Getting Into and Around Calgary: Driving and Transit Facts

GENERAL INFO
Citizens and legal residents of the United States will not need a passport to enter into Calgary, but you will need a valid photo ID and proof of citizenship.

If you are bringing your pets with you on vacation, make sure they have been vaccinated within the past 36 months and that you have a certificate of proof from a licensed veterinarian.

DRIVING
If you're going to be driving in Canada, it is important to know that all drivers must have owner registration. If you do not own the car you are driving, you must have a letter from the owner authorizing you to use the vehicle. Proof of insurance is also required to drive in the country. Canadian Non-Resident Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Cards are available from most U.S. Insurance companies and are acceptable forms of proof of financial responsibility. You must have minimum coverage of $200,000. It is also important to remember to buckle up while driving; wearing your seatbelt is the law.

The streets of Calgary are set up on a grid system. Numbered streets run north and south and numbered avenues run east and west. Using this system, it is pretty easy to find your way around.

AIRPORT

The area is served by Calgary International Airport. The airport features shopping and dining venues as well as other convenience services for travelers. The major airlines serving the airport are Air Canada, Canadian Airlines, International Horizon, Northwest, American, Continental, Delta and United. Onsite car rental is available from Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, National and Budget. Taxis are available at the terminals to take you to your destination.

TAXI

Taxi service is available between the airport and downtown Calgary for just over $20 each way. Taxi service throughout the city is available from a variety of providers. Fares normally run about $2.50 to start and a dollar for each mile.

BUS and TRAIN

The Calgary Transit runs the bus system and the rail transit system. You can purchase single tickets or books of 5 and 10 tickets as well as a day pass that is good for unlimited rides during a one-day period. Fares vary, for exact route and fare information, contact the transit.