The history of the gambling is pretty long, compared to other cities in Canada. Some games and different activities formed the gambling concept whenever the travellers came to Calgary.

In 1969, a new temporary casino on the Calgary Stampede grounds was founded during the annual agricultural fair.

Then eventually the Cash Casino, which opened its doors in 1980, formed the first permanent casino on the territory and offered such games as slots and blackjack.

By 1995, there were already three major gambling casinos in Calgary. They were slowly becoming bigger and more beautiful. They drew the attention of the people from all over the province.

Today, Calgary offers 13 land-based casinos that are very popular among the players.   

How to choose the right casino in Calgary

• Offer 1 – If you like only the certain casino game, you need to do the research before the travel in Calgary.
• Offer 2 – Choose a hotel in Calgary that offers the casino tour. Sometimes the casino is on the territory of the hotel.
  
• Offer 3 – Choose the casino close to the different attractions, so that you can have a welcome break.
  

What to do in Calgary?

• Calgary Tower. Tourists should visit the city's Calgary Tower, where the 91-meter height allows you to enjoy a magnificent view. A high-speed elevator will take you to the top of the tower, from where you can see the entire city against the backdrop of the mountains from a bird's eye view.
• Heritage Park. The largest historical museum is Heritage Park, with an area of 27 hectares. Here you can get acquainted with the history of the city and see the unique collections of exhibits from different eras.
  
• Walking Street Stephen Avenue. Stephen Avenue pedestrian street is a peculiar symbol of Calgary; it is located in the very center of the city.
  
• Peace Bridge. The aesthetic calling card of the city is the Peace Bridge (pictured below). This is an example of the latest architecture. The bridge has no supporting legs throughout its entire length. You can walk on it or ride a bike.
  

Interesting Facts about Calgary

• Calgary is the second city in Canada, after Toronto, where Hollywood films are shot. For example, all three Superman films were filmed in Calgary.
• The city centre is located at an altitude of about 1048 meters above sea level.
  
• The Baitun Nur Mosque is the largest mosque in Canada, which can simultaneously accommodate up to 3,000 believers.
  
• Heritage Park is a unique historic village with over 150 real-life historic buildings: shops, hotels and homes.