Calgary
Canada
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- July, when the Calgary Stampede roars to life, is the highlight, and summer overall is ideal for Rockies trips. Winter offers skiing but bitter cold.
- Population
- 1.6M
Overview
A modern prairie metropolis with a Western soul, Calgary is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and Banff. Skyscrapers, cowboy heritage, and clean mountain air define this energetic city.
Top attractions
Take in views from the Calgary Tower, explore Heritage Park, and use the city as a springboard to Banff and Lake Louise.
Getting around
The CTrain light rail is free within the downtown core, complemented by buses on a single fare system. The center is walkable, with the enclosed Plus 15 skywalk network for winter.