Travel guide

Arizona

Sunshine, saguaros, scenic drives, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Southwest — welcome to Arizona. 🌵✨

Although we’re based in Calgary, Alberta, Arizona has become a place we return to again and again. With a family home in Phoenix, we head south multiple times a year for sunshine, desert views, great food, and a welcome break from Canadian weather.

What we love most about Arizona is how much variety there is beyond the desert. One trip can mean cactus-lined roads, red rock hikes, and colourful sunsets, while another can be spent exploring Scottsdale restaurants, relaxing by the pool, visiting small desert towns, or heading north toward Sedona and the Grand Canyon. From Phoenix and Scottsdale to the red rocks and mountain landscapes farther north, Arizona always feels familiar, exciting, and full of places left to explore.

Explore Arizona

Phoenix Sedona

Grand Canyon Cave Creek

Weather in Arizona

Arizona changes dramatically by elevation: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Tucson, and Lake Havasu run hot, while Sedona, Flagstaff, Page, Prescott, and the Grand Canyon are much cooler. These bars show approximate monthly average daily temperatures, not daytime highs.

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