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Old 09-11-2011, 09:54 PM
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Someone tell me the fastest way around/through Calgary in morning rush?

Staying over in Strathmore, so it would put us right in rush hour getting to Calgary. I imagine following #1 {16th ave.} would be packed. Take 201 north and go around?

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Old 09-12-2011, 12:53 AM
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I would think Stony trail would be the fastest way in rush hour. Its generally not too busy. But watch for speed traps on the NW end of it. Non rush hour its faster to come through town, which road would depend on what direction you're heading.
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Old 09-12-2011, 12:55 AM
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Definitely go Stony Trail no matter what time of the day.
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A west heading. So that would be the 201 then. Turn north on it @ junction of 16/trans. and Stoney Trail.

Thanks guys. Thats the way I will go around.
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Old 09-12-2011, 01:43 AM
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If it was me I would take 817 to 564 to Stoney and around back to #1 or just take #1 to Stoney. But either way Stoney will be faster, rush hour or not.
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If it was me I would take 817 to 564 to Stoney and around back to #1 or just take #1 to Stoney. But either way Stoney will be faster, rush hour or not.
Looks like a good route Steve. Thanks. Think I will go with it.
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Old 09-12-2011, 07:34 AM
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Calgary traffic ain't so bad, though it will get worse as the city is growing. At least it's still moving even during rush hour.
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Old 09-12-2011, 01:31 PM
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I'm pretty anti-Calgary. I lived there for a short time, and would never do it again. It's an awful city and I don't understand why so many people live there. Edmonton is the better city in Alberta I think.

I lived in Burnaby for awhile too...much better than Calgary.

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Old 09-12-2011, 06:09 PM
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I'm pretty anti-Calgary. I lived there for a short time, and would never do it again. It's an awful city and I don't understand why so many people live there. Edmonton is the better city in Alberta I think.
Dems be fightin' words...
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Old 09-12-2011, 07:25 PM
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Dems be fightin' words...
Apparently you live in Airdrie anyway...so you don't count.
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