Overview

Calgary Facts

So, how does Calgary measure up? Here’s a quick snapshot. 

Calgary:

  • Sits at an elevation of 1,048 metres (3,438 feet) above sea level
  • Sees more days of sunshine than any other major Canadian city
  • Is in an economic region that’s home to more than 1.3 million people 
  • Is young: the average age is just 35.7 years
  • Is diverse: nearly 25 per cent of Calgarians are foreign-born, and there are close to 120 languages spoken in the city
  • Is community-minded: there are more volunteers per capita than any other major Canadian city
  • Is the business and financial centre of western Canada, and the strongest economy in the entire country

Explore this section for more details on Calgary’s geography, weather, history and demographics.

Where’s Calgary?

In one of the most beautiful regions on our planet.

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Calgary Weather

The good news is that the sun is usually shining.

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Calgary History

Discover a brief 135 years of history.

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Demographics

Who is a Calgarian anyway?

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