Web infrastructure in Calgary
Calgary is a growing data center hub in Western Canada, home to 14 facilities. Major operators include Equinix with three sites and Rogers Data Centres with three, alongside Arrow Group, eStruxture, and others. The city's energy resources and central location make it attractive for colocation and disaster recovery.
Calgary as an internet hub
The Calgary Internet Exchange (YYCIX) connects 91 networks, providing local peering that reduces latency and transit costs. Equinix operates three data centers in the metro, while Rogers Data Centres also maintains three facilities. The City of Calgary and the University of Calgary each run one facility, supporting public sector and research workloads.
Calgary serves as a regional hub for energy, finance, and technology companies needing low-latency access to Western Canada. Businesses buy hosting here for proximity to oil and gas headquarters, cloud on-ramps, and cost-effective power. The city's connectivity to Vancouver and the US West Coast supports hybrid cloud and edge deployments.
Key facts
- Equinix operates three data centers in Calgary.
- Rogers Data Centres has three facilities in the city.
- YYCIX is Calgary's only Internet exchange, with 91 connected networks.
- Arrow Group Inc runs two data centers in Calgary.
- The University of Calgary operates one on-campus data center.
Data centers in Calgary
All 14 facilities →Arrow Calgary DC1
Arrow Group Inc
Arrow Calgary DC2
Arrow Group Inc
City of Calgary - City Hall
The City of Calgary
Cologix CGY1
Cologix, Inc.
Datahive
Datahive
Equinix CL1 - Calgary
Equinix, Inc.
Equinix CL2 - Calgary
Equinix, Inc.
Equinix CL3 - Calgary (formerly Q9 Calgary Three)
Equinix, Inc.
eStruxture CAL-1
eStruxture Data Centers Inc.
Hanover Building Calgary
N/A
Rogers Calgary DC1 (Franklin Atrium)
Rogers Data Centres Inc.
Rogers Calgary DC2 (1313 10th Ave SW)
Rogers Data Centres Inc.
Rogers Calgary DC3 (Airdrie)
Rogers Data Centres Inc.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary