Great for interns, students, in the area of the University of Calgary, Foothills Hospital, Alberta Children's Hospital, Market Mall, Canada Olympic Park, Trans Canada Highway westward to Banff, & Vancouver. This place is very convenient for viewing the Rocky Mountains, with a .05km walk to Bowmont Park looking over the Bow River, great for trout fishing.
The location is very convenient and right next to the University
The host is very generous and cooked my niece breakfast
Excellent communication
you wont be disappointed!
Calgary, Canada - Bryan Best Bet for Single Traveler, Short Stay or Long
I extended my stay in Bryan's spare room twice, once, because I underappreciated how long it would take to get to Calgary, Alberta from Pullman, WA, and once, because the city of Calgary rocked my world. Bryan should not modestly advertise that he offers a room for one or many nights - he should advertise that he is likely the least expensive, high quality bed and breakfast in central Canada.
University of Calgary is within walking distance, has excellent parking and beautiful, modern architecture. The Glenbow Museum features aboriginal and pioneers documenting the settlement of the area. Outside exercise is glorious along the Bow River Pathways (famous for trout fishing) featuring biking, jogging and strolling paths. Western themed Heritage Park is a replica of an original Canadian settlement, including guides in period dress, explaining the lifestyle and employments of the areas, original settlers. Also, the TELUS Sparks Center provides a history of science.
A marvelous city and a mavelous stay for a single traveler.
If travelling through the Canadian prairie, alone on an explore, or if on business; there is not a better place to stay than Calgary, a thoroughly modern city, in its University District as the guest of Bryan.
Centrally located for easy access to college (graduate student?), shopping, in a quiet neighborhood. Calgary has excellent roadways, arterials well integrated to major Canadian thoroughfares.
Your host is a certified master chef, oft employed by Canada as a contractor to feed and nourish Canadian military personal on site. He will love to cook you breakfast, and is a curious and intelligent conversationalist. He has wide personal experience and would to know yours, he is equally sensitive to those who prefer privacy.
The second-floor apartment is across the street from a city park with plenty of street parking. There are three flights of stairs (21 total) and no elevator. The bedroom is on the second floor of the apartment.
His military training is evident in the cleanliness of the entire apartment. Though not modern - last remodeled in 1978 - this has the middle-class charm of the era.
The shared bath is a classic built in tub and shower. The water pressure is excellent, as is the temperature control. Best of all it is the 60âs style wide rims, a place to rest oneâs arms while soaking in the tub. Or perhaps, to rest your morning coffee, of your eveningâs champaign.
The rental room has a firm and comfortable twin bed and a fine window looking out over a balcony. The window opens nicely, for night air, as is my want. It includes a study desk and an era appropriate dresser and closet.
I drove to Calgary from Tacoma, WA. In future visits, I shall fly, unless one wishes to get a true appreciation of how vast Canada is. Calgary is linked with a modern, efficient and well-coordinated public transit system. Buses are timed to meet light rail and disabled individuals can contact Access Calgary a door to door transport system for handicapped individuals. Like every other metro city, Ubers, Taxis and powered scooters are ubiquitous.
University of Calgary is within walking distance, has excellent parking and beautiful, modern architecture. My favorite site is the downtown Calgary Main Library Branch â a new and beautiful four-story masterpiece of purposeful design, integrating progressive learning and research strategies with learning centers appropriate to all ages. Shout out to the Bear and Kilt!