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.

City of Calgary Archives

Calgary Parks and Recreation North Area Office, Confederation Park, Calgary, Alberta. [1970-1988]. CalA CR-92-005-103 City of Calgary Archives

Archives overview

The City of Calgary Archives was created in 1981 to safeguard and make available Calgary’s municipal government records and city information. Everyone is welcome to research the records held at the archives.​​​​

​​At The City of Calgary Archives, historical records and information can be found relating to the following:

  • records created by The City of Calgary and City Council activities,
  • Parks,
  • Planning,
  • Property assessments,
  • Transportation, and
  • Calgary events such as the XV Olympic Winter Games.

New Archives portal

The City of Calgary Archives Portal is now open! 

The portal improves access to records held at the Archives and makes visits to view non-digitized records more efficient.

Learn more and search holdings

Archives information

  • Search our holdings

    Search archives holdings from anywhere using our online portal.

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  • Accessing the Archives

    ​What you need to know before visiting or using the Archives collections.

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  • Exhibits

    ​Learn about Calgary's history through our exhibits.

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  • Calgary's history

    ​A timeline of achievements and events.

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  • Outreach

    ​Archives has outreach activities.

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  • Contact

    ​​Contact Archives for assistance.

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