The University of Calgary is located in northwest Calgary, Alberta which is in western Canada, bordered to the west by the Rocky Mountains and the province of British Columbia and bordered to the east by the province of Saskatchewan. In deciding where you and your family will live, and whether you will rent or buy, you may wish to consult the following websites:
C-Train
The City of Calgary has a well-developed transportation system consisting of a variety of road and rail public transit options. The C-Train provides 118.1 km of light rail transit, 2 lines connect 46 stations throughout Calgary.
Buses
Calgary Transit has a system of 100% accessible buses. 169 routes stretch across the whole city serving 5,182 stops. There are 30 park and ride lots located throughout Calgary.
For those who prefer to drive, you will need to:
The City of Calgary's website is an excellent source of information for new residents coming to Calgary. It offers information on the many programs and services available to our cities residents. The website also includes news, events, and a variety of useful maps.
You are eligible to vote in the general election if, on election day you:
The Elections Alberta website has extensive information on the voting process in Alberta.
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides eligible Alberta residents with full coverage for medically necessary physician services, and some dental and oral surgical health services.
You must be registered with the AHCIP to receive insured hospital and physician services.
