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
5°
A
11°
M
15°
J
17°
J
15°
A
11°
S
5°
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
BIndex 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.
EXTERNAL LINKS
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.