The previous summit , the 27th G8 summit , in Genoa , Italy was the site of large anti-globalization protests and occasionally violent conflict between protesters and the police . In contrast to Genoa , most of the area near was closed to the public during the summit , and protesters were kept far away , mainly in Calgary . The protests were peaceful , attended by groups including the Raging Grannies
27th G8 summit
27th G8 summit
28th G8 summit