Climate
- Calgary has a moderate climate that enjoys four distinct seasons, including
warm summers and mild Canadian winters.
Cost of Living
- The cost of living in Calgary compares favourably with most major Canadian cities.
Housing
- The latest housing trends in Calgary continue to show a decreasing vacancy
rate and a increasing rate of home ownership.
Income
- Calgarians enjoy the fourth highest per capita income of all major Canadian
Metropolitan Centres.
Population and Demographic Trends
- According to the 1997 Civic Census the population of Calgary as of the April 1997 was 790,498
persons, up 23,439 persons from the civic census of April 1996.
