The Canadian Investment Haven
Canada is one of the world’s safest, cleanest and most financially secure countries This beautiful country houses amazing diversity, both in terms of geography and population. World renowned for its democratic way of life and global peacekeeping work, many people have found Canada the perfect country in which to live, work and invest. Canadian real estate investments are a wise choice in terms of security, ROI and appreciation and Calgary is an ideal investment choice for many reasons including: low taxes, plentiful natural resources, a healthy economy, zero provincial debt and the most educated workforce in the country. Calgary is one of the most lucrative cities in Canada in terms of property investment opportunities.
Calgary has a multitude of investment opportunities in all areas, especially in Real Estate. There are many property investment options in this City. Investing in Canadian Real Estate is a safe and secure strategic investment choice, yet with the appreciation seen in Calgary in recent years, it has proven to be a highly lucrative choice as well.
The City of Calgary is Canada’s most lucrative and attractive city for numerous reasons including the following:
• Abundant supply of natural resources in this province including oil and natural gas
• Lowest taxation rate in all of Canada, with zero provincial tax
• Second largest number of head offices in Canada
• Strong economic emphasis on the information technology and wireless and telecommunications sectors
• Stunning geographic location at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies
• Fastest economic growth in Canada with over 6.6% growth in 2006
• Lowest population per capita in North America
Calgary Quick Facts:
This beautiful City’s population recently surpassed the 1.1 million mark and continues to steadily grow. With all the economic development, the demand for workers to fill jobs has surpassed the amount of workers to fill those jobs for the past several years. Many employers are having difficulty providing enough incentive to retain their workforce in this booming economy and employees have had the optimal situation of watching as employers raise the ante in terms of incentives and benefits in order to attract quality, skilled workers.
The geography and demography of Calgary is spacious and spread out with a land area of 762 km², making it one of the least dense cities per capita in North America. Residents enjoy large parks, spacious residential lots and well-planned highways and freeways that provide efficient and quick access to all areas. Calgary’s altitude is quite high, sitting at 1,048 metres above sea level, it has a dry, sunny climate and Calgarians enjoy 2,400 hours of sunshine per year.
Main Industries: Calgary is known as a hub for national and international corporations which include: oil and gas, information technology, wireless and telecommunications, agriculture and financial services. Tourism is Calgary’s fourth largest industry.
How Calgary Compares:
• In Canada, Calgary has the most sunshine of all major cities: 2,400 hours per year
• The youngest average age of any Canadian City: 35 years
• One of the most extensive urban pathway networks, with more than 600 kilometres (370 miles) of walking and bicycle paths, as well as 8,500 hectares (21,000 acres) of urban parks and open spaces within city limits
• The fastest economic growth: 6.6 percent in 2006
• The second most number of head offices in Canada: 89
• The most number of small businesses per capita: 35.9 per 1,000 residents
Calgary was also ranked the cleanest city in the world based on an environmental study of 215 cities around the globe and ranked the 25th-safest city in the world, taking top place with other North American cities including Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. The friendly, welcoming nature of its citizens provide huge benefit to visitors, migrants and outside investors alike as they are welcomed to the City and can feel comfortable in their new environs.
