Tips for Travel to Calgary, Alberta, Canada

If you find yourself overniting in Calgary, perhaps on your way to the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Banff or Jasper, the Westin Hotel downtown is just fine. Three blocks out the back door there are miles of jogging/walking/bike paths which run forever along the river and believe me you will not be alone. The whole town seems to be outside exercising.

For dinner, an unusual recommendation. At the downtown Hyatt Hotel, in the midst of land locked Calgary, get the best seafood you will ever have at "Catch.” The restaurant is on the second floor. Voted one of Canada's ten best restaurants, I had the best salmon I have ever tasted, along with asiago and walnut risotto. Surprisingly, on a Tuesday nite, the place was not half-full. Formerly a beer and steak joint, one of my companions did try the steak and pronounced it excellent. Enjoy!