Urban Studies
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information Systems
Whats the name of the University's mascot?
Rex !
How many wards are there in Calgary?
14 (fourteen)
When is the Alberta referendum taking place?
October 19, 2026
What's the best club on campus?
UCSA !! (Urban Calgary Student Association)
What is the name of the light rail transit system in Calgary, Alberta?
The CTrain
When was Ucalgary founded?
1966
When did Calgary host the Winter Olympics?
1988
What are the names of Alberta's two major provincial party leaders?
Danielle Smith and Naheed Nenshi
Who's known as The Boss in the Banff area?
A 29-year old bear who resides in the Banff area. He has fathered between 50% to 70% of all cubs in the area and has been hit by a train. twice
What is the best place to get a vietnamese sub on campus?
What year was Calgary incorporated?
1894
True or False: Are the results of the Alberta referendum binding?
False !
How many time zones does Canada have?
Six official time zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland)
What three types of research methods are included in the Urban Studies program?
Qualitative, Quantitative and Geospatial
How many residence buildings are there?
Eight (8)
What foods/drinks were invented in Calgary?
Hawaiian pizza, Ginger Beef, Ceaser
Who were the top two candidates in the Calgary Mayoral race?
Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas
What is Calgary's all-time coldest recorded temperature?
-45.0 °C
What is the term for the outward expansion of a city into surrounding areas?
Urban Sprawl
Where was the original Ucalgary campus?
SAIT
What are Calgary's two largest parks?
Nose Hill and Fish Creek
Who was the founder of the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative?
Thomas Lukaszuk
Who designed Canada's flag?
George F.G. Stanley