Area Information
With a population approaching one million, Calgary continues to grow and prosper. Building on an international reputation as Canada's energy centre, Calgary continues to develop and broaden its diverse industry base. While the oil and gas industry remains extremely strong, sectors such as technology, business and financial services, and light manufacturing industries are emerging as bold players in Calgary's economy. This economic diversity is supported by a well-educated and highly skilled workforce positioning Calgary as the second largest centre for corporate headoffices.

Situated on the banks of the Bow River, Calgary is an attractive and vibrant city. The city's modern skyline rises dramatically at the western end of almost one thousand miles of prairie. Behind the skyline to the west, are the majestic Rocky Mountains, only an hour's drive away. Calgary's citizens are well known for their warm hospitality and western spirit. Although the city has grown quickly over the past few years, Calgarians continue to cherish the fundamental values that established their city over one hundred years ago.

The city and surrounding area offers a variety of recreational attractions year-round including the world famous Calgary Stampede which attracts over one million people from around the world each year. Nearby, the Kananaskis Valley, Banff National Park, and the Rocky Mountains offer exciting outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. As the host of the 1988 Olympics, Canada Olympic Park is a continued attraction to residents and visitors of Calgary, offering skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh, and luge during the winter and mountain biking during the summer. The Pengrowth Saddledome is home to the NHL's Calgary Flames and also hosts a variety of concerts and events throughout the year. The Glenbow Museum & Art Gallery is another notable destination that highlights the Canadian West through Native Canadian exhibits and Pioneer artifacts.