Calgary Public Library
You can get your own Calgary Public Library card at any branch by paying the registration fee and presenting two pieces of identification, one showing your current Calgary address (such as a driver's license, tax receipt, or utility bill).
Calgary Transit
Low floor buses provide service in many areas of the city. These buses, which are equipped with ramps, have no steps, and can "kneel" within 10 cm of a standard curb, make boarding and exiting easier for all customers. Each low floor bus can carry two customers in wheelchairs or scooters.
Canadian Relocation Systems, Calgary
The Online Guide for people Relocating or Moving to Calgary, organized by Categories of interest from Arts to Weather.
City of Calgary
Calgary has many world-class leisure and recreational facilities that visitors and citizens enjoy.
The City of Calgary's seasonal program guide — Recreation in the City — provides timely information about leisure programs, services and special events throughout the city. Look for these guides on stands at Safeway, Calgary Co-op, The Real Canadian Superstore, convenience stores (7-Eleven, Mac's), Calgary Public Library branches and City of Calgary Recreation facilities.
Chinook Centre
Chinook Centre, completed the most extensive shopping centre redevelopment in Canadian history in the Spring 2001. Two hundred thirteen of the 220 merchants in the centre have completely redesigned or built new stores.
Downtown Calgary
The Calgary Downtown Association (CDA) represents 3,500 businesses in a 120 block area in the centre of the city. This area comprises over 50 million square feet of office, hotel, retail, restaurant, entertainment, attractions, cultural and government buildings.
Kerby Centre
Kerby Centre is the place to be if you're over 60! Located at the western edge of Calgary's downtown, the Centre provides an array of active living programs and preventive services. Established in 1973, the Centre has been dedicated since its inception to enhancing the quality of life for older persons.
Market Mall Shopping Centre
As one of Calgary's largest shopping attractions, Market Mall is the destination for all your fashion and lifestyle needs. Located in the heart of northwest Calgary, Market Mall is a bright, open and friendly shopping centre featuring over 200 shops and services including The Bay, Zellers, Safeway, Toys R Us, The Gap, Sport Chek and Old Navy.
Relocation 101: Focus on Calgary
For anyone who has faced the daunting task of moving to a new city, any tid-bit of information about where to begin is welcome. Now, relocators to Calgary needn't look further than this practical guide to find the answers to hundreds of important relocation questions.
West Market Square
Inspired by the quintessential Market Squares found in every European village, West Market Square captures this same energy and tranquility for the neighbourhoods of West Calgary. From Sunterra Fresh Food Market, the heart of this village, radiate a dynamic community of owner-operated retail shops and services including Ladies Clothing and Accessories, Video and Coffee Shops, and a wide variety of International Restaurants.