Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About Calgary — A&CNet's Hometown

I'm sometimes surprised how little some of us Canadians know about the rest of our beautiful country. We truly are a diverse nation of fascinating people and unique cultures. The grandeur of our country is perhaps best seen in our awe-inspiring wilderness, our vast rural expanses and farmlands, and our dynamic, cosmopolitan urban centers.

The city of Calgary is the home of A&CNet. It's a great city to visit — It's also the gateway to the Canadian Rockies!

For those who'd like to know a little about our city, we've put together some "FYI" pages on Calgary. Click on any of the following links for a wealth of information. If you ever come to visit, be sure to browse these pages, beforehand, as there will be no reason for not knowing what you're in for, here in Calgary — There's no shortage of things to do and places to see!

A very special thanks to those who did the research on this information. It comes from many sources, too many to mention.

History — Economy — Climate — Transportation

Popular Calgary Attractions — Seasonal Events & Festivals — Sports & Recreation — Performing Arts & Culture — Art Galleries — Museums — Dinner Theatres — Adventure Tours & Excursions — Trail Rides & Horseback Adventures — Whitewater & Fishing Adventures — Helicopter Adventures — Nearby Out of Town Attractions

Calgary is a city blessed with all kinds of places to shop — trendy shops, unique boutiques, and big shopping centres where you can shop to your heart's content, if that's your thing.