Why Calgary?

As Canada’s third youngest major city, Calgary is a place where everything is possible. Here, meaningful work and an exceptional lifestyle go hand-in-hand. Not only does Calgary have the highest head office concentration in the country, we also have a growing startup and small business community ripe with opportunity. With a low cost of living, vibrant arts and cultural scene, and close proximity to the Rockies, Calgary really does have it all.

Highest Personal Income

Calgary has the highest personal income per capita of Canada’s major cities.

House Prices are really low

Low Taxes

4th Lowest Globally - Lower than Toronto and Vancouver!

No Provincial sales tax or no payroll or health tax!

A City that is connected

Calgary connects to 140 flight destinations with 85+ direct routes to Asia, Europe and Americas

$2.7 BILLION

Calgary’s startup ecosystem is valued at $2.7 billion and is on track to grow by 1,000 new tech companies in 2030.

Calgary: A Diversifying Economy | Mary Moran, President & CEO of Calgary Economic Development

Interview with Mary Moran, President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development on how the economy in Calgary is diversifying to attract investment.

Quality of Life

one Hour drive from Banff and Rocky Mountains

10 Ski Resorts within 3 hours

Largest Bike Path in North America

Sunniest City in Canada

STEM Degree holders

Calgary is a city with more graduaes than any other city in Canada

Head Office Concentration

Calgary has higest concentration of head offices in Canada!

More and More immigrants are choosing Calgary as their new home

Alberta has more average weekly earnings than any other province in Canada.

Significant tech investment announcement in Calgary, Alberta

Streamed live on Mar 3, 2021 Announcing a significant investment that will help shape Calgary’s growth as a center for tech and innovation in the digital economy.

Canada Has 3 Of The World’s 10 Most Livable Cities In 2022 (forbes.com)

CALGARY HAS IT ALL

What does life in a city with endless community opportunities look like? With inclusive neighbourhoods, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a unique blend of a large metropolitan city with the warmth of a connected community, Calgary has it all.

CANADA’S MOST ADVENTUROUS TECH CITY

In Calgary, doing industry-disrupting work in tech and enjoying an amazing quality of life go hand in hand. With digital transformation and advanced technologies fuelling all sectors, Calgary’s innovative companies are bringing the brightest minds together to solve the world’s biggest challenges. See why Calgary is Canada’s most adventurous tech city.

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