Winter in Calgary

Making winter better Winter in Calgary

Winter in Calgary is known for cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, bright sunshine and warm chinook winds. With such varied weather, there are many ways for you and your family to embrace winter in our city.

From fun outdoor events and activities to programs and services that increase accessibility, mobility and equity, we’re making winter better for all. Local businesses are embracing winter too by creating a vibrant outdoor economy that is unique to the season.

Banner image provided by Tourism Calgary – Neil Zeller

Chinook Blast

Celebrate winter with live music, light and art installations, theatrical performances, outdoor sport, cultural experiences, night markets and more.

Lean more about Chinook Blast

Attending events

Get outdoors and experience arts, culture, recreation events throughout our city and learn what our winter city is all about.

Find more winter events

Image provided by Tourism Calgary – Neil Zeller

Being active

Stay active this winter on one of our outdoor skating rinks, cross country skiing or snowshoeing trails or disc golf courses.

Find more winter activities

Things to know

First winter in Calgary

Tips and resources for your first Canadian winter.

Winter for older adults

Winter preparedness and winter activities for older adults.

Neighbours helping neighbours

Snow Angels is a neighbour recognition campaign encouraging neighbours to look out for one another by shovelling sidewalks for a neighbour who needs support.

Free Pickle Mix

Keep your sidewalk safe and clear. Free sand and salt mix (pickle mix) is available for sidewalks on private properties while supplies last.

Staying safe during a winter weather event

Winter storms and extreme cold can impact Calgary at any time. You can take steps to prepare for these weather events and stay safe when conditions are extreme.

Calgary prepares for snow season ahead

Whether you walk, wheel, drive or take transit, there is a dedicated team ready to tackle snow and ice, helping you reach your destination.

Calgary’s winter story

In the winter, the Blackfoot would move into sheltered areas in river valleys and the foothills to be close to water and wood. The days were spent making clothes, hunting and playing winter games.

How the Blackfoot lived with the land

Winter City Strategy

The Winter City Strategy is our plan to make Calgary a more prosperous, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses and tourists throughout winter.

Read our Strategy

Image provided by Tourism Calgary – Roth and Ramberg

undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null