What is Calgary Known For?

Yes, Calgary is Famous For Many Things

Throughout the world, Calgary is known for many random and different reasons. Let me make a list of some of the common things Calgary is famous for, as well as some things that you probably have never learned that Calgary known for.

Common Things Calgary is Known For

• Calgary is the largest City in the Province of Alberta
• Calgary is the 4th largest City in all of Canada (behind Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver)
• Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics
• Calgary is home to The Calgary Stampede, the world’s largest annual outdoor Rodeo & Fair
• The NHL Calgary Flames and the CFL Calgary Stampeders are based there
• Home to Spruce Meadows, a world class equestrian and facility
• Calgary is the sunniest City in Calgary with 2405 hours and 333 days of sun per year
• The Calgary Skyline features the landmark Calgary Tower and the Saddledome arena

Uncommon Things Calgary is Known For

• The Caesar cocktail was invented by Walter Chell in 1969 at the Calgary Inn
• Ginger Beef was created and first served here by George Wong at the Silver Inn decades ago, the Calgary restaurant scene is still innovative
• As of 2022 Calgary has the largest network of biking and walking pathways of any city in the world
• Calgary is adjacent to World famous Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and The Royal Tyrell Dinosaur Museum in Drumheller
• Calgary has on average the youngest and most ethnically diverse population of any city in Canada
• Calgary is ranked the Cleanest City in the world
• Calgary elected the first Muslim Mayor in Canada
• Calgary is home to the highest concentration of head offices in Canada, including Enbridge, Suncor, Atco, CNR, Canada Pacific Railroad, Imperial Oil, Westjet, etc
• Calgary is where many companies have started: Big Rock Brewery, Scarpone’s, Smart Technology, Jugo Juice, EdoJapan, Opa, Moxies, Original Joes, Chariot Strollers, kingcalgary.com ,Istockphotos, Marks Work Warehouse, Stumbleupon, Benevity, Critical Mass, are some well known examples.

What Famous People Are From Calgary

• Jann Arden – singer
• Paul Brandt – singer
• Ted Cruz – US Senator
• Elisha Cuthbert – actress
• Rhiannon Fish – actress
• Stephen Harper – former PM of Canada
• Bret Hart – professional wrestler
• Bruce McCulloch – comedian, writer
• Manjit Minhas – entrepreneur, tv personality
• Pierre Poilievre – politician, next PM of Canada
• Mark Rypien – NFL player
• Robert Thirsk – astronaut

What Are The Best Neighborhoods in Calgary

Many people who are looking to move to Calgary turn to the internet to search out what are the best neighborhoods to live in Calgary. While there is a little bit of debate on this issue and most people who answer this question are biased, the answer isn’t the same for every one. The safest way to help answer the question about best community in Calgary is to list the neighborhoods that stand out from the rest for a variety of reasons and then you can decide if those features are ones that appeal to you and your family. I will try to give a short list of places from each of the corner quadrants of the city, also I will avoid recommending the Downtown and Beltline central part of Calgary which is primarily home to apartment and apartment style condos, as these are a very specific market and not what more families relocating to the Calgary are searching for. Instead, I will focus on more family oriented neighborhoods which would be appropriately considered ‘suburbs’.

Best Neighborhood in Calgary

• Discovery Ridge – SW edge of the city, borders on the protected wilderness area of Griffith Woods, upscale neighborhood
• Seton – SE corner of the city, lots of new commercial development, new Hospital, lots of condos, higher density area
• Skyview Ranch – far NE corner of Calgary, close to YYC, close to industrial park jobs, most affordable new builds
• Royal Oak – NW edge of Calgary, upscale builds, away from the city, all brand new

~ King Calgary