Calgary sits in the sunny eastern foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet.
It is the major urban centre for the entire southern half of the province of Alberta, and is surrounded by an area of profound beauty with an unspoiled, resource-rich natural environment.
The city itself is ringed by 19 municipalities and jurisdictions, each with its own characteristics and unique appeal.
Calgary lies at the intersection of two major highway systems. The Trans-Canada Highway reaches across the vast country from ocean to ocean, while the CANAMEX Corridor extends north/south from Canada to Mexico.
Location: 51.6N; 114.1W
Size: 848 square kilometres (327.4 square miles)
Elevation: 1,048 metres / 3,438 feet above sea level