Live Webcam Downtown Calgary, Canada

Calgary, ranking as the fourth most populous city in Canada, comes after Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. It holds the distinction of being the largest city in Alberta, encompassing a sprawling land area of 820.62 square kilometers (316.84 square miles) and boasting a vibrant population of approximately 1.2 million residents.

Nestled between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the expansive Canadian Prairies, Calgary stands 240 kilometers north of the U.S. border and 300 kilometers south of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta. The city experiences a humid continental climate marked by long, crisp winters and brief, warm summers. Renowned as one of the sunniest cities in Canada, Calgary basks in an average of 2,400 hours of sunshine each year.

Calgary has rightfully earned its reputation as a vital economic hub in Canada, particularly in the realm of oil and gas. The city proudly serves as the headquarters for a remarkable 87% of all oil and gas companies in the country. Notable names such as BP, EnCana, Imperial Oil, Suncor Energy, and Shell Canada, among others, call Calgary home. This thriving economic environment has contributed to Calgary’s status as one of Canada’s most prosperous cities, marked by a high GDP per capita and low unemployment rates.

Offering a glimpse into its dynamic urban landscape, the live webcam captures the iconic Centre Street Bridge spanning the majestic Bow River in the foreground, while the towering skyscrapers of Downtown Calgary provide a stunning backdrop. This view offers just a taste of the city’s bustling energy and architectural grandeur