
Calgary Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Calgary
Where is it located?: Calgary is in southern Alberta.
Why do people go there?: If you’re not doing for the rodeo, you’re probably going to take advantage of the
How do travelers get there?: It’s easiest if you drive, but you can also fly or catch public transport.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 403
Other phone tips: In Calgary, the majority of cell phone companies give improved 9-1-1 service, showing the emergency operator your phone number, the cell tower the call is going through, as well as the name and phone number of the cell phone service provider.
Population: 1 million
Languages: English, French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Kensington District, Uptown 17th Avenue, 4th Street and Mission District
Attractions: Canadian Rockies, Scotsmans Hills, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, Glenbow Museum
Accommodations: Calgary Hostels
Tourist Office: Calgary Tourist Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Drumheller
Health Issues: No major health issue.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Summer is the best time to go, as it’s always cool in the mountains.
City Specific Events: Marda Loop Justice Film Festival every November, Artcity Festival every September, Haultain and First Urban Festival every September, Ming Short Film Festival
How to get around?: The C-Train (lightrail) and bus systems both do the job.
Good to know: Calgary is known as the gamma negative world city.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport for travelers taking flights to Calgary is the Calgary International Airport
Need more information?: Check out the Calgary travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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