Friday, December 15, 2006

Airdrie, Alberta

Airdrie, Alberta is a small city of about 29,000 people just north of Calgary. It's part of the Calgary Metropolitan area, so it's been growing by leaps and bounds as the provincial economy has boomed.

Some quick facts about the city:
* Over 50% of the population is under the age of 18.
* Airdrie is the highest 'city' in Canada with an elevation of 1,089m (3,573 feet).
* Airdrie residents enjoy clear sunny skies, wide open spaces and warm chinook winds in the middle of winter.

The city's web site has an interactive recreation map that you can click on to to zoom, pan and view recreation facility locations, pathways and future development areas.