Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988.
acoustics in mind, and it was once tout- ed as the best sound system in western Canada. Te all-ages venue hosts music every
night of the week in the musically-in- clined Inglewood district. Canada Olympic Park
If the growing music scene doesn’t get
you going, Calgary’s proximity to major ski hills, and even its Canada Olympic Park, within city limits, may sweeten the deal for winter sport enthusiasts. Downhill skiing and snowboarding,
and an introduction to luging or bob- sleighs on an Olympic track are great draws for the thrill-seeking types. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is also
located within the park for sports enthu- siasts who wish to browse the country’s storied sports history in artifacts, partici- pate in 3-D tests of their athletic prow- ess or marvel at the triumphs of the 500- plus Canadian inductees. Rockies
Lake Louise Ski Resort, one of the
largest ski areas in North America, is only a 1.5 hour drive from Calgary, as with many other ski destinations, mak- ing it easy to hit the slopes for part of your vacay while still enjoying the excite- ment of the major city. Most mountains have a range of begin-
ner, intermediate and advanced ski trails for all levels to enjoy.
The Hub
Canada Olympic Park offers top notch slopes for ski enthusiasts. Banff Upper Hot Springs Nothing is better than soaking in a
hot tub after a day of skiing the slopes, so whether your accommodation comes equipped with one or not, it could be worthwhile to venture out to Banff Up- per Hot Springs – the very natural phe- nomenon that first brought Banff Na- tional Park into being. Its mineral water is kept between 37 C and 40 C year- round, making it ultra-cozy to dip into après-ski. Te Banff Upper Hot Springs are the highest springs in Canada and offer spectacular views of the Canadian Rock- ies. Capitalizing on the therapeutic ef- fects of the mineral water, a day spa is also connected to the springs to make it your one-stop shop for relaxation.
Relax in Banff Upper Hot Springs. Winter 2014 • 55
Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.
Photo courtesy of WinSport.
Photo courtesy of WinSport.
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