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With the Canadian Rockies right at our doorstep , Calgary is the perfect place for those looking for adventure . What better way to immerse yourself in nature than by camping in the great outdoors ?
Camping + Glamping
tip : Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle that will take you to the Calgary Transit bus stop at WinSport . Route 408 travels from the park to the Brentwood CTrain station . 403-288-0411 , calgarycampground . com
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
In celebration of Canada ’ s 150th anniversary , all national parks are free to enter in 2017 ! This is a great opportunity to explore what Calgary ’ s backyard has to offer . With hundreds of campsites to choose from , there is always a place to discover , explore and enjoy the Canadian Rockies . For an experience a bit more glamorous than what the conventional tent has to offer , stay in an oTENTik . Raised , wood-framed canvas tents are outfitted with rustic beds , furniture , and cookware that make the outdoor camping experience a tad less rustic . 1-888-773-8888 , pc . gc . ca
CALGARY WEST CAMPGROUND
Just minutes from Highway 1 and close to WinSport , this campground has extensive amenities . There are 320 campsites ; 120 have full hook-ups while 80 are tent sites , and all sites have access to complimentary WiFi . Get the best of both worlds : feel like you are in the great outdoors but stay within Calgary ’ s city limits .
CALAWAY PARK
CAMPGROUND
With excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and convenient access to Western Canada ’ s largest amusement park , the Calaway Park Campground is the tip : A shuttle bus is available during the week of Calgary Stampede , July 7-16 , which will take you to and from Stampede Park for a small fee . 403-240-3822 , calawaypark . com / campground
perfect spot for the whole family . There are 104 sites plus showers , a store , laundry facilities , WiFi , and discounted admission to Calaway Park .
SUNDANCE LODGES AND TIPIS
This family-oriented campground is just a 45-minute drive from both Calgary and Banff in beautiful Kananaskis Country . In addition to sites for RVs and tents , the campground also has tipis and trapper ’ s tents equipped with wooden floors , beds , and heaters — one of Canada ’ s most unique glamping experiences . If you ’ re not a regular camper and don ’ t want to splurge on equipment , rentals are available on-site . 403-591-7122 , sundancelodges . com
ASPEN CROSSING
Just 45 minutes from Calgary in the rural prairies , this quaint campsite has 121 spots for RVs and tents , or try glamping in one of three train caboose cabins ! Each authentic caboose has been refurbished and equipped with modern amenities including beds , a deck , a fire pit , a kitchenette , a full bathroom , a TV , and air conditioning . 1-866-440-3500 , www . aspencrossing . com
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