BNAPEX 2012 Calgary
31 August - 2 September, 2012
Calgary Hyatt Regency
Calgary, Alberta, a beautiful city located on the banks of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, just 60 minutes from the Rocky mountains, or just a short 3 1/2 hour drive from Edmonton, otherwise it is best to fly. With amenities such as dining, luxurious accommodations and a wealth of
four-season outdoor activities, the city has the best of both worlds.
Calgary
will be in a festive mood next year, with year-long special events planned to
support its bid for designation as the 2012 Cultural Capital of Canada. Many
of Calgary's cultural cornerstones will be celebrating their centennial next
year, including the famous Calgary Stampede.
ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS-TO-DO IN THE IMMEDIATE Calgary
1. Heritage Park: in southwest Calgary has steam trains, paddle wheeler, and an early western town
2. Telus World of Science and Calgary Zoo: newly opened in the fall
of 2011 this modern facility near the Calgary Zoo has fascinating interactive
exhibits
3. GlobalFest: is an incredible cultural experience that takes place
19-27 August. Events including
Four different nights of
Fireworks competition, Cultural pavillons withehtnic foods and presentations
4. Museums: the Glenbow (art), the Military Museums, the Aero Space Museum, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, or the Art Gallery of Calgary
5. Bike or Raft: along the bike trails or on the Bow or Elbow rivers.
6. The Epcor Centre: is a cultural centre with plays and shows
7 Banff/Lake Louise: Travel 60 to 90 minutes west to get to the
Rocky mountains and go hiking or view nearby sites. Walk on the Columbia
Icefields (3 hours from Calgary), see the famous Canadian Pacific Spiral
tunnels.
8. Shopping: The convention is in the heart of downtown Calgary - stroll the mall of Stephen avenue and shop at the many stores - there is No provincial sales tax here.