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Top things to see and do in Calgary

From rodeos to amusement parks, there is no shortage of fun to be had in this bustling city.

April 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
Calaway Park Campground with RVs parked under shady trees

Top 5 campgrounds and RV resorts near Calgary

RVing in the Calgary area? Check out our list of must-see campgrounds and RV resorts.

February 2024 » by Danielle Brost
Calgary’s new Central Library is a spectacle.

Calgary Central Library: the City’s homegrown honeycomb of art and architecture

Mary Kapusta, communications director for Calgary Central Library, recommends visiting the stunningly beautiful new complex

February 2019 » by Kyle Born
“There are so many sceneries and activities to discover in and around Calgary that you generally need more than one trip to experience them all,” said Lindsay Gallant, manager at Earned Media in Calgary.

5 of the best things to do in Calgary, Alberta

Lindsay Gallant, manager at Earned Media in Calgary, has five recommendations for your next RVing adventure in Calgary, Alberta

January 2019 » by Kyle Born
A photo of the Confederation Park Golf Course in Calgary, showing the driving range.

Embrace the Calgary golf experience

With courses galore, this city is a golfer's dream.

March 2018 » by Danielle Cameron
The BMO Centre in Calgary's Stampede Park was full to overflowing with RVs and RVers during the 2018 Expo & Sale.

Calgary RV Expo 2018: A recap

Full-time, part-time and occasional RVers found inspirations galore at the 2018 Calgary RV Expo & Sale. 

February 2018 » by Marie Milner
mineral samples on a display table

Rockin’ out in Calgary

Attention rock hounds: Calgary hosts a number of rock, gem and mineral shows throughout the year.

January 2018 » by Danielle Cameron
People at an RV show, looking at motorhomes

Ten reasons why you should attend the Edmonton RV Expo

Make sure you don't miss this Alberta RV show and sale

November 2017 » by Timothy Fowler
A man is filling a glass of beer from a beer tap at the Village Brewery.

The Calgary brewery guide

Village, one of Calgary’s must-try breweries, gives us micro-brewery recommendations in the city.

October 2017 » by Jillian Clark
More than double the population of Calgary attended the first Stampede Parade in 1912.

How the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth shaped Canada’s Wild West

Stampede founder Guy Weadick and the Big Four contributed to the booming Wild West with something Canada wasn’t expecting: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

March 2017 » by Jillian Clark
Fort Calgary is located on the same land on which the Northwest Mounted Police built the original fort in 1875.

Travel through Calgary’s past at Fort Calgary

Calgary’s history is neatly summarized in Fort Calgary’s museum and celebrated on their grounds.

December 2016 » by Jillian Clark
This year's RV shows offer more RV accessory retailers, and lighter products that fit within all types of budgets.

RVDA RV Shows in Calgary and Edmonton: 5 Reasons to Attend

Campers get excited for spring and summer at the annual RVDA of Alberta RV shows.

December 2016 » by Jillian Clark
Michelle Carr's daughters standing next to Boulton Creek.

Kananaskis Country-Calgary’s backyard

As a lifelong Calgarian, I consider Kananaskis Country to be part of my backyard.

February 2016 » by Michelle Carr
The back end of Dave Barton and Anne Bovan's vintage airstream.  Just beyond their trailer is a green coloured lake and mountains in the background.

Happy Canadian campers

This couple loves to get away from the rush of daily life with their vintage Airstream trailer.

February 2016 » by Kristen Mitchell
A young man riding a bright yellow Strida bike

Win a Strida bike at the Calgary RV Expo

Head off to the RV Expo in Calgary from January 28 to 31 for your opportunity to win a Strida bike. 

January 2016 » by Kimberley Shellborn
Staff of ArrKann Trailer & RV Centre pose on top of an RV at one of their two Edmonton locations (from left to right: Rob Minarchi, Sarah Baptiste, Ken Friedenberg, Paul Hopkins and Dave Hill).

ArrKann RV celebrates 40 years

 Ken Friedenberg, owner of ArrKann RV,  has spent the last four decades helping people take to the highway and live the dream. RVwest sat down with him to discuss life, work and future roads. 

January 2016 » by Louis Bockner
RVDA Calgary RV Show.

Full-timer describes her dream RV

When one is a full-timer, they quickly think of ideas that they would like to see implemented in RV designs.

December 2015 » by Elizabeth James
Vic Gill with his Okanagan truck camper

Proud grandpa

His truck camper gives Vic Gill the mobility, comfort and independence he appreciates.

August 2015 » by Marie Milner
Yum Bakery is one of the vendors at the Calgary Farmers' Market.

Experience the Calgary Farmers’ Market

This booming market is one of the biggest attractions for RVers camping in the Calgary vicinity.

March 2015 » by Danielle Cameron
Jennie Zacharuk and Eva Rupp

Jennie the invincible

The fact that she’s had a lot of birthdays doesn’t mean Jennie should stay quietly at home.

October 2014 » by Marie Milner
Mazurenko family

Summers at Lakeshore

The Mazurenko family from Calgary, Alberta, is creating a summer tradition of camping at Lake Windermere in B.C.'s Columbia Valley.

October 2014 » by Marie Milner
Low Tide at Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia.

Across Canada in an RV

Glen and Debby Clegg travelled with their RV from Alberta to Newfoundland and back, creating a lifetime of memories.

January 2014 » by Kris Dickeson
The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs in Calgary with the city skyline far in the background.

Calgary’s blossoming botanical scene

Weeding out rumours that Alberta is nothing but barren prairie and bald mountains. 

January 2014 » by Karissa Gall
A Ghost Town in Saskatchewan with buildings on the left,  an old dirt tract on the right and a sky with clouds in different shades of pinks and reds.

Travel photography 101

Andrew Penner shares a few key tips to make sure you leave a location proud to be a photographer. 

December 2013 » by Andrew Penner
Kyle and Jeff Redmond in the Bucars showroom.

Kyle Redmond nominated for RV dealer of the year

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta recently announced Kyle Redmond of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alberta, as the association’s nominee for the prestigious Walter Paseska Canadian Dealer of the Year Award.

 

September 2013 » by Karissa Gall
JoJo's Rv converted to mobile kitchen.

Serving up Southern barbecue from a revamped RV

A converted 1975 class C Chevy motorhome is now Calgary's JoJo's BBQ, operated by Jody Barned, the Barbecue Queen.

May 2013 » by Karissa Gall
people standing next to limestone hoodoo formations on a summer day wearing casual attire

What RVing means to this Alberta family

Ryan Van Orman and his wife, Nicole, love the chance to get out camping with their kids and other family and friends in places around Alberta.

April 2013 » by Kelly Boreson
Three bikers smile as they pedal beneath the futuristic red

Walk the walk in Calgary

It is rare that an urban area can offer an outdoor space that combines art and attractions as well as Calgary’s recently completed RiverWalk does. 

February 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
RV park

RV Living

Choosing your type of RV

Each RVer, I am sure, researched their RV prior to purchasing—how they will use their RV will affect the size, style and type they will buy.

one of my favourite small creeks to fly fish in the Cypress Hills. Photo by Jeff Smith

RV Gear Guide

Stocking your RV for fly fishing

If you’re a camper who loves to go fly fishing, find ways to use minimal gear for maximum versatility.

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