Category: Calgary

$245 million. Central Library is a fully-funded $245 million project, paid for by the City ($175 million) and CMLC ($70 million). How old is the Calgary Public Library? In 1963, when Central Library opened, Calgary’s population was just over 275,000. Central Library had a full-time staff of 41, and Calgarians could borrow books free of […]

150 Community Associations. With more than 150 Community Associations, Calgary boasts a diverse group of volunteers who support community programs and events, community safety, and community development initiatives. How many communities are there in Calgary? Calgary is divided into different 184+ communities around the city. Are there HOAS in Calgary? Many newer communities in Calgary […]

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period. The following factors contributed to this outlook: Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions. Several positions will become available due to retirements. How much do Realtors make in Calgary? How […]

Calgary is home to several industrial subsectors. The largest subsectors include warehousing and storage, general freight trucking, and specialized freight tracking, wholesale trade and manufacturing. What industry is the city of Calgary? The city’s economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health, retail, and tourism […]

802 steps. Every Tuesday in March, from 4 pm to 7 pm, the Calgary Tower will open its legendary stairwell and invite the public to climb all 802 steps to our Observation Deck. How many floors is the Calgary Tower? The Tower has 30 floors and is the 13th tallest building in Calgary. It also […]

A gift for Alberta’s centennial, the glass floor is made up of 5 panels that are 5.7 cm thick and each weigh 238 kg. The glass floor has been a staple at the Calgary Tower since its installation in 2005. How thick is the glass Calgary Tower? The glass panels are 57 millimetres (2 ¼ […]

Twenty minutes to one hour. How long will it take to see the Calgary Tower? Time Required to Visit Calgary Tower – Twenty minutes to one hour. SKY 360 is located at 155 metres and completes a full rotation every 45 minutes during lunch and every 60 minutes during dinner. How long does the Calgary […]

The 802 Challenge is back in Calgary for the third year in a row, offering Calgarians the chance to brave the 802 steps that climb up one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. How many steps does the Calgary Tower have? 802 stepsEvents Description. Every Tuesday in March, from 4 pm to 7 pm, the […]

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. Is Calgary on treaty land? Calgary and area is on Treaty Seven territory. Treaty Seven was signed on […]

HOMELESSNESS Total number of people experiencing homelessness: 1,935 (2021) Individuals experiencing sheltered homelessness: 311 (2021) Individuals staying in emergency shelters: 788 (2021) Individuals in transitional housing: 592 (2021) Individuals identifying as youth: Age 18-24: 5% (2021) How many homeless people are in Calgary 2022? DISCOVER & LEARN. Did you know 1,935 people experience homelessness in […]