Calgary is situated on the western edge of the Great Plains, in the foothills of the beautiful Canadian Rockies. The city is relatively young but has the administrative and financial headquarters of the country’s petroleum industry. Calgary celebrates its history as a cattle-ranching capital by hosting the annual Calgary Stampede, a ten-day rodeo event. The oil and gas industry has brought the recent city wealth. With the growth of these industries, the city’s population has grown to over one million, with many residents living in the ever-expanding suburban communities.
Along with the Calgary Stampede, residents enjoy the Stephen Avenue Mall, the prestigious Glenbow Museum, and the Calgary Tower. You’ll find ski areas in the Rocky Mountains for recreational activities a little more than an hour’s drive west of the city.
