Calgary has the honour of being the largest city in Alberta, with a population of more than 1.3 million. When adding the metropolitan area, this number grows to nearly 1.5 million. The city is found at the confluence of the Elbow and Bow rivers. This is a friendly and welcoming city with a strong economy that includes financial services, the energy sector, technology, manufacturing, and aerospace. It is also a popular city for tourism.
Calgary was founded in 1875 and was incorporated as a city in 1894. Today, you can find homes in Calgary that work well for all types of buyers. It's an attractive city for people to move to since it's Canada's sunniest major city with 333 days of sunshine each year.
What You Can See and Do in Calgary
Calgary is a large city that has plenty of things to enjoy no matter how long you’ve lived there. Some of the most popular museums in the area include Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Contemporary Calgary, the Hangar Flight Museum, the Military Museum, and the Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park.
You might want to check out the Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Opera, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, or the Shakespeare Company. If you have kids, they will enjoy going to Calaway Park, the Butterfield Acres Children’s Farm and Calgary Farmyard. Some other fun places to experience include TELUS Spark Science Centre, the Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park Historical Village.
You also have a host of outdoor sites to visit if you enjoy things like hiking, fishing, and just getting out and enjoying some fresh air. You will love just how many things there are to keep you and the family busy.
Calgary Neighbourhoods
Calgary is a great city with a wide variety of communities that could be a perfect option for those searching for Calgary real estate. It is divided into four quadrants, each of which contains several neighbourhoods. Whether you are single, part of a young couple, or have a family already, there are options that can work for you.
Below are some of the top neighbourhoods that you might want to consider.
Of course, these are just some of the communities in the city. Talk with local experts to learn more about real estate for sale in Calgary and to find something that will work for your needs.
Getting Around in Calgary
While many people in the city have their own vehicles, you can also rely on Calgary Transit which offers regular bus service, light rail transit, and bus rapid service throughout the city. The light rail system, called the C-Train, has 44 stations, and it runs entirely on renewable energy sources. The city also has shared bikeways on the streets, as well as walking paths and sidewalks. There are also pedestrian bridges downtown that connect many office towers. The city is served by the Calgary International Airport.
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