Calgary

Getting around

• Calgary Transit runs the CTrain light rail (Red and Blue lines) and a large bus network.
• Buy fares with the My Fare app or at CTrain ticket machines, and check calgarytransit.com for the latest payment options.
• Route 300 buses connect downtown with Calgary International Airport.
• Calgary is spread out, so many residents also use a car. Plan your home near a CTrain station if you rely on transit.

Fares and routes change often, so check the transit website before you travel.

Landmarks and attractions

• Calgary StampedeA 10-day rodeo and festival every July, one of the largest in the world.
• Calgary TowerA downtown tower with a glass-floor lookout.
• Prince's Island ParkA downtown island park on the Bow River, used for summer festivals.
• Heritage ParkA large living-history village showing life in western Canada.
• Calgary ZooA zoo and botanical garden near downtown.
• Banff National ParkAbout 1.5 hours west by car, with mountain lakes and hiking.

Good to know for newcomers

• Alberta has no provincial sales tax. You pay only the 5% federal GST on most purchases.
• Winters are cold, but warm chinook winds can raise temperatures quickly for a few days.
• Many jobs need a car. Look at transit access before you choose where to live.