Category: Calgary

Does Calgary Have Bike Lanes?

Many Calgarians have given the new bike lanes a try and with over 17,100 bicycle trips in and out of the downtown core per day, The City has seen a 40% increase in Calgarians arriving by bicycle since the cycle tracks were installed. Is Calgary cycling friendly? Calgary is a biking city and plenty of […]

How Much Does It Cost To Move Out Calgary?

What is the average cost of movers in Calgary? Home Size Number of Movers *Approximation Average Cost 1–2-bed apt (500-1200 sq. ft.) 2 movers $610 – $730 2–3-bed house (1100-1600 sq. ft.) 3 movers $775 – $925 3–4-bed house (1500-2200 sq. ft.) 3-4 movers $928 – $1108 4 bed house (2000-3000 sq. ft.) 4 movers […]

Is The Calgary Stampede Cruel To Animals?

The Calgary Stampede rodeo events are notorious for causing animals pain, fear, and even death. Sensitive horses, cows, and calves are lassoed, wrestled, or roped to the ground in cruel bucking, wrestling and roping competitions. Do animals get hurt in a rodeo? Electric prods, sharp sticks, caustic ointments, and other torturous devices are used to […]

Why Is Calgary Stampede So Popular?

Organized by thousands of volunteers and supported by civic leaders, the Calgary Stampede has grown into one of the world’s richest rodeos, one of Canada’s largest festivals, and a significant tourist attraction for the city. Rodeo and chuckwagon racing events are televised across Canada. Why is the Calgary Stampede important to Alberta? Stampede events create […]

Did Property Taxes Go Up In Calgary?

The typical Calgary homeowner’s tax bill would go up 5.2 per cent in 2023 under a four-year budget plan presented by city administration to council on Tuesday morning. What is average property tax in Calgary? Municipal only Year Median Assessment Median Tax Year: 2020 Median Assessment: $455,000 Median Tax: $2,174.67 Year: 2019 Median Assessment: $475,000 […]

Are There Lime Scooters In Calgary?

E-scooters allowed to return to Calgary for good Lime scooters were a mainstay during the pilot — they were the first to join the “micromobility” project, putting rentable e-bikes on the street starting in 2018 and adding e-scooters in 2019. How much do Lime scooters cost in Calgary? All Lime Scooters cost the same—$1 unlock […]