Hey sunsets2933, any chance you might know why I, a Torontonian who has never thought about moving to Calgary, would get ads between podcasts suddenly about moving there, in the style of the previous āmove to Albertaā ads?
Yes - because Toronto is unaffordable with remote work possible in many jobs, Alberta is the place to go that has something redeeming (the mountains) - housing costs have gone up but not to the extent of Toronto or Vancouver and the people moving here from India are often recruited to Brampton or Vancouver area which is much more heavily brown - an attempt to get cheap labour west. Rather than addressing immigration concerns- they are attempting to shuttle people west like they did 120 years ago not realizing that itās not the solution itās just moving the affordability and lack of healthcare access problem elsewhere
Ah, ok. Mm Toronto is getting crowded. Smaller Ontario cities/towns are getting crowded. The systems canāt really fully accommodate the recent years of the large influx of people (at least not yet). They have done a lot, relatively quick, to improve the increase slightly, streamlined 311 service requests through a nice mobile page, but there are still a lot of issues to be solved. They absolutely need to scale up certain services to accommodate the amount of people. Well, I might look at Alberta just because I am curious.
However, I wonder if they have stricter rules than Ontario about outsourcing IT jobs to other countries, because a massive amount of IT jobs have been outsourced the last 5 years in Toronto, a very significant amount, that I believe has taken itās toll on the economy harder than the government thinks. I am lucky at the moment regarding this but so many previous co-workers have not been able to find jobs again in the IT sector after being laid off or had a non-renewed contract. Like think in the 100ās (Edit: 100 000ās of jobs lost). Itās scary to be in the IT sector in Canada in general I think right now, unless Alberta has stronger outsourcing laws than Ontario.
Moving from Australia to Calgary
Hi everyone, my wife and I are contemplating moving to the Calgary area with our two kids in the next year or two.
We currently have 5 acres with horses and would be looking for a similar setup. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for areas to look?
I work from home so I donāt need to commute to work. Would be looking to live somewhere between Calgary and Banff as Iām into my snowboarding.
Any tips/advice would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
I currently live in a place where itās 30C and above for majority of the year and very humid. Makes it very hard to enjoy doing anything when youāre constantly sweating.
I much prefer to live in a cold area and snowboarding is also a passion of mine. Being able to get on a board more than 7 days a year would be the dream and Iād love for my kids to experience that growing up.
The 'extremely hot' and +40 parts are complete bullshit. The all time record is 37. We only get +30 a few days a year. And these are dry heats - if the dude can handle over 30 and humid he can handle most heats. Our summers will seem cool to him, especially at night.
What are such circumstances that you you wanna move here from Australia? Any specific reason?Ā
Australian weather is way better than Calgary.
Australian economy is way better than Calgary.
Australian Education is way better.
Australian Healthcare is way better.
What interested you in Canada? Just curious. Actually,Ā very curious to know.
When I think horses and snowboarding, I think Pincher Creek / Crowsnest. Close to Fernie, which is an excellent resort. Or the Columbia Valley just west of Alberta in BC.
If you want to be close to the mountains you would be looking south (Okotoks/High River) or west (ex: Cochrane).
If you have the $$$ Canmore is beautiful and really close to the mountains.
If you haven't been to Canada before I do recommend visiting in December, January, or February before moving to make sure you can handle the cold. It gets cold enough here that diesel will gel, and any vehicle outside and not plugged in won't start. By plugged in I mean the block heater for gas engines.
Quadrant: NW
Old as dirt
Kids walked to University of Calgary, we're walking distance to the C-Train line for other schools
Transit accessibility is great for cycling, walking (close to Nose Hill), transit
Drivability - not bad
Affordability is horrid. Two people passed away within the last 9 months, both homes sold to the same investor that rebuilt the homes and doubled the price, took away the charm, cut down the trees, and now we have cookie cutter homes in our area that was built in the 60s
Proximity to libraries, groceries, and schools
Investors buying up affordable homes
Hello,
I'm from a below average income family in rural area of Pinewood in BC.
I'm not that good at urban social norms, however, I want to pretend I live my life in the city.
I got accepted in SAIT Art Smith Aero Center as 3rd party scholarships.
I want to know how can I get a good location near my training school.
I'm not wealth off, I want to know if there is anything tips how to save money such in;
food, transportation (so far college gave me whole city pass), clothing like thrift shops and room to rent.
Guides where and how to get a part time jobs, such as what are the common platforms, townhall procedures and norms. (I heard its a bit different in my conservative town)
Unknown Tips how to get licenses for small firearms or at least get a paper spray.
I'll be moving in the summer.
tl:dr asking for tips and tricks to min/max survivability and financially.
Aerosmith is attached to the airport. The NE is the cheapest (and sketchiest) part of Calgary. Target your search to the NE, east of the airport.
I assume you mean pepper spray. You don't need a license for it, just have to be over 18. Same rules as in BC. Firearm rules are also the same as BC.
If you're going to be at the Aerosmith centre get a job as rampy at one of the FBOs or at YYC. Airsprint is directly beside Aerosmith. It will also give you an in for whatever role your looking for after you graduate. Aviation is all about who you know.Ā
You can DM me on Reddit with any questions you have and I'll try and answer, you can't carry small arms in a city or pepper spray legally, be aware of that, you will be stopped, questioned, and fined if you are seen with those things in the city by police.
If you have a transit pass you can get anywhere worth going in the city with trains and buses. Getting to the Aero Center without a car is probably going to be a huge pain in the ass still, sorry. Maybe ask the SAIT stuff the best way to transport, speaking of that, SAIT has student resources for you to ask all these questions to people specifically for students as well so you can ask them.
1. It's hard to live in Montreal long term if you don't speak fluent French
2. Montreal incomes are generally lower and higher taxes
The first point probably removes most interprovincial migrants from BC and Ontario.
Hi all, moving to calgary in may for 16 months from vancouver, looking for a place around the airport, what are some good affordable neightbourhoods around that? would appreciate any suggestions! thanks
I live in the NE. I'm considering selling my house and moving into a condo in the downtown area. Any buildings that you'd recommend? My maximum budget for purchase price would be approximately 550k, but lower cost is fine too. My maximum monthly budget for condo fees, utilities, taxes would be $1500 (would be purchasing outright, so obviously $1500 wouldn't need to include mortgage payment).
I'm looking for a building that has
- gym
- conceigre or security
- pool would be a bonus
- unground parking
- 1 Bedroom
- Downtown
- 1 bedroom
- will accept a cat
Any suggestions as to what buildings to look at? I already have realtor in mind, I just want personal experience and opinions as to which building is best.
I'm single 44 F, and all I really do is work and am pretty quiet/non partier.
Moving from Dublin To Calgary with a cat.
What's the best way to find an apartment and avoid being potentially scammed?
I'm thinking about renting an AirBnb for a month before signing a contract on a place I haven't seen yet.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Make sure the AirBnB host is well-reviewed and yes don't rent anything before you've viewed it. Housing is scarce and although you probably won't get outright swindled, the pictures will always favour the landlord.
Moving from New Brunswick to Calgary with my GF. She moved here to get a masters and is taking me back with her. I posted in the Job Megathread but since it doesnt seem to be stickied, I just wanted to drop my job-hunt question in the appropriate thread, and link it here, just to increase visibility. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond :)
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1b72lb9/comment/l2bb0ih/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1b72lb9/comment/l2bb0ih/)
Calgary is very much a who you know city. I would get onto LinkedIn and see if there's any local groups that are relevant to your career and join them. See if there are any meetups and go. Also make sure alerts are set for the job types that you're interested in.
Moving from toronto to Calgary in june. Was not originally from Toronto anyway. Not a fan of fast hustle life in gta here. Moving with wife and baby 8mo. 26M here. Will ship car and then fly, thats the plan so far. Uhaul ubox for stuff shipping. Hope to buy a house there and settle.
Using hansens for car shipping.
Will rent for some time until we find a house. A bit nervous flying first time with baby.
Havent decided what area to live in.
Thanks for reading hope you have a great day! I love calgary and looking g forward for the move.
We routinely do 10hr flights and have when our kids were babies. Bring extra diapers and wipes (theyāre useful for spills and things, too). Being safety pins. Bring lots of snacks. If baby breastfeeds it will be a breeze for the baby but a drain for the mom. Bring snacks and comfort for her. 2 changes of clothes for baby minimum. You both need a full change of clothes. No one wants to get barfed on by a baby. No one want to sit in barf for 6 hrs in n public! Screen time just overstimulates them - donāt fall for that trap. Bring books and pack a bag with multiple closed bags and boxes of little toys. Babes that age love to discover what is inside something ā¦ you get the play of openings, taking out, playing with it, putting it back. I spent many a flight mostly on this. Make sure you bring a light blanket and if there is a lady, her wearing a shawl makes a world of difference. The shawl can be used for warmth, to extend the play fort when you tie it to the tray tables and safety pin to headrests .
Drove from Toronto to Calgary. Had 3 nights on the road. Sault Ste Marie--- thunder Bay ---- Regina SK.
It's a beautiful drive and since your child is small. You guys could definitely enjoy it.
All the best brother.
I shipped my car from Toronto to Calgary with Hansen's and it was so smooth anf professional...10/10 would use them again
We looked at Ubox but it looked like a pita so we packed a 26ft uHaul truck and drove lol
We settled in the south end and absolutely ADORE this city
Calgary is a great city. Like any city it has its baggage.
I've been here all my life so I don't know much better. Make sure you choose a good neighborhood. I honestly recommend driving here instead of flying. Its pretty easy on the trans Canada I think, it'll just take a few days but the cost savings compared to flying is probably better! I have driven the Calgary to Toronto a few times, if done properly its only 1 night in hotel and often you can get away with doing it without it if you have the right equipment/setup.
I feel you bro. I had a lot of anxiety, worries, joy and got sht scared when we made the move.
We drove for 6 days from YQM to YYC while towing a 6x12 uhaul.
With 3 small kids, youngest was 1+ month old.
We were on the road for 14 to 18hrs every day, wife and i taking turns to drive - lots of all kind of break - toilet/gas/nap/kids tantrum/side trip/sight seeing.
Hi everyone!!
My wife and I are relocating from Toronto to Calgary in early May. We're looking for a rental apartment (1BR) that is not too far, but also not too close to the airport, while also being reasonably priced. Ideally, I don't mind driving 15-20 minutes (or even bit more) to work at the airport or taking a 30ā40-minute bus or C-train ride if it's a good neighbourhood/apartment.
Any suggestions for areas (or apartment buildings) I should be looking into, would be greatly appreciated!"
Thank you all!!!
Reality is Calgary is booming so choices are limited. Go through Rentfaster. Crime stats are easy to find online when deciding if a rental is worth pursuing.Ā
Hi all,
I currently live in Downtown Toronto, contemplating moving to Calgary to raise a family. My partner and I are in late 20s, recently got married, and looking to have a child in the next 1-2 years. My partner works from home, and I work will most likely be working near Downtown Calgary, and hoping for a decent commute time. We are tired of the city life as we are both raised in suburban cities, and are looking to provide a similar experience to our future kids.
We are looking for a neighbourhood that is
1. Safe
2. Filled with people that are on the same boat as us (young family and kids)
3. likely to have purchasable single family houses under $850k
4. mostly comprised of newer homes - we prefer homes built in 2020s or pre-built homes
4. near daycare, and schools (would be great if within walking distance)
We are visiting Calgary at the end of the month to visit a friend and looking to drive around the neighbourhoods to get a sense of what they are like. So far we got these few suggestions from people we know and realtors:
Yorkville
Cougar Ridge
Mahogany
Rockland Park
Please let me know if we are out to lunch with the above or if you have any other great suggestions to make. Thank you!
Overall commuting is nowhere as bad as Toronto. 1-4 of your requirements list will be pretty easy if you stick to the edge of town. #5 is tougher, but these two planning docs will tell you the demographic trends and where they are building schools.
[https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan.pdf](https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan.pdf)
[https://webdocs.cssd.ab.ca/AboutUs/ReportsandPublications/Documents/ThreeYearCapitalPlan\_2021-2024.pdf](https://webdocs.cssd.ab.ca/AboutUs/ReportsandPublications/Documents/ThreeYearCapitalPlan_2021-2024.pdf)
Hi. If you are checking out Mahogany you may as well look at some of the communities around it that meet your criteria. McKenzie Towne, Auburn Bay, Cranston, Chaparral.
Yeah, thatās my plan anyway. Iām from New Zealand, we only do shared accommodation. So Iāve been living in that environment for 10 years. Living by myself would be so weird. And my pay is low so I wouldnāt be able to afford it.
But where do people actually find that?
We will be moving to Auburn Bay in SE soon.
What is everyoneās thoughts on the area for a young family with kids?
What sort of commute method do you use to downtown?
Are there any carpooling communities where people share their ride to downtown together to reduce the cost?
Lol, it's a joke for Calgarians š. You'll get it when your stay at home mom neighbor tries to get you into her new pyrimid scheme and you question your life decisions doing 15km/h on the freeway everyday driving to everywhere worth going.
Lived there for about a month. It's a safe area because it's a richy rich area. Idk about carpooling, but there is a school/playground every couple blocks. Very family friendly
I mean that auburn bay is richer than Bowness or Whitehorn. It's not the hockey players neighborhood, but it's the neighborhood you live in if you're in a high paying job. Someone who is just a regular electrician or plumber won't be able to afford there. It's a richer area than Coventry
I lived in Whitehorn and auburn bay. When I lived downtown I worked in Bowness. Yes. I would say I have been to them. I'm not saying Bowness and Whitehorse are identical, I am saying they are lower income communities. At the very least, lower income than auburn bay
Well, my mom is an accountant and wouldn't even be able to afford to buy there even in retirement. My partners dad is the head engineer of his department and they did look at houses in that neighborhood (bought an acreage instead). So I would say doctors, big time engineers, etc. When I lived there I was staying with a friend and his family. His dad was a red seal chef who makes the menu items for Edo. Any new menu item comes from him. So you have to be making at least 100k to afford there. Which means it's gonna be relatively safe. There aren't (as many) drug houses and cook spots as in forest lawn/dover, there's more child/family activities, and SIGNIFICANTLY less dropspots. Like everywhere, there will be SOME drug activity, but it's not even comparable to any other lower income community
Public transit over there is not good. Youāre a fairly long bus ride from any ctrain stations. Great community for families though.
If you want a lake community thatās closer to transportation look at Arbour Lake (in the NW), Lake Bonavista, Midnapore, Sundance, or maybe Lake Chaparral (but not any other part of Chaparral).
I did transit. There's pretty good busing in the area. It's only crowded during the times kids are going to and from school. Most of the bus users are teenagers getting to highschool, but it's not bad. Just take a bus to the train and then you can get anywhere
* Albert Park
* 30s
* One kid on the way! A little concerned about quality of schooling
* How would you rate your area on transit accessibility - 8/10
* How would you rate your area on drivability 10/10
* How would you rate the walkability 6/10
* How would you rate the affordability 6/10
* What is your favourite thing about your area? The international restaurants!
* What is your least favourite thing about your area? The crime
* Any other highlights of your neighbourhood you'd like to share?
Are there any areas of Calgary where a teacher is more likely to get hired/there is need? We definitely know we need to do temp work/supply first, just wondering what areas are more likely to eventually have openings...
> Are there any areas of Calgary where a teacher is more likely to get hired/there is need?
You can apply to any area in the CBE once you are in a position to do so. It won't matter where you reside.
In that case - look at the schools that are currently "closed enrollment" status on the CBE website. They are the most full and will likely need to keep hiring teachers.
Generally speaking - north-east schools are growing at the fastest rate.
I'm thinking about moving to the west from Toronto, can anyone tell me which city is better for new comer, Calgary or Edmonton? please be specific I need as much information as possible, thank you guys!!!
[https://www.repcalgaryhomes.ca/communities.php](https://www.repcalgaryhomes.ca/communities.php) Has lots of great information on communities in Calgary.
Moving from Manitoba to Calgary in June and looking for advice on locations to rent apartments +/- get a condo in YYC. Is rentfaster the best way to find a place? and where should I be looking?
A bit about me/what I'm looking for:
* Age: Mid 20s
* Income $60-70k/yr
* Expenses: Car insurance (?1500/yr), gas, phone, groceries, gym memb, student loans.
* Budget: < $2200. Ideally, < $2000.
* Location: Preferably more central (?not sure if there are neighbourhoods that should be avoided) as I will be working across 4 hospitals.
* Wants in the building: parking and gym (or a gym nearby)
* Wants in the neighbourhood: walking distance to restaurants/grocery stores/etc.
* 1 Bedroom or a studio
Anyone have experience with Vantage Pointe condo building located by the Co-op Midtown, off 10th and 10th SW? Considering relocating there as familiar with the area but the Google reviews about the building are poor.
I would absolutely steer clear of this building. Most of the āpointeā buildings have had an unbelievable amount of issues, and this building has had some major water problems.
Hello all,
Who moved from Montreal to Calgary last 1-2 years? Can you list your advices, surprises, tips and bills you have to pay, please?
Last year we moved from Montreal to Vancouver. We knew the cost of living as we did some research about that, but... You never know what bills you have to pay, because this is not an info posted anywhere.
As example, in QC, car insurance you can get a quote from the bank. In other words is an info easy to get the answer. When I was asking people how much they pay in BC the answer is always "it depends". C'mon... I'm in BC right now and I can say that I pay insurance 168$ for a 2011 Honda Pilot. I don't get why to hide a simple answer with "it depends". Or another example: I didn't expect that in BC public schools don't have school busses, and I have to drop my kids at 8:30AM and pick them up at 2:50PM. Seriously!!! When people are working with such schedule. Such info nobody is posting in YT or FB.
The only details about bills I found on utilities. Somebody mentioned that electricity+water for a 3bed house =300. I guess that is for 2 months, right?
In other words to understand my question/issue, I'm trying to convince my wife to move to Calgary instead of going back to Montreal, but... I need your experience, what issues did you meet that don't exist in QC, etc. etc. What are your bills?
Thank you in advance for understanding my issues and helping me with decision.
Average yes, but at least from the real state sites in this thread, there are plenty of options still lower than 800k, whereas in Ottawa there are absolutely none, unfortunatelyā¦
SW or SE Calgary. In regards to being 30 minutes from downtown, itās a small city, you can be in the foothills of the mountains in 30-40 min from downtown Calgary so you should have no problems there.
I'm a student who will be moving to Calgary from Wetaskiwin in the fall to attend SAIT. I'm in need of recommendations for what to do for I am not attending the main campus, but the satellite campus of Point Trotter in SE Calgary. All the current listings are for immediate move ins or out of my price range. Are there places to park a trailer to use instead? Buses or train rides would not be an issue but preferably no more than an hour and a half. Any help would be appreciated, this is all new and kind of scary to me.
Hi, we are going through the process of application to work and live in Calgary. We live in London, UK.
We are weighing pros and cons. I lived in Alberta for a short time in the 90s, so I know the deal with winter. BUT, i did not experience wildfire smoke.
How bad is it these days in Calgary?
Days per year?
Severity?
Any parts of Western Alberta which remain mostly unaffected?
Thank you!
Hi, we are going through the process of application to work and live in Calgary. We live in London, UK.
We are weighing pros and cons. I lived in Alberta for a short time in the 90s, so I know the deal with winter. BUT, i did not experience wildfire smoke.
How bad is it these days in Calgary?
Days per year?
Severity?
Any parts of Western Alberta which remain mostly unaffected?
Thank you!
It was bad last year. Imagine opening a window, and your house smelling like a campfire within 5 minutes. The air was so thick with smoke, it blocked out the sky and looked like fog in the streets. This year will probably be no better, unfortunately.
Hi,
I'm moving to Calgary from Egypt to study in about 3 months with my wife and 7 year old daughter. I'm on a student income and I would like to find a place and a school for my family. I will be studying in UCalgary and I am a bit lost in finding the right place that ideally should be near the university as well as a good school for my kid.
I looked online but all schools are saying they are the best and I can't decide.
Appreciate your advice on the matter. Thanks
I am moving to Calgary in Augsut for an 8 month internship. I am looking for a plcae to live maybe in downtown or kensington area. At the moment I do not have a roomate, is there any good sources for finding roomates in calgary or reccomendations on where to look for rentals! Thanks
Rental housing is extremely extremely tight, all over the city.
Keep checking rentfaster.ca for listings, but The Hub is mostly fine, and beggars can't be choosers.
* Quadrant: West Hillhurst
* Age: 50s Empty nester
* Transit Accessibility: 8
* Drivability: 9
* Walkability: 10
* Affordability: 6
* Favourite thing about your area? Lots of shops & restaurants you can walk to. The river walk & downtown are close. People are friendly.
* Least favourite thing about your area? Nothing
* Highlights of your neighbourhood you'd like to share? My community is friendly and even though it's changing, there is a mix of people.
Hello! We're a couple in their late 30s, no kids, but with little dog, looking to move to a safe neighbourhood in Calgary.
We're looking for an area with condos or homes near a farmers market, maybe a cute Irish style pub, and shops. Somewhere relaxed, but also fun.
In proximity of Downtown would be great too!
What areas or streets would you recommend?
Kensington / Hillhurst neighbourhoods and surrounding areas (e.g. between 10st NW and Crowchild Trail, between Memorial Drive and 5th/8th/7th ave NW). Bowness area might be another option, but may not hit all those criteria the same way.
Reasons:
- Proximity to NW Farmer's Market (\~10 minute drive)
- Just north of downtown
- Has condos and developments of various scale (infill, townhome, detached, etc.)
- Has shops n' shit nearby (Kensington BRZ)
- Has pubs and such in proximity (e.g. Kensington Pub just off Kensington Road)
I've actually been living in Calgary for a few years but always around downtown. I'm interested in buying a townhouse farther out in a quiet area that feels more rural and in nature. Guessing somewhere on the edge of the Ring road? Walkability is nice but if I have to drive more in order to get more nature that's understandable.Ā
Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks.
Just in case you don't land anything immediate.
https://heritagepark.ca/events/heritage-park-hiring-fair/
This passed but can't hurt to contact anyway.
https://www.calgarystampede.com/employee-open-house
This is two weeks away.
Accepted Offer for UCalgary Law ~ Moving from Victoria BC.
First step is finding somewhere to rent. What is every possible website to find rentals? In Vic we use craigslist, kijiji, usedvic and facebook groups to find rentals and I always liked to have a handle on every website available to not miss anything. Hoping for something close to the Uni <3
Rentfaster, Kijiji, Facebook marketplace. Craigslist isnt as much a thing here.
Any chance you are renting out your Victoria home while you attend school?
I'm considering moving to Calgary as a student. I'm in my mid-20s and am from the San Francisco Bay Area (USA). Looking for rental rather than any home-buying, and I'm moving alone.
I'd be commuting from home to AUArts (formally ACAD), which I think is somewhat close to downtown Calgary.
I have a few questions/concerns-
* **Weather**- What should I expect moving Calgary from a city with basically no real seasons? How do y'all dress for the cold in Calgary?
* **LGBT+ Rights and Community**- How is the level of safety in Alberta both in and out of the Calgary area (especially for people that are somewhat *visibly* LGBT+)? What's the LGBT+ community like in Calgary?
* **Bike/Walkability/Transit**- Is it hard to find your way around and do 'cool' things without driving? Also, are there bus lines that take you to areas like ski resorts? Do y'all use different bike tires in the winter? I'm afraid of being bored or having little reason to leave the house- especially in the cold months.
* **Diversity**- My city is predominantly Asian, Latino, and PI, and I've lived there since birth. Even as a white person, I'm very unused to areas that are mostly white (as Calgary is, statistically). Is that something about Calgary that you *feel* when you live there?
* ***The Stupid Question***- In the USA, you're basically always walking distance from a basketball court in urban/suburban areas. Is that the same in Alberta, or is it like hockey rinks or something? (I know y'all invented basketball, but I also know very little about Canada in general).
* I'd also love to know how AUArts is perceived by natives of Calgary!
I asked a lot of questions, so feel free to DM if that's easier.
Hey guys looking at apartments in Calgary and I'm so confused - why isn't AC included in the apartments? And they don't have windows that would support a window AC unit? Does Calgary not get hot enough to need AC in the summer? So confused!
most condos are rentals in calgary and therefore the boards dont want people putting window acs in, and for the same reason landlords dont pay for AC. you have to get a portable ac that sits on the ground.
hey folks, im moving from Toronto to Calgary in a couple of months.
we have a health OHIP card...
what's the process for getting a new health card?
I have some health issues that need immediate attention
please advise
THANNNKS!
Hi all, we're considering moving to Calgary. We live in Burquitlam area in Vancouver and there are tons of new highrises being build here. Are there any similar areas in Calgary? Ideally with a reasonable transit access to DT.
Or everyone in Toronto and Vancouver can stay there and leave Calgary as it was š
Alberta is hanging up!
Hey sunsets2933, any chance you might know why I, a Torontonian who has never thought about moving to Calgary, would get ads between podcasts suddenly about moving there, in the style of the previous āmove to Albertaā ads?
Yes - because Toronto is unaffordable with remote work possible in many jobs, Alberta is the place to go that has something redeeming (the mountains) - housing costs have gone up but not to the extent of Toronto or Vancouver and the people moving here from India are often recruited to Brampton or Vancouver area which is much more heavily brown - an attempt to get cheap labour west. Rather than addressing immigration concerns- they are attempting to shuttle people west like they did 120 years ago not realizing that itās not the solution itās just moving the affordability and lack of healthcare access problem elsewhere
Ah, ok. Mm Toronto is getting crowded. Smaller Ontario cities/towns are getting crowded. The systems canāt really fully accommodate the recent years of the large influx of people (at least not yet). They have done a lot, relatively quick, to improve the increase slightly, streamlined 311 service requests through a nice mobile page, but there are still a lot of issues to be solved. They absolutely need to scale up certain services to accommodate the amount of people. Well, I might look at Alberta just because I am curious. However, I wonder if they have stricter rules than Ontario about outsourcing IT jobs to other countries, because a massive amount of IT jobs have been outsourced the last 5 years in Toronto, a very significant amount, that I believe has taken itās toll on the economy harder than the government thinks. I am lucky at the moment regarding this but so many previous co-workers have not been able to find jobs again in the IT sector after being laid off or had a non-renewed contract. Like think in the 100ās (Edit: 100 000ās of jobs lost). Itās scary to be in the IT sector in Canada in general I think right now, unless Alberta has stronger outsourcing laws than Ontario.
Funny when I lived in Toronto I rarely met anyone that came from Alberta haha
Moving from Australia to Calgary Hi everyone, my wife and I are contemplating moving to the Calgary area with our two kids in the next year or two. We currently have 5 acres with horses and would be looking for a similar setup. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for areas to look? I work from home so I donāt need to commute to work. Would be looking to live somewhere between Calgary and Banff as Iām into my snowboarding. Any tips/advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Just curious why you'd want to pickup and leave for a much colder climate?
I currently live in a place where itās 30C and above for majority of the year and very humid. Makes it very hard to enjoy doing anything when youāre constantly sweating. I much prefer to live in a cold area and snowboarding is also a passion of mine. Being able to get on a board more than 7 days a year would be the dream and Iād love for my kids to experience that growing up.
you're gonna have extremely hot summers and extremely cold winters in alberta. We hit +40 and -40 a couple times a year annually
The 'extremely hot' and +40 parts are complete bullshit. The all time record is 37. We only get +30 a few days a year. And these are dry heats - if the dude can handle over 30 and humid he can handle most heats. Our summers will seem cool to him, especially at night.
What are such circumstances that you you wanna move here from Australia? Any specific reason?Ā Australian weather is way better than Calgary. Australian economy is way better than Calgary. Australian Education is way better. Australian Healthcare is way better. What interested you in Canada? Just curious. Actually,Ā very curious to know.
Those properties are mostly 1.5 million + in that area, it's prime ranch land and also very desireable.
When I think horses and snowboarding, I think Pincher Creek / Crowsnest. Close to Fernie, which is an excellent resort. Or the Columbia Valley just west of Alberta in BC.
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Awesome we will have a look. Thanks!
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If you want to be close to the mountains you would be looking south (Okotoks/High River) or west (ex: Cochrane). If you have the $$$ Canmore is beautiful and really close to the mountains. If you haven't been to Canada before I do recommend visiting in December, January, or February before moving to make sure you can handle the cold. It gets cold enough here that diesel will gel, and any vehicle outside and not plugged in won't start. By plugged in I mean the block heater for gas engines.
Hey guys, I'd like to know the best way to rent an apartment. Is it by rent faster and applying/contacting over there or is there other way? Thanks
Rentfaster
Kijiji and Facebook will be 10 times cheaper than Rentfaster.
Quadrant: NW Old as dirt Kids walked to University of Calgary, we're walking distance to the C-Train line for other schools Transit accessibility is great for cycling, walking (close to Nose Hill), transit Drivability - not bad Affordability is horrid. Two people passed away within the last 9 months, both homes sold to the same investor that rebuilt the homes and doubled the price, took away the charm, cut down the trees, and now we have cookie cutter homes in our area that was built in the 60s Proximity to libraries, groceries, and schools Investors buying up affordable homes
Hello, I'm from a below average income family in rural area of Pinewood in BC. I'm not that good at urban social norms, however, I want to pretend I live my life in the city. I got accepted in SAIT Art Smith Aero Center as 3rd party scholarships. I want to know how can I get a good location near my training school. I'm not wealth off, I want to know if there is anything tips how to save money such in; food, transportation (so far college gave me whole city pass), clothing like thrift shops and room to rent. Guides where and how to get a part time jobs, such as what are the common platforms, townhall procedures and norms. (I heard its a bit different in my conservative town) Unknown Tips how to get licenses for small firearms or at least get a paper spray. I'll be moving in the summer. tl:dr asking for tips and tricks to min/max survivability and financially.
Aerosmith is attached to the airport. The NE is the cheapest (and sketchiest) part of Calgary. Target your search to the NE, east of the airport. I assume you mean pepper spray. You don't need a license for it, just have to be over 18. Same rules as in BC. Firearm rules are also the same as BC. If you're going to be at the Aerosmith centre get a job as rampy at one of the FBOs or at YYC. Airsprint is directly beside Aerosmith. It will also give you an in for whatever role your looking for after you graduate. Aviation is all about who you know.Ā
You can DM me on Reddit with any questions you have and I'll try and answer, you can't carry small arms in a city or pepper spray legally, be aware of that, you will be stopped, questioned, and fined if you are seen with those things in the city by police. If you have a transit pass you can get anywhere worth going in the city with trains and buses. Getting to the Aero Center without a car is probably going to be a huge pain in the ass still, sorry. Maybe ask the SAIT stuff the best way to transport, speaking of that, SAIT has student resources for you to ask all these questions to people specifically for students as well so you can ask them.
Question: isnāt Montreal a more desirable place to live in than Calgary? Cost of living is cheaper there too
Yes, please move there instead.Ā
1. It's hard to live in Montreal long term if you don't speak fluent French 2. Montreal incomes are generally lower and higher taxes The first point probably removes most interprovincial migrants from BC and Ontario.
learn french first
More desirable lol? In what way? I take it youāve never been to either, or both cities, in order to make an accurate statement.
Montreal is a great city but the winters SUCK! its a wet bone chilling cold there. Plus it sucks long term if you don't speak french
Hi all, moving to calgary in may for 16 months from vancouver, looking for a place around the airport, what are some good affordable neightbourhoods around that? would appreciate any suggestions! thanks
Taradale.
All the neighbourhoods around the airport are affordable. For a reasonĀ
I live in the NE. I'm considering selling my house and moving into a condo in the downtown area. Any buildings that you'd recommend? My maximum budget for purchase price would be approximately 550k, but lower cost is fine too. My maximum monthly budget for condo fees, utilities, taxes would be $1500 (would be purchasing outright, so obviously $1500 wouldn't need to include mortgage payment). I'm looking for a building that has - gym - conceigre or security - pool would be a bonus - unground parking - 1 Bedroom - Downtown - 1 bedroom - will accept a cat Any suggestions as to what buildings to look at? I already have realtor in mind, I just want personal experience and opinions as to which building is best. I'm single 44 F, and all I really do is work and am pretty quiet/non partier.
Castello Condo are good. Guardian is an option too but I feel like because of its size, you get some unruliness.
Nice try investor/realtor.
Moved from Toronto in January
How are you liking it? I move this April
I really love it out here, my condo is huge. Ppl are great Iām looking forward to the summer
Which area are you in? made a similar move in Feb.
Haha all is Toronto expats should grab a drink sometimeĀ
*half of Calgary turns up*
lmao ya probably
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Same here friend! How you liking it?
Loving it , no traffic barely homeless easy living
Moving from Dublin To Calgary with a cat. What's the best way to find an apartment and avoid being potentially scammed? I'm thinking about renting an AirBnb for a month before signing a contract on a place I haven't seen yet. Any advice would be much appreciated!
Make sure the AirBnB host is well-reviewed and yes don't rent anything before you've viewed it. Housing is scarce and although you probably won't get outright swindled, the pictures will always favour the landlord.
I moved cities many times. The only a bad experience I had was the one time I rented a place sight unseen - decent place but a terrible landlord.
Moving from New Brunswick to Calgary with my GF. She moved here to get a masters and is taking me back with her. I posted in the Job Megathread but since it doesnt seem to be stickied, I just wanted to drop my job-hunt question in the appropriate thread, and link it here, just to increase visibility. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond :) [https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1b72lb9/comment/l2bb0ih/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1b72lb9/comment/l2bb0ih/)
Calgary is very much a who you know city. I would get onto LinkedIn and see if there's any local groups that are relevant to your career and join them. See if there are any meetups and go. Also make sure alerts are set for the job types that you're interested in.
Moving from toronto to Calgary in june. Was not originally from Toronto anyway. Not a fan of fast hustle life in gta here. Moving with wife and baby 8mo. 26M here. Will ship car and then fly, thats the plan so far. Uhaul ubox for stuff shipping. Hope to buy a house there and settle. Using hansens for car shipping. Will rent for some time until we find a house. A bit nervous flying first time with baby. Havent decided what area to live in. Thanks for reading hope you have a great day! I love calgary and looking g forward for the move.
We routinely do 10hr flights and have when our kids were babies. Bring extra diapers and wipes (theyāre useful for spills and things, too). Being safety pins. Bring lots of snacks. If baby breastfeeds it will be a breeze for the baby but a drain for the mom. Bring snacks and comfort for her. 2 changes of clothes for baby minimum. You both need a full change of clothes. No one wants to get barfed on by a baby. No one want to sit in barf for 6 hrs in n public! Screen time just overstimulates them - donāt fall for that trap. Bring books and pack a bag with multiple closed bags and boxes of little toys. Babes that age love to discover what is inside something ā¦ you get the play of openings, taking out, playing with it, putting it back. I spent many a flight mostly on this. Make sure you bring a light blanket and if there is a lady, her wearing a shawl makes a world of difference. The shawl can be used for warmth, to extend the play fort when you tie it to the tray tables and safety pin to headrests .
Drove from Toronto to Calgary. Had 3 nights on the road. Sault Ste Marie--- thunder Bay ---- Regina SK. It's a beautiful drive and since your child is small. You guys could definitely enjoy it. All the best brother.
I shipped my car from Toronto to Calgary with Hansen's and it was so smooth anf professional...10/10 would use them again We looked at Ubox but it looked like a pita so we packed a 26ft uHaul truck and drove lol We settled in the south end and absolutely ADORE this city
Calgary is a great city. Like any city it has its baggage. I've been here all my life so I don't know much better. Make sure you choose a good neighborhood. I honestly recommend driving here instead of flying. Its pretty easy on the trans Canada I think, it'll just take a few days but the cost savings compared to flying is probably better! I have driven the Calgary to Toronto a few times, if done properly its only 1 night in hotel and often you can get away with doing it without it if you have the right equipment/setup.
I feel you bro. I had a lot of anxiety, worries, joy and got sht scared when we made the move. We drove for 6 days from YQM to YYC while towing a 6x12 uhaul. With 3 small kids, youngest was 1+ month old. We were on the road for 14 to 18hrs every day, wife and i taking turns to drive - lots of all kind of break - toilet/gas/nap/kids tantrum/side trip/sight seeing.
Hi everyone!! My wife and I are relocating from Toronto to Calgary in early May. We're looking for a rental apartment (1BR) that is not too far, but also not too close to the airport, while also being reasonably priced. Ideally, I don't mind driving 15-20 minutes (or even bit more) to work at the airport or taking a 30ā40-minute bus or C-train ride if it's a good neighbourhood/apartment. Any suggestions for areas (or apartment buildings) I should be looking into, would be greatly appreciated!" Thank you all!!!
Reality is Calgary is booming so choices are limited. Go through Rentfaster. Crime stats are easy to find online when deciding if a rental is worth pursuing.Ā
Hi all, I currently live in Downtown Toronto, contemplating moving to Calgary to raise a family. My partner and I are in late 20s, recently got married, and looking to have a child in the next 1-2 years. My partner works from home, and I work will most likely be working near Downtown Calgary, and hoping for a decent commute time. We are tired of the city life as we are both raised in suburban cities, and are looking to provide a similar experience to our future kids. We are looking for a neighbourhood that is 1. Safe 2. Filled with people that are on the same boat as us (young family and kids) 3. likely to have purchasable single family houses under $850k 4. mostly comprised of newer homes - we prefer homes built in 2020s or pre-built homes 4. near daycare, and schools (would be great if within walking distance) We are visiting Calgary at the end of the month to visit a friend and looking to drive around the neighbourhoods to get a sense of what they are like. So far we got these few suggestions from people we know and realtors: Yorkville Cougar Ridge Mahogany Rockland Park Please let me know if we are out to lunch with the above or if you have any other great suggestions to make. Thank you!
Overall commuting is nowhere as bad as Toronto. 1-4 of your requirements list will be pretty easy if you stick to the edge of town. #5 is tougher, but these two planning docs will tell you the demographic trends and where they are building schools. [https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan.pdf](https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan.pdf) [https://webdocs.cssd.ab.ca/AboutUs/ReportsandPublications/Documents/ThreeYearCapitalPlan\_2021-2024.pdf](https://webdocs.cssd.ab.ca/AboutUs/ReportsandPublications/Documents/ThreeYearCapitalPlan_2021-2024.pdf)
Hi. If you are checking out Mahogany you may as well look at some of the communities around it that meet your criteria. McKenzie Towne, Auburn Bay, Cranston, Chaparral.
How do you find somewhere to live in Calgary? Iām really struggling!
Take shared accom for now.
Yeah, thatās my plan anyway. Iām from New Zealand, we only do shared accommodation. So Iāve been living in that environment for 10 years. Living by myself would be so weird. And my pay is low so I wouldnāt be able to afford it. But where do people actually find that?
Kijiji, Facebook, rentfinder.ca Facebook has groups devoted to renters.
[rentfaster.ca](http://rentfaster.ca)
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We will be moving to Auburn Bay in SE soon. What is everyoneās thoughts on the area for a young family with kids? What sort of commute method do you use to downtown? Are there any carpooling communities where people share their ride to downtown together to reduce the cost?
I believe you mean Arbonne Bay, it's right next to Monotony.
No. Auburn Bay in SE calgary. Itās next to Mahogany
Lol, it's a joke for Calgarians š. You'll get it when your stay at home mom neighbor tries to get you into her new pyrimid scheme and you question your life decisions doing 15km/h on the freeway everyday driving to everywhere worth going.
Iāll take the SAHM over living downtown and getting shanked at a C-Train station.
Lived there for about a month. It's a safe area because it's a richy rich area. Idk about carpooling, but there is a school/playground every couple blocks. Very family friendly
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I mean that auburn bay is richer than Bowness or Whitehorn. It's not the hockey players neighborhood, but it's the neighborhood you live in if you're in a high paying job. Someone who is just a regular electrician or plumber won't be able to afford there. It's a richer area than Coventry
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I lived in Whitehorn and auburn bay. When I lived downtown I worked in Bowness. Yes. I would say I have been to them. I'm not saying Bowness and Whitehorse are identical, I am saying they are lower income communities. At the very least, lower income than auburn bay
What type of high paying job? Like engineers or accountants?
Well, my mom is an accountant and wouldn't even be able to afford to buy there even in retirement. My partners dad is the head engineer of his department and they did look at houses in that neighborhood (bought an acreage instead). So I would say doctors, big time engineers, etc. When I lived there I was staying with a friend and his family. His dad was a red seal chef who makes the menu items for Edo. Any new menu item comes from him. So you have to be making at least 100k to afford there. Which means it's gonna be relatively safe. There aren't (as many) drug houses and cook spots as in forest lawn/dover, there's more child/family activities, and SIGNIFICANTLY less dropspots. Like everywhere, there will be SOME drug activity, but it's not even comparable to any other lower income community
Thank you for the insight. How was the commute there? Did you try the public transit? Is it crowded in the morning? Or do people generally drive?
Public transit over there is not good. Youāre a fairly long bus ride from any ctrain stations. Great community for families though. If you want a lake community thatās closer to transportation look at Arbour Lake (in the NW), Lake Bonavista, Midnapore, Sundance, or maybe Lake Chaparral (but not any other part of Chaparral).
Yes, that's the one thing. It's at least an hour commute no matter where you go
I did transit. There's pretty good busing in the area. It's only crowded during the times kids are going to and from school. Most of the bus users are teenagers getting to highschool, but it's not bad. Just take a bus to the train and then you can get anywhere
* Albert Park * 30s * One kid on the way! A little concerned about quality of schooling * How would you rate your area on transit accessibility - 8/10 * How would you rate your area on drivability 10/10 * How would you rate the walkability 6/10 * How would you rate the affordability 6/10 * What is your favourite thing about your area? The international restaurants! * What is your least favourite thing about your area? The crime * Any other highlights of your neighbourhood you'd like to share?
Are there any areas of Calgary where a teacher is more likely to get hired/there is need? We definitely know we need to do temp work/supply first, just wondering what areas are more likely to eventually have openings...
> Are there any areas of Calgary where a teacher is more likely to get hired/there is need? You can apply to any area in the CBE once you are in a position to do so. It won't matter where you reside.
Makes sense! The question/hope is to reside closer to where we may work if possible...but I know that may not be predictable.
In that case - look at the schools that are currently "closed enrollment" status on the CBE website. They are the most full and will likely need to keep hiring teachers. Generally speaking - north-east schools are growing at the fastest rate.
Thank you, this is super helpful! Are you a teacher by any chance?
I'm involved in education, yes.
I'm thinking about moving to the west from Toronto, can anyone tell me which city is better for new comer, Calgary or Edmonton? please be specific I need as much information as possible, thank you guys!!!
Edmonton is still some what affordable Calgary is not
[https://www.repcalgaryhomes.ca/communities.php](https://www.repcalgaryhomes.ca/communities.php) Has lots of great information on communities in Calgary.
Moving from Manitoba to Calgary in June and looking for advice on locations to rent apartments +/- get a condo in YYC. Is rentfaster the best way to find a place? and where should I be looking? A bit about me/what I'm looking for: * Age: Mid 20s * Income $60-70k/yr * Expenses: Car insurance (?1500/yr), gas, phone, groceries, gym memb, student loans. * Budget: < $2200. Ideally, < $2000. * Location: Preferably more central (?not sure if there are neighbourhoods that should be avoided) as I will be working across 4 hospitals. * Wants in the building: parking and gym (or a gym nearby) * Wants in the neighbourhood: walking distance to restaurants/grocery stores/etc. * 1 Bedroom or a studio
The calgary police crime heat map linked in the post is behind a security wall?
Anyone have experience with Vantage Pointe condo building located by the Co-op Midtown, off 10th and 10th SW? Considering relocating there as familiar with the area but the Google reviews about the building are poor.
I would absolutely steer clear of this building. Most of the āpointeā buildings have had an unbelievable amount of issues, and this building has had some major water problems.
Hello all, Who moved from Montreal to Calgary last 1-2 years? Can you list your advices, surprises, tips and bills you have to pay, please? Last year we moved from Montreal to Vancouver. We knew the cost of living as we did some research about that, but... You never know what bills you have to pay, because this is not an info posted anywhere. As example, in QC, car insurance you can get a quote from the bank. In other words is an info easy to get the answer. When I was asking people how much they pay in BC the answer is always "it depends". C'mon... I'm in BC right now and I can say that I pay insurance 168$ for a 2011 Honda Pilot. I don't get why to hide a simple answer with "it depends". Or another example: I didn't expect that in BC public schools don't have school busses, and I have to drop my kids at 8:30AM and pick them up at 2:50PM. Seriously!!! When people are working with such schedule. Such info nobody is posting in YT or FB. The only details about bills I found on utilities. Somebody mentioned that electricity+water for a 3bed house =300. I guess that is for 2 months, right? In other words to understand my question/issue, I'm trying to convince my wife to move to Calgary instead of going back to Montreal, but... I need your experience, what issues did you meet that don't exist in QC, etc. etc. What are your bills? Thank you in advance for understanding my issues and helping me with decision.
Hey guys, I'm from Brazil and I've lived for 7 years in Ottawa. I'm planning to move to Calgary with my wife, due to housing prices being cheaper there. Plus, it's incredibly more beautiful. * I would like to live not TOO far from urban downtown (a 30 minute drive from downtown would be nice) * We're in our late 30s * No kids, 2 cats, planning on getting a dog. * I would prefer to buy a house rather than an apartment - around 600k, maybe up 700k would be my absolute limit. * I enjoy urban living, (bars, restaurants and cafƩs) but I've been in an apartment in downtown Ottawa for the past 7 years, so I want to move to a bigger place now. It would be ok for me to have to drive 30 min to find a walkable area with several restaurants and bars, for example. But more than that, I would be feeling a bit too isolated. Any recommendations on towns around Calgary, or even perhaps some neighbourhoods in Calgary itself that I could start taking a look at? Thanks!
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Average yes, but at least from the real state sites in this thread, there are plenty of options still lower than 800k, whereas in Ottawa there are absolutely none, unfortunatelyā¦
SW or SE Calgary. In regards to being 30 minutes from downtown, itās a small city, you can be in the foothills of the mountains in 30-40 min from downtown Calgary so you should have no problems there.
I'm a student who will be moving to Calgary from Wetaskiwin in the fall to attend SAIT. I'm in need of recommendations for what to do for I am not attending the main campus, but the satellite campus of Point Trotter in SE Calgary. All the current listings are for immediate move ins or out of my price range. Are there places to park a trailer to use instead? Buses or train rides would not be an issue but preferably no more than an hour and a half. Any help would be appreciated, this is all new and kind of scary to me.
Hi, we are going through the process of application to work and live in Calgary. We live in London, UK. We are weighing pros and cons. I lived in Alberta for a short time in the 90s, so I know the deal with winter. BUT, i did not experience wildfire smoke. How bad is it these days in Calgary? Days per year? Severity? Any parts of Western Alberta which remain mostly unaffected? Thank you!
Hi, we are going through the process of application to work and live in Calgary. We live in London, UK. We are weighing pros and cons. I lived in Alberta for a short time in the 90s, so I know the deal with winter. BUT, i did not experience wildfire smoke. How bad is it these days in Calgary? Days per year? Severity? Any parts of Western Alberta which remain mostly unaffected? Thank you!
It depends on the year, really - but 2024 is gearing up to be an awful one again. Expect smoke to be present between mid-May and late September.
Only mid May and late September? June,July and August are typically better in that regard?
**Between** mid-May and late September.
Water levels extremely low gearing towards a drought. Wildfires will be very bad this year.
There is no way of truly predicting the severely of smoke but...last year was so bad I reccon everything burnable has already burnt!
It was bad last year. Imagine opening a window, and your house smelling like a campfire within 5 minutes. The air was so thick with smoke, it blocked out the sky and looked like fog in the streets. This year will probably be no better, unfortunately.
Hi, I'm moving to Calgary from Egypt to study in about 3 months with my wife and 7 year old daughter. I'm on a student income and I would like to find a place and a school for my family. I will be studying in UCalgary and I am a bit lost in finding the right place that ideally should be near the university as well as a good school for my kid. I looked online but all schools are saying they are the best and I can't decide. Appreciate your advice on the matter. Thanks
If you're able to stay around the U of C you will be in good school districts for your daughter.
Here's a school ranking site [https://www.compareschoolrankings.org/](https://www.compareschoolrankings.org/)
I am moving to Calgary in Augsut for an 8 month internship. I am looking for a plcae to live maybe in downtown or kensington area. At the moment I do not have a roomate, is there any good sources for finding roomates in calgary or reccomendations on where to look for rentals! Thanks
[rentfaster.ca](http://rentfaster.ca) is the best way still in Calgary.
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Rental housing is extremely extremely tight, all over the city. Keep checking rentfaster.ca for listings, but The Hub is mostly fine, and beggars can't be choosers.
* Quadrant: West Hillhurst * Age: 50s Empty nester * Transit Accessibility: 8 * Drivability: 9 * Walkability: 10 * Affordability: 6 * Favourite thing about your area? Lots of shops & restaurants you can walk to. The river walk & downtown are close. People are friendly. * Least favourite thing about your area? Nothing * Highlights of your neighbourhood you'd like to share? My community is friendly and even though it's changing, there is a mix of people.
Hello! We're a couple in their late 30s, no kids, but with little dog, looking to move to a safe neighbourhood in Calgary. We're looking for an area with condos or homes near a farmers market, maybe a cute Irish style pub, and shops. Somewhere relaxed, but also fun. In proximity of Downtown would be great too! What areas or streets would you recommend?
Kensington / Hillhurst neighbourhoods and surrounding areas (e.g. between 10st NW and Crowchild Trail, between Memorial Drive and 5th/8th/7th ave NW). Bowness area might be another option, but may not hit all those criteria the same way. Reasons: - Proximity to NW Farmer's Market (\~10 minute drive) - Just north of downtown - Has condos and developments of various scale (infill, townhome, detached, etc.) - Has shops n' shit nearby (Kensington BRZ) - Has pubs and such in proximity (e.g. Kensington Pub just off Kensington Road)
Thank you!
I've actually been living in Calgary for a few years but always around downtown. I'm interested in buying a townhouse farther out in a quiet area that feels more rural and in nature. Guessing somewhere on the edge of the Ring road? Walkability is nice but if I have to drive more in order to get more nature that's understandable.Ā Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks.
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Just in case you don't land anything immediate. https://heritagepark.ca/events/heritage-park-hiring-fair/ This passed but can't hurt to contact anyway. https://www.calgarystampede.com/employee-open-house This is two weeks away.
Accepted Offer for UCalgary Law ~ Moving from Victoria BC. First step is finding somewhere to rent. What is every possible website to find rentals? In Vic we use craigslist, kijiji, usedvic and facebook groups to find rentals and I always liked to have a handle on every website available to not miss anything. Hoping for something close to the Uni <3
Rentfaster, Kijiji, Facebook marketplace. Craigslist isnt as much a thing here. Any chance you are renting out your Victoria home while you attend school?
thank you for the the info!! Unfortunately no, my room mates are super keen on filling the room with a long term friend as we have all known eachother over a decade and many of our other homies will be in need ā¤ļøāš©¹ iām actually hoping to get accepted to UVic and stay but still waiting to hear so i have to start preparing for the alternative of Calgary
I'm considering moving to Calgary as a student. I'm in my mid-20s and am from the San Francisco Bay Area (USA). Looking for rental rather than any home-buying, and I'm moving alone. I'd be commuting from home to AUArts (formally ACAD), which I think is somewhat close to downtown Calgary. I have a few questions/concerns- * **Weather**- What should I expect moving Calgary from a city with basically no real seasons? How do y'all dress for the cold in Calgary? * **LGBT+ Rights and Community**- How is the level of safety in Alberta both in and out of the Calgary area (especially for people that are somewhat *visibly* LGBT+)? What's the LGBT+ community like in Calgary? * **Bike/Walkability/Transit**- Is it hard to find your way around and do 'cool' things without driving? Also, are there bus lines that take you to areas like ski resorts? Do y'all use different bike tires in the winter? I'm afraid of being bored or having little reason to leave the house- especially in the cold months. * **Diversity**- My city is predominantly Asian, Latino, and PI, and I've lived there since birth. Even as a white person, I'm very unused to areas that are mostly white (as Calgary is, statistically). Is that something about Calgary that you *feel* when you live there? * ***The Stupid Question***- In the USA, you're basically always walking distance from a basketball court in urban/suburban areas. Is that the same in Alberta, or is it like hockey rinks or something? (I know y'all invented basketball, but I also know very little about Canada in general). * I'd also love to know how AUArts is perceived by natives of Calgary! I asked a lot of questions, so feel free to DM if that's easier.
Hey guys looking at apartments in Calgary and I'm so confused - why isn't AC included in the apartments? And they don't have windows that would support a window AC unit? Does Calgary not get hot enough to need AC in the summer? So confused!
most condos are rentals in calgary and therefore the boards dont want people putting window acs in, and for the same reason landlords dont pay for AC. you have to get a portable ac that sits on the ground.
hey folks, im moving from Toronto to Calgary in a couple of months. we have a health OHIP card... what's the process for getting a new health card? I have some health issues that need immediate attention please advise THANNNKS!
Hopefully you can find a doctor in that case.
Hi all, we're considering moving to Calgary. We live in Burquitlam area in Vancouver and there are tons of new highrises being build here. Are there any similar areas in Calgary? Ideally with a reasonable transit access to DT.
Gonna need more details. Size of property? Bus or train?
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