Calgary's Location: Southern Alberta, Near the British Columbia Border

Where Is Calgary?

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada’s fourth-largest province. It sits in the southern part of the province, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the Canadian Rockies and 300 km (185 mi) south of Edmonton, the provincial capital.

Proximity to B.C.

The Alberta–British Columbia border follows the Continental Divide through the Rockies. Calgary is roughly 100 km (62 mi) from the border as the crow flies—about 1.5 hours by car to Banff or Lake Louise in B.C.

Region

Calgary anchors the Calgary Metropolitan Region (1.6M people) and is the gateway to the Rockies, making it a hub for energy, tourism, and the famous Calgary Stampede.