Day 3 to 5 in Calgary

The next two days were not very suitable for sightseeing. It snowed heavily and a strong wind made the air icy.

I bought a day ticket for the bus and decided to take a walk in the beautiful snow. I didn't consider that the paths were not cleared, so I got stuck in the snow in some places ;)

The Heritage Park, located southwest, was the first stop on my itinerary. It covers 1.2 hectares and is known for its living history museum in the spring and summer. Old buildings, trains, and ships from the past are on display. I walked through the park and didn't even see the Glenmore Reservoir. The pedestrian paths were also snowed in, and I was glad that someone had already walked my path, so I just followed their footprints. Thanks to my phone and Google, I eventually reached my destination and was able to take the bus to the next park.

Fish Creek Provincial Park is the second largest park in Canada and is crossed by the Bow River. The paths were a little easier to see here, but I still walked on ice, which led to a few slips ;)

The next day, I just walked around a bit to get some exercise and enjoy the snow.

Contrary to the weather forecast, my last day in Calgary wasn't snowy, but sunny. However, this meant that the morning started at -18 degrees. I had only experienced such temperatures on skiing trips, but there you are dressed much warmer and move around more.

With all sorts of clothes layered on top of each other, I set off and walked to Stampede Park. Every year, this park hosts a ten-day agricultural exhibition, which is the largest rodeo show in the world. From the park, I climbed some stairs (at least that kept me warm) and reached the viewpoint of Scotman's Hill. This is where the typical pictures of the city and the Calgary skyline are often taken.