Calgary is located in the south-west corner of Alberta province in Canada, on an endless flat grassland. The closest mountain to the city is 75 kilometers away to the north. It is the southern gateway to the Banff and Jasper National Parks. This former cattle town has grown to become Canada's second or third most important industrial and commercial center, in part thanks to its growing energy industry. It was host to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games (1988年加拿大卡尔加里冬季奥运会).
The city is incredibly pleasant and beautiful for a town that sits on such a monotonic terrain. Though it does not have jaw-dropping views such as the Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, or the Golden Gate Bridge, Calgary is a surprisingly livable city with a gleaming and vibrant downtown, nice neighborhood parks, and well-connected bike trails. The two rushing rivers (the Bow and the Elbow) that merge near downtown wrap around the city like a ribbon, soften the landscape, and provide a myriad of recreational opportunities such as boating, rafting, and fishing. The rivers trace their sources to the Rocky Mountains and are fed by the glaciers.
I truly enjoyed my morning stroll along the river banks in Prince's Island Park, which is just a stone throw away from China town. Prince's Island, a green oasis in the middle of the Bow river, is connected to downtown and the neighborhood to the north by multiple beautiful bridges, some of which are pedestrian-only.
A stay in the city for a day is highly recommended if anyone travels toBanff via Calgary. 
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