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

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Comment: Medicine Hat, AB.

Jonathon & Graham

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!! We certainly enjoyed the “delicious” candlelight dinner. We will be happy to recommend your Calgary bed and breakfast to all our friends.

Sincerely, Ralph & Eileine R.

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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.

Accreditations

Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association

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

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:

Accreditations

http://www.aaa.com

We are very proud to be an official listed property with the AAA/CAA organization and being the only Calgary B&B awarded with a 3 Diamonds rating. Calgary Westways has an annual evaluation that conducted by trained AAA/CAA inspector 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

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:

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:

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.

Alberta

Attractions:

Bar-U-Ranch

Attractions:

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

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

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Attractions:

http://www.frankslide.com/

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

Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump

Attractions:

http://www.head-smashed-in.com/

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

Attractions:

http://www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com/

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

Rosebud Theatre

Attractions:

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

Attractions:

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

Attractions:

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.

Tourism:

Anderson Vacations

Tourism:

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

Tourism:

http://www.canadianrockies.net/

Discover Alberta

Tourism:

http://www.discoveralberta.com/

An excellent alternative Alberta tourist information site

Live Shot of Banff

Tourism:

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

National Parks of Canada, Alberta

Tourism:

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

The Federal Government Parks in Alberta including Banff and Jasper

Travel Alberta

Tourism:

http://www.travelalberta.com

Alberta's Official Tourist Information Web Site

Where.ca/Canadian Rockies

Tourism:

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

A great site for information

Alternative 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. Details may be found in the link to the B&B website.

11th Street Lodging

Alternative 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

Alternative 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

Alternative 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.

www.explorealberta.com

Alternative Accommodation

http://www.travelalberta.com

The official website of all approved accommodations in Alberta

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

Sydney Park Lodge Hotel

Australia:

http://www.parklodgesydney.com

New South Wales

Sydney

747 South Dowling Street, Moore Park, Sydney, N.S.W. 2016 Australia.

Tel [61] 2 9318 2393

Reasonable price Sydney hotel as it is custom in Australia they will charge for the extras. Oxford Street is within walking distance and public transport to the harbour is good. The staff are very helpful with suggestions for tours and do try the “Sydney Diva Tour” which is great fun. Rooms are comfortable and the self serve breakfast is ok.

Canada:

Mexico:

La Perla B&B

Mexico:

http://www.prado128.com

Jalisco

Guadalajara

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

We have been recommended La Perla B&B and hope to visit the B&B soon. 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.

B&B Portals

BedandBreakfast.com

B&B Portals

http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/

The most comprehensive database of B&Bs and inns worldwide

British Columbia and Washington State bed and breakfasts

B&B Portals

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.

HotelsMotels.com

B&B Portals

http://www.calgaryhotelsmotels.com/hotels/calgary_ab_ca/bed_and_breakfast.html

Helpful link for Calgary B&Bs and Calgary accommodations

The Bed and Breakfast Directory

B&B Portals

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

A world wide B&B directory

The Number 1 Bed & Breakfast Website

B&B Portals

http://www.1bbweb.com

Easy to navigate world wide bed and breakfast portal

Calgary

Events

The Calgary Stampede

Events

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

General information about the Greatest Outdoor Show

Further Education:

Mount Royal College

Further Education:

http://www.mtroyal.ca

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Further Education:

http://sait.ca/

The University of Calgary

Further Education:

http://www.ucalgary.ca/

Sites and Museums

Aerospace Museum

Sites and Museums

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

A living history documenting aviation in Canada.

Calaway Park

Sites and Museums

http://www.calawaypark.com/

Western Canada‘s largest outdoor family Amusement Park

Calgary Arts Central

Sites and Museums

http://www.artcentral.ca/

OVER 50 ARTIST STUDIOS, GALLERIES, SHOPS AND CAFES

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Sites and Museums

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

Calgary Zoo

Sites and Museums

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

An international renowned zoo with Prehistoric Park

Calgary's Fire Fighting Museum

Sites and Museums

http://www.firefightersmuseum.org/

Canada Olympic Park

Sites and Museums

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

Sites and Museums

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

Sites and Museums

http://www.fortcalgary.com/

An Interpretive Centre of the Original Fort Calgary

Heritage Park

Sites and Museums

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

Museum of the Regiments

Sites and Museums

http://www.themilitarymuseums.com/

One of North America's largest military Museums

Shaw Millennium Park

Sites and Museums

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_500484_0_0_18/About+Shaw+Millenium+Park.htm

The Worlds Biggest Free Outdoor Skate Park

Spruce Meadows

Sites and Museums

http://www.sprucemeadows.com/

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

Telus World of Science Centre

Sites and Museums

http://www.calgaryscience.ca/

The TELUS World of Science experience is designed for curious families. We have some of the best exhibits and films in North America located in three main exhibit areas.

The Calgary Tower

Sites and Museums

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.