Thriving Hub for Living, Working, and Growing
Welcome to Calgary, a thriving hub for living, working, and growing. Discover lively neighborhoods, bustling culture districts, and endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Whether you're seeking a vibrant community to call home or a dynamic environment to advance your career, our city offers everything you need to thrive.
Family Welfare
Calgary is widely recognized as a family-friendly city with good educational opportunities and welcoming communities. From public libraries to recreation centers, Calgary has endless services and community services targeted towards new families and community growth. Through programs such as the FCSS (Family & Community Support Services), the city aims to establish and fund social and support services across the city. Systems such as the FCSS provide children and families with the help they need to maintain a good quality of life and continue to prosper within the community.
Livability Index
With a livability index of 96.8, Calgary consistently ranks in the top 10 for most livable cities in the world. The attributes of Calgary's quality of living come from factors such as stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education and infrastructure. High-ranking attributes such as stability (100), healthcare (100), education (100) and infrastructure (100) have so far secured Calgary's spot as an ideal city to set roots in even against some of Canada's bigger cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Compared to other major Canadian cities, Calgary has been deemed more affordable for renters, especially against the Toronto and Vancouver market.
Many homebuyers have been looking to Calgary for home purchases as housing costs are much lower in comparison to other major cities across the country. Despite housing prices rising since 2022 due to a high influx of new citizens, Calgary still remains one of the more affordable big cities.
Job Opportunities
Calgary has one of the most rapidly growing economies within Canada. With record immigration, thousands of new job positions being added and thousands of new small businesses opening shop, Calgary has continues to extend its business reach and strengthen its workforce.
Unemployment is down in compared to 2023; from the 2023-2024 year, Calgary had added almost 50000 jobs to its economy, further helping many citizens to become and stay employed. The goal of the city now is to continue the uptrends and to continue to work on minimizing layoffs to ensure the continuation of a strong economy.
Local Services
Get easy access to a variety of handy local services that cater to your needs and make your life simpler.
Tourism
New to Calgary or just here for a visit? Explore our tourism services where we offer guided tours, help you discover exciting attractions to visit, and help you connect with our diverse Calgarian culture.
Popular Districts
Explore our city's vibrant and welcoming neighborhoods, well known for their family-friendly atmosphere and appeal to newcomers seeking a sense of community and belonging.
Community Centers
Take a visit to any of our many community centers to learn new information, discover new interests, and connect with other likeminded individuals from around the city.
Explore More
Discover how we are a city where everyone participates in a strong, diverse economy. We remove barriers for business success, enabling businesses to start, grow and invest in our city. We are an incredible destination and a great place to live, work, grow and raise a family.
Calgary has a strong and diverse economy
Calgary is a great place to work, grow, live, and raise a family
Our documentation of this project