Welcome to PCIC 2007 Calgary!

Nestled into a natural prairie bowl where the sparkling waters of the Elbow and Bow rivers meet, Calgary was the heart of Canada’s western frontier 130 years ago. Today, it’s the Heart of the New West — a vibrant city where an entrepreneurial spirit joins a rich artistic and cultural life, all in view of a Rocky Mountain playground.  Visitors will find a warm welcome in Calgary and our special brand of legendary western hospitality. 

Creative Culture: … beyond our western image beats the artistic heart of Calgary, with art galleries, museums, antiques, music — whatever you are looking for, you’ll find it here. Inspire your view from the 90-metre tower at Calgary Olympic Park, or the 160-metre glass-floor observation deck at the Calgary Tower. We’re proud of our city’s diversity, demonstrated in the stunning Chinese Cultural Centre, and by some 6,000 restaurants. From Malaysia to Greece, and from Thailand to South Africa, there’s a taste adventure for every palate.  

Heart of Heritage: Return to the days of the North West Mounted Police at Fort Calgary…the early settlers at Heritage Park…or the two World Wars at the Museum of the Regiments. There’s so much more here than you expect. 

In their footsteps — Our city centre may feature the glass and steel of progress, but we still value the cornerstones of our heritage: Walk down Stephen Avenue with a local historian, and discover how Calgary became the “Sandstone City.” Discover the lifestyles and the legacies of the Blackfoot people at the Glenbow Museum. Try on a Mountie’s uniform at Fort Calgary. Explore the recently restored Lougheed House and its gardens, once home to one of the province’s most influential families. 

Adults and children alike will love Heritage Park, Canada’s largest living historical village. Chat with railroad engineers and hotel staff, take a ride on the ferris wheel — or board the 1898 S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler for a tour of Glenmore Reservoir and a sense of how early settlers navigated the waters that were so important for trade and transportation. 

Experience the life of a cowboy — The west is still here…and it’s real. Of course, its most visible symbol remains the Calgary Stampede’s 10 days in July, when the entire city dons hat and boots to celebrate — but the Stampede simply demonstrates what’s already here. Throughout the region, cowboys and horses still ride the range. Traditions such as small-town rodeos, Aboriginal powwows, country farmers’ markets and cowboy poetry festivals still thrive. 

Calgary’s Urban Playground — Calgary’s known for the pristine wilderness of the nearby Rockies… However the city itself offers an extensive network of more than 550 kilometres of riverside, wooded and prairie pathways, including Fish Creek Provincial Park - Canada’s largest urban park - or the Weaselhead natural Environment Park. Spring, summer or fall, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing and canoeing on the Bow River... Or enjoy a round on one of the many championship golf courses. 

The Calgary Zoo - Canada's second largest zoo, rated in the top 10 in North America, with over 1,000 various mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. The Zoo's indoor and outdoor botanical gardens showcase a variety of annuals, cactuses, and rainforest plants. "Destination Africa" is only a year old, and showcasing local animals is the Canadian wilderness exhibit with specialized areas for wildlife from the Rocky Mountains and Northern Forest. The Prehistoric Park shows over 20 life-sized models of dinosaurs and reptiles. The Calgary Zoo is a great place to spend a day. Many pack a picnic lunch, and really plan to spend 6 or 8 hours there, which is what you need to do to see it all.