History of Calgary - Then & Now - 1885 and 1912
1885 – Population of 500
2012 – Population of 1.1 million
2016 - Population of 1.3 million
In 1885
In February of 1885, Jack Ingram was officially named as the first police chief ...
Calgary Public Art – “Ascension” by INCIPIO MODO
Quick Facts
INCIPIO MODO was selected through a process called targeting Alberta artists
The group was given a budget of $66,650 to complete the project
Funds were allo...
10 Tips to Help Make Your Ctrain / LRT Experience a Good One...
Calgary's public Ctrain service is great for getting around the city in an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient way.
While not all quadrants are serviced by the transi...
Calgaryism’s Then & Now Comparisons – History of Calgary
What did Calgary look like in the past? Since the beginning of Calgaryism, we have been working on creating accurate comparisons of our city skyline – the past versus the prese...
Did you know that Calgaryism is also on #Instagram?
Yes, we are! Join tens of thousands of people at #Calgaryism on Instagram today and see photos not only from our own sources, but also from several contributors who display their best works o...
Four New Calgary Recreational Centres Now Underway...
Calgarians are about to be offered even more great recreational opportunities at four new facilities currently underway in Calgary’s southeast quadrant, with two of them expected to open ...
Calgary is the World’s Cleanest City (2015)!
If you keep up with the news, then you likely already know that Calgary has been no stranger to critical acclaim from research institutions and media companies from around the world over the p...
ParkPlus: Park and Pay Using Your Cell Phone (in Calgary)
Did you know that you can pay for parking with your cellphone using the Calgary Parking Authority's "ParkPlus" system?
This intuitive service allows people with a ParkPlus accoun...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – Centre Street Bridge
Quick Facts
Built in 1916
Concrete and steel construction
Renovations performed in 2001
Four lions – two north, two south
Historical YYC structure...
Calgary Facts & Infographics: A Visual Learning Experience
Are you looking for some hard facts on Calgary, Alberta? Look no further!
Let me introduce you to several infographics that will make your learning of these great facts a fun a...