You know you’ve said some of these before!!
- “It’s May, Why Is It Still Snowing?!”
Only in Calgary can you casually complain about snow in May and no one bats an eye. It’s just part of the city’s charm (or nightmare, depending on how long you’ve lived here). Ugh, snow in May… - “Can’t Believe It’s This Warm in January—Thanks, Chinook!”
In most places, people expect winter to feel like, winter. Not in Calgary! A warm Chinook in the dead of winter is normal here, and everyone will talk about it like it’s magic. You might even see people grilling outside while it’s happening. It’s one thing that breaks up the long cold winter, and makes it almost bearable! - “Which Stoney Trail Exit Do I Take Again?”
Calgary’s beloved ring road, Stoney Trail, is notorious for confusing even the most seasoned locals. It’s so common to miss your exit, no one will judge you for doubling back—or complaining about it! Thankfully, if you’re an inner city resident, you’re probably rarely on it! - “We Should Totally Do a Weekend in Banff, It’s So Close!”
For Calgarians, Banff is basically the backyard. You can casually suggest a weekend trip to the mountains like you’re going to the grocery store. And even though you rarely make the trip, you’ll still say it like it’s the easiest thing in the world. Who’s down for a weekend at the Banff Springs!? - “Where Are You Meeting? Oh, I’ll Just Take the C-Train.”
While visitors are baffled by Calgary’s public transportation system, locals can navigate the C-Train like its second nature. Mentioning the C-Train as a normal part of your day just proves you’ve got this city figured out. Some of us grew up taking the train from school to home. Some of us didn’t… - “I Don’t Go Downtown Unless I Have To”
A common refrain among Calgarians, especially those who live in the suburbs. Between parking and one-way streets, heading downtown is an ordeal that’s reserved for only the most necessary events—like Stampede or a Flames game. Where as I love downtown, probably because as a kid, my mom worked downtown, so I spent an extra long time waiting for her to get out of the office, so I’d explore; who remembers the old Devonian Gardens?