Calgary’s roots as a meeting place for the Blackfoot Confederacy, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina Nations reflect its deep Indigenous heritage. The arrival of European fur-trading settlers in the late 19th century marked key milestones, including the establishment of Fort Calgary in 1875, incorporation as a city in 1894, and Alberta becoming a province in 1905. These events, along with the oil boom, earned Calgary the nickname "Boomtown," symbolizing its rapid growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Nearby, the Drumheller Badlands gained international fame with the discovery of dinosaur fossils, adding a fascinating paleontological layer to the region’s history. Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise also became iconic after Canada’s first national parks were established in 1885, blending conservation with alpine tourism. Uncover Calgary’s pioneering legacy on a guided Calgary private tour.

Calgary’s roots as a meeting place for the Blackfoot Confederacy, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina Nations reflect its deep Indigenous heritage. The arrival of European fur-trading settlers in the late 19th century marked key milestones, including the establishment of Fort Calgary in 1875, incorporation as a city in 1894, and Alberta becoming a province in 1905. These events, along with the oil boom, earned Calgary the nickname "Boomtown," symbolizing its rapid growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Nearby, the Drumheller Badlands gained international fame with the discovery of dinosaur fossils, adding a fascinating paleontological layer to the region’s history. Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise also became iconic after Canada’s first national parks were established in 1885, blending conservation with alpine tourism. Uncover Calgary’s pioneering legacy on a guided Calgary private tour.