How to visit Calgary
  • 1. What is Calgary best known for?
A) Its sandy beaches
B) The world's tallest building
C) The Calgary Stampede
D) Having no sunshine
  • 2. What mountain range is located near Calgary?
A) The Andes Mountains
B) The Himalayas
C) The Rocky Mountains
D) The Appalachian Mountains
  • 3. Which airport serves Calgary?
A) Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
B) Calgary International Airport (YYC)
C) Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
D) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
  • 4. What is a popular activity to do in Banff National Park near Calgary?
A) Surfing
B) Scuba diving
C) Hiking
D) Camel riding
  • 5. What is the main river that runs through Calgary?
A) Bow River
B) Fraser River
C) Columbia River
D) Saskatchewan River
  • 6. What is the Calgary Tower?
A) An observation tower
B) A hydroelectric dam
C) A famous restaurant
D) A radio station
  • 7. When does the Calgary Stampede usually take place?
A) April
B) July
C) October
D) January
  • 8. What type of cuisine is typically served at a Stampede breakfast?
A) Tacos
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Pancakes
  • 9. Which of these is a popular Calgary neighborhood?
A) Hollywood
B) Lower Manhattan
C) Kensington
D) Shibuya
  • 10. What is Heritage Park Historical Village?
A) A living history museum
B) A botanical garden
C) A modern art gallery
D) A zoo
  • 11. What currency is used in Calgary?
A) Canadian Dollar
B) US Dollar
C) British Pound
D) Euro
  • 12. What is the best way to get around Calgary without a car?
A) Walking everywhere
B) Riding a horse
C) Taking a dogsled
D) Public Transit (CTrain and buses)
  • 13. What is Fish Creek Provincial Park?
A) A small garden downtown
B) A waterpark
C) One of the largest urban parks in North America
D) A ski resort
  • 14. What is the official language of Calgary?
A) Mandarin
B) French
C) Spanish
D) English
  • 15. What is the climate like in Calgary?
A) Dry and sunny
B) Tropical
C) Freezing year-round
D) Monsoon
  • 16. What kind of event is 'Chuckwagon Racing'?
A) A rodeo event
B) A marathon
C) A boat race
D) A car race
  • 17. Which of these is a popular ski resort near Calgary?
A) Death Valley
B) The Sahara Desert
C) Sunshine Village
D) Miami Beach
  • 18. What is the nickname for Calgary?
A) The Big Apple
B) Cowtown
C) The Windy City
D) The City of Lights
  • 19. What is a common souvenir to buy in Calgary?
A) Sombrero
B) Kimono
C) Cowboy boots
D) Eiffel Tower replica
  • 20. What is the name of the science center in Calgary?
A) Telus Spark
B) The Franklin Institute
C) Science World
D) The Exploratorium
  • 21. Which major sporting event did Calgary host in 1988?
A) Super Bowl
B) Summer Olympics
C) FIFA World Cup
D) Winter Olympics
  • 22. What is the main religion in Calgary?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Christianity
  • 23. What is the Empress Building in Calgary?
A) A government building
B) A historical landmark and hotel
C) A famous bakery
D) The airport control tower
  • 24. What is Stephen Avenue Walk known for?
A) A race track
B) A large farmer's market
C) Historic buildings and shopping
D) A hiking trail
  • 25. What animal can often be spotted in the surrounding mountains?
A) Elk
B) Penguin
C) Lion
D) Kangaroo
  • 26. What is a common winter activity in Calgary?
A) Swimming
B) Sailing
C) Surfing
D) Ice Skating
  • 27. Which art gallery is in downtown Calgary?
A) Uffizi Gallery
B) Louvre Museum
C) Glenbow Museum
D) Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 28. What is Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre?
A) A sports arena
B) A botanical garden
C) A wildlife sanctuary
D) A museum dedicated to Canadian music history.
  • 29. What type of food is Alberta beef?
A) Beef
B) Fish
C) Pork
D) Chicken
  • 30. What is a popular day trip destination from Calgary besides Banff?
A) New York
B) Los Angeles
C) Canmore
D) Seattle
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