Calgary FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Calgary.

When is the best time to visit Calgary?

Summer (July-August) is the best time to visit Calgary with comfortable temperatures average 17-23°C and a range of festivals on offer. September is also a good month to visit with comfortable temperatures and little rainfall. Winter (November to March) can be very cold and brings a long ski season. Spring (April-June) sees the most rainfall.

What is the time difference between the UK and Calgary?

Calgary is in Mountain Standard Time (GMT -7 hours) and observes Daylight Saving Time March to November.

What places combine well with Calgary?

Many visitors to Calgary use the city as a start or end point for travelling through the Rockies to and from Vancouver. Calgary is a gateway to the province of Alberta, especially Banff and its national park, 1.5 hour’s drive to the west, and the fossils of the Canadian Badlands and Dinosaur Provincial Park, two hours’ drive east, Waterton three hours to the south.

What are the main cultural events in Calgary?

January – High Performance Rodeo
January –  Chinook Blast Winter Festival
July – Calgary Stampede
August – GlobalFest
August – International Blues Festival
August – Country Thunder
August – Taste of Calgary