The white cowboy hat is the city s symbol of hospitality to reflect the importance of ranching to the city s economy and cultural heritage. Calgary is known for its sunny skies and moderate four-season climate. Because of Calgary s elevation, evenings are often cool during the summer months. By Air - Air Canada flies daily from Sydney to Calgary. Calgary s international airport is 20 minutes from the city centre.
Accommodation ranges from luxury hotels to charming bed and breakfasts to ranch stays.
The Calgary restaurant scene includes award-winning dining rooms, unique western heritage eateries and a wide variety of ethnic restaurants. Calgary s outstanding attractions include a world-renowned zoo, a wide variety of museums covering western and paleontological history, a science centre and Olympic venue sites. Calgary offers everything from free street entertainment to live professional sports to live performances of ballet, opera and theatre. The Calgary Stampede is a 10 day western extravaganza of rodeo, chuckwagon races, pancake breakfasts, square dancing and more. Roughstock Winter Rodeo, March - Held annually in March, Roughstock is one of Canada s richest rodeos.