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E-Mail:		calgary [at] westways [dot] ab [dot] ca

216 - 25th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2S 0L1

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Dear Jonathon and Graham,

Thank you for another delightful stay at your Calgary accommodation Westways. You always provide the perfect balance in creature comforts and friendly welcomeness. I very much look forward to my next stay. Take care, be well, and best wishes.

Cheers, John A.

Calgary Westways
Guest House

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Calgary, Heart of the New WestTM

Calgary is a vibrant and growing city that offers the best of all worlds - a cosmopolitan city of nearly one million with outstanding outdoor adventure and pristine wilderness only an hour away in the Canadian Rockies.

Nearly 5 million visitors each year find a wealth of cultural attractions, diverse restaurants and award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, specialty shops and trendy nightspots in Calgary. Our wide, blue sky and moderate climate beckons year-round outdoor enthusiasts to golf, hike, fish, mountain bike, ski or dog-sled.

Our parks offer some of the finest natural areas in North America. Our shopping is a paradise - we are the only province in Canada with no provincial sales tax. Our dynamic arts scene will indulge your passion for culture. Our western heritage and legendary hospitality will make you feel welcome. Main festival is the Calgary Stampede, a ten day event in July attracting over a million visitors.

Alberta Links

Alberta Attractions Links:

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.absteamtrain.com/

Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one day adventure on board a real steam or diesel-powered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season, including murder mysteries, family, dinner theatre, seniors and teddy bear specials. For a day full of activities which is truly different and interesting.

Bar-U-Ranch

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ab/baru/natcul.aspx

Bar U Ranch commemorates the history and importance of ranching in Canada.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/

Enter a stunning new facility and embark upon an unforgettable journey as you delight in fantastic exhibtions and dazzling performances and enjoy an exciting, authentic, Blackfoot cultural experience.

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.frankslide.com/

Canada's deadliest rockslide, coal mining, settlement and early days in the Crowsnest Pass.

Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://history.alberta.ca/headsmashedin/default.aspx

One of the world's oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jump's known to exist -- Head-Smashed-In. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981

Remington Carriage Museum

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com/

North America's largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

Rosebud Theatre

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.rosebudtheatre.com/

An excellent theatre located about 90 min drive east and north of Calgary. Set in a small prairie hamlet of Rosebud close to Drumheller.

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/

World-renowned museum of paleontology focusing on Alberta's fossil heritage. One of the world's largest displays of complete dinosaur skeletons.

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Alberta Attractions Links:

http://www.canadianpassionplay.com/

Set in a natural amphitheatre not far from Drumheller, the scripture-based script and music, realistic set and costumes, quality performances and remarkable similarity of the site to the Holy Land all add to the experience.

Alberta Tourism Links:

Anderson Vacations

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.canadatravelsolution.com/

Tours/charters, step-on guide service, convention / conference tours, senior holiday excursions and fully independent traveler (F.I.T.) programs.

Canadian Rockies

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.canadianrockies.net/

Discover Alberta

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.discoveralberta.com/

An excellent alternative Alberta tourist information site

Live Shot of Banff

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.explorerockies.com/banff-gondola/

National Parks of Canada, Alberta

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/np-pn/index_E.asp

The Federal Government Parks in Alberta including Banff and Jasper

Travel Alberta

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.travelalberta.com

Alberta's Official Tourist Information Web Site

Where.ca/Canadian Rockies

Alberta Tourism Links:

http://www.where.ca/canadianrockies/

A great site for information

Calgary Links for Attractions, Arts, Museums etc

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

Aerospace Museum

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.asmac.ab.ca/

A living history documenting aviation in Canada.

Calaway Park

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.calawaypark.com/

Western Canada‘s largest outdoor family Amusement Park

Calgary Arts Central

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.artcentral.ca/

OVER 50 ARTIST STUDIOS, GALLERIES, SHOPS AND CAFES

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.calgary-convention.com/

Calgary Zoo

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.calgaryzoo.ab.ca/

An international renowned zoo with Prehistoric Park

Calgary's Fire Fighting Museum

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.firefightersmuseum.org/

Canada Olympic Park

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.winsportcanada.ca

Year round sporting activity park including the Bob Sleigh, skiing, mountain biking also the home of the Olympic Hall of Fame.

Cantos Music Foundation Collection

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.cantos.ca/

Tour through the Cantos Music Collection, your journey into our musical history. With over 200 instruments on display, the Collection spans the evolution of music from 246 B.C. to present day. The piano that Sir Elton John used to compose his first songs.

Fort Calgary

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.fortcalgary.com/

An Interpretive Centre of the Original Fort Calgary

Heritage Park

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.heritagepark.ab.ca/

Canada’s largest historical village park with steam railway trains, stern wheel paddle boat.

Museum of the Regiments

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.themilitarymuseums.com/

One of North America's largest military Museums

Scotiabank Saddledome

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.scotiabanksaddledome.com/site/saddledome/

Sporting home of the Calgary Flames, venue for pop concerts and other events.

Shaw Millennium Park

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Shaw-Millennium-Park.aspx

The Worlds Biggest Free Outdoor Skate Park

Spruce Meadows

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.sprucemeadows.com/

International Venue for Horse Jumping Shows with the world’s richest prize money.

Telus Spark - The New Science Centre

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.sparkscience.ca/

The Calgary Tower

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.calgarytower.com/

Panoramic views and revolving dining room, one of the first Towers of its kind, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in Calgary and is a must-see on any tourist's itinerary and now with a glass floor.

The Glenbow Museum

Attractions, Museums and other Calgary Places of Interest

http://www.glenbow.org/

Western Canada’s largest museum though with a western theme it has many artifacts from around the world.

Calgary Professional Sports Teams:

Calgary Flames

Calgary Professional Sports Teams:

http://flames.nhl.com/

NHL ice hockey team

Calgary Hitman

Calgary Professional Sports Teams:

http://www.hitmenhockey.com

Member of the Western Junior Hockey League

Calgary Roughnecks

Calgary Professional Sports Teams:

http://www.calgaryroughnecks.com/

Calgary's professional lacrosse team

Calgary Stampeders

Calgary Professional Sports Teams:

http://www.stampeders.com/

Calgary Football Team

Events

Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo

Events

http://www.calgaryexpo.com/

Calgary Folk Music Festival

Events

http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/

Calgary Fringe Festival

Events

http://see.calgaryfringe.ca/home

Calgary International Film Festival

Events

http://www.calgaryfilm.com/

Global Fest

Events

http://www.globalfest.ca/

A world-class, multi-cultural festival and international fireworks festival that will offer the viewing public an affordable and accessible multi-faceted cultural experience.

Lilac Festival

Events

http://www.lilacfestival.net/lilacfestival/

Lilac Festival

Calgary's largest street festival celebrated on the last Sunday in May

Sled Island Festival

Events

http://www.sledisland.com/about/the-story

Sled Island is an annual four-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Canada, that brings together over 300 bands and artists in more than 30 venues throughout the city.

The Calgary Stampede

Events

http://www.calgary-stampede.com/

General information about the Greatest Outdoor Show

The Performing Arts:

Alberta Ballet

The Performing Arts:

http://www.albertaballet.com/

Alberta Theatre Projects

The Performing Arts:

http://www.atplive.com/

Beatniq Jaz and Social Club

The Performing Arts:

http://www.beatniq.com/

Broken City

The Performing Arts:

http://www.brokencity.ca/

Venue for live bands, alternative music, folk and county

Calgary Jubilee Auditorium

The Performing Arts:

http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/Southern/Home.aspx

Enhanced acoustics and comfortable seating for 2,500 - a perfect setting for music and performances.

Calgary Opera

The Performing Arts:

http://www.calgaryopera.com/

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Performing Arts:

http://www.cpo-live.com

Fairytales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

The Performing Arts:

http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com/

Jubilations Dinner Theatre

The Performing Arts:

http://www.jubilations.ca/jubilations/cal_whatis.html

Loose Moose Theatre

The Performing Arts:

http://www.loosemoose.com/

One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre

The Performing Arts:

http://www.oyr.org/

Pump House Theatre

The Performing Arts:

http://www.pumphousetheatre.ca/

Stage West Theatre Restaurant

The Performing Arts:

http://www.stagewestcalgary.com/

The Downright Theatre Company

The Performing Arts:

http://www.kiddoproductions.ca/

The Epcore Centre for the Performing Arts

The Performing Arts:

http://www.epcorcentre.org/

Containing the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Max Bell Theatre, Martha Cohen Theatre, Big Secret Theatre and the Engineered Air Theatre

Theatre Calgary

The Performing Arts:

http://www.theatrecalgary.com/

Theatre Junction at The Grand

The Performing Arts:

http://www.theatrejunction.com

Vertigo Theatre

The Performing Arts:

http://www.vertigotheatre.com

Tour Operators:

Blue Sky Tours & Executive Transportation

Tour Operators:

http://www.albertablueskytours.com/

We offer personalized vehicle tours of Calgary, Alberta and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, that are as flexible as our guests require. We cater to those guests travelling together so they are not “competing” with others on when to leave, when to return or itinerary changes in the middle of the day.

Calgary Hot Air Balloons

Tour Operators:

http://calgaryballoonrides.com/index.html

Take a ride over Calgary in a hot air balloon

Calgary Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.calgarytours.ab.ca/

They are able to offer guided tours in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Japanese and of course English.

Calgary Walks - Experience Calgary One Step at a Time

Tour Operators:

http://www.calgarywalks.com/

Walking Tours of Calgary
Downtown Core
Custom Tours of historice neighbourhoods

Cowboy Bus

Tour Operators:

http://www.cowboybus.ca/

Hop-on hop-off touring bus in Calgary

Hammerhead Scenic Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.hammerheadtours.com/en/

Another recommended Calgary tour operator

Home On The Range Adventure Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.homeontherange.ca/

Escorted and self-drive western experiences: natural/historic sites, rodeos, Canadian Rockies.

Inside Out Experience - Outdoor Adventures

Tour Operators:

http://www.insideoutexperience.com/

Provides white water rafting, mountain biking and hiking in a fun, safe and memorable Canadian Rockies adventures for all ages and skill levels.

Legendary Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.legendarytravels.net/

I have had great reports from this Calgary tour operator.

Lone Wolf Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.lonewolftours.ca/

Mountain View Helicopters Scenic Tours

Tour Operators:

http://www.mvheli.com/MVheli_calgary_tours.aspx

Mountain View Helicopters offers scenic tours to fit everyone's budget.

Rocky Mountain Pedicabs

Tour Operators:

http://rockymountainpedicabs.com/

Bicycle Rickshaws

Time Out Touring

Tour Operators:

http://www.tour-time.com/

Time Out for Touring specializes in Day Trips from Calgary. Join in on one or more of these exciting, fun and informative day trips.

Tourism:

Calgary Attractions

Tourism:

http://www.calgaryattractions.com/

Guide to Calgary attractions and discount coupons.

Calgary Info Centre

Tourism:

http://www.calgaryinfocenter.com/

Information about Calgary accommodations, attractions, exhibitions and shows, museums, restaurants, upcoming special events

Calgary Local Weather

Tourism:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CAAB0049

Calgary's local weather reports

City of Calgary

Tourism:

http://www.calgary.ca

The city of Calgary website for parks, Calgary Transit with maps and time tables, the pathways system with maps also local government administration.

Downtown Calgary

Tourism:

http://www.downtowncalgary.com

For information on shopping, attractions, events in the downtown area

The Calgary Herald

Tourism:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/

Local Newspaper

Tourism Calgary

Tourism:

http://www.visitcalgary.com/

Calgary's official tourist information web site

WHERE Calgary

Tourism:

http://www.where.ca/calgary/

Another great source for information

Universities and Colleges

Alberta College of Arts and Design ACAD

Universities and Colleges

http://www.acad.ca/

Bow Valley College

Universities and Colleges

http://bowvalleycollege.ca/

Mount Royal University

Universities and Colleges

http://www.mtroyal.ca

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Universities and Colleges

http://sait.ca/

The University of Calgary

Universities and Colleges

http://www.ucalgary.ca/

Our Accreditations

Associations we are members of and Rating Agencies that rate our Calgary bed and breakfasts

Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association

Our Accreditations

http://www.bbalberta.com/

This association represent a wide variety of B&Bs here in Alberta and Calgary. This diverse range of B&Bs vary from simple “home stay” accommodations, basement guest bedrooms, to the high end of traditional B&B homes. The associations help to communicate the concerns and needs of the B&B industry to various provincial and municipality government bodies. The associations other main tasks are the marketing of the members B&Bs. Minimum requirements are needed to become a member with an inspection once every two years.

Alberta Hotel Lodging Association

Our Accreditations

http://www.ahla.ca/

Calgary Westways Guest House is also a member of the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association. The AHLA keeps abreast of new development and provide educational seminars in the hospitality industry. We have completed and attained

Service Best:

Participating in several course to obtain Service Best diploma that has increased our skills in offering the best service possible.

American Automobile Association:

Our Accreditations

http://www.aaa.com

We are very proud to be an official listed property with the North America Premier Automobile organizations and being the only Calgary B&B awarded with a 3 Diamonds rating. Calgary Westways has an annual evaluation that conducted by trained inspectors in a consistent, universal high standard. To be an official listed property a bed and breakfast has to have a minimum of 4 guest’s bedrooms, smaller properties are not eligible. “Canada Select” properties may have just one room and that B&B may be rated 4 stars.

Bed and Breakfast Association of Calgary

Our Accreditations

http://www.bbcalgary.com

These two associations represent a wide variety of B&Bs here in Alberta and Calgary. This diverse range of B&Bs vary from simple “home stay” accommodations, basement guest bedrooms, to the high end of traditional B&B homes. The associations help to communicate the concerns and needs of the B&B industry to various provincial and municipality government bodies. The associations other main tasks are the marketing of the members B&Bs. Minimum requirements are needed to become a member with an inspection once every two years.

Canada Select:

Our Accreditations

http://www.canadaselect.com/

This Canadian rating organization for the hospitality industry is very popular with the B&B industry as there isn’t a minimum number requirement for guest bedrooms. Inspections are conducted once every two years and are provided by a provincial association. Here in Alberta it is the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association, which has the responsibility to provide evaluations for the Canada Select program.

Licensed by the City of Calgary:

Our Accreditations

http://www.calgary.ca/

This Calgary Bed and Breakfast has to have a Lodging House license from the City of Calgary and have to be inspected and approved by the various city departments i.e. Fire Department, Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Regional Health Authority. All licensed B&Bs have to display their Calgary City License.

Prefered Calgary Bed and Breakfasts and Accommodation

When we are fully booked, potential guests ask for suggestions for other B&Bs in Calgary. This I am happy to do so but it does come down to ambiance, location, and amenities and of course price. The following are personal descriptions and recommendations. We have included B&Bs world wide that we have stayed at.

11th Street Lodging

Prefered Calgary Bed and Breakfasts and Accommodation

http://www.11street.com

Located on 11th ST SW and 13th Ave SW makes this B&B closer to downtown. Though this B&B does not have the same facilities as Westways with some guest rooms sharing a bathroom. Breakfast is self-serve continental. The main reason I choose this B&B is for its prices that are lower and good value for its location.

A Calgary Historic B&B at Twin Gables

Prefered Calgary Bed and Breakfasts and Accommodation

http://www.twingables.ca

This Heritage home is a ten-minute walk from Calgary Westways Guest House so has access to all the local restaurants, close to downtown and the Elbow River. The public rooms on the first floor are grand and the bedrooms are comfortable and come with ensuite bathrooms, TV and DVD.

Calgary City View B&B

Prefered Calgary Bed and Breakfasts and Accommodation

http://www.calgarycityview.com

This B&B is located on top of Scot Man’s Hill with a panoramic view of the Downtown and Stampede Park grounds. Rooms have ensuite or private bathrooms, TV and VCR.

Australia:

Pension of Perth

Australia:

http://www.pensionperth.com.au

Western Australia

Perth

3 Throssell Street, Perth, WA 6000. Tel [61] 8-9228-9049

We like Pension of Perth for its reasonable comfort, location and breakfast. New owners Steve and Hoon still welcome guests. They were very good and helpful hosts. The house is opposite a beautiful park and is about a 20 min walk to Perth bars and clubs, the downtown is another 10 min walk

Canada:

Mexico:

La Perla B&B

Mexico:

http://www.laperlagdl.com/

Jalisco

Guadalajara

Prado 128, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44160, Mexico. Tel [52] 333-826-6961

This a fabulous B&B and your informative host are very helpful. All are welcome.

Los Suenos Del Mar

Mexico:

http://www.lossuenosdelmar.com

Colima

Peninsula de Juluipan

Calle Almendros 98, Peninsular de Juluipan, Colima, CP 28860, Mexico

The house is located on a cliff overlooking the bay and about 20 min drive to Manzanillo. The rooms are great with many amenities and breakfasts on the veranda with a marvelous view. Your hosts are helpful and knowledgeable and provide great breakfasts. You will need some form of transport and hiring a car in Mexico is expensive an alternative is to come to arrangement to hire a personal taxi to be on hand.

United Kingdom:

Lincoln House Hotel

United Kingdom:

http://www.lincoln-house-hotel.co.uk

London

33 Gloucester Place, Marble Arch, London W1U 8HY Tel [44] (0) 207-486-7630

We have been recommended this London good value hotel, close to Marble Arch which is a few minutes walk from Oxford St. and Soho. Let us know

USA:

The Clark House on Hayden Lake

USA:

http://www.clarkhouse.com

Hayden Lake

E. 4550 South Hayden Lake Rd, Hayden lake, Idaho 83835, USA,

Tel [208] 772-3470

The owners of Clark House have stayed with us a few years ago but I have not visited their Inn. It has a fine reputation and it is open to all.

World Wide B&B Links

Authentik Canada

World Wide B&B Links

http://http://www.authentikcanada.com/

Voyage Authentik Canada

French Travel agency base in Quebec that organize tours, accommodation for Canada

BedandBreakfast.com

World Wide B&B Links

http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/

The most comprehensive database of B&Bs and inns worldwide

British Columbia and Washington State bed and breakfasts

World Wide B&B Links

http://www.gazebo-victoria.com/area.html

British Columbia bed and breakfasts and Washington State inns. Stay at fine B&B inns in all major travel centres.

The Bed and Breakfast Directory

World Wide B&B Links

http://www.bnb-directory.com/

A world wide B&B directory

The Bed and Breakfast Directory

World Wide B&B Links

http://www.bnb-directory.com

Bed and Breakfast Directory

The Number 1 Bed & Breakfast Website

World Wide B&B Links

http://www.1bbweb.com

Easy to navigate world wide bed and breakfast portal

Unclassified

These links have not been assigned a group.

Global Fest

http://www.globalfest.ca/

A world class, multi-cultural festival and international fireworks festival that will offer the viewing public an affordable and accessible multi-faceted cultural experience.

Sucker Fish

Contact Jonathon to Reserve

Cheers, John A.

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Calgary, Heart of the New WestTM

Lilac Festival

London

Hayden Lake