Welcome to Calgary, AB!
Calgary is a city rich with beautiful landscapes, picturesque skylines and urban vibrancy. It offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty, nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary also boasts a dynamic cultural scene, highlighted by numerous festivals, art galleries, and live performances, providing ample opportunities for post-Congress activities and networking. Join us to experience the vibrant city atmosphere and hospitality for the 2024 Canadian Stroke Congress.
Meeting Venue
The Canadian Stroke Congress will take place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (https://calgary-convention.com) in the heart of the city. Surrounded by diverse dining options, shopping, entertainment venues, and bustling nightlife, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is a great location for a national congress.
Travel Information
Getting to Calgary, AB
By Air
Calgary is easily accessible by domestic and international flights through the Calgary International Airport (YYC). With nonstop daily flights from major hubs including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and more, travel is easy and direct. Travelling from outside of Canada? Direct flights on Air Canada and Westjet to major international destinations throughout the world, including USA, Europe and Asia, are available and easy to book.
Access from the Calgary International Airport to Calgary TELUS Convention Centre.
A variety of transportation methods are available to get from the Calgary International Airport into the city.Public transit, hotel shuttles, ride shares, car rentals and taxis are all available for delegates to travel from the airport to the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and hotels. More information regarding transportation options can be found on the airport website (https://www.yyc.com/en-us/transportation).
Getting around Calgary
Calgary is divided into four quadrants with numbered streets and avenues laid out in a grid. The numbered streets run north-south while numbered avenues run east-west.
Public Transport
Transit – Calgary’s public transit network consists of buses and two light-rail transit lines (known as the CTrain). Tickets and passes can be purchased with cash or credit card at all CTrain stations, with cash only on the bus, or at numerous drug stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores around the city.
Plan your trip at https://www.calgarytransit.com/
Car shares, Taxis, Car Rentals and More
Taxis – Calgary offers a multitude of cab companies to help you get on your way.
Car Rentals – Calgary has most of the major car rental companies (e.g. Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty etc.) to help you get on your way.
Walking – The downtown core is very walkable, with plenty of wayfinding signage to guide visitors to attractions, restaurants and public art. The Plus 15 corridors connect several hotels, attractions, shopping centres, and buildings to allow visitors to travel indoors throughout the city centre.
Scootering and Cycling– Calgary has the most extensive urban pathway and cycle path network in North America, with approximately 850 kilometers of regional pathways and 95 kilometers of trails. Bike lanes run against many major streets in Calgary. The popular dock less scooter and bike sharing programs Bird and Neuron are available in Calgary. Users will need to download the mobile ap, locate and rent bikes starting at $3.50.
Want to learn more about Calgary? Visit the website for the Visitors Bureau to find out about all the exciting things you can do in Calgary and surrounding areas, including numerous hiking trails and museums, trying out skiing or snowtubing at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park, and many more exciting adventures!