Is Calgary Bigger Than Edmonton? (Showdown of Alberta Settled!)
Is Calgary Bigger Than Edmonton? (Showdown of Alberta Settled!) The Ultimate Showdown: Calgary vs Edmonton Ah, the age-old Alberta rivalry. Oilers or Flames. River Valley or Stampede. But the real question isn’t who has the better hockey team — it’s who’s actually bigger ? Population Smackdown According to recent numbers, Calgary takes the crown with roughly 1.7 million people , compared to Edmonton’s modest 1.5 million . That’s right — more people, more coffee shops, and possibly more cowboy hats per capita. Land Size — Edmonton’s Sneaky Advantage But wait — Edmonton is technically larger in area (about 684 km² vs Calgary’s 825 km² for metro region). It’s like that friend who buys a huge acreage but still borrows your Wi-Fi. Why It Matters (Especially for Homebuyers) Calgary’s higher population and growth rate translate to a hotter real estate market — more demand, more development, and yes, more competition. But that also means vibrant neighborhoods, better transit, and ...