Live an Adventure in Calgary
Calgary is in an alpine region at the south of the Canadian province of Alberta. It enjoys a continental climate with long winters and short, hot summers. Calgary is the largest city in the province and 3rd largest in Canada with 1.3 million inhabitants.
The city’s economy revolves primarily around the petroleum industry; however, agriculture, tourism, and tech also contribute to Calgary’s rapid economic development. It is recognized as a leader in the Canadian oil and gas industry, and its economic growth has outpaced that of the Canadian economy over the last two decades.
Calgary enjoys a vibrant labor market in Alberta and is part of the Calgary – Edmonton Corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Several large oil and gas companies have established their head offices in the city, as well as many financial services companies that have developed alongside them. It is a distribution and transportation hub, as large amounts of retail goods sold in the province transit through its transportation infrastructure.
Why choose Calgary?
BP Canada, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Shell Canada and TransCanada, are the largest energy companies established in Calgary, making the city home to 87% of the country’s oil and natural gas producers, and 66% of coal producers.
Calgary has the second largest concentration of head offices in Canada (second to Toronto). In 2001, the city became the headquarters of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The city is a well-known destination for winter sports and ecotourism, with several holiday resorts located in the metropolitan area. Calgary hosts several major annual festivals, including the Calgary Stampede, the Folk Music Festival, and the Lilac Festival.