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| − | Calgary is the largest city in [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main | + | Calgary is the largest city in [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main industries in Calgary are oil and gas and several other major Canadian corporations have moved their head offices to Calgary. The city has been one of the fastest growing in Canada, and the lowest unemployment rate in major centers. Because of the strong oil industry and western roots, Calgary is often referred to as the "Houston of Canada". |
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| + | ==Calgary Sports Franchises == | ||
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| + | [[Calgary Flames]] ([[NHL]] [[Hockey]]) | ||
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| + | [[Calgary Stampeders]] ([[CFL]] [[Football]]) | ||
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| + | [[Calgary Vipers]] ([[Baseball]]) | ||
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| + | In addtion to these Professional Sports Teams, Calgary was the host of the 1988 Winter [[Olympics]], so it has a number of world class sports facilities. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.tourismcalgary.com/ Tourism Calgary] | ||
[[Category:Cities]] | [[Category:Cities]] | ||
[[Category:Canada]] | [[Category:Canada]] | ||
Revision as of 23:22, August 29, 2007
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main industries in Calgary are oil and gas and several other major Canadian corporations have moved their head offices to Calgary. The city has been one of the fastest growing in Canada, and the lowest unemployment rate in major centers. Because of the strong oil industry and western roots, Calgary is often referred to as the "Houston of Canada".
Calgary Sports Franchises
Calgary Stampeders (CFL Football)
In addtion to these Professional Sports Teams, Calgary was the host of the 1988 Winter Olympics, so it has a number of world class sports facilities.