Explore Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Imagery © Google · for orientation only, not for navigation
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Calgary, Alberta. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Alberta or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Calgary and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Calgary.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Calgary |
| Type | City |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 24-1-W5 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.045833 |
| Longitude | -114.0575 |
| Population | 1,306,784 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | T2R |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | IAKID |
Calgary is a city in 24-1-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Calgary is located at 51.0458°N, 114.0575°W.
Calgary rests upon a landscape defined by the expansive, open reach of the sky and the steady, insistent presence of the Bow River. It lies 27.6 km south of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 186°T), and is situated 13.8 km west-north-west of Janet. The land rises toward the Cairn Hill, where the horizon feels wide enough to swallow the day, and the air carries a crisp, thin clarity that sharpens the edges of every silhouette. During the transition of dusk, the light catches the terrain in a way that turns the earth into a quiet study of gold and grey, grounding Calgary in a setting that feels both ancient and perpetually alert. Nearby, the stillness of the Glenmore Reservoir provides a deep, reflective pause in the topography, while the sheltered reaches of Fish Creek Provincial Park offer a refuge where the pulse of the wild remains audible beneath the rustle of the leaves. The history of Calgary began as a modest outpost, growing from a strategic meeting point into a hub that anchored the surrounding plains. Early settlers recognized the utility of the Bow River, using its currents to frame a life that required both resilience and a keen eye for opportunity. As the settlement expanded, Calgary transformed from a frontier station into a center of commerce, its growth fueled by the movement of goods and the arrival of people seeking a foothold in the west. The structures that rose from the soil were built with a forward-looking intent, turning the simple necessity of trade into the foundation for a permanent, bustling center of activity. The economic life of Calgary thrives on a rhythm of extraction and innovation, with a focus on energy that has long defined its role within the broader region. This industry provides a steady current of momentum, supporting a diverse workforce that keeps Calgary at the forefront of national enterprise. Beyond the corporate towers, the local economy benefits from a robust service and technology sector, ensuring that Calgary remains a pivotal node for regional development. The industrious character of the people here is matched by the vast potential of the land, creating a climate where ambition finds room to breathe and where the pursuit of prosperity remains a central theme of daily existence. Cultural life in Calgary finds expression through a variety of institutions, including the University of Calgary, which fosters an atmosphere of rigorous inquiry and artistic exploration. The spirit of the community is perhaps most visible during major annual events, where the collective energy of the public transforms the streets into a vibrant display of tradition and celebration. Notable figures such as author W.O. Mitchell and musician Joni Mitchell have drawn inspiration from the expansive horizon, contributing to a legacy that values both creative depth and authentic expression. Whether through the quiet study of the local landscape or the active participation in civic life, Calgary maintains a distinct identity that balances the weight of its history with a clear, steady gaze toward the future.
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Explore Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.045833, -114.0575. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Calgary includes the postal code (T2R), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data for Calgary is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |