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About Calgary
Affectionately known as “CowTown”, Calgary Alberta is a cosmopolitan metropolis with numerous skyscrapers in the downtown area. The city’s rapid growth is due to its status as the Centre of Canada’s Oil industry. Calgary is most well known for its yearly event, the Calgary Stampede. The event features unique food, shopping, fair-style rides and the main event: the Rodeo! Calgary is also home to die-hard hockey fans and the NHL team, the Calgary Flames.
Calgary is also steps away from the Rocky Mountains, one of Canada’s greatest wonders. You can get in touch with nature or drink in the rich history of Banff, Alberta. Calgary is truly the best combination of inner-city and nature.
Calgary experiences extreme highs in summer, and extreme lows in winter. Be sure to check on local weather prior to your visit.
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Here is a general idea of weather in each season:
| High | Low | |
|---|---|---|
| spring | 11℃ | -2℃ |
| summer | 30℃ | 10℃ |
| fall | 12℃ | 0℃ |
| winter | -1.6℃ | -35℃ |
*All weather is shown in Celsius
QUICK LINKS
Stop Information
Downtown Ticket Office
Address
606 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3H5
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun: 7:30 am -6:30 pm
Our downtown ticket office is located on the corner of 5th Ave and 5th St, in the heart of the city.
Parking Information
There is an Impark lot with the entrance located on 5th Ave.
Transit Information
Calgary Transit C-Train (Eastbound 6th Street Station & Westbound 4th Street Station) are located two blocks South on 7th Ave.
Please visit www.calgarytransit.com for schedule information.
Calgary North - Petro Canada
Address
2600 Country Hills Blvd NE, Calgary AB
Hours of Operation
There is no office at this location
The Calgary North is located at the Petro Canada along the service road at 2600 Country Hills Blvd NE. This location has amenities nearby such as washrooms and a convenience store.