Long Distance Moving within Canada - Calgary
Calgary - Community Overview
Minute Men Moving & Storage is proud to serve Calgary and area moving services. At Minute Men Moving we always strive to provide Calgarians stress free professional moving so that you can be rest assured that you will be taken care of with your moving needs. As a moving company that was founded in 1948 we have the expertise to get your move done efficiently and safely. We are BBB recognized and part of Canada Best Managed Companies. If you are moving to or from Calgary please give Minute Men Moving & Storage a call 1-888-708-7700
In 1884 Calgary was incorporated as a town and nine years later achieved city status. Calgary has become one of Canada’s most identifiable cities. Three early industries still exist in the city and its surrounding area; livestock/cattle, cash crop farming and, most importantly, oil and natural gas. These industries have provided phenomenal economic growth since the early 1900’s.
Calgary’s population has been steadily growing due to the large migration of young adults to the city. Due to this trend, Calgary is ranked as one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Calgary is also home to the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames and the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders.
Calgary is the largest city on the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway main line, between Winnipeg and Vancouver. The city’s location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, is wonderfully picturesque.
The population of Calgary numbers approximately 1,285,711.
For more information about Calgary:
City of Calgary
800 Macleod Trail SE
PO Box 2100
Calgary, AB
T2P 2M5
Weather
Calgary has an average July temperature of 17.2°C and an average January temperature of –8.9°C. The average annual precipitation is 203 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
The Calgary Sun
The Calgary Herald
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
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Calgary Board of Education
For information on the Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
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Calgary Catholic School Division
Additional educational institutes:
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Mount Royal College
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The University of Calgary
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Bow Valley College
Medical Information
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Alberta Children’s Hospital
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Foothills Medical Centre
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Peter Lougheed Centre
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South Health Campus
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Rockyview General Hospital
Public Services
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Cable TV
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Hydro
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Gas
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Garbage/Recycling
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Water
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Telephone
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
Alberta Motor Association
Calgary Registry Services Ltd.
http://www.calgaryregistry.com/
A-Plus Registry Services Ltd.
https://www.aplusregistry.com/
Registries Plus Inc.
Transit
Calgary Transit
COMMUNITY
Parks & Recreation
https://www.calgary.ca/home.html
Calgary Public Library
Southland Leisure Centre
https://www.calgary.ca/home.html
Village Square Leisure Centre
https://www.calgary.ca/home.html
For information about upcoming events in Calgary, visit:
Sports and Leisure
Parks & Recreation
https://www.calgary.ca/home.html
YMCA
Golf Courses
Valley Ridge Golf Club
http://www.valleyridgegolf.com/
Fox Hollow Golf Course
https://www.foxhollowcalgary.com/
Willow Park Golf & Country Club
Special Attractions
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Annual Events
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Calgary Farmers Market
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Calgary Stampede
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Calgary Tower
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Pengrowth Saddledome
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Museums
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Telus World Science Centre
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Calgary Zoo
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Calaway Park
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Fort Calgary
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Heritage Historical Village Park
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Canada Olympic Park
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Prince’s Island Park
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Calgary area, visit:
Loblaws
Sobeys
Safeway
Specialty Stores
Blush Lane Organic Market
Organic Grocery
Italian Super Market
Italian Grocery
Shopping Centres
Chinook Shopping Centre
6455 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary, AB
T2H 2W2
https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-chinook-centre
Southcentre Mall
142 100 Anderson Rd. SE
Calgary, AB
T2J 3V1
https://www.southcentremall.com/
Deerfoot Mall
901 – 64th Ave. NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 7P4
Entertainment
Movie Theatres
To find a movie theater near you, visit:
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
Live Theatre
For production information, visit:
Moving Tips Brochures
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
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Protecting your goods in transit
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Handling dangerous goods
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Do-it-yourself packing guide
