Calgary, Alberta

SAIT Polytechnic is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which is a multicultural city with a diverse history.

About Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world with an area of about 9,980,000 square km (3,894,500 square miles). The country has ten provinces and a population of over 30,000,000.

Canadians are proud of their multicultural heritage. By law, all races and cultures have equal status and rights in the country. The official languages of Canada are English and French. English is the most commonly spoken language in Alberta.

About Calgary

Calgary is located in the southern part of Alberta and is the fourth largest city in Canada, with a population of over 1,000,000. Like most cities in Canada, Calgary has a multicultural character. Calgary is well known for its citizen's friendliness and hospitality, as well as the natural beauty of it's surroundings.

Calgary is close to several mountain resorts, and is a perfect location for activities such as skiing, skating, hiking, fishing and cycling.

Calgary's History

The earliest known human settlers in the prairies where Calgary is situated lived here 12,000 years ago. Before European traders arrived, the area was the home of four main First Nation tribes in the Blackfoot Confederacy: the Peigan, the Blood, the Blackfoot, and the Tsuu T'ina. It is thought that the first European to see the area was Hudson's Bay Company trader David Thompson, who arrived in 1787.