Calgary Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Convention Centers:
Airport: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
| Population | 1,162,100 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 161 | • Ski destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 29,000 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 70 | |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $264 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $101 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from YYC to Downtown | $25-35 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $275 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff, AB | 126 km | 1 hr 20 min | n/a | n/a |
| Red Deer, AB | 145 km | 1 hr 26 min | n/a | n/a |
| Edmonton, AB | 296 km | 2 hr 56 min | 49 min | $215+ USD |
| Vancouver, BC | 972 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 28 min | $300+ USD |
| Seattle, WA | 1,084 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 34 min | $250+ USD |
| Winnipeg, MB | 1,324 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 53 min | $360+ USD |
Calgary Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 16 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 17 |
| Rec High -°F | 61 | 73 | 67 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 90 | 84 | 72 | 64 |
| Avg High -°C | -2 | -- | 3 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 2 | -1 |
| Avg High -°F | 28 | 31 | 39 | 51 | 61 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 63 | 54 | 37 | 29 |
| Avg Low -°C | -12 | -11 | -6 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | -- | -7 | -11 |
| Avg Low -°F | 9 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 39 | 47 | 51 | 49 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 11 |
| Rec Low -°C | -35 | -36 | -31 | -20 | -7 | -- | 3 | -2 | -8 | -23 | -32 | -36 |
| Rec Low -°F | -31 | -33 | -24 | -4 | 18 | 32 | 38 | 27 | 17 | -11 | -27 | -33 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall - in. | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Calgary's highland continental climate results in long winters and shorter, mild summers. Average winter temperature is a cold -9°C. However, the city is known for the warm, dry Chinook winds off the Pacific Ocean that blow in during the cold weather, giving residents a day or week-long reprieve from the chill, boosting temperatures up to an average of 15°C. Summers are generally mild with an average temperature of 23°C, though highs sometimes reach a warm 30°C.
Once of the sunniest cities in Canada, Calgary sees an average of 16.3 inches of precipitation annually, the majority of which is rain. The best time to visit the city is late spring or early fall, when temperatures are not too cold and precipitation is low.
Calgary Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English, French |
| Currency | CAD |
| Sales Tax | 5% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 15% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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