Welcome to Calgary Dollars.

Calgary Dollars is one of the most active complementary currencies in the world!

Calgary Dollars is Calgary’s complementary currency system, started by the Arusha Centre in 1995, that brings together local talents and resources to strengthen our local economy and build community. A community's true wealth lies in the skills, talents and capabilities of its members. We believe that every person has something of value to offer to their neighbours. By encouraging local production and consumption, we are committed to creating a healthy economy that is rooted in a healthy society and a healthy ecosystem.

Check out the Calgary Dollars online classified system for a complete list of services and items for sale. That's where you can register and put up your own listings! For more info see 'about'. Scroll in our Widget below to see the latest updates from our blog.

Calgary Dollars Intake Survey! Click this link if you're a new participant, or a participant who has not yet filled it out, in order to complete the Registration process.

Calgary Dollars Followup Survey. This needs to be done only by participants who've already finished an Intake Survey, or a Followup survey. To be filled out every 6 months to a year after filling out the Intake Surve for a Followup Survey. Thanks!