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In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games and is known as the City of Snow. With a heritage of the magnificent history of the Western Canada, the modern city is surrounded by a superb panoramic view of the Rockies to the east and a wilderness of meadows to the west. As the second largest city in Canada, it sits in the ideal location in its geography. Economic activity in the vibrant city is mostly centered on the petroleum industry and benefits from the development of transportation. The city’s beautiful natural surroundings and its long history have also attracted a large number of people to shoot films there.

Climate

Calgary experiences a dry, humid continental climate with sunny days all year round. The average temperatures stand at -12℃ in January and 16℃ in July. During the winter months, warm and dry Chinook winds routinely blow into the city to raise temperatures close to that of spring months.

Economy

Thanks to having the headquarters of major petroleum companies in Calgary, the city is recognized as a Canadian leader in the oil and gas industry. As a result, engineering, consultation, exploration, drilling and pipeline construction are major petroleum-related industries in the city. More recently, due to its lax taxation compared to other cities and beautiful natural surroundings such as Banff and Jasper National Parks, IT-related industries have become significantly popular.

Industries such as tourism, agriculture and farming are also highly responsible for most of the income of the city. In particular, beef produced in Alberta is known for having the best quality in the world. In recent years, a rapid increase in the number of immigrants to Calgary has contributed to the economic boom in the construction industry and a rise in housing prices. The housing market is likely to bring a lot of economic benefits down the road.

Tourist Attractions

• Canada Olympic Park

  This was the premiere site of the bobsleigh and luge events during the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. The park offers a guided tour every hour. Visitors can have the chance to put themselves in a bobsleigh, and the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum exhibits collections and videos about the Olympic Games.

• Glenbow Museum

  One of the four major museums in Canada, Glenbow Museum features collections ranging from Indians and the Inuit to the lives of contemporary Europeans. The exhibition of guns is especially popular.

• Calgary Tower

  As a landmark attraction for Calgary, Calgary Tower is an observation deck that rises 191m. A magnificent view of the Rockies is available from the tower if weather permits. Visitors can also revel in a beautiful view of the surrounding nature without leaving their seats in a revolving restaurant located on the top portion.

• Calgary Stampede

  The Calgary Stampede, an annual event, takes place in early July. The event features real rodeos and a chuck wagon race, and there is also horse racing that occurs an average of more than 200 days each year.

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