Category: Calgary

Etymology. Calgary was named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. In turn, the name originates from a compound of kald and gart, similar Old Norse words, meaning “cold” and “garden”, likely used when named by the Vikings who inhabited the Inner Hebrides. What was Calgary’s original name? 1875 – Originally named […]

It has a sustainable waste management system that recycles or reuses more than 98% of its garbage and produces no landfill waste whatsoever! The city also uses an environmentally friendly public transportation system with rail systems and buses for residents to use. Which is the No 1 cleanest city in the world? 1 Calgary in […]

The 2021 Poverty Snapshot in Calgary indicates that despite overall declining rates of poverty, nearly 10 per cent of Calgarians live below the poverty line. For a family of four, that line is just under $40,000 per year. What is the poverty level in Alberta? The hourly rate a person living in Calgary needs to […]

The average house price in Calgary is $513,000 In October 2022, average home prices in Calgary up by 10.3% compared to the previous year. How much is the average home price in Calgary? The average price of a home in Calgary was $490,134 in November 2022. Currently, it compares to be about the same as […]

With a population density of 7,778 residents per sq km, downtown Calgary is one of the densest city centres of all primary downtown areas in Canada’s census metropolitan areas (CMAs), according to newly released Statistics Canada data. Will Calgary become a big city? For 2022, the outlook forecasts that the Alberta metros of Edmonton and […]

The average calgary alberta salary in Canada is $50,000 per year or $25.64 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $37,050 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $99,692 per year. What is a good salary in Calgary? The average salary in Calgary is $67,741, which is 42.7% higher than the Canadian average salary […]

What to wear/what to pack: Scarf/neck warmer. our favorite. Insulated ice boots. We use: Extreme cold weather gloves. for men. Coveralls/snow pants. Here are some of the best values: Fleece inner layer. for men. Extreme weather jacket shell. These are a great value: Heavy sweaters. for women. Very heavy heated socks. Like these. What should […]

The City of Calgary’s 2019 Centre City Perception Survey confirms safety is an issue. From 2017 to 2019, the number of Calgarians living downtown who felt safety had worsened increased from 18 per cent to 32 per cent — almost a doubling. Is living in Downtown Calgary safe? Violent crime has increased 10 per cent […]

Calgary got high marks for education, healthcare, infrastructure, culture and environment, and stability in the rankings. Why is Calgary the most livable city? Our climb in the rankings for Most Livable City reflects the welcoming nature of our city, its affordability and the opportunity offered to entrepreneurs. We are exuding optimism and inviting people to […]

MoneySense’s Where to buy Real Estate in Canada 2022 report has placed Calgary 37th out of 45 cities in terms of value and buying conditions. Created in partnership with Zoocasa, the rankings are based on average home prices and recent real estate price growth. Each city received a value score out of five. Is 2022 […]