A city on the Bow River in southern Alberta, Canada, at the entrance to a major route across the Rocky Mountains.
Calgary is known as the Energy Capital of Canada because a number of oil companies have headquarters in the city.
It is one of the country’s most important business centers.
The surrounding region produces wheat, beef cattle, and natural gas, while the nearby mountains draw many tourists.
The mountains also cause Calgary’s climate to be rather dry.
It has only 399 mm (15.7 in) of precipitation per year.
Summers are pleasantly mild, with an average daily July temperature range from 10° to 23° C (49° to 74° F).
Winters are long and cold, with an average daily January temperature range from -16° to -4° C (4° to 26° F), but are relieved by frequent warm winds called chinooks. Alberta

A province of western Canada between British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
It joined the confederation in 1905.
Wheat and cattle farming were the basis of the province's economy until the discovery of oil and natural gas in the early 1960's.
Edmonton is the capital and the largest city.
Population, 2,237,700+.