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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: 6:30 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 Office
Address
304 35 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2K6
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 7:30-7:00pm
Sat: 7:45am-7:00pm
Sun: 8:30am-7:00pm
The Calgary North Office is located in the Northeast, just off of Edmonton Trail. It is open for all departing trips, but not all arrivals, and gates to the parking area are closed when the office is closed. Please ask our friendly Passenger Experience Representatives about parking hours.
Parking Information
Parking is available for $10 per day for passengers. Please note that the lot closes at 7:00 pm, if you are later than that, you must pick up your car the next day. Please inquire with staff for more information, spots are limited. Parking is reserved for Red Arrow passengers only.
Transit Information
Calgary Transit Bus Route #5 – North Haven drops off on Edmonton Trail and 36 Ave (10 minute walk to Calgary North Office). Please visit www.calgarytransit.com for schedule information.
Calgary International Airport
Address
13 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3B9
Coaches pick-up and drop-off with advanced reservations.
The Coach pick-up is between doors 2&3. For passengers disembarking @ YYC, the drop-off will be done on the departure level.
Parking Information
Long term and short term parking is available at the Calgary airport.
Transit Information
Calgary Transit Bus Route #300 goes directly to the Calgary International Airport.
University of Calgary - Craigie Hall
2940 University Way NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4H5
There is no office in this location. This stop is only available on the Calgary to Banff route for pick up on the evening Monday & Friday trip, and the Saturday & Sunday trips. It is only available for drop off on the Banff to Calgary route.
Crowfoot LRT Station
Crowfoot LRT Station, Calgary, AB
There is no office in this location. This stop is available on the Calgary to Banff route for pick up only. It is available for drop off only on the Banff to Calgary route.
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
11500 35 St SE, #1000
Hours of Operation
Pick-up/Drop-off Only
*By Advance Reservation Only. Reservations must be made at least one (1) hour prior to the originating departure time.
This stop is located outside of the casino entrance at the horse statue.
Parking Information
There is no parking at this location.
Transit Information
Transition: There are nearby Calgary Transit bus stops on the corner of 114 Ave SE and 35 St SE, just outside of the casino parking lot, #4916 & #4917.