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Calgary

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Calgary.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canada featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries.

This Calgary travel guide video is a strong city overview, covering attractions, city views, parks, museums, transport, Heritage Park, and local drinks.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel with detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage.

This guide video is a practical Calgary primer, covering orientation, arrival, local transport, weather, hotels, food, and things to do.

The Endless Adventure

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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison, a travel couple focused on places and food.

This food-focused travel video gives Calgary a flavorful lens through Canadian dishes, local restaurants, and Canada's national cocktail.

The New Travel

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The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on real stories from people and meaningful travel experiences around the world.

This first-time Calgary travel vlog provides a positive city introduction, created during Creator House Calgary with Calgary Tourism and Travel Alberta noted in the description.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, chronicling travel adventures and providing practical travel information and tips.

This Calgary walking video captures the city on a very cold day while Gabriel Morris shares a personal story about applying for a Canadian passport.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured tools for comparing and planning trips. Their Calgary guide gives travelers a well-rounded city overview, covering heritage, festivals, Indigenous culture, metropolitan character, and Canadian Rockies gateway context.

Visit Calgary, Canada — Travel Guide (2026)

Dynamic prairie metropolis balancing cowboy heritage with cosmopolitan energy industry wealth, offering world-class festivals, Indigenous

viatravelers.com/destinations/calgary/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professional travel-publishing brand offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, apps, and trip-planning services. Their Calgary destination guide is a strong planning resource, spanning neighborhoods, skyscrapers, western heritage, landmarks, the Calgary Stampede, and local tips.

Lonely Planet: Calgary

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canada/alberta/calgary.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canada/alberta/calgary

Nomadic Matt
Travel guide

Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper long-term travel, trip planning, accommodation, flights, and destination guides. His Calgary budget guide is practical for cost-conscious planning, covering things to see and do, expenses, savings, accommodation, and broader travel tips.

Calgary Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Calgary with tips on things to see and do, costs, ways to save, where to stay, and more.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/canada-travel-tips/calgary/

The Planet D
Travel guide

The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Calgary article is a helpful activity guide, bringing together attractions, festivals, outdoor options, Calgary Tower, and the Stampede.

21 Best Things to do in Calgary, Alberta

This comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Calgary, Alberta will show you the top attractions, festivals, and outdoor activities to enjoy

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-calgary-alberta/

NOMADasaurus
Travel guide

NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog covering destination guides, sustainable tourism, gear, and visual travel storytelling. Their 2026 Calgary guide provides a broad, useful list of 20 things to do, with activity ideas suited to different travel styles.

The 20 BEST Things to Do in Calgary (2026 Guide)

You'll find no shortage of amazing things to do in Calgary, Canada in this comprehensive guide. No matter your travel style, you'll have plenty of fun here.

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-calgary-canada/

Y Travel Blog
Travel guide

Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their Calgary guide is a helpful short-visit overview, connecting city activities with natural beauty, heritage, and diverse culture.

9+ Best Things To Do In Calgary, Canada (on A Short Visit)

Enjoy these best things to do in Calgary - Canada's hidden gem at the heart of Alberta. - that include its natural beauty, heritage, and diverse culture.

ytravelblog.com/best-things-to-do-in-calgary-canada/

A Dangerous Business
Travel guide

A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic travel planning and personally visited destinations. Her Calgary summer guide offers a practical, seasonal shortlist of activities for visitors planning a warm-weather trip.

8 of the Best Things to Do in Calgary in Summer

Summer is one of the best times to visit Calgary, Alberta. Here are some of the great things to do in Calgary in summer.

dangerous-business.com/things-to-do-in-calgary-summer/

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