Calgary is a spectacular city located in the province of Alberta, Canada, commonly referred to as ‘Cowtown’. It is situated at the confluence of 2 main rivers, the Bow and Elbow. Calgary is nestled in an area of foothills at the western edge of the prairies, approximately 80 km east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary is well known for the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’ (the Calgary Stampede), the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, the Calgary Tower and the +15 indoor pedestrian walkway in the downtown core, which stretches over 18 kilometres. Calgary is a youthful city full of energy. The average age of a Calgarian is 35 years old! Calgary is also noted as the cleanest city in the world, so says Forbes.com.
