About Calgary
Calgary is a diverse and prosperous city in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet. Fresh air, open spaces, parks and pathways, and mountains and rivers frame this beautiful place.
With more days of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rockies, it’s easy to see why Calgarians enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle.
But Calgary is much more than its geography. It is a place where, for generations, people have chosen to follow their dreams, build new lives, and find their place in the world.
Where's Calgary?
Calgary sits in the sunny eastern foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet.
It is the major urban centre for the entire southern half of the province of Alberta, and is surrounded by an area of profound beauty with an unspoiled, resource-rich natural environment.
The city itself is ringed by 19 municipalities and jurisdictions, each with its own characteristics and unique appeal.
Calgary lies at the intersection of two major highway systems. The Trans-Canada Highway reaches across the vast country from ocean to ocean, while the CANAMEX Corridor extends north/south from Canada to Mexico.
Geography
Calgary Information
- Board of Education
- Calgary City Council
- Calgary City Website
- Calgary International Airport
- Calgary Police Service
- Calgary Public Library
- Calgary Transit
- Catholic School Board
- Chamber of Commerce
- Communities of Calgary
- Economic Development
- Foothills School District
- History of Calgary
- Local Events
- Private Schools
- Rockyview School Division
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Calgary Attractions
- AMA Road Report
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Banff Snow Report
- Calgary Civic Symphony
- Calgary Farmers Market
- Calgary Horticultural Society
- Calaway Park
- Calgary Sports Car Club
- Calgary Stampede
- Calgary Tower
- Calgary Zoo
- Canada Olympic Park
- Canmore
- Chinese Cultural Centre
- Devonian Gardens
- EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts
- Family Fun
- Fish Creek Provincial Park
- Fort Calgary
- Glenbow Museum
- Heritage Historical Village
- Ironwood Stage & Grill
- Lougheed House
- MAC's AAA Hockey Tournament
- Military Museum
- Prince's Island Park Calgary
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Skiing
- Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- Spaceport
- Spruce Meadows
- Telus World of Science
- Theatre Calgary
- Things to do in Calgary
- Travel Alberta
- Weather Network
Outdoor Parks
Local News
Sports Teams
City & Town Websites
Libraries
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