Businesses in Calgary

Welcome to Calgary, Alberta: Where Prairie Heritage Meets Modern Innovation
Situated at the confluence of the Bow River and Elbow River—known traditionally in Blackfoot as Mohkínstsis—Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and the third-largest municipality in Canada. Positioned in the scenic transition zone between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian Prairies, Calgary serves as the southern anchor of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor and the primary gateway to Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies, located just 80 kilometres to the west.

A Powerhouse Economy & Corporate Hub

Historically rooted in cattle ranching and propelled by the 1914 Turner Valley oil discovery, Calgary has evolved into one of North America's most dynamic business centres.
• Corporate Leadership: Greater Calgary boasts the second-highest concentration of corporate head offices in Canada and the highest head office revenue per capita.
• Diverse Sectors: Beyond being home to 87% of Canada’s oil and natural gas producers, Calgary thrives in technology, financial services, aerospace, transportation and logistics, life sciences, and film and television (hosting major productions like The Last of Us, Fargo, and Inception).
• Downtown Revitalization: Downtown Calgary features the highest concentration of skyscrapers in Western Canada, connected by the +15 Skyway—the world’s most extensive elevated indoor pedestrian network.

World-Class Livability, Transit & Green Space

Ranked alongside Zürich as the third most livable city in the world and first in North America, Calgary offers an exceptional quality of life across more than 180 distinct neighbourhoods, from vibrant inner-city hubs like the Beltline, Kensington, and Inglewood to master-planned suburban communities.
• Unmatched Outdoor Access: Residents and visitors enjoy over 8,000 hectares of parkland—including Nose Hill Park and Fish Creek Provincial Park—linked by over 1,000 km of paved walking and cycling pathways, the largest network in North America.
• Connected Infrastructure: The city is served by Calgary International Airport (YYC), the full Stoney Trail ring road, and the CTrain—North America’s second-busiest light rail transit system and the first to run on 100% renewable wind energy.

Arts, Culture & Olympic Legacy

Designated as a Cultural Capital of Canada, Calgary blends deep western roots with a thriving contemporary arts scene.
• Iconic Events: Every July, the world-famous Calgary Stampede—"The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth"—draws over a million visitors for ten days of rodeo, parades, and live music.
• 1988 Winter Olympics: As the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games, Calgary maintains world-class training and recreation venues at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park and the Olympic Oval.
• Cultural Landmarks: Visitors can explore the architectural award-winning Calgary Central Library, Studio Bell (National Music Centre), the Glenbow Museum, Heritage Park Historical Village, and the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

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