Category: Calgary

Calgary’s population rose by 22,200 people from April 2021 to April 2022 and is expected to increase by over 88,000 between 2022 and 2026. To put this in perspective, Calgary will grow more than the total population of Airdrie in this timeframe. Is Calgary a fast growing city? Chart and table of population level and […]

Standing at 56 stories, 247 m (810 ft), the tallest building in the city is Brookfield Place. The second-tallest building in the city is The Bow, standing at 58-storeys, 236 m (774 ft). How many skyscrapers does Calgary have? As of June 2018 Calgary hosts 373 buildings over 35 m (115 ft) complete and under […]

Springbank is by far one of the richest Calgary neighbourhoods, although it would be better described as a large rural area outside the city. Home to exclusive luxury estate communities and multi-million dollar mansions, Springbank is perhaps the epitome of luxury living for the Calgary area. Where do millionaires live in Calgary? Located in a […]

The employment outlook will be very good for Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period. Is Alberta a good place for software engineer? Calgary, Alberta And, it’s one of the best cities when it comes to quality of life in Canada. The city has a diverse economy, and software engineers […]

Calgary tech industry is among the highest in Canada in terms of growth, says a new report released on Wednesday. Coldwell Bank Richard Ellis’s (CBRE) Tech-30 2022 report ranked the top 30 leading technology markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 10 up-and-coming sectors. What industries are booming in Calgary? Top Calgary Industries […]

Calgary rises in the ranks as a top tech talent city and job market for those looking to do game-changing work while enjoying an affordable, vibrant lifestyle. Is Calgary becoming a tech city? Located in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Calgary is emerging as a globally recognized tech and innovation hub with the […]

Calgary enjoys a dry climate with little of the summer humidity that bothers many people in Ontario. Even in summer, Calgary’s nights are rather cool. Although it enjoys high sunshine hours, Calgary’s weather is often changeable – it is also notoriously difficult to predict in detail from day to day. What is Calgary like in […]

Summer Travels Up in the mountains, it gets cooler so bring a jacket even if you’re going to be here in August. Sunscreen and sunglasses for protection are also a must. It’s not very humid here but it does rain. So bring an umbrella and a good solid pair of rain boots. How should I […]

According to Statscan, in 2017 over 60 per cent of Canadian households had air conditioning. By contrast, in 2013 under 20 percent of Calgary homes had air conditioning. By 2017, that was up to 24 per cent and if summer energy use is any indication, it continues accelerating. Is AC necessary in Calgary? Average summer […]

Heavy rainfall in the mountains and foothills combined with snow melt which drains into our rivers. Flooding happens quickly and with little warning because of the short, steep distance the rivers travel from the mountains to Calgary. Is Calgary flood prone? Flood season in Calgary runs from May 15 to July 15 each year. A […]