Calgary
Calgary
Calgary (pronunciation: /ˈkælɡəri/) is a city in the western Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies.
Etymology
The city takes its name from Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It was originally thought to mean "clear running water" but has since been defined as "cold garden", from the Old Norse words "kal" (cold) and "gari" (garden).
Related Terms
- Alberta: The province in which Calgary is located.
- Bow River: One of the two rivers that converge in Calgary.
- Elbow River: The second river that converges in Calgary.
- Canadian Rockies: The mountain range located near Calgary.
- Calgary Bay: The location in Scotland from which Calgary takes its name.
- Isle of Mull: The island in Scotland where Calgary Bay is located.
- Old Norse: The language from which the name Calgary is derived.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calgary
- Wikipedia's article - Calgary
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