Municipality / City in Alberta · Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & Pacific Coast

Calgary (Alberta) Travel Guide 2026

Calgary is a municipality / city in Alberta (Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & Pacific Coast), Canada, with a population of 1,306,784 and regional transit links via Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper Central Station and Calgary International Airport (YYC, 90 min to Banff) & Edmonton (YEG).

Province / StateAlberta
Population1,306,784
Rail HubBanff, Lake Louise & Jasper Central Station
Airport GatewayCalgary International Airport (YYC, 90 min to Banff) & Edmonton (YEG)

Highlights & What to See in Calgary

  • Calgary Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Calgary Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Alberta Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Calgary via Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper Central Station (VIA Rail Corridor (Windsor–Québec City) & The Canadian / Rocky Mountaineer) and local transit using Toronto PRESTO, Vancouver Compass & Montreal OPUS Contactless Calculator.