Press Releases
Press Releases
Volleyball Canada Announces 2026 Youth National Championship Dates
Volleyball Canada reveals host cities and dates for the 2026 Youth National Championships - set to be the largest youth volleyball event in Canadian history, with over 1,900 teams expected.
New Visitor Information Centre Opening in June
Tourism Calgary and Calgary’s Central Library have collaborated to provide an accessible, dedicated place to share things-to-do around Calgary for both visitors and locals.
The Canadian Folk Music Awards Announce Key Details for 2026 Return to Calgary
The Canadian Folk Music Awards announced their 2026 edition in Calgary, kicking off a 21st anniversary celebration set for April 9–12, 2026.
Calgary Set for a Strong Summer Tourism Season
Calgary anticipates record-breaking summer visitation with the G7 Summit, Rotary International Convention, and other major events happening through September.
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team to Kick off Rugby World Cup Qualification Campaign Against The United States in Calgary
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will open the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, the team’s first opportunity to earn direct qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, against the United States in Calgary on Friday August 22.
Alberta to Host The 2025 Men's U21 Volleyball Pan American Cup
The 2025 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup will be hosted at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre, located on the Tsuut’ina Nation near Calgary, Alberta.
Rotary 2025
More than 15,000 Rotary members and participants from over 120 countries will gather in Calgary from June 21 to 25, 2025, for the membership service organization’s annual international convention.
2026 BKT Tires World Women’s Curling Championship heading to Calgary
The 2026 BKT Tires World Women’s Curling Championship will be played March 14-22 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.
Indigenous Tourism Alberta and Tourism Calgary sign Memorandum of Understanding
Indigenous Tourism Alberta and Tourism Calgary are formalizing their relationship with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Saddle Up for 2026 Grey Cup in Calgary
The Canadian Football League on Friday announced that the Calgary Stampeders will host the 2026 Grey Cup.
Mount Royal to Host U SPORTS Volleyball Championship
History will be made when Mount Royal University hosts its first two U SPORTS national championships when Canada's best university men's and women's volleyball teams head to the Stampede City for the 2027 U SPORTS men's volleyball and 2028 U SPORTS women's volleyball championships.
Dinos Set to Host the 2026 U SPORTS Men's Final 8
The University of Calgary Dinos have been selected to host the 2026 men's basketball Final 8 championship, U SPORTS announced Friday.
Canada Hosts the 2024 Association of Zoos and Aquarium Annual Conference for the First Time in 40 Years
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is hosting the 2024 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference, which will bring together zoo and aquarium professionals from around the world to Calgary from September 14-19, 2024.
Together for Jasper: Community Support
Ways to support Jasper through fundraising efforts and evacuee offers.
2024 Alberta Wildfires: Visitor Information
All visitors and evacuees affected by the wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia are welcome in Calgary, and all attractions and services remain open.
Blue Sky City Visual Identity Revealed
The new logo and visual identity for Calgary’s civic brand, Blue Sky City, launched July 3, 2024.
Water Usage Restrictions in Calgary
Calgary is still open to visitors and businesses during the water shortage. Here are some answer to common questions and ways to help reduce your water use during your time in Calgary.
61st Annual Calgary White Hat Awards Winners
Tourism Calgary hosted the 61st anniversary of the Calgary White Hat Awards, recognizing outstanding tourism and hospitality employees in 20 different categories.
Tourism Calgary Welcomes Alisha Reynolds as New CEO
After an intensive search and competitive selection process, Tourism Calgary welcomes Alisha Reynolds as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Reynolds will formally join Tourism Calgary on June 3, 2024.
Tourism Calgary adds six unique sporting events to Calgary’s Chinook Blast schedule
February events will create winter excitement for Calgarians and visitors alike, and a significant economic boost for Calgary.
Tourism Calgary CEO Cindy Ady to Retire after 10-Year Tenure
Tourism Calgary today announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Cindy Ady, a dedicated leader and community builder who, over the past 10 years, successfully elevated Calgary’s profile as a year-round global tourism destination.
Calgary Wins Bid to Host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) – the largest multi-sport and culture event for Indigenous youth on Turtle Island.
La candidature de Calgary est retenue pour l'organisation des Jeux autochtones d'Amérique du Nord de 2027
Calgary a été choisie pour accueillir les Jeux autochtones d'Amérique du Nord (JAAN) de 2027, le plus grand événement multisports et culturel pour la jeunesse autochtone de l'île de la Tortue.
60th Annual Calgary White Hat Awards Winners
Tourism Calgary hosted the 60th anniversary of the Calgary White Hat Awards, recognizing outstanding tourism and hospitality employees in 22 different categories.
Plans unveiled for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024
In preparation for the Games, the local organizing committee launched its branding and announced the dates, sport venues, volunteer program, and first major sponsors.
Calgary Vying to Host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Calgary has won the right to be Alberta’s nominee city, vying to win the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Calgary was chosen by Indigenous Sport Council Alberta (ISCA) after a bid process which heard pitches from cities in the province interested in hosting the Games.
Calgary goes all-out for Country Music Week 2022
Calgary is honoured to host the 40th anniversary of the CCMA Awards on Sept. 11, as well as Country Music Week from Sept. 8-11. With approximately 6,000 guests expected to come to the city, Calgary looks forward to showing everyone why it’s the ultimate host city.
Calgary Wins Bid to Host Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2024
Special Olympics Canada is pleased to announce Calgary, Alberta as the host of its next Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in 2024.
Calgary to host the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards and Country Music Week 2022
Calgary will show off its vibrant energy and western hospitality during the 2022 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week 2022, injecting an estimated $12 million into Calgary’s economy.
Calgary to host IIHF Women's World Championship for the first time
From Aug. 20 - 31, 10 international teams will compete in a safe bubble environment at WinSport, injecting more than $8 million into Calgary's economy
Tourism Week highlights the importance of vaccines in supporting industry reopening
Tourism Calgary and Calgary Chamber are encouraging vaccination uptake in an effort to get back to the experiences we miss.
Rapid testing and vaccines critical to reopening economy
The Calgary Chamber launches its Rapid Testing Program and joins Tourism Calgary for a joint vaccination campaign, which encourages Calgary business leaders and their employees to get vaccinated.
Curling Canada bubble safely slides into Calgary, bringing an $11M economic impact to our city
Six prestigious curling events, including Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier, played in Calgary in a no-fans, bubble environment from Feb. 19 through April 2021.
Curling Canada aims to hold series of events in Calgary
Condensed series of Season of Champions to be hosted in 2021 in hub city, no-fans, safe environment.
Tourism Calgary invites Calgarians to safely share why they #LoveYYC and support local during month-long virtual celebration
#LoveYYC 2020 to span the full month of November, featuring unique Calgary stories, compelling deals, interactive contests and more.
Calgary's largest convention venues receive Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation
Joint release: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, BMO Centre at Stampede Park and Tourism Calgary.
Expanded BMO Centre will provide significant boost to Calgary's tourism industry
Tourism Calgary partners Calgary Stampede and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) unveiled the renderings of Calgary’s expanded BMO Centre, which will become the largest convention facility in Western Canada and second largest in Canada.
Tourism Calgary reimagines 58th annual White Hat Awards to safely celebrate our city's ultimate hosts
Despite event cancellation, 20 award winners honoured for their undeniable community spirit and commitment to customer service excellence.
Tourism Calgary launches free deals pass to help Calgarians save as they safely explore Calgary experiences
Digital #LoveYYC Deals Pass offers savings at over 40 local restaurants, attractions, hotels, tours and more
Tourism Week highlights the importance of the industry that employs 1 in 10 Canadians
In 2019, Calgary welcomed more than 7.3 million travellers who contributed an estimated $2.5 billion in visitor spending to the local economy.
Update: 2020 annual showcase events cancelled
On April 23, our great partners at the Calgary Stampede and Calgary Folk Music Festival announced that due to the effects of COVID-19, the annual showpiece events will be cancelled. We won;'t be deterred by what we won't have this year, rather we will find new ways to engage Calgarians, share good news and promote our industry partners. That's the Calgary way.
COVID-19 update
Tourism Calgary is actively monitoring COVID-19 developments and is working closely with all orders of government other response partners to provide accurate and timely information related to this evolving global situation.
Calgary's tourism industry experiencing significant impact from COVID-19
66 percent of industry already temporarily laid off.