Welcome to Calgary
Are you new to Calgary? Or do you know someone who is new to our city?
Calgary is the fourth most common destination for newcomers to Canada. Each year newcomers from around the globe choose our city as their new home. Their diverse cultures and communities have helped create Calgary’s identity.
Whether you’re from Winnipeg or China, Toronto or India, we provide a number of services to help newcomers feel welcome and settle into their new home.
General questions
For all general information relating to the services we provide, connect with us by dialing 3-1-1. Our 3-1-1 telephone agents have access to a language translation service that can assist citizens with requesting City of Calgary information or services. This translation service provides support in more than 200 languages.
Your first winter in Calgary
Winter in Canada can be different compared to other countires. A Canadian winter can be fun and beautiful. But it can also be cold and challenging.
We have some tips and resources to help prepare yourself and your family for your first winter in Calgary.
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Our services
A comprehensive list of services we provide for citizens.
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Newcomer's guide to getting started in Calgary
Learn what you need in the first few days, weeks and months of arriving in Calgary.
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Organizations to help you settle
Calgary is home to community and settlement organizations who provide services and programs to help newcomers.
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Newcomer's guide to the Calgary Police Service
Information for new Canadians about the role of the Calgary Police Service, how to recognize police officers and how to reach out if they need help.
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Calgary Local Immigration Partnership
Program designed to help improve the integration of immigrants in the city and to strengthen our ability to better integrate and address the needs of newcomers.
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Refugees Welcome Here
The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership is coordinating the Refugees Welcome Here campaign, a public awareness campaign to encourage Calgarians to welcome refugees.
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Free activities
Join our free family-friendly activities around the city.
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Fair entry
Programs and services for low income Calgarians.
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Social programs and services
Learn about our various social programs and services for Calgarians.
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Getting prepared for emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Learn the basic actions you can take to prepare and protect yourself, your family and your home.
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Calgary Public Library
Find out about the various library branches and their services across our city.
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Alberta Health Services
Delivers medical care on behalf of the provincial government through hundreds of facilities throughout the province.