Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is the freedom to choose

Art college or university, ballet or street festival, downtown condo or suburban neighbourhood, musician or engineer, skiing or bird watching, C-Train or bike, stampede or museum, mountains or prairie – the choice is decidedly yours.

Clean, fresh air, open spaces, parks and pathways, and mountains and rivers frame this beautiful city. With more days of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and less than a one hour drive away from the majestic Rocky Mountains, it’s easy to see why Calgarians enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle.

Find your place in the world

But Calgary is more than its combination of geography and opportunity. Calgary is a place where, for generations, people have chosen to congregate to follow their dreams, build new lives, and find their place in the world.

In 2007, Calgary ranked number one in Canada, and third in North America as the most economically dynamic and attractive city in which to live. Calgary is also the safest major city in North America.

Calgary home to a young and diverse population that fuels its dynamic spirit. With more than a million people, and with an average age of just 35 years, Calgary boasts the youngest population among Canada’s 10 economic regions.

Make your mark in Calgary

Calgary has the third highest diversity rate in the country, as evidenced by the many outstanding festivals and cultural celebrations that can be found around the city. Calgary boasts the highest employment rate for newcomers in Canada and the fastest job allocation in the country for immigrants.

Calgary is a city with a richly diverse roster of well-established and flourishing industries . Calgary has the highest concentration of head offices in the country and the city’s successful reputation is supported by a legion of skilled people whom have chosen Calgary as the place to make their mark.

With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, passionate dedication to innovation and a “work hard, play hard” mentality, generations of Calgarians have both forged their own way, and followed in the steps of greatness to reach new heights. Whether you are a new graduate, professional at the top of your career, or someone looking for a career change, Calgary is a city with opportunity – and plenty of it.

More than being an entrepreneurial centre, Calgary is also the fastest-growing city in Canada, with no signs of slowing down . With the highest rate of growth in employment of any major Canadian city, Calgary offers plenty of opportunity at every stage of a career lifecycle. In fact, Calgary’s labour force regularly boasts the highest personal income per capita in Canada. With the highest concentration of corporate head offices, Calgary is well-known as a centre of regional, national, and international corporate activity.