Calgary, a city in Alberta, lies on the foothills of Canadian Rockies. It is a bustling metropolitan and also a major tourist attraction for its spectacular beauty. The weather is a mixed bag in Calgary. Summers tend to be sunny and hot, interspersed with heavy thunder storms. Winters are dependent on prevailing winds. The Calgary Stampede is a major tourist attraction and draws more than a million visitors, every year. The event showcases a parade and classy rodeo show. The city has also been the host of 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Other spots for tourist attraction are Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market.
Calgary offers many opportunities for real-estate investments. Property for sale includes independent houses, condominiums and apartments. A condominium, offering 712 square feet area, with 1 bath and 1 bedroom would cost $339,888 Canadian dollars. A residential property with 1120 square feet area (3 bedroom and 1 bath), would fetch $389,900.