Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and high plains, approximately 80 kilometers (50 mi) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary is the fifth largest census metropolitan area in the country.

Calgary is well-known as a destination for winter sports and ecotourism with a number of Major Mountain resorts near the city and metropolitan area. Economic activity in Calgary is mostly centered on the petroleum industry; however, agriculture, tourism, and high-tech industries also contribute to the city's fast economic growth. Calgary holds many major annual festivals which include the Calgary Stampede, the Folk Music Festival, the Lilac Festival, and many more..

Calgary was ranked the world's cleanest city by Mercer Quality of Living in a survey published in 2007 by Forbes magazine.

For more information on Calgary, please visit www.calgary.ca