Vibrant, international cities that
you’ll love to live in.
Alberta’s major cities are young, growing and full of potential — perfect for your business.
Alberta’s two international cities, Calgary and Edmonton, benefit from an abundance of recreational activities, vast outdoor spaces and a positive, welcoming atmosphere.
Calgary is the third most diverse major city in the country and welcomes immigrants from over 150 countries. Edmonton is also extremely diverse, with one in four Edmontonians being an immigrant.
By 2050, it’s anticipated that 50% of Edmonton’s population will be immigrants.
With low housing prices and a high quality of life, Calgary and Edmonton are two of North America’s most livable and affordable cities. Recognized as safe and wealthy, Calgary has been named the third most liveable city in the world while Edmonton’s housing prices can’t be beat.
Bounce Games Park in Calgary, Alberta
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The most northerly major city on the continent, Edmonton is a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship. It’s the birthplace of the North American fringe theatre movement, home to a thriving arts scene, a growing tech sector and numerous festivals.
EDMONTON
The redevelopment of the downtown core, with the addition of a new multi-million-dollar sports and entertainment venue, has reinvigorated Edmonton’s culinary landscape — attracting national and international recognition.
Edmonton is also the most affordable city in Canada and features ample green space, excellent schools and a young, diverse population.
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EDMONTON
Plenty of Green Space
At 88 kilometres long, Edmonton’s river valley is the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. It’s 22 times bigger than New York City’s Central Park and has over 160 km of trails to explore.
Festival City
Edmonton hosts over 50 festivals annually including Edmonton Heritage Festival, the world’s largest outdoor celebration of multiculturalism, and Edmonton International Fringe Festival, the second largest theatre festival in the world.
Shopping Destination
Edmonton is home to largest mall in North America. Spanning 48 city blocks, West Edmonton Mall houses over 800 stores and attractions, including a hotel, skating rink, aquarium, casino, and more.
Vibrant Lifestyle
Cheer on the Edmonton Oilers or catch world class concerts at Rogers Place. The surrounding ICE District is the new heart of the city and is the second largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district in North America.
Get Cultured
Edmonton has a vibrant arts and culture scene. The Citadel Theatre is the country’s biggest and busiest regional performing arts centre, while the Royal Alberta Museum, which charts 13,000 years of history, is Western Canada’s largest museum.
Forward Thinking
Blatchford is a new, carbon-neutral community located just north of Edmonton’s downtown core. The community is powered with 100% renewable energy and is designed to encourage active transportation and urban agriculture.
In Calgary, recreational opportunities are abound. With the mountains only an hour away, get away for a weekend of skiing or hiking in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
CALGARY
A modern city, Calgary embraces its rural roots through a lifestyle focused on family and community. Not to mention hosting the greatest The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth every summer.
Calgary is consistently ranked among the world’s cleanest, safest and most livable cities in North America and enjoys more sunshine than any other major city in Canada.
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CALGARY
Outdoor Adventures
With its turquoise lakes and snowy peaks, Banff National Park is a place of unparalleled beauty and adventure.
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Calgary comes together and transforms during the annual 10-day festival, the Calgary Stampede. This one of a kind celebration embraces western heritage and indigenous culture along with concerts and culinary innovations.
Active Urban Lifestyles
With 800 km of trails and dozens of golf courses, Calgarians have no shortage of ways to stay active. Canada Olympic Park, which hosted the 1988 Winter Games, offers year-round activities like skating, mountain biking and skiing.
Sunny Days Ahead
The city enjoys more days of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and experiences mild, dry weather for most of the year.
Foodie Destination
Calgary’s diverse food scene is ranked among the best in Canada. It’s also the home of over 40 craft breweries thanks to high quality barley, wheat and pure glacial water.
Small town charm
Alberta’s small towns and medium-sized cities also have a lot to offer. Safe, clean and affordable, these areas are connected to nature and some of Alberta’s biggest industries such as energy and clean tech, petrochemicals and agriculture.
No matter where you end up in Alberta, you’ll enjoy rural hospitality and a community mindset. Albertans hold the second highest national volunteer rate at 55 per cent, after all.
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Calgary Folk Festival and Bow River in Calgary
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