Close to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a metropolitan city recognized the world over for its warm and welcoming spirit. With a low cost of living, endless opportunities, and an excellent work life balance, it really does have it all. Known for its volunteerism and entrepreneurism, Calgary has an energy best described as contagious. There are so many factors that make Calgary one of the best cities on the planet.

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The Energy! Calgary is a young, diverse and vibrant City. Did you know that Calgary's slogan is "Be Part of the Energy?" Factoid: Calgary has 1.5 million people and a median age of 36.8.

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Sunny Days & Sunny Skies Calgary has on average 333 days of sunshine each year - more than any other major city in North America.

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The Alberta Advantage! No Provincial Sales Tax, No Land Transfer Tax and Alberta businesses and residents pay the lowest overall taxes compare to other provinces in Canada.

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The Rocky Mountains! Calgary is less than an hour to the Foothills and Rocky Mountains: ski, snowshoe, hike, camp, canoe and world class scenery is at your door step. (Be sure to check out Banff National Park)

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Clean! Calgary was ranked the cleanest City in the World by Forbes Magazine and it shows.

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World Class! Calgary has been named the 3rd Best Place to Live in the World and consistently is in the top five.

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Parks & Pathways! Calgary is home to one of North America's largest pathway networks, with over 900 kilometers of paved trail connecting natural areas, parks and communities. (Check out Fish Creek Provincial Park, Nose Hill Park, Confederation Park and Princess Island Park, to name just a few) Factoid: Calgary has the largest bikeway network in North America!

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Growth! Calgary is projected to lead the nation in Economic Growth in 2022 and 2023 and has the highest average wage per employee in Canada. Factoid: Calgary has more corporate head offices per capita than any city in Canada!

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#1 Where it Counts! World class education, infrastructure and health care. Calgary received a perfect score in these categories in the latest EIU livability ranking. Making Calgary #1 in North America! Factoid: Calgary is home to the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and has the highest level of education achievement of all major Canadian Cities.

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Affordable! Alberta is one of the few places in Canada where it is affordable to own a home or condo in a major city. Calgary is one of the most affordable housing markets of any major Canadian city. Factoid: if you are looking to purchase a new condo in Calgary you have come to the right place!
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