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Calgary Metropolitan Region

Imagine a giant playground with a big city and lots of towns around it!

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Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Members

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Members

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405 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Calgary Metropolitan Region Locator
Winnipeg Land Titles Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg Land Titles Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Key Facts

Location
Southern Alberta, Canada.
Main City
Calgary.
Population
Over 1.6 million people.
Area
Approximately 12,000 square kilometers.
Fun Fact
It's a major travel hub, like a giant crossroads for planes, trains, and cars!

Where is This Big Place?

The Calgary Metropolitan Region is like a big family of towns and cities all living near Calgary, which is the biggest city in Alberta, Canada. It's in the southern part of Alberta, a big province in Canada. Think of it as a big circle on a map, with Calgary right in the middle.

This region is super important because it's a crossroads for travel, like a busy intersection where lots of roads meet. Lots of people and things travel through here on their way to other places.

Who Lives Here?

Lots and lots of people call the Calgary Metropolitan Region home! It's a busy place with many different towns and even some special lands belonging to First Nations communities. Calgary itself is the main city, like the biggest kid on the playground.

But there are also other cities like Airdrie and Chestermere, and towns like Cochrane and Okotoks. It's like a big neighborhood with many houses, each a little different but all part of the same big area.

What Do People Do Here?

People in the Calgary Metropolitan Region work in all sorts of jobs! Because it's a big transportation hub, many jobs are related to travel and moving things. The Calgary International Airport is a super busy place, like a giant airport where planes zoom in and out all day.

It's one of the busiest in all of Canada! This means lots of people work there, and lots of goods and people travel through this region to get to places far away.

Getting Around and Getting Things Done!

This region is a super important spot for getting around. It's a major stop for planes, cars, and trucks. Think of it as a giant hub for travel, connecting not just Alberta but also other parts of Canada and even the northern United States.

The Calgary International Airport is a big deal, being the fourth busiest airport in Canada for how many planes take off and land. This makes it a key place for business and for people visiting or going on vacation.

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