Welcome to Calgary.
Calgary is probably best known as a destination for winter sports, and in Canada it is seen as an ecotourism center, being so close to several mountain resorts. However, less well-known is the city’s cosmopolitan composition – one-in-four of its inhabitants are expatriates, and 150 languages are spoken in the city. Because it is important to the petroleum industry, newcomers are constantly arriving and leaving, and the city is constantly expanding. Just a century ago, it had a population of 40,000, now it is nearer 1.1 million. Easy to find homes, good schools, superb infrastructure, and the geniality of Calgarians make this city Canada’s melting pot.
Getting ThereThe need-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to budget planning. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. Bringing furniture? We’ll tell you how to get it there promptly. Pets? You need to know the red tape.
Living ThereBest place to live? Near the downtown core or out in the Northeast quadrant? What is it like to drive in Calgary? Can you bring your own car if coming from the US? And what about a super-competent doctor, a dentist, an opthalmologist? How do I hook up a computer? We have the details.
Raising Kids ThereClue in on the best schools, their curricula and fees, childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. Calgary is a great place to bring your kids out - outdoor activities, an Olympic Park, zoos, restaurants. And for dressing them, we'll show you the best stores.
Playing ThereOkay, you’ve finished work, so now what? Calgary offers a smorgasbord of sights and sounds but we'll help you pursue your interests -sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, music, art, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, beauty salons.
Spouse Survival KitSo you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.
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