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