Overview

Entry: Canadian law mandates all travelers to maintain proof of citizenship and identification. For U.S. citizens, a valid passport, passport card, or NEXUS card meets these requirements. Children under the age of 16 just require proof of US citizenship.

Population: 1.336 million

Currency: The Canadian Dollar

Language: English

Climate: Continental

Best Time to Travel: September-Mid May

Calgary is known for: Calgary is a city that most people already know of, even if they don't know what it's famous for. Calgary, located in the province of Alberta, is known primarily for the 1988 Winter Olympics and the Calgary Stampede, commonly called the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth."