Brief description
Canada’s “Gateway to the Rocky Mountains”, this fast growing city has a population over 1.6 million. Otherwise known as “Cowtown”, Calgary boasts rugged, western culture (made famous by the legendary Calgary Stampede). While English is dominant, the city is highly multicultural. While the downtown is walkable, a car is necessary in the suburbs.
Top attractions
Calgary Stampede
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Heritage Park Calgary
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Calgary Zoo
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Calgary Tower
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Bow River
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Connectivity
- Internet speed (fast (slower in rural areas), Wi-fi available, mobile connectivity (good but depends on carrier)
- (future section to get sim cards (airport)
Finances
- Cost of living (affordable), not affordable
- Payments, cards widely accepted, cash widely accepted, (digital transfers available (interac e-transfer)
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Air quality
Good
Climate classification
long, cold winter, sunny summers (beware of extreme winter)
Electricity
Health
travel insurance needed
Transport
- Walkability (good downtown )
- Bikeability (great)
- taxi’s / rideshare
- Car rental (not recommended in the city, recommended for suburbs and rural areas)
- Public transport (good)
- Airport link train: none, ___ Bus connects to LRT
Pros
- Affordable
- Friendly, welcoming city
- Proximity to the Rocky Mountains (~1 hour drive)
Cons
- No central transport hub
- Long, cold winters
- Downtown safety