Calgary Economic Development
Phone: 403-221-7831
Toll-free: 1-888-222-5855
Fax: 403-221-7828
The Calgary International Airport (YYC) continues to be Alberta's premier international passenger and cargo gateway to the world, welcoming 12.2 million passengers in 2009.
Two of North America's largest highways run through Calgary: The Canamex Highway and the TransCanada Highway. A 4,000 kilometre network of municipal streets and roads makes up the City of Calgary.
The CANAMEX Highway is the cornerstone for efficient transportation of goods, services, people and information between Western Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. It is a 6,000 kilometre (3,500 miles) trade corridor. By 2009, the Alberta government will have spent $1.4 billion to upgrade the CANAMEX corridor in the province.
The TransCanada Highway is the world's longest national highway. It runs 7,700 kilometres (4,800 miles) east/west across the country from St. John's Newfoundland to Tofino, British Columbia.
People, products and services are moved throughout North America by Calgary's railways.
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN) are Canada's two major freight railways while passengers can ride aboard Rocky Mountaineer and Royal Canadian Pacific and experience the diverse beauty of Canada's west.
Port Metro Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest port, a dynamic gateway for domestic and international trade and tourism, and a major economic force that strengthens the Canadian economy.
Calgary Transit has been moving Calgarians since 1909 - that's 100 years of service! Over the next century they will continue to change and grow with Calgary, as they have for the past century.
The City of Calgary is making significant enhancements to its transit system, to ensure that Calgarians are provided with safe and accessible public transportation.
Municipal and Provincial Government Commitment Recognizing the importance of transportation, The City of Calgary's 2005 budget includes capital projects of more than $340 million to ensure the efficient and timely movement of people, goods and services in the city.
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