As the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers world-class outdoor access, but the adventure begins right in Canada's fourth largest city. With an average of 333 days of annual sunshine, the longest urban pathway network in North America, and the confluence of two iconic rivers, the Bow and Elbow, there are endless ways to break a sweat without a commute.

Calgary is home to one of the world's most renowned fishing rivers, the Bow River, which is filled with brown and rainbow trout. Try fly-fishing with Drift Out West, an active, full-body pastime that will have you wading through water, paddling a boat, and reeling in your prize. Only minutes from downtown, anglers can trade their usual gym routine for fresh air and chase trophy trout against a backdrop of city views and riverbanks. Drift Out West's owner, Quinn Soonias, has Indigenous roots to the land, which will leave you feeling deeply connected and eager to return. 

Calgary is a paradise for bikers and runners, home to the longest urban pathway network in North America. With long sunny days, Calgary offers the ideal natural training ground. Visit in May for Calgary's premier race weekend, and participate in the Servus Calgary Marathon, Canada's longest-running marathon since its inception in 1963.

Make The Westin Calgary your sweat-cation downtown headquarters, with wellness built into every element of the hotel. Complimentary for hotel guests, The Westin offers a Run Club, guiding guests through 5-8km/3-5 miles along river pathways and looping parks with iconic city skyline views. Recover post-workout with the gear lending program and use the massage guns and yoga mats available to each guest. Enjoy a restorative reset in The Westin's newly renovated, nature-inspired spacious sauna or the rooftop pool with sweeping views of the city, which hosts immersive Floating Sound Baths by Somatika. Guests drift weightlessly as crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gongs create a soothing soundscape designed to promote relaxation in a meditative state. After a sweaty retreat in Calgary, you'll be set for deep rest before your travels back home.

For more information, please contact Travel Media Manager, Aviva Kohen at avivak@tourismcalgary.com.