Stories from Calgary
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Stories from Calgary
Find out more about the remarkable experiences Calgary has to offer
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What the New BMO Centre Means for Your Meeting
Here are the highlights of Calgary’s game-changing new convention centre and what it means for your next meeting.
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5 Downtown Calgary Hotels That Host Incredible Meetings
For mid-size meetings, these five hotels offer convenient and unique venue options with the space and expertise to make your meeting a huge success.
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5 Hotels (Outside Downtown) That Host Incredible Meetings
For planners wanting proximity to the airport, quiet surroundings, or the opportunity to explore Calgary’s neighbourhoods, these hotels are a great choice for your next meeting.
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Indigenous Meeting Experiences In & Around Calgary
The nations of Treaty 7, the land that Calgary sits on, have rich and distinctive cultures. Including Indigenous experiences into your Calgary meeting can be incredibly powerful.
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Your Delegates Guide to Exploring Calgary
To help you and your delegates make the most of your time in Calgary, here are some of our favourite haunts, from morning coffee, to wellness breaks, to dining and entertainment.
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Affordable Meetings in Calgary
There are a number of ways your dollar can go further in Calgary; here's a few.
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Five Unique Offsites in Calgary
Whether you’re looking for creative offsite teambuilding activities, need more breakout rooms or additional space for pre- or post-functions, Calgary has a wide variety of unique offerings.
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Top 5 Reasons to Have your Meeting in Calgary
Calgary has two first-class convention centers, incredible natural surroundings, is affordable, an industry hub, and the ultimate host city.
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Why Choose Calgary? Meeting Planners List Their Top Reasons
We asked event planners who have hosted here for their top reasons for choosing Calgary and why they feel you should too.
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The Ultimate Calgary Pre/Post Itinerary: Western Luxury Edition
Explore the best western luxury Calgary and the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
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The Ultimate Calgary Pre/Post Itinerary: Family Edition
Family holidays are back on the schedule; plan one before or after your business event in Calgary.
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Meeting Moments on Historic Stephen Avenue: Summer Edition
Stephen Avenue is a pedestrian-friendly walkway in the heart of the downtown core and a year-round gathering place for visitors and locals alike.
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Meeting Moments on Historic Stephen Avenue: Winter Edition
Considered the city's cultural hub, Stephen Avenue hosts nine major interconnected shopping centres, upmarket boutiques, galleries, a host of dining options, and a performing arts centre.
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How a White Hat Means Ultimate Hospitality
What do Will and Kate, Oprah, and the Dalai Lama all have in common? They have all been white hatted.
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