look down!

Skiers are such brave people!

Similar to the Olympic Park, Sandledome also held some Olympic games during the Winter Olympics in 1988. It lies near the grounds of the Stampede Corral. Ice Hockey anyone?

It is not difficult to understand why Sandledome is named the way it is.

Unlike Toronto, you can pretty much see most of Calgary when you are at the observatory deck at the Calgary Tower. Besides having the Rockies protruding at the far end of Calgary, the city is laid in neat rows on flat land.

Far right: Calgary Tower.

The Rockies lies right at the end on the far left.

In my entire life up till then, I have never really seen a full mountain range from afar. I vividly remember peering down on Calgary from the air and teared at the sight of the Rockies. It was and still is very beautiful.

The other side of Calgary.

The business district of Calgary at night.

Even during autumn, the streets of Calgary resonates the charms of Winter.

And guess what Calgary has that Singapore doesn’t?

Now A&W won’t you just come to Singapore?