Calgary, Canada

HOME TO BOTH cowboy hats and skyscrapers, Calgary is a delightful mix of Western charm and cosmopolitan modernism.

- STORY BY JEREMY TAYLOR

Many travelers landing at Springbank Airport head 90 minutes west to the Rocky Mountains. Instead, a 20-minute ride east puts visitors in the heart of Canada's ranching capital.

The meeting place of the Bow and Elbow rivers thrives off Albertan gas and oil but also radiates a laid-back vibe that's truly disarming. The Blue Sky City is a great place to relax and unwind. Stroll through parks and streets, dine at superb restaurants, and shop at high-end boutiques. Calgary is Canada's hidden gem in a Stetson.

FROM ABOVE The S.S. Moyie at Heritage Park Village; Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser