Pay phones are available throughout the city, mostly concentrated in the downtown core. The cost is Can$0.35 per call. You do not need to dial an area code before placing a local call. Pay phones accept exact change or credit cards. Phone cards are available for purchse at most convenience stores such as Mac's or 7-11, and also at most gas stations.
Cell-phone coverage is excellent in the entire Calgary area and along major highways. If travelling to the mountains, you may experience some loss of cell-phone coverage in pockets, but generally the coverage is very good.
Internet Access
Internet cafes and other places with online access are fairly prevalent in Calgary. Most downtown hotels offer high-speed Internet access in guest rooms. Calgary now has four public Wi-Fi zones downtown: Olympic Plaza, the Central Library on Sixth Avenue and Macleod Trail Southeast, the Atrium of the Calgary Municipal Building between Sixth and Seventh avenues on Macleod Trail Southeast, and the 100 block of the Stephen Avenue Walk. Wireless zones are continually expanding. For the most recent information, visit http://www.wirelesscity.ca.
Newspapers & Magazines
The two main daily newspapers in the city are
The Calgary Herald and the
Calgary Sun.
The Herald publishes a weekly entertainment guide every Friday that details happenings around the city. Other major Canadian newspapers are available at magazine stores, hotel gift shops and the newsstands at Calgary International Airport. Some downtown newsstands carry weekend editions of major U.S. newspapers. A good magazine to have when visiting Calgary is
WHERE Calgary. You can usually get a free copy at your hotel or at any Visitor Information Center.
