Calgary is a Diverse and Multicultural City!
Just how extensive is diversity in Calgary? According to recent statistics about 28% of Calgarians are foreign-born, up from about 25% nearly a decade ago.
Widespread diversity in Calgary has res...
When Was Calgary Founded? In 1875...
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was originally founded in 1875 by a detachment of North West Mounted Police (NWMP). This group of 150 men marched west across the prairies from Fort Dufferin, Manitoba, arrivin...
Calgary's 138-Kilometre Greenway Pathway is HUGE
Did you know that there’s a 138 kilometre pathway system in Calgary that connects over 400,000 Calgarians in more than 55 communities?
Officially named “the Rotary Mattamy Greenway,” th...
History of Calgary – Then & Now - 1885 vs. 2013
1885 – Population of 600
2013 – Population of 1.25 million
Calgary in the 1880’s
- 1883 - The Canadian Pacific Railway finally managed to expand westward and reach Calgary.
- ...
Did You Know the Caesar was Invented in Calgary, Alberta?
The ‘Caesar’ was invented in Calgary in 1969, by Walter Chell, manager at the Calgary Hotel (now called the Westin).
A Local Invention
You may not have thought that the Caesar...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 2000 vs. 2020
A Near Record-Setting July…
In July of 2000, Calgary had its second sunniest summer on record ever. In June of the same year, every single day had some amount of sunshine or another, a...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1988 vs. 2026
1988 Winter Olympic Games
1988 is one of the most unforgettable years in Calgary’s history. It was also one of the most influential on cityscapes for years to come.
As host to the ...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1928 vs. 2018
Cenoptah Dedication for WWI Soldiers
1928 – A decade after the end of the First World War, thousands of Calgarians made plans to attend the unveiling and dedication of Memorial Pa...
Calgary's Skyline Just Keeps Getting Taller... and Taller...
1914 – Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Calgary’s tallest building until 1958
12 stories
60 metres, 197 feet
The Fairmont Palliser Hotel is Calgary’s most histori...
History of Calgary - Then & Now - 1885 and 1912
1885 – Population of 500
2012 – Population of 1.1 million
2016 - Population of 1.3 million
In 1885
In February of 1885, Jack Ingram was officially named as the first police chief ...