Best Calgary holiday apartments

For most of its existence Calgary was a sleepy little cow town between the Rockies and the Praries. Then came the oil boom and suddenly Calgary was in exactly the right place for the oil industry companies to make their base. The result is a buzzy city which is an exciting mix of cowboy town and oil city and renting a holiday apartment in Calgary from 9flats will have you right in the middle of the local action, rather than stuck in some soulless tourist hotel. If you have considered couch surfing in Calgary, you will be pleased to learn that holiday apartments in Calgary from 9flats offer a similar authentic experience but with the added comfort and privacy of your own private room or apartment.

Enjoy your stay in a holiday apartment in Calgary

At your vacation home in Calgary, you will be fascinated by a city that combines an authentic experience of the old west with a bang up to date modern metropolis. There is a growing arts scene and a youthful energy in this booming city contributes to a lively club scene. The oil money has led to the establishment of a considerable fine dining industry and the juxtaposition of cowboy hats and jeans in exotic sports cars will keep you interested when people watching in the cafes. If you time it right, you could visit the world famous Calgary Stampede which takes place in early July or if winter sports are your thing, check out the incredible facilities left over from the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Choosing your holiday accommodation in Calgary

Calgary is certainly a cultural melting pot but to add a whole new dimension to your stay, why not rent a holiday apartment in Crescent Heights which is only a few minutes’ walk from Calgary’s Chinatown. Calgary has the fourth largest Chinatown in Canada and the area offers superb dining and an active cultural life in a safe neighbourhood. You are also minutes from Downtown and all city amenities. Alternatively, a holiday apartment in Capitol Hill will see you staying in a residential district in the northwest quadrant of the city. Many students from the nearby University of Calgary live in this neighbourhood and you will find it has a youthful and bohemian atmosphere.

Riding out of Calgary

When you are moving on from Calgary, why not consider a stay at a holiday apartment in Vancouver which is regularly voted one of the best cities to live in on the planet. Here you will find breathtaking snowcapped mountains surrounding a city with beautiful beaches, towering skyscrapers and atmospheric dark forests. Just over the border in the USA meanwhile, a holiday apartment in Seattle will let you explore one of the most culturally vibrant cities in America. Whatever your preference when you travel, you will find that 9flats has just the accommodation to make your stay perfect. So to add that authentic touch to your vacation rentals, be sure to book with 9flats.