Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Calgary is forecasted to be the fastest-growing metropolitan economy in Canada from 2003 to 2006, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s latest Metropolitan Outlook.

• Calgary was rated the cleanest city in the world in an environmental examination of 215 cities around the globe.  Calgary is home to the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, the Calgary Stampede.

• Calgary has over 8,000 hectares of park land and open space and it has more days of sunshine a year than any other major Canadian city.

• Calgary also tops Canada with the highest percentage of residents with post-secondary education.  The University of Calgary is one of the top 10 universities in Canada.

• Calgary has one of the most affordable real estate prices in Canada.  You can still buy a 3 bedroom single family dwelling (about 1,600 sq feet) with double attached garage in a good area for less than $200,000.  5% is the lowest downpayment to purchase a home in Calgary and almost all the residential mortgages in Alberta are assumable without qualifications.

You can go to the following websites to get more information about the City of Calgary: 

www.visitor.calgary.ab.ca    

www.calgary.net

www.discoverycalgary.com

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