Caution | Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions

Due to continued dry conditions, mandatory Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions are in place until further notice.

Visit Calgary.ca/restrictions for more information.

Winter City Calgary

Explore our city Winter in Calgary

Living in Calgary means the possibility of snowfall and cold weather almost every month of the year, giving us the opportunity to toboggan, skate, and to warm up at an outdoor fire pit. Check out all the activities, events and resources that will help you to love winter in Calgary.

Winter feature

Chinook Blast

Experience winter fun at Chinook Blast – Calgary’s signature winter event returns Jan. 27 to Feb. 12, 2023.

Celebrate the best of Calgary’s winter in the heart of the city with live music, light and art installations, theatrical performances, outdoor sport, cultural experiences, night markets and more. Chinook Blast will be heating up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride.

Learn about Chinook Blast

Winter activities

There are so many awesome outdoor activities to keep you active and healthy in winter. Find toboggan hills, outdoor skating rinks and much more.

Find a winter activity

Winter events

Get outside and enjoy fun-filled winter festivals and events that will lift your spirits with music, art, culture, food and entertainment. Coming your way this winter!

Find winter events

Winter City Strategy

The Winter City Strategy leverages our unique northern climate to make Calgary a more prosperous, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses and tourists throughout winter.  

Learn More

News and updates

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.

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.

Improving Snow Operations Response Times

We’ll be completing our snow operations on priority routes faster to improve safety and mobility for Calgarians. Major roads, and major community and transit routes will be completed in 36 hours.
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