Climate - Calgary has a moderate climate that
enjoys four distinct seasons, including warm summers and mild
Canadian winters.
Cost of Living
- The cost of living in Calgary compares favourably with most
major Canadian cities.
Housing - The latest housing trends in Calgary
continue to show a decreasing vacancy rate and a increasing rate
of home ownership.
Income - Calgarians enjoy the fourth highest
per capita income of all major Canadian Metropolitan Centres.
Population and Demographic Trends - According to the 1997 Civic Census
the population of Calgary as of the April 1997 was 790,498 persons,
up 23,439 persons from the civic census of April 1996.
