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