There's a quicker way and an easier way. We use the quicker way, but it requires more knowledge of the city as it bypasses all highways...

The easy way is this:

1. Out of the airport terminal, follow the directions for highway 2 South (make a left at the first light on Barlow Trail, a left at the next light on Airport Trail and get on the highway);
2. From highway 2 South, turn West on highway 1 (a 5 minute drive or so);
3. Stay on highway 1 all the way through the city;
4. Before you exit the city, turn right on Stoney Trail North (highway 201); if you see a sign that says you're leaving Calgary, you went too far; if you see the speed limit go up to 110, that's also a "too far" sign;
5. Take Stoney Trail North up to Crowchild Trail (highway 1A), where you will turn left (West); that will require you to be in the left-most lane when you get to that light;
6. On Crowchild Trail West, after Stoney Trail, get to the second set of lights that regulate 12 Mile Coulee Road and turn right on that street; before you do, you'll see the big red-and-white building of the COOP on your right;
7. From 12 Mile Coulee Road, take the first right on Rocky Valley Drive;
8. Go to the end of Rocky Valley Drive (up the hill), and turn left on Rocky Ridge Boulevard;
9. On Rocky Ridge Boulevard, take the first left on Rockywood Park;
10. Go straight on Rockywood Park; when you see the mailbox cluster on your right, look for the third house on the right: number 64.

Depending on how well you respect the speed limit and how well the lights are timed, this should take up to an hour.

Unfortunately, highway 1 through Calgary is very, very bad. If you get here during rush hour, expect a good half an hour more in driving time.

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