Open Data FAQs and common requests
What is the open data portal?
The City of Calgary’s Open Data Portal is a free online platform that provides public access to 1,000 assets covering topics like transportation, permits, public safety, and many more.
Who can use the portal?
The City of Calgary’s Open Data Portal is designed for everyone — there are no restrictions on who can access or use it.
Why do we publish open data?
The City of Calgary publishes open data to promote transparency, foster innovation, and empower citizens, businesses, and researchers to solve real-world challenges using reliable city information.
Where does the data come from?
The data on The City of Calgary’s Open Data Portal comes directly from The City of Calgary’s business units.
Why might some data be omitted?
Certain datasets may contain sensitive or personal information that must remain confidential and not be disclosed.
Who maintains the portal?
The City of Calgary’s Open Data Portal has a dedicated team that collaborates with The City’s Business Units that supply the datasets.
How can I download data?
The City of Calgary’s Open Data Portal allows you to download datasets in multiple formats by clicking the Export button located in the upper-right corner of the dataset’s webpage.