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Calgary_

Alberta
Country Alberta
1.3M
Population
385 Mbps
Internet
18,700
Total POIs
5C
Avg Temp
Updated Jan 27, 2026

KEY STATS

1.3M
Population
826 km2
Area
385 Mbps
Internet
UTC−07:00
Timezone
YYC (9km)
Airport

OVERVIEW

Nestled against the Rockies, Calgary offers crisp, sunny days ideal for hiking or skiing breaks from your laptop, paired with Canada's fastest internet speeds in modern co-working spaces. The city's Stampede heritage infuses summer with lively festivals, while tech hubs attract remote workers.

QUICK FACTS

Country Alberta
Region Northern America
Population 1.3M
Timezone UTC−07:00
Airport YYC
GPS 51.05, -114.09

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Food
1,107 restaurants mapped in Calgary
Tech
385 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
36% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
History
Founded in 1884, with 142 years of history
Connections
Calgary has 8 sister cities worldwide

INFRASTRUCTURE

18,700 total POIs 22.7 per km²
Above avg per capita Average Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants 1,107
Cafes 406
Bars 171
Fast Food 742
Shopping
Supermarkets 154
Convenience 263
Shopping Malls 67
Healthcare
Hospitals 11
Clinics 377
Pharmacies 138
Education
Schools 375
Universities 14
Libraries 21
Recreation
Parks 2,263
Playgrounds 1,215
Sports 425
Cinemas 10
Museums 12
Theatres 25
Transport
Bus Stops 4,822
Train Stations 57
Fuel Stations 256
Services
Banks 210
ATMs 81
Post Offices 65
Police 12
Fire Stations 33
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org

INTERNET SPEED

385 Mbps
Download
195 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
77,473
Tests
22,202
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated

CLIMATE

-7°
J
-5°
F
-1°
M
A
11°
M
15°
J
17°
J
15°
A
11°
S
O
-1°
N
-5°
D
18-28 C ideal Warm/Cool Extreme
Year avg: 5 C Range: -6.6 - 16.6 C Rain: 554 mm/year Sunshine: 3,111 h/year

CITY SCORES

85.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
47.9
Culture
67.5
Overall

COST OF LIVING

B
Index relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
64.5
Overall
36% cheaper than NYC
30.8
Rent
69% cheaper than NYC
71.4
Groceries
29% cheaper than NYC
64.4
Restaurants
36% cheaper than NYC

AIRPORT

YYC
Calgary International Airport
9 km from center Very close — ~14 min ride

FUN FACTS

Calgary () is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making Calgary the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Calgary is at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the southwestern portion of Alberta, in the transitional area between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian Prairies. It is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, roughly 300 km (190 mi) south of the provincial capital, Edmonton, 295 km (183 mi) northwest of Medicine Hat, and approximately 240 km (150 mi) north of the Canada–United States border. Greater Calgary is home to Canada's second-largest number of corporate head offices among the country's 800 largest corporations, and Downtown Calgary has more skyscrapers than any other municipality in Western Canada.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Calgary known for?
Nestled against the Rockies, Calgary offers crisp, sunny days ideal for hiking or skiing breaks from your laptop, paired with Canada's fastest internet speeds in modern co-working spaces. The city's Stampede heritage infuses summer with lively festivals, while tech hubs attract remote workers.
How fast is the internet in Calgary?
Calgary has an average download speed of 385 Mbps and upload speed of 195 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Calgary?
Calgary has an average year-round temperature of approximately 5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Calgary?
Calgary is served by YYC (Calgary International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Calgary?
The population of Calgary is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Calgary have?
Calgary has 18,700 mapped points of interest, including 1,107 restaurants, 11 hospitals, 375 schools.
What country is Calgary in?
Calgary is located in Alberta.

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