Calgary, Alberta — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Alberta, Canada.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC, 60Hz; American-style (flat) two-pin and grounded three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- - 9.6°C (15°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 16.4°C (61.5°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 399mm (15.7 inches) (rainfall). 135.4cm (53.3 inches) (snowfall).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.54 CAD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.95 CAD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.35 CAD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Ice Magic Festival & Ice Sculpture Competition
January
Lake Louise
Calgary Winterfest
February
Arts, culture and sporting events.
Various venues
Website: www.calgarykiosk.ca
Banff Jazz Concerts
May-June
The Banff Center
Website: www.banffcenter.ca
Calgary International Children's Festival
Late May
Olympic Plaza and Epcor Center for the Performing Arts
Website: www.calgarychildfest.org
International Native Arts Festival
June
Various venues
Calgary Stampede
July
Rodeos, chuckwagon races, cowboy celebrations and parade.
Stampede Park and throughout city
Website: www.calgarystampede.com
Banff Arts Festival
July-August
Music, art, dance and aboriginal art.
Banff
Website: www.banffcenter.ca
Calgary International Film Festival
Late September
Various venues
Website: www.calgaryfilm.com
Wordfest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival
Mid October
The Banff Center and various Calgary venues
Website: www.wordfest.com
Banff Mountain Book Festival/Banff Mountain Film Festival
Early November
Banff
Website: www.banffcenter.ca
