Beautiful, Ambitious Calgary
Calgary is where ambition and play fuse together to create a metropolis that has quickly established itself not only as a city of great importance in Canada, but also on the global stage. It simply cannot be understated; Calgary is a city on the rise. Decades of business savvy coupled with Western heritage has contributed to a city beaming with ambition and promise. One can truly be proud to be a part of this great city.
Welcome to Calgary
"Right Here" in Calgary
Music by Jocelyne Alice, video brought to you by Calgary Economic Development
This video showcases Calgary's unique energy and community vibe and shows that Calgary is no longer a big small city but rather an emerging global city. You need to be Right Here to be part of the energy.
Resources for Navigating Calgary
Bike Calgary: A non-profit society advocating on behalf of cycling in Calgary. They do tremendous work to make Calgary a more bike-friendly city and provide information to cycling enthusiasts like myself [CYCLISTS, CHECK THEM OUT] - Lucas
Calgary Economic Development: Apart from making the neat promo video above, Calgary Economic Development is a really fantastic resource for keeping up-to-date with all things relating to business and development in Calgary. [CHECK THEM OUT HERE]
Calgary Mayor: To keep up with Calgary's famous and charismatic mayor Naheed Nenshi make sure to visit his [WEBSITE] or join the 246K people following him on [TWITTER].
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: As huge music enthusiasts (my mother and I especially) our family has been to a number of their shows. The CPO offers a music experience that is second-to-none here in Calgary. Whether you love classical, jazz, or even pop, the CPO has a show for you. (P.S. do not miss their Christmas concerts, they're phenomenal)! [VISIT THEM HERE]
The Calgary Stampede: Well if this needs any introduction, you must be new here. Definitely make sure to acquaint yourself with the Stampede [HERE].
Calgary Transit: If you use public transportation make sure to familiarize yourself with Calgary Transit's [WEBSITE]. Also, as a personal recommendation, make sure to follow Calgary Transit's [TWITTER ACCOUNT], which is both friendly and responsive.
City of Calgary: Your one stop for all things Calgary. The City has a great website with information on just about anything relating to Calgary [VISIT THE SITE HERE]
Downtown Calgary: Looking for things to do in the city? Give Downtown Calgary's [WEBSITE] a try. I've used this site a number of times to look for events in the city. Definitely keep your eye out on their events calender. Also, why not give them a follow on [TWITTER].
The University of Calgary: As a current graduate student I can attest to the merit of the UofC. Much like our city, the UofC is on the rise. The University's motto "Eyes High" is a testament to the spirit of our ambitious city. Prospecting students should definitely make further inquiries [HERE] - Lucas
Visit Calgary: A great website for tourists and city-dwellers alike. Visit Calgary offers a number of services, and features much information regarding Calgary's many attractions [CHECK THEM OUT HERE]