About Calgary

Social Demographics With Calgary boasting the highest net intercity migration (annual average growth of 22.4%) everybody does know someone moving to Calgary. The current population is 1 million people. Alberta has the highest net inter-provincial migration with an average net inflow of approximately 6,900 over 10 years (1995-2004). Calgary has the youngest population in Canada with an average age of 35 and the core working group of people aged 25 - 54 comprises 49% of the population. More stats available at  Calgary Economic Development

Economy Calgary’s labor force is the most productive in Canada at $75,845 real GDP per worker. Calgarians are also the most affluent Canadians with personal income per capita at $40,021 and a growth of 4.5% of personal income over 2004 - the highest rate in Canada. Calgary also has the highest wages and salaries per employee at $44,335 in 2004 and the highest annual growth in Canada of 4.7% over 2004.

Arts and Culture Calgarians have many opportunities to explore art, music and theatre. Below is a short list of major cultural venues. Alberta Ballet Calgary Opera Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts Glenbow Museum Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Leisure Just a short one-hour drive from the Rocky mountains, Calgary is a large metropolis with friendly country charm.  Banff National Park City of Calgary Recreation maps Talisman Centre Indoor Fitness