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