With more than 1.3 million residents, Calgary is Alberta's largest city by population—and the largest city in Western Canada. Calgary's thriving economy, combined with the natural beauty in and around the city, has contributed to its decades-long population growth. For prospective residents considering Calgary, getting a lay of the land is vital; to do so, you need to understand its four quadrants, how they differ, and what you'll find in each.
From business and industrial hubs to new construction communities and established neighbourhoods, each of Calgary's quadrants offers something for everyone. Let's examine them, their differences, what they offer, and, in the process, discover which one is right for you.
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- Quadrants
Archeologists have found evidence of human habitation in and around what is now Calgary dating back 12,000 years. The abundant game and fishing drew nomadic groups and settlers, and over the next 10,000 years, the Calgary area was home to at least three dominant cultures. Around 2,000 years ago, the Blackfoot people arrived from the Eastern Woodlands area. Later, the Sarcee came to the area from the north around the early 1700s. After that, the Stoney people came to the area from Manitoba.
