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• Area:
671.8 km²
• Region: Alberta
• Population: 900,000
• Local Time: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 in summer)
• Official Languages: English and French
• Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
• Characteristics:
- Growing petrochemical and technological businesses, and the business and traffic center of the western part of Canada |
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is an attractive and dynamic city. Situated on the banks of the Bow
and Elbow Rivers near Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary's
diverse landscape lends itself to a variety of things to do and places
to see. The Calgary Stampede is probably Calgary's best-known attraction.
This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws
more than a million people each year. Other attractions, including
the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire
Market, are great places to visit year-round. |
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weather in Calgary varies quite dramatically, from extreme cold in
the winter, to heat waves exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees
Celsius) in the summer. The big freezes would be worse if it weren't
for periodic "Chinook winds" of warm air from the mountains
which can cause the temperature to rise by more than 60 degrees Fahrenheit
(16 degrees Celsius) in just a few hours. Daytime and nighttime temperatures
can also differ widely due to Calgary's dry air and its proximity
to the mountains. In the summer, overnight temperatures often drop
close to freezing, yet can be back to scorching hot by noon. |
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Olympic Park: This was the premiere site of freestyle skiing,
bobsleigh, luge and ski jumping events during the 1988 Olympic Winter
Games. The park offers a full-facility ski hill open up to mid-March.
Located in the city, it's a convenient place to spend a day, half-day
or evening on skis, snowboard or snowblades. Try the expanded snowboard
halfpipe or luge and bobsleigh rides. Rentals are available, as well
as lessons for all ages and abilities. Visit the ski and gift shop,
Paskapoo Restaurant and Lounge and Naturbahn Tea House which offers
brunch every Sunday, reservations are available. Guided bus tours
of the park are offered daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Self-guided tours are $7 individual, $24 family. Grand Olympic Tour
(includes admission to the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum) $10 adult,
$35 families. Group tours, rates and private bookings are available.
Bus #408 from Bow Trail and 33 St SW. |
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Museum: A tribute to Canada's winter Olympians, the museum
features three floors of Olympic highlights: Olympic Challenge Gallery
with interactive video displays can be found on the third level; the
second floor features an exhibit entitled Blades, Boards and Broomsticks:
The Newest Olympic Winter Sports; plus films, bobsleigh and ski jump
simulators on the main level. Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Self
guided tour is $5 individual, $18 family. Grand Olympic Tour $10 adult,
$28 families; children under four free. Bus #408 from Bow Tr. and
33 St. SW, phone 262-1000 for times. |
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Tower: Opened in 1968, the tower is 190 meters high (626
feet; 762 steps). Visit the Observation Terrace for a breathtaking
view. The top of the tower features the revolving Panorama Dining
Room, Tops Bar & Grill and gift shop. Elevation fee $7.95 adult,
$5 senior/youth, $3 ages three to 12, infants free. Open daily from
8:00 am - 11:00 pm. Two blocks south from the C-Train line downtown.
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Stampede: Each year millions of visitors from around the
world come to Calgary to partake in the annual event, the Calgary
Stampede. Enjoy real rodeos, a midway, shows, and much, much, more.
The city of Calgary is transformed for ten days into a town celebrating
the cowboy culture. Visitors will enjoy the atmosphere and always
friendly attitude of the locals. |
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| September
1993 |
Collaboration in PACOM Meeting |
| January 1994 |
Developed relationship principles
between cities |
| November 1994 |
Exchanged a memorandum about
Daejeon's vice mayor's visit to Calgary |
| March 1995 |
Calgary's delegation visited
Daejeon |
| May 1995 |
Al Duerr, Calgary's mayor visited
Daejeon |
| March 4, 1996 |
Daejeon's delegation visited
Calgary
Signed Sister City Relationship Agreement |
| November 1996 |
Attended Mayor's Meeting for Science Cities Across the World |
July 2, 1997
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July 5, 1997 |
Attended Mayor's Meeting for Science Cities Across the World |
September
16, 1998 ~
September 17, 1998 |
Attended the Inaugural General
Meeting of WTA |
November 10,
1999 ~
November 13, 1999 |
Attended First WTA Daejeon Technomart |
July 7, 2000
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July 11, 2000 |
Attended 2000 Calgary Stampede |
May 7, 2001
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May 11, 2001 |
Attended Calgary International
Business Week (IBW) |
July 4, 2001
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July 11, 2001 |
Attended 2001 Calgary Stampede |
| February 2002
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Donated animals to Daejeon Zoo
(approximately 700 Million Won, 42 of 12 types) |
| May 2002 |
Participated in the Daejeon
Zoo opening ceremony (vice mayor) |
April 1, 2002
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September 30, 2002 |
Dispatch to our city’s
government official to Calgary |
| June 2002 |
Participated in the Sister
City Mayor Meeting (vice mayor) |
| February 2003
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Donated Korean books to Calgary
Library (503 books) |
| January 2004 |
Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education has the English teachers study in Calgary |
August 11, 2004 ~
August 17, 2004 |
The Chief of the Office of Planning and Management Department and Korean traditional music players participated the Day of Korea Proclamation Commemoration Event in Calgary |
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- Promoting overseas
market
- Establishing relationships with WTA member cities
- Visits from Daejeon cultural and art group http://www.calgary.ca |
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It's Daejeon
