Special Sub-Topic: The City of Calgary Authored by: canadaeh28 Sub-topic of: Alberta

In October 2006 what was the tallest building in Calgary?

Petro-Canada Centre. The Petro-Canada Centre is the tallest office building in Canada, outside of Toronto. It is 215 meters tall.

Which two rivers flow through Calgary?

Bow and Elbow. The Bow and Elbow rivers converge near Calgary's downtown area!

In September 2006 what was the name of the busiest north-south road in Calgary?

Deerfoot Trail. Deerfoot Trail is the Calgary stretch of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Highway.

In which year did Calgary host the Winter Olympics?

1988. Calgary is the only Canadian city to have hosted the Winter Olympics. However, Vancouver-Whistler will have the privilege of doing so in 2010.

Which street is also known by Calgarians as the "Red Mile"?

17th Avenue. After the Calgary Flames playoff run in the 2003-2004 NHL season, a small portion of 17th Avenue became known as the "Red Mile"!It is where people from all over the city to converged to celebrate after every Flames game.

What is the name of Calgary's public transit train (LRT) system?

C-Train. The C-Train has huge plans for expansion in the upcoming years! Skytrain is to be found in Vancouver.

What was the largest post secondary institution in Alberta in the Fall 2006 Semester?

University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has nearly 30,000 students!

What is the airport code for Calgary International Airport?

YYC. The Calgary International Airport serves over ten million fliers per year!

Which Calgary hospital opened in October 2006?

Alberta Children's Hospital. Although there was an old Alberta Children's Hospital, the new one opened in early October 2006!

What is a nickname that Calgary is commonly known by?

Cowtown. Calgary is known as Cowtown for its rich history in farming and agriculture. It also hosts the Calgary Stampede every July, which is a major tourist attraction!