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Citizens wishing to visit Canada must obtain a visitor visa issued by one of the Canadian diplomatic missions unless they hold a valid passport issued by one of the EU countries, Australia or New Zealand. From 2016, visa-exempt countries (except for the US) must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when arriving to …

The months going from June to September are the ones during which most of the city's events take place, like the famous Calgary Stampede and the firework show of GlobalFest. Summertime is also when Calgary is most crowded and accommodation prices peak though, so booking in advance is advised. If you're into winter sports, the …

Calgary International Airport comes equipped with eateries that make for a fine stop after your arrival, and even two in-terminal hotels. From the airport you can either take a shuttle, bus, taxi or rent a car in order to get to the city. Many Hotels in Calgary offer the "Hotel Courtesy Shuttle" service that will be …

Calgary Transit is the public transit provider of the city. The main mean of transportation is the CTrain, a light rail system that operates on two lines: Route 201, connecting the southern and northwestern parts of the city, and Route 202, going from east to west. Both of them go through the Downtown area, …

There are plenty of taxi companies in Calgary. They all charge a flat rate for rides to and from the airport, but always remember to ask what the rate is before departure in any case. Delta Cab Ltd Address: 304 4655 54 Avenue Northeast, Calgary Phone: +1 403 278 9999 Website: www.deltacab.ca Calgary United Cabs Address: Unit8 - 5660 10 …

The most common pharmacy chain is Remedy'sRX. There are also many stand-alone pharmacies, but many of them are closed on Sunday. The biggest hospital in Calgary, as well as one of the most renowned medical centers in Canada, is the Foothills Medical …

Canada Post handles the postal services in Calgary, and has many offices around town where you can buy stamps and send your mail. You can also make use of the many red mail …

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Canada uses 110-volt electricity, 60 cycle electric power, same as the USA. Unless your appliance is dual voltage, you need to use a “converter” or a “transformer”. Power outlets are designed for use with a two prong and some accept a 3 prong (with ground) …