Welcome to Calgary
No matter where you come from, Calgary has programs and services to help you settle in your new home.
Getting started
Click here to learn what you need in the first few days, weeks and months of arriving in Calgary. Everything from important numbers to services and programs to help you succeed in Calgary.
The Government of Alberta website and the Opportunity Alberta guide have more information to get your started. The guide is translated in 15 languages.
Organizations to help you get settled
Calgary is home to community organizations, and settlement organizations who provide services and programs to help newcomers. Whether it’s finding the right school for your children, finding employment or participating in recreational programs, these organizations can help.
Settlement Organizations (also called immigrant-serving organizations) provide information and guidance to newcomers. Staff often speak several languages and they provide services at no or low cost.
The Calgary Newcomer Service Guide is a useful information tool for Calgarians, including organizations and individuals.
Visit Gateway Connects for more information on newcomer services and programs in Calgary.
Visit Translation and Interpretation Services to learn about the agencies and organizations that offer those supports.