Immigration to Calgary, Alberta

Considering Calgary as your Canadian Immigration Destination?

Deciding where to live in Canada is one of the most important decisions that future Canadian immigrants make.  It’s important that the lifestyle suits you and your family - that you will be able to settle in well and establish yourselves. 

What immigrant settlement services are available? What is the job market like?  The school system?  The community?  Take time to do some research on your potential destinations in Canada. 

Here’s a brief description of Calgary, Alberta, a growing immigration destination:

Calgary, Alberta

Lying at the foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, and at the meeting point of the Bow and Elbow Rivers in south-central Alberta, Calgary is the largest city in Alberta with a little over 1 million residents. 

Calgary has seen much economic success and is growing quickly.  Alberta’s economy, driven by its massive oil reserves, is seeing its biggest boom in the province’s history.  As a result, Calgary, is experiencing an enormous boost in real estate, employment, and general population wealth. 

Alberta tends to have a more conservative or libertarian approach to governing and politics.  The province therefore has some of the lowest taxes in all of Canada, and provides extensive private healthcare along with the government mandated public healthcare.  Alberta’s political climate also ensures very attractive investor incentives and benefits, not to mention comparatively high wages and salary.

Calgary is close by to many national parks.  Banff National Park and Jasper National Park are well known for their spectacular natural sites and year-round outdoor adventure opportunities – they are popular destinations for those who love to ski, hike, bike, walk, and enjoy the scenery.  In addition to the natural attractions in and around Calgary, the city boasts a bustling nightlife, local theatre, and the world famous Calgary Stampede - an annual event that showcases the Cowboy culture of Alberta.

Calgary is a relatively new city gaining a place on the international stage.  It is growing by the minute – expanding its safe and secure residential neighbourhoods, its growing and highly profitable commercial presence, and its continuing promise of happiness and prosperity to all who live within its boundaries.  Calgary is a significant immigration destination.