Calgary has tied with Zurich, Switzerland for third place in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual ranking of the world’s most liveable cities.
Calgary has been in the top 10 before, but third spot is the highest ranking the city has received, beating out Vancouver in fifth place and Toronto in eighth place.
“More Calgarians are telling the story of their city, and people are taking notice,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek in a statement on Thursday.
“Our climb in the rankings for Most Liveable City reflects the welcoming nature of our city, its affordability and the opportunity offered to entrepreneurs.
“We are exuding optimism and inviting people to
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