Resources Hub
Your first steps to settling in Calgary are made easy.
Your First 90 Days in Calgary
Purpose: A step-by-step starter guide.
A quick checklist (housing, ID, health, job search, community connection)
A week-by-week or phase-based breakdown:
Weeks 1–2: Find housing, register for health care
Weeks 3–6: Apply for SIN, open bank account, explore transit
Weeks 7–12: Find employment, join community groups, etc.
Tips for weather adaptation, budgeting, and using public transport.
How to Get a Health Card
Purpose: Explain how newcomers can access health services.
1- Step-by-step guide for applying
2- Required documents
3- Where to go (with links to official Alberta Health sites)
4- What’s covered and what’s not
5- Link to local clinics or newcomer health centers
Getting a Driver’s License in Alberta
Purpose: Guide on transportation and licensing.
1- Overview of Alberta’s licensing system (Class 7 → Class 5)
2- Process for newcomers with foreign licenses (e.g., exchange or testing)
3- Documents needed, cost, and testing locations
Community & Support Agencies
Purpose: Help newcomers find local support.
1- Immigrant-serving agencies (e.g., Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, CIWA, Immigrant Services Calgary)
2- Nigerian associations (e.g., Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary)
3- Settlement & cultural centres
4- Each with short descriptions and links
Government Resources
Purpose: Provide official, trusted links.
1- City of Calgary Newcomer Resources
2- Government of Alberta newcomer supports
3- Canada newcomer and immigration pages
4- Links to tax, employment, and education resources