Calgary Facts

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 1.4 million people

  • Is young: the median age is just 35.9 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: 55 per cent of Albertans volunteer compared to the national average of 47 per cent

  • Is the business and financial centre of western Canada, and the strongest economy in the entire country