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  Calgary, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and the third largest civic municipality, by population, in Canada.
Calgary is well-known as a destination for winter sports and ecotourism with a number of major mountain resorts near the city and metropolitan area.
Calgary receives an average of 413 mm (16.2 in) of precipitation annually, with 301 mm (11.8 in) of that occurring in the form of rain, and the remainder as snow.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calgary   (5846 words)

  
 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary is home to the world-famous "Calgary Exhibition and Stampede," and is ideally situated in the province for use as a "base" to explore the natural, cultural, and historic wonders of Alberta.
Calgary is subject to periodic "chinook winds" of warm air from the mountains during the winter which can cause the temperature to rise by more than 15C in just a few hours.
Calgary was incorporated as the first town in Alberta in 1884 and officially became a city in 1893.
www.cuug.ab.ca /VT/calgary.html   (961 words)

  
 Canadian Relocation Systems, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Calgary traces its origins back to a small police post in 1882 and was incorporated in 1893.
The mood of Calgary is upbeat, youthful, dynamic, enthusiastic, and prosperous....with many analysts (including CMHC) predicting this cycle to continue for at least 8-10 years, due to the City's tremendous economic diversification initiated by former Premier Peter Lougheed, almost 30 years ago.
While the energy industry continues to be a mainstay of the local economy other sectors have also been targeted for growth including the film industry, tourism, food processing, health services, high-tech research, development, manufacturing (especially in wireless, cellular communications), general manufacturing, and national, international distribution.
www.relocatecanada.com /calgary   (298 words)

  
 Flights to Calgary: UK flight information for Calgary,Canada
Charter flights to Calgary, Calgary, Canada from the UK Charter flights to Calgary from the UK run mainly to provide transport for package holidays, excess seats are sold off on a flight only basis.
Calgary is a very likeable, busy and ever-growing place.
The Calgary Stampede is another popular attraction: a cowboy carnival whereby the whole town and many tourists too dress up in boots and Stetson’s which is still very much a way of life in the nearby cattle country.
www.charterflights.co.uk /flights/canada/calgary   (374 words)

  
 ★ Calgary Canada Calgary, Alberta Downtown, Vacation
City of Calgary - Canada is a city of about 1,000,000 (1 Million) Calgarians and by population is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada.
The University of Calgary is a research and teaching university of growing national and international stature.
City of Calgary also hosts a multitude of international sporting events year round and is home to several professional Canadian sports teams.
www.canada-city.ca /calgary-canada.php   (276 words)

  
 Welcome to the 23rd Air Cargo Forum And Exposition - Calgary, Canada
ACF 2006 is scheduled in Calgary, Canada at the Roundup Centre in Stampede Park, from September 12-14, 2006.
Calgary Airport Authority serves as host for ACF 2006 and promises an ALL-CANADA event, with representation from all facets of the air logistics industry located throughout the width and breadth of Canada.
The national motto of Canada is: “A Mari Usque Ad Mare,” translating catches the theme and promises an event which features sea-to-sea ALL-CANADA participation which will draw exhibitors and attendees from throughout the world.
www.tiaca.org /2006   (163 words)

  
 RASC Calgary Centre - Home Page
The purpose of this web site is to introduce people to the services that the Calgary Centre provides and to act as a way for other RASC Centres and the general public to keep in touch with our activities.
This monthly summary of information reported on the CBC radio Calgary Eyeopener the first Tuesday of each month by Don Hladiuk is great for all sky observers.
Dynamic cloud and transparency predictions for Calgary, The Wilson Coulee Observatory, and for Caroline, made by Attilla Danko with data from the good folks at Environment Canada.
calgary.rasc.ca   (1400 words)

  
 Calgary: City of Calgary Alberta Tourism & Vacation Guide
Discover Calgary - Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains.
Canada Olympic Park is a multi-purpose athletic facility designed for skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge during the winter and mountain biking during the summer.
The Pengrowth Saddledome is the home of the NHL's Calgary Flames, as well as being the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year.
www.discovercalgary.com   (241 words)

  
 The Aero Space Museum Association of Calgary (index.html)
Be inspired by the heroes who fought for Canada from the skies or, by the adventurers who set their sights to outer space.
Calgary's only static Air Show, will be held Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10.
This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, friends and groups to come and volunteer together.
www.asmac.ab.ca   (176 words)

  
 Learn English in Calgary, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Calgary, located on the doorstep of the majestic Rocky Mountains, is a young, modern city of almost 1 million people.
Established in 1995, GV Calgary is located in the North-West Travellers Building, one of the few heritage buildings in Calgary.
GV Calgary is the TOEIC Test Centre for Calgary and is an approved IELTS Test Centre.
www.gvenglish.com /schools/calgary   (278 words)

  
 University of Calgary Peregrine Falcon Home Page
PEREGRINE FALCONS (Falco peregrinus) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
She was taken to the Calgary Zoo, where surgery was performed to put a pin in the leg.
According to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), the anatum subspecies is currently considered to be endangered in Canada.
www.ucalgary.ca /~tull/falcon   (1107 words)

  
 Calgary : Car Hire in Calgary, Canada
Calgary retains a sense of the frontier, and revels in a reputation as one of staid old Canada’s most exciting and bustling cities.
As the centre of the Canadian oil industry it is a wealthy and brash place to visit, although beneath the veneer of raucous abandon, a heart of typically Canadian refinement and culture beats quietly.
Calgary's location close to the Rockies means that it is the ideal place from which to begin a tour of western Canada.
www.canada-car-hire.co.uk /car-hire-in/calgary/index.html   (324 words)

  
 Calgary Stampede and Exhibition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary Stampede and Exhibition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Each year, millions of visitors from around the world come to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to partake in the annual event, the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition.
The city of Calgary is transformed for 10 days into town celebrating the cowboy culture.
www.stampede.coolattractions.com   (105 words)

  
 Calgary Transit - Calgary's Light Rail Transit Line
Calgary Transit operates a fleet of 115 Seimens-Duwag built LRVs that operate on 35.7 kilometres of track and 34 stations.
Operations began in 1981 with one line starting at Anderson Road and ending at 8 ST. S.W. The system is comprised of two lines known as route 201 and 202.
Other valid fare types include transfers from Calgary Transit buses, and passes.
www.calgarytransit.com /Routes/lrt_stop.html   (238 words)

  
 Calgary Airport Authority
Air Canada has launched daily non-stop service to Yellowknife, their most northern point from Calgary.
Calgary is Pleased to be the First Canadian City to be served by Frontier Airlines
Air Canada commenced daily non-stop service to JFK today with the new Embraer E190 aircraft.
www.calgaryairport.com   (193 words)

  
 RV Calgary - free articles, resources, tips and advice on Calgary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Calgary BMX The Calgary BMX track is sanctioned by the Canadian Cycling Association and operates under the rules and guidelines of the CCA.
More detail Calgary's Grand Story By Donald Smith $39.95 400pp 175 b&w photos ISBN 1-55238-174-9 Calgary's Grand Story is a history of the city as told through the story of the Grand Theatre and the...
The Calgary International Film Festival is pleased to announce that the 2005 edition of the Festival was a resounding success with box office receipts increasing by over 25% and with more than 40,000...
www.rvcalgary.com   (2238 words)

  
 Who We Are   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Built for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games, the Oval continues to be recognized as one of the world’s premier competition and training venues.
Now a multi-sport facility, the Oval is the training centre for elite athletes from across Canada and around the world.
In addition to being a world class training centre, the Oval is also a recreational facility, serving University of Calgary staff and students as well as the Calgary community.
www.oval.ucalgary.ca /Who.asp   (159 words)

  
 English Language (ESL/EFL) School in Calgary, Canada.
The school is unique in the Calgary area, because students receive specialized instruction by a variety of teachers.
The staff at the English Language School in Calgary are all experienced teachers and come from a variety of different backgrounds.
We are located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada (less than two hours from Banff and Lake Louise by car) on the 6th floor of the Canadian Western Bank building.
www.studyabroadinternational.com /Canada/Alberta/Calgary/Canada_AL_Calgary.html   (337 words)

  
 Calgary, Alberta, Canada - NATCO
Finished systems and equipment are completely packaged for field installation sites throughout Canada, as well as to customers in all parts of the world.
Our Calgary, Alberta facility is capable of building or repairing ASME code vessels to NATCO Group's high quality standards, and maintain competitive prices.
Unique to Calgary is the rolling of heavy wall vessels, extensive experience with oil treaters, and housed units for cold weather environments.
www.natcogroup.com /Content.asp?t=Calgary,Alberta,Canada   (143 words)

  
 Calgary Transit Web Page
The City of Calgary is currently extending both the northwest and northeast LRT lines.
Calgary Transit is pleased to announce new value for your Adult monthly pass.
Through the Weekday RIDER; Weekend DRIVER program, Calgary Transit Adult monthly pass purchasers can receive discounts on vehicle rentals by showing their monthly transit pass at one of five participating car rental companies...
www.calgarytransit.com   (235 words)

  
 UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, Calgary, Alberta, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The University of Calgary invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in the economics and policy of energy (see www.chairs.gc.ca).
The University of Calgary (www.ucalgary.ca) invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Energy and Climate Change (see www.chairs.gc.ca).
The successful applicant will be given a tenure track appointment in the appropriate academic unit (see http://econ.ucalgary.ca/) and will contribute to the mission of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy (www.iseee.ca).
www.aeaweb.org /joe/0511d/html/joe178.html   (385 words)

  
 Calgary Marriott: Hotel specials, rates and availability in Calgary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Calgary Marriott, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, offers guests the city's largest hotel rooms, with floor to ceiling windows and an unobstructed view of our modern, vibrant city.
Experience Calgary's Cultural district, the Marriott is attached to the Glenbow Museum and the Epcor Centre for the Arts.
Whether you are in town to enjoy the Calgary Stampede, take in a Flames game or want to be close to your office meeting, the Marriott, with its central location makes it the perfect choice for your visit to Canada's most exciting city!
marriott.com /property/propertypage/YYCDT   (251 words)

  
 University of Calgary, Geology and Geophysics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Formed in 1963, the Department of Geology and Geophysics is a vibrant cornerstone of the University of Calgary.
Together these students represent ~ 10% of all geoscience students in Canada.
Most find employment in our local energy industry, while others go on to careers in government research and academia.
www.geo.ucalgary.ca   (126 words)

  
 canada.com - Canadian news, entertainment, television, newspapers, free email and more
It could be the most costly piece of punctuation in Canada - a grammatical error that could cost Rogers...
Paris Hilton tells Britain's GQ magazine that she has taken a vow of celibacy.
NATO general asks Canada to 'stay course' in Afghanistan
www.canada.com   (310 words)

  
 Calgary Real Estate - Calgary Real Estate MLS Listings - Glenn Good
This is our exclusive Calgary district map with MLS Homes and Condominium listings for each district.
Click on any of the four quadrants of the city to find where your district is in relation to Calgary's main roads.
My goal is to have satisfied clients, as they will continue with our relationship and recommend me to their family and friends.
www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com   (624 words)

  
 Calgary Canada City Guide - Movies, Restaurants, Travel and more.
Calgary Canada City Guide - Movies, Restaurants, Travel and more.
Find all your Calgary media resources here, with our listing of Calgary newspapers, Calgary radio stations, and Calgary television stations.
Check out our listings of Calgary transport schedules, get a map of Calgary or call a taxi to get you where you need to be.
www.calgarystudents.com   (118 words)

  
 Calgary Ultimate Association - Home
Calgary Ultimate is now using a new spirit scoring system.
quaint and rustic mountain village of Calgary, has been a long time CUA sponsor.
At the 2005 Annual General Meeting of the Calgary Ultimate Association a group of individuals were elected/acclaimed to serve on the Board of Directors to guide the Association for 2006.
www.calgaryultimate.org   (1307 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels Worldwide, Las Vegas, New York City, Hershey, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Bloomington - Book Discount ...
The Westin Calgary, a four-diamond hotel, is located in downtown Calgary about 30 minutes from the airport.
Ramada Hotel Downtown Calgary is conveniently located at 8th Avenue and 6th Street SW in Downtown Calgary.
Country Inn and Suites Calgary Airport is approximately five miles south of Calgary International Airport with convenient access to major Highways 1 and....
www.informedtravel.net /listings.php?city=Calgary   (298 words)

  
 Canada Olympic Park- Calgary, Canada - VirtualTourist.com
Many of Calgary's public and cultural facilities are also located downtown.
Petro Canada Tower, the city's tallest structure at 55 stories, is one of several tall buildings that dominate downtown.
Also nearby are the Alberta Science Centre/Centennial Planetarium; the Fort Calgary interpretive center, which provides information on the city's origins; and Stampede Park, where Calgary's world-famous livestock exhibition and rodeo, the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede (commonly called the Calgary Stampede), is held every July.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Alberta/Calgary-910636/Things_To_Do-Calgary-Canada_Olympic_Park-BR-1.html   (501 words)

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