Your city of choice

Home to 1.4 million people, Calgary is Canada's youngest and third-most diverse city. Explore lively local neighbourhoods, hit festivals like Beakerhead or the Calgary Folk Music Festival, top-rated restaurants, and world-class attractions like the National Music Centre, the Central Library or the Calgary Tower.

Get to know Calgary

Calgary is located in the province of Alberta and is the fourth largest city in Canada.

3rd most livable city in the world

Canada’s sunniest major city

Innovation capital of Canada

6 major ski resorts within 3 hours

Be part of the energy

Learn about our exciting city in this video from Calgary Economic Development. 

Your city of choice

Check out some of the many reasons studying in Calgary is an excellent choice. 

Light rail transit and buses connect the university to the rest of Calgary, so you can easily explore the city. Get unlimited use of public transit with your student UPass.

Explore Calgary

Any time a year, there's always something new to discover in Calgary. Check out the Central Library, National Music Centre, Calgary Zoo or Calgary Tower. Experience the city-wide energy of the Calgary Stampede, or enjoy skiing without leaving the city at Winsport's Calgary Olympic Park. 

Calgary Central Library
Calgary Stampede
Calgary Tower
Calgary Zoo

Explore Alberta

There is so much to see and do in this diverse province. Take in the stunning scenery of the world-famous Rocky Mountains, explore Dinosaur Provincial Park, or discover amazing hiking trails in Kananaskis Country. 

Banff 
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Kananaskis Country
Lake Louise

The best of Calgary: hear from students

The best of Calgary: hear from students

As a prospective student, knowing all the best spots for hanging out, eating, and even napping, can take time.

If you are going to be new to the city or campus, you might not even know where to start – That’s why we’ve created a guide for you! Hear it from Aidyn, Fiona, Asfa, Alfredo, and Vanessa for guides on what they believe are the best places in Calgary!

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Things to do in the mountains

Things to do in the mountains

There are many different activities you can do in the mountains, just an hour away from our main UCalgary campus! 

We so are lucky to have the Rocky Mountains right in our backyard, and with just a short drive it’s hard not to take advantage off all the activities there are to do, all year round! Here are some of our favorites.

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Top five neighbourhoods

Top five neighbourhoods

Wondering what Calgary’s top neighbourhoods are?

Whether you are planning to move to this city for the first time, or are just looking to live in a new area of Calgary, we’ve got you covered! Find out where the five best areas are to live in Calgary are, each for different reasons.

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Eat your way around Calgary

Eat your way around Calgary

Calling all foodies! Great news for you – Calgary has a great restaurant scene, and we are here to tell you all the best spots to eat in YYC. 

Find out what the best places to eat are in the city, according to current University of Calgary students!

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