Calgary, AB, Canada

Situated in a beautiful natural setting, Calgary is one of the largest cities in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. Established in the late 19th century as a small town, it received city status at the very end of the century. It is a rapidly developing center of industry, education, culture, and social life in the region. Calgary's economy is heavily based on energy, as well as services, manufacturing, and agriculture. The city is known for its active social life, with numerous festivals, competitions, celebrations, and various sports-related events.

Historical landmarks and attractions in the city include Heritage Park Historical Village, Fort Calgary, Calgary Tower, Nose Hill Park, Prince's Island Park, WinSport, Weaselhead Flats, Inglewood Wildlands, North Glenmore Park, Glenbow Museum, Theatre Calgary, Martha Cohen Theatre, Vertigo Theatre, Olympic Plaza, Wonderland Sculpture, Central Library, National Music Centre, Shaw Millennium Park, Scotsman's Hill, Fair’s Fair Books, TELUS Spark, and many more. Calgary International Airport is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of downtown Calgary.