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Welcome to my Calgary!
Overview
Calgary is a progressive and modern city nestled on the foothills, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Calgary was incorporated in 1884, in a time that belonged to the cattlemen. Each year true to its heritage, the city celebrates a week long party, known as "The Calgary Stampede". This event is celebrated by hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors from across the country and the globe. The city's proximity to the mountains make world class parks like Banff National Park, Calgary's playground.
Economy
Economically Calgary is and has been one of Canada's strongest performers. Calgary is the economic capital of Alberta and with no provincial sales tax, and low income and property taxes, Calgarian's enjoy the one of the highest personal disposable income of all major Canadian cities. It should be noted that we have the second most head offices in Canada and are the Oil and Gas business heart of the nation. The expanding oil sands development in Alberta will continue to keep Calgary economy at the leading edge of economic activity in Canada and possibly the world. Calgarian's pride themselves in their modern downtown core and even with all this activity our city is know as one of the safest in North America.
Places to See
You too will get caught up in Calgary's pride in its past, spirit of its present and excitement for its future. Calgary is proud to be the home of the world renowned Spruce Meadows, a world class equestrian centre. Another favorite spot is the Calgary Zoo, with more than 400 animals, the botanical garden and a prehistoric park. It is a favorite family event.
The Arts
The arts scene in Calgary provides a rich tapestry of cultural events suited to all tastes. Venues like the Calgary Center for Performing Arts, the Jubilee Auditorium are home to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Alberta Ballet Company and Calgary Opera.
The Education Systems
Calgary offers education choices second to none. The University of Calgary has over 28,000 students and is a major research centre. Mount Royal College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are also highly recognized names in the post secondary education fields. The publicly funded education systems include two boards. The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District both operate programs from kinder-garden to grade 12. Calgary also has many excellent private schools and a growing number of charter schools.
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Our family chose Calgary in 1988 and we would be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable and safe place to call home.
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