It is a challenging time in the world as COVID-19 is impacting our lives, our communities and travel world-wide.  

There have been cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Canada and Calgary, Alberta specifically. The situation is being effectively monitored, controlled and treated by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Alberta Health Services. These efforts are in collaboration with the World Health Organization and other international partners.

Our focus needs to be on taking care of our health and each other. We have compiled resources for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and how to take the necessary precautions, as well as how COVID-19 is impacting Calgary businesses and experiences. We are committed to keeping this information up-to-date to help travellers make the best possible decisions. 

There have been various event cancellations and temporary organization closures, listed below. As information and decisions are rapidly changing, we recommend contacting organizations that do not appear on this list before attending. For event cancellation policies please contact the organizers directly. 

Event Cancellations and Postponements 

• Aggie Days https://ag.calgarystampede.com/aggie-days
• Alberta Indigenous Tourism Summit https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/alberta-indigenous-tourism-summit/
• Arts Commons, all shows have been postponed in the following theatres: https://artscommons.ca/whats-on/health-safety
  • Jack Singer Concert Hall
  • Max Bell Theatre
  • Martha Cohen Theatre
• Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (postponed) https://www.calgaryexpo.com/en/plan-your-visit/health.html
• Calgary International Film Festival, suspended year-long programing screenings https://www.calgaryfilm.com/ciff-and-covid-19-updates/
• Calgary International Salsa Congress https://danceevent.ca/cisc/media
• Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/shows/gmc-rangeland-derby/canvas-auction
• Calgary Zoo, cancelled and postponed the following events: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/news/calgary-zoo-during-covid-19
  • Safari Sunday Brunch 
  • Easter Eggstravaganza
  • Member Inspire and Member Engage Events
  • May the Fourth Be With Zoo
  • Planted Kingdom
• Chinook Honey Company (suspended private mead tastings)
• The Electric Highway Festival
• Lunchbox Theatre - A Tender Thing http://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/a-tender-thing
• Jazz YYC - Prime Time Big Band https://twitter.com/IronwoodStage/status/1238829613511401474
• Otafest https://otafest.com/covid-19/
• The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show (postponed) https://outdooradventureshow.ca/calgary/
• Run Calgary, suspended registration for Spring events https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27650/2020-sport-chek-mothers-day-run-walk-and-ride
• Scotiabank Saddledome, cancelled and postponed the following events: https://www.scotiabanksaddledome.com/
  •  JoJo Siwa event postponed
  • James Taylor concert postponed
  • Rage Against the Machine event postponed
• Spruce Meadows:Winter Farewell Tournament https://www.sprucemeadows.com/press/view_release.jsp?id=59
• Spruce Meadows Summer Series (all events) https://www.sprucemeadows.com/press/view_release.jsp?id=594
• Taste of Bragg Creek https://twitter.com/TasteofBragg/status/1238158796305731584
• Theatre Calgary – Admissions and Million Dollar Quartet https://www.theatrecalgary.com/
• The CORE (March 22 to May 17 Gram Garden art installation postponed)
• WordFest https://wordfest.com/2020/faq/covid-19-response

Temporary Organization Closures

• all events over 50 people to be cancelled
• no attendance at rec centres, libraries, casinos, bingo halls, bars, theatres and other similar recreation/entertainment facilities
• mass gatherings are now limited to no more than 50 attendees, including conferences, worship gatherings, and weddings
• sit-down restaurants can remain open at lower capacity
• all City of Calgary playgrounds are temporarily closed until further notice
• all Parks Canada facilities are temporarily closed, all visitor services and all motor vehicle access by visitors are suspended until further notice

• World Health Organization
• Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Phone: 1-833-784-4397 (Interpretation services are available in multiple languages)
  • Email: phac.info.aspc@canada.ca
• Alberta Health Services
• Calgary Emergency Management Agency

For hotel and airline inquires please contact the original booking source, or if you booked directly with the provider please visit the links below for updates and cancellation policies. 

Airlines

• Air Canada https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2020/covid-19.html
• WestJet https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/coronavirus

Accommodations

• Fairmont & Accor Hotels https://www.fairmont.com/palliser-calgary/
• Germain Hotels https://www.germainhotels.com/en/le-germain-hotel/calgary/contact
• Hotel Arts Group https://www.hotelarts.ca/arts-update/covid-19-update/
• Hilton Hotels https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/statement-from-hilton-coronavirus
• Hyatt Hotels https://newsroom.hyatt.com/newsroom-overview
• Marriott Hotels https://news.marriott.com/news/2020/03/13/travel-information-covid-19-update
• Sandman Hotels https://www.sandmanhotels.com/about/message-about-covid-19

Our partners are working hard to provide you with safe and flexible travel options during these trying times.