Category: Calgary

Is Jasper Close To Calgary?

The fastest route from Calgary to Jasper is 413 kms or approximately 5 hours without stopping. Budget for more time as there will be plenty of photo stops along the way. You’ll leave Calgary heading westbound on Highway 1, and then onto Highway 93 (the Icefields Parkway) northbound to Jasper. Is Jasper closer to Calgary […]

Is Edmonton Or Calgary Closer To Lake Louise?

The closest airport to Lake Louise is Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is served by several major international airlines and is around 121 mi (195 km) from the lake. The next closest airport is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), which is located around 280 mi (450 km) from Lake Louise. Is Edmonton close to Lake Louise? […]

Is It Hard To Get Into Ucalgary?

The University of Calgary has an acceptance rate around 20%, so it is considered difficult to get into and fairly competitive. Since the university is among the top of Canadian universities rankings, this isn’t too surprising. Is University of Calgary a prestigious school? Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking The University of Calgary ranked […]

Is Calgary Bicycle Friendly?

Calgary scores near the top in annual North American cycling rankings. The backbone of Calgary’s high score in a recent North American ranking of bike-friendly cities is built on the city’s extensive multi-use pathway network, said one city councillor. Is Calgary a bike-friendly city? Calgary is a biking city and plenty of resources are available […]

Is Calgary Transit Private?

Calgary Transit is the public transit agency which is owned and operated by the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Does Calgary have public transportation? Calgary’s public transit network consists of buses and two Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines, known as the CTrain. How does public transit work in Calgary? The city’s public transportation system features […]