Calgary Travel Risk — Low Risk (22/100)
Is Calgary safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Calgary scores 22/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 5 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Hepatitis A in Canada (4 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Crime (score 20)
September 27, 2026
Calgary, Canada has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 22 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 20/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Canada travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Calgary currently sits at 22/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Calgary is crime (20/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (26/100) and health and medical access (25/100).
A score of 22 is higher than the scores of 10% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Calgary, Canada currently maintains a low risk baseline safety score of 22 out of 100 with a Level 1 US State Department advisory. Travelers should note a global Level 1 CDC Dengue health notice as well as a local Environment Canada travel warning regarding approaching snow in the Foothills.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 20/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 15/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Calgary
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Calgary
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Calgary for solo travelers (Crime 20/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 20/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Calgary
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌙 Clear
Calgary, Canada
| Today's high / low | 12.5°C / -1°C | Wind now / max | 9.4 km/h / 19.2 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 60% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.5 | Sunrise / Sunset | 08:00 / 18:43 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:11 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 3.5 / 3.8 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 51 / 15.3 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:12 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Canada
- Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada (Level 1, 4 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Canada travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Canada entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada WATCH · 2026-06-04
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Calgary Canada
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Three dead, at least 10 injured after vehicle fire involving transit bus in northeast Calgary
Daily Hive · 5h ago
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Environment Canada issues travel warning as snow approaches Foothills
OkotoksOnline · 5d ago
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Canada cautions Canadians against travel to Saudi Arabia after airports targeted
CTV News · 10h ago
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Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks, embassy remains open
CTV News · 4d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:13 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Calgary
The most weather-stable two-month window for Calgary is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 54 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in December–February. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 12, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Calgary
Calgary has 5 hospitals, 5 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Hospital: Foothills Medical Centre
- Hospital: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Hospital: Rockyview General Hospital
- Hospital: Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
- Police: Calgary Police Community Counter
- Police: Calgary Police District 1 - Ramsay
- Police: Calgary Police Service District 3 Office
- Police: Chinook Centre Community Station
- Police: Police District 2 - Rosscarrock
- Embassy: British Consulate
- Embassy: Consulate General of the Philippines
- Embassy: Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary
- Embassy: Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Embassy: U.S. Consulate General in Calgary
- Pharmacy: Corner Drugstore Inc.
- Pharmacy: Heathers Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: I.D.A.
- Pharmacy: Lukes Drug Mart
- Pharmacy: Pharmasave
- Pharmacy: PrimeCare
- Pharmacy: Rexall
- Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart
- Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart
- Pharmacy: Super M Drugs Prescription Service
- Fire station: Fire Station 1 (Downtown)
- Fire station: Fire Station 10 (Briar Hill)
- Fire station: Fire Station 2 (Beltline)
- Fire station: Fire Station 5 (South Calgary)
- Fire station: Fire Station 6 (Eau Claire)
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Canada)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and emergency services are accessible throughout the region. English is widely spoken for all medical care.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Ticket Scams. Fraudulent websites are claiming to sell tickets to major local attractions like the Calgary zoo. Travelers should be cautious when purchasing entries online through unverified platforms. Tip: Always buy tickets directly through official attraction websites rather than third-party links.
Area notes
- Calgary. Crime statistics and community safety resources are monitored by the Calgary Police Service across local neighborhoods.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 17 → 22 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 17 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Calgary's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Calgary
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Calgary, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.