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Calgary, Alberta

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Alberta

Calgary traces its origins back to a small police post in 1882 and was incorporated in 1893. Calgary is located near the Bow River near Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. Calgary's cowboy image is still very much encouraged, but today it is hardly representative of all that this city has to offer. The world famous Calgary Stampede features a large parade and world-class rodeo, and it draws crowds in excess of a million people per year. To think of Calgary as a sea of cowboys is a misguided perception however. Calgary is second in Canada only to Toronto in the number of corporate head offices it houses.

Oil and gas has been the dEfinitive product for Calgary's evolution. It is the hub of the Canadian oil industry and other energy resources, with Calgary now accommodating over 85% of Canadian energy companies' headquarters. It has subsidized the development of a plethora of beautiful parks and natural areas. The oil and gas industry has skyrocketed since the 1960s when large deposits were unearthed. The combined profits from oil, gas, high-tech, service industries and light manufacturing are all helping make Calgary prosporous and cosmopolitain.

Attractions

Calgary Science Centre is a science and technology attraction featuring educational topics in audio-visual form, an exhibit gallery, hands-on exhibits, and demonstrations.

Fort Calgary Historic Park is the original site of a North West Mounted Police post built in 1875. An interpretive Centre features the new Quartermaster's store, carpentry shop, discovery room and museum store.

Canada's Olympic Park has a vast array of sports gear as well as athlete profiles and sport memorabilia exhibits. Lancaster

The Aero Space Museum of Calgary features a large collection of Western Canada's aviation heritage. Vintage aircraft, engines, artifacts and aviation art. This is a must see for anyone interested in aviation history from 1913 to sleek jets of 1950's and 1960's.

Economy

While energy is the mainstay of the local economy, other sectors are also showing consistent growth such as the film industry, general manufacturing, high-tech research, food processing, tourism, health services, development, manufacturing (especially in wireless, cellular communications) and international distribution.

Due to free trade, Calgary is a nexus of North American distribution. Alberta features the lowest provincial and civic tax rates in Canada, the lowest gasoline prices, and no provincial sales tax.