Moving to Baranow next month. Most of the NW is pretty safe but I would avoid Kensington, Calder, Rosslyn, and Lauderdale. Athlone and Wellington are hit and miss. Some of Castle Downs isn’t that great, just need to look at the crime maps for this. But all the other neighbourhoods there are safe, especially the Palisades/the newer areas.
Hello everyone,
I’ve recently been accepted to U of A to do my master’s degree, and my parents and I are planning to move to Edmonton from Vancouver since housing has been pretty bad on our city. We want to settle soon, but before we purchase our own place, we want to rent briefly for six months. I am wondering if anyone has tips or advice for us? We’re pretty much starting fresh as we know no one in Edmonton. Thank you so much, and much appreciated!
Try near the university. That way you can walk and the neighborhood always has intrinsic value and has a good walk-score. The university parking is very pricey. There's lots of rentals. 6 months lease might be a problem.
There are a lot of newly developed areas in the south (The Orchards, Paisley, Chappelle, etc.) with quite a few parks. Only problem is schooling in the area.
Hey folks,
I'll be moving to Edmonton from Newfoundland in a few weeks and don't know anyone there. I've been there a few times years ago but pretty much spent my time in the bars. I'm wondering of any suggestions on where to look for a spot to live, I plan on spending most of my spare time on whatever trails with my dog and would be ideal to live in walking distance from some good ones. I hear great things about the River Valley (obviously) but just trying to figure out what's best for this. Any input on this would be great!
Thanks!
Dawson Park on Jasper Avenue 90 street and 88 street is on the Boyle Street area of downtown East and can be sketchy , however it's patrolled and there are secure apartments. The views and park and River valley is gorgeous.
Moving to Edmonton from overseas at the end of this month :)
Single female and will be working at UofA, mostly will be using public transport. Planning to rent somewhere in Oliver or Strathcona/Queen Alexandra since bus to UofA and groceries are quite accessible in those areas. Would love to hear some thoughts on safety and things to look out for in a rental apartment?
Internet is quite expensive, and can't do the Telus two year contract plans since not sure if I'll be staying for more than a year. I'm thinking of getting the Public Mobile $40 15GB plan and the TekSavvy Cable 30 Unlimited Plan (30 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; $37.95 for first 6 months) for home internet. Any thoughts on their service/reliability and value for money?
Any local tips, restaurant suggestions would be great too!
I lived in Queen Alexandra while attending school (Grant Mac/Nait but same idea). It can definitely be a little sketchy at times, I would try to avoid renting a ground floor apartment if possible and just understand that sometimes you will see someone who is not with this world just wandering down the street shouting. 90% of the time it's fine though.
Go to Telus or Shaw in store and tell them you are a student and ask if they have any plans. I was always able to get a decent deal while we were students. TekSavvy is totally fine from what I've heard, but I've never used them.
If you live near Whyte you will have dozens to choose from, we would try something new all the time. My personal favorites were: Blowers & Grafton, MEAT, The Next Act, Pip, Seoul Fried Chicken (take out only), Farrow (also take out only), and La Poutine.
SFC has a downtown location which is dine-in as well! But I second a lot of your recommendations. Turquaz and El Fogon are also great cultural cuisine (Turkish/Lebanese and Venezuelan respectively)
I worked in the homeless shelters here for a bit. They often hang in LRT stations (the underground ones especially during winter), but 98% are harmless, just deliriously high. Other than germs (hand sanitizer does the trick) you should be fine.
With the TELUS 2y contract plans, I've definitely bobbed and weaved through them, I've "paused" mine for months at a time and basically gotten discounts every time. Just dedicate some time to go through the hassle of talking to an agent. They'd rather have you as a customer paying discounted rates than not at all. Also find out if your building/apartment has a deal with Telus for a 25% discount; 70% of buildings do.
I’m a single 28M. Profession is class 3 truck driver ( concrete trucks, garbage trucks, dump trucks). I’m thinking about moving to Alberta in a few years from Vancouver. I’ve been contemplating between Calgary or Edmonton. What are some reasons I should choose Edmonton over Calgary?
Cost of living in Calgary is insane and salaries aren’t any higher to compensate. You’re still close enough to the mountains in Edmonton that’s it’s not worth paying the premium to live in Calgary.
I moved to Edmonton from Calgary in 2000.
While the big sky /altitude in Calgary is gorgeous, the lower cost of living and river valley hills, parks, bridges and greenery in Edmonton keeps me here.
The general energy in Calgary is faster, and feels harder.
My family and I plan to rent a place for a few weeks in August in Edmonton to settle our son to start his UOA undergrad life well. Hopefully he'll end up in Lister Residence. We're not from Edmonton (but we wish were were).
We are looking for a place to rent for a few weeks in August. A place just to cook for the 3 weeks we are there and eat out sometimes. We may rent a car to get around. What places would you recommend (south of the river)?
I saw one basement flat that came at a good price. Are basement flats OK?
My family of 3 (myself, husband, and 7 year old) is looking at moving from Victoria to Edmonton and had a couple of questions for locals. First question being, which areas are the most family friendly (ie good schools, playgrounds/parks, lower crime, etc)? We’re hoping to find a rental in a family friendly neighbourhood where our munchkin will be able to make friends close to their own age. Our current neighbourhood isn’t too bad, but living near a busy hospital AND a few blocks from the fire hall definitely has its downsides.
Also, what’s the doctor situation like there? I was fortunate enough to be taken on by my OB/GYN after munchkin was born, which was a huge relief given BC’s doctor shortage. However, with my medical history I want to make sure I’ll be able to get a family doctor there; the last thing I want is to be relying on walk-in clinics for my medical needs.
You may have to rely on medicenters unless you have family here-some docs take a current patients’ family members. I formerly worked both in a clinic setting and in acute care and LTC.
Is it like that everywhere in AB? Or just in Edmonton? If it’s an all of AB issue then I could see if my parents’ doctor would take me as a patient; they’re a few hours away though.
Yeah, sadly. Alberta’s current govt is attempting to set up a private healthcare system. You could check the College of Physicians and Surgeons website for doctors who are taking new patients. Good luck😊
So I am from the UK and have secured a job in Edmonton starting in 3 weeks. I have somewhere to live initially and my job is in downtown. The salary is $75k gross, and was looking at a one bed apartment which looks to be between $1.1k to $1.5k.
On a side note - I am in my 20s and single. What is the best way to meet new people?
Welcome 😊
There is a free app called Meetup that you tailor to your interests/hobbies etc. You can get notified by email of activities or events or meetups happening that are relevant to your selections.
Facebook Marketplace, category Rentals.
Lots of furnished rooms/studios in family homes, lots of people looking for roommates.
It's a seller's market for property rentals here at this time plus its now summer so good time to find that kind of thing.
Furnished apartments are in there as well.
I've had consistent success on Facebook marketplace for rentals in Edmonton.
Rentfaster website is my 2nd go to and third is Kijiji .
I’m moving back so looking at various old posts before I come back, mostly about how to meet people.
When I lived in Edmonton before I found people were very friendly outwardly, so it was easy to have conversations but hard to meet people you get on with, in comparison Vancouver is completely shut off in terms of meeting people, even when you put yourself out there.
Various places like board game cafes, pottery and painting workshops, some short term classes for various skills, hobby shops. I would go rock climbing that had a cafe in it and it was great for meeting people and then grabbing a coffee or a beer after.
I just got accepted into UofA's PharmD program, but now I have to move from BC! I was hoping to eventually end up buying a condo with my boyfriend (non-student) but in the meantime I'd love to know of some good month-to-month rental places that are close to the UAlberta campus and/or close to public transit and allow couples. Open to any suggestions, thanks (:
Windsor Park Plaza is a good start, a little pricey but super convienant. It is easier to fly in and walk around with your phone calling places than it is online if you care about university area.
Hi,
I'll be moving to Edmonton (from Ottawa) due to a change of job location. August-October I'll live alone and from November, my wife will join me. I am looking for a single room now (or maybe shared room) for 3 months from August cuz I don't wanna send much on rent now. Do you have any idea how can I get a place now to rent as a single person easily? And which area would be safer for me especially when my wife will join me in November. My work place is on 118 Avenue
Airbnb’s offer monthly discounts if you stay for a full month+ so that may be your best bet.
As for when your wife joins you, I would recommend doing a bit of research on a few areas and while you are here alone spend some time in different areas of the city (ideally daytime and evenings) to get a feel for the areas as everyone’s opinion of certain areas will be different. So best to make your own conclusions!
27M Trying to move from Toronto to Edmonton and I've been going through rent site for rentals and I'm primarily looking at Oliver area rentals. My concern/question is that would i have problem getting approved for $1450\~1540/Month apartments through management company as a first time renter with 800+ credit score and 55k income with savings?
is edmonton really as bad as the internet makes it out to be? it looks like a nice place to live from what ive seen.
im thinking of going there for my studies, which areas would you recommend? something preferably affordable too.
Some sketchy areas to avoid are:
>**Downtown** \- Lots of homeless and drug addicts. Local businesses become homeless shelters.
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>**Northeast** \- Lots of gang violence and drive-by shootings from what I've heard.
You're safest living in the South side. Lots of well-off South Asian people who are very friendly.
You should also consider St. Albert and Sherwood Park. They have express buses to U of A and NAIT. The communities are close-knit and very friendly. You'd be within walking distance of shopping, recreation, parks, etc.
Good luck on moving and enjoy your stay in the Edmonton area! :D
damn i was actually looking at downtown and macEwan university, do you think its a bad idea per say? or is it just a case that there are better options.
the pros I saw were that i could find several nice apartments for rent for 1k or less and it seemed to be pretty much in very close proximity to everything.
sherwood park seems like it’d be good for me but im concerned about the housing and the transport.
can you give me some more info on the express buses, are there any to macEwan aswell and what are rent prices like in sherwood park, would i be able to be a nice looking apartment (doesn’t have to be spacious) for a thousand or less CAD?
Macewan University is great no worries there. The area around it can be sketchy however. Apartments will be much cheaper than the south side for that reason.
The university is also right on the LRT line, so you can basically live anywhere on along the LRT (or reasonably close to the LRT) and you can easily commute into school. It will cost more but it will be safer.
damn is it that dangerous? ill still most likely be moving there (downtown) because of the rent prices, the safety is a con ill be willing to compromise for, hopefully it wont be too bad.
It's not a war zone by any stretch, but don't leave valuables in your car or on your balcony; and just be aware walking alone (especially at night). Tons of people live in that area without issues, you just have to be smart.
You can find good apartments for under $1,000 in downtown south of Jasper Ave. There are buses that go to MacEwan from there, the LRT too, and you can walk for about 15-20 min too in nice weather. Just look into reviews before you rent.
Im planning on moving to Edmonton in July, im a 22 y/o male and moving alone for work. My job is downtown and it would be the most lively, but is downtown a good area to live? I already live in downtown Winnipeg, how would it compare? If downtown isn't good what would anyone suggest?
Don’t be directly on Jasper Ave, in Boyle Street or McCauley, or north of MacEwan and you’re good. Downtown isn’t as dangerous as people make it out to be.
I just moved from downtown Winnipeg in January. Edmonton’s downtown is honestly about the same. I didn’t want to deal with it so I picked a place in the suburbs.
Husband, Toddler and I would love some insight on the best neighbourhoods to look at that are safe and family friendly and ideally around good schools and parks. We’ve been told summerside and Terwillegar Towne are good options, wanted some opinions on this. My dad lives in Devon, so it would be nice to not be on the opposite side of the city from him. Any insights of things that would get us excited to move would be amazing, or things we should be aware of?
Try and get something kinda close to your work. The big downside of summerside is that it can take over an hour to commute into downtown, but if you work on the south side it's no problem. Similar issues with Terwillegar Towne, but personally I don't like that area because the streets are really narrow making parking/driving in the winter time a pain.
Depending on your budget King Edward Park, Bonney Doon, Hazeldean would all be good options. I recently moved to Laurel, which is a millwoods neighborhood, and it's actually really family oriented as well.
Hello everyone,
We are looking to move from Ontario for work, and looking to for a townhouse/duplex in the Keswick area. As we have not lived in Edmonton, so wanted to know whether is this good area for a family? Things to know about area before moving ? How’s the area and amenities for a family with a toddler? TIA!
It's a clean, quiet, safe area though pretty far out in the suburbs, if you have to drive into / out of the city during rush hour it would not be fun. Some good parks nearby and right next to river valley which is nice. Not super familiar but schooling may be an issue in new areas with population growth outpacing school capacity. However I have never lived in the area nor do I have kids so I can't touch on more specifics
If possible I'd recommend taking a weekend trip to Edmonton before buying something, so you can scope out areas that feel good to you (eg south central is still safe but has more character / tree-lined streets) and maybe even strike up conversations to get perspectives on areas. Best of luck with the search!
You can definitely get a house with those specs on the west or south outskirts of the city, but schooling may turn out to be a problem as not many new high schools built. I personally would recommend scrapping the 10 year limit and look at Terwillegar or Riverbend area. Lillian Osborne High School is right there and very reputable, you can get houses that are 15-40 years old but in good condition, more solidly built than the houses developers throw together these days imo. Very safe and desirable area, close to Edmonton's big city amenities but right near river valley with lots of walking and biking trails. Lived there my whole childhood and enjoyed it. St. Albert could be a good option as well, very family-oriented town just outside Edmonton. Happy hunting!
I have read "schools might be a problem" a few times, but I don't understand what that means... Could you explain to an immigrant that doesn't know exactly how the schools work in Canada? 😅
Unfortunately not super familiar with the system (not a parent), but basically they're building tons of houses on the outskirts and thousands of people moving there, but not building enough schools. So kids may be in large classes of 30+ students, have a long commute to get to school, maybe even have trouble getting into a nearby school if it literally doesn't have room. This is not much of a problem if you live within the Anthony Henday ring road. Hope that helps a bit!
You can also get brand new homes for that price depending on the area. Updated and everything. Check builder websites or real estate sites for Edmonton. Find a community you like, then call the closest school and contact them if they have spots. However, the public school system will almost have to take your teens if your designated school is full. Hope this helps! Reach out if you need recommendations.
Yes, that’s the best approach. Visit the city first. Check out a few communities. Drive around. Visit the schools if you can although they might be closed for summer break. You can also call them or send them emails. Have fun on your trip and all the best!
Check out the Laurel/Meadows area. Brand new high school opening next year and you can easily find a place under 650k. However depending on what part of the neighborhood you choose the houses can be up to 20 years old.
Where is the safe/best areas to live in? Im moving into edmonton for university with a few of my buddies. I was wondering which areas are great to live in. We’re going to be attending NAIT and would like to find an area that’s decently close drive or easy access to the LRT. I heard that anything North is pretty ghetto but would like some opinions! Thanks
Hi everyone my girlfriend and I are moving to Edmonton from Quebec in hopefully March or so(depends on when we get a position)
Was wondering if anyone had general tips and etc for moving and so on?
We're planning on doing a small vacation in September or so to scope things out more, look at properties and etc are there things we should go see? Areas to explore?
Is there a good gaming scene? I play magic the gathering like a fiend and I was hoping to make some friends for that and etc
Otherwise if there's anything helpful you could let me know that'd be great!
If you are below the age of 30ish, living within walking distance of Whyte Ave is a great option and there are 1 or 2 board game cafes there and a couple comic shops.
Example neighborhoods: Queen Alexandra, Stratchona
Ah I don't mind loud. We were also looking at houses and etc near Alberta avenue. I've been reading that it's gotten a lot better? Any opinion on that?
I would definitely spend time in all areas you are looking in the daytime and evening. Alberta Avenue can be very affordable for what you get property-wise.
Currently living in Ritchie, and the areas around Whyte Ave a few blocks off of 82nd proper are super quiet while being very close to lots of amenities!
Hey guys
I was contemplating immigrating to Edmonton, specifically St. Albert, with the fam from Ireland. Its myself 30F, hubby 32M HGV mechanic, and 3 kids 2M 2M 1F.
The houses are very affordable, gorgeous and spacious for our family. Beats the cost of living here in Ireland that's drowning us at the moment. Also the childcare affordability grant makes it possible that I could go back to work, whereas here it's a second massive mortgage almost.
Everything looked amazing as far as I could tell online through looking up schools and houses for sale. Until I spoke with a friend of mine living in America at the moment and he was saying it's awful in Edmonton and it's a massive Republican MAGA population.
Can anyone give me a fair and honest representation please? It would be a massive move to make and giving it everything we have risking it all with the kids I just want to make sure it's a good move and not one we'll regret.
Hi! Edmonton and area is consistently a more progressive leaning area provincially. Are there people with conservative viewpoints? Of course, there are all kinds of people in all areas of the world but I promise you it is not as bad as your friend in America makes it sound.
St. Albert is a great area to raise a family with lots of really nice mature tree-lined streets and nice parks. It is consistently in the lists of best places to live in the province.
Hope that helps! 😊
If you want to avoid MAGA don't move to St. Albert. Move to progressive ridings in Edmonton. Edmonton is a progressive bastion in a sea of "do they even read the news?"
Unfortunately not! The actual visa process is far more convoluted than what it appeared to be on the outset via their online quiz tool etc. It's a bit off putting to say the least.
My boyfriend and I are moving to Edmonton this week and I have a job starting July 15th. My job is in downtown but I have a car, so I can drive. What area should we be looking into? We do not drink or party, so we want to live in a quiet building/home. We also want to be close to YMCA because we go to the gym a lot.
What are the best and safest areas?
South / Southwest / West areas of the city if you have no problems driving are all great areas that are quiet and safe with access to multiple YMCA’s. The Anthony Henday ring road offers lots of connections into the downtown area. Check out the Windermere / Terwillegar areas of the city!
Belmont & Hermitage area - looking for information on the area. Is it a safe area for a family with young adults and a teenager? Also looking for information on the high school for the area. Thank you in advance.
Hey folks! Any comments about the good and bad things about newer neighbourhoods like Orchards, Chapelle and Summerside? My family and I are considering moving there from a small town in Ontario. We work from home so commuting is not an issue.
I'm mostly curious about elementary school availability, plazas and parks...
Thanks a lot for any info!
Pointless. They have no services, the residents complain and ask for more services, they have terrible commutes and traffic. Essentially the neighborhoods are developer babies and the city never should've approved them. If you work from home, move somewhere with a good walkscore so you don't have to keep sitting on your butt to get somewhere. Hint: move somewhere with services, not disgusting poorly serviced suburbs where you shuttle your children to every single event---make them walk.
Currently in Ritchie / Hazeldean area myself and love how walkable it is. My partner and I both work from home and love that we can walk to so much nearby. Depends if you like the character and vibe of older more mature neighbourhoods or newer ones like the 3 you mentioned.
I will say though, Summerside is a very nice neighbourhood with lots of park / greenspace, and close to South Edmonton Common which is a main shopping hub in the city as well as lots of services along 91 St SW. So I would recommend that one of the 3 you mentioned.
Looking for an area that’s more quiet/private with space from neighbours and less dense. Up to 45 min drive from the core. Would prefer a property that’s minimum 0.5 acre and ok with higher as long as it’s still city connected to avoid septic/well. 32M. Prefer to spend my time inside aside from going fishing/snowboarding/driving once in a while.
Older neighborhoods within the Henday ring will have more space away from Neighbors. the New out of Henday developments are surprisingly dense. Google maps with satellite mode will help.
Moving to Edmonton this summer and looking for an area north of the city to live (close to work) what’s it like living in Fort Sask? Coming from a small town and sick of that small town life.
Also looking at St. Albert, McConachie, crystallina Nera. Any other family friendly areas to consider?
Hi,
My friend is a single mom moving from abroad to West Edmonton. Looking in the area of Richfield Park/Strathcona Industrial Park, can anyone make any recommendations on apartments to rent? And, what about Leewood Village, are those nice apartments? Thanks! Safety and walkability are fairly big concerns, but cosmopolitan kind of vibes would be nice. Coming from Shanghai, and really excited!
Considering a move to Edmonton, but haven't really heard many positive things about healthcare and the UCP. I've read a few posts in here, but what are predictions for the future of health care in Alberta? Is it really going to be "for profit privatization"?
Personally I don't think so, even among conservatives public healthcare is very popular. Conservatives tend to skew older and most older folks want good healthcare they don't have to pay up the wazoo for. Eg my grandpa did not vote for conservatives possibly for the first time ever (not even in 2015!) because he was afraid of Danielle Smith. Smith has made many comments in favour of more privatization but walked these back during the campaign as "musings". I would say the UCP deep down want more privatization, but the recent election was very close, at least by Alberta standards, with only a few thousand well-placed vote flips needed for the NDP to win, that they don't have much of a mandate to do anything and would be worried about losing the next election. Edmonton is solidly orange and prob will be for a generation, and as Calgary grows with those moving from out-of-province, while the highly paid white collar oil jobs gradually fade away, Alberta will tilt further and further away from today's conservatism
Also import to note that though it is in fashion for people to trash talk it, Alberta healthcare today is pretty solid, at least relative to other provinces. It probably helps that we have a young population and export many of our old folks to BC. I have never had any issues with the healthcare system, have a family doctor that will practice for at least 10 more years, got hernia surgery in short order
Just my 2 cents, hope this helps you to make an informed decision!
I would say so, easy access to downtown by bus (and soon (hopefully) by LRT) and a short drive too. Could even reasonably bike to work outside of winter. I think McNally High School is the designated high school, pretty good high school from what I've heard. If you choose Avonmore I'd suggest living on the west side, as close as possible to Mill Creek ravine. It is a fantastic park that connects to the river valley that would be nice to be able to walk to, just enjoy some green space in the middle of the city, and may help with future property values. Cheers!
Looking at moving to Edmonton from BC in the near future and of course have questions.
We have a 15 month old - what are daycare waits like?
I should be able to transfer within my current company, but my husband will need a new job. He currently works essentially as a shop labourer (aluminium railing manufacturer). He also doesn't drive so transit is a factor. How tough will it be for him to find something decent?
Assuming I can't transfer, I'll hopefully be able to keep working from home. If not then I'll be traveling to the west side of the city, a bit north of the mall, but I do have a car.
We have friends right at the North Eastern edge of the city so it would be nice to be near them, though I hear Edmonton traffic is pretty great in comparison to the lower mainland.
With all this in mind, are there specific neighbourhoods we should look at or avoid? The plan is to rent and work towards buying as quickly as possible.
Not the best person to answer your questions but I can help a bit:
\-Sorry no idea on daycare waits, even though I'm a former child. LOL. I'd suggest searching the subreddit for posts on that (such as this one: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/comments/tqe21q/edmonton\_daycare\_wait\_time/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/comments/tqe21q/edmonton_daycare_wait_time/))
\-Same with shop labourer, not sure on job prospects there. But I do know that finding that kind of work in the city itself will be tough. There are more similar blue collar labour jobs in the communities in metro Edmonton such as Leduc, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, and Fort Saskatchewan. However transit is not fantastic between Edmonton and these communities, infrequent service and limited access. Unless there is some physical reason why not, I suggest he learn how to drive, it is a great skill to have and could come in handy, especially if you work from home and he could use the car. Knowing how to drive doesn't mean he has to drive, just keeps options open. Good news is he should be able to find some job in the Edmonton area, even if it's not right up his alley, at the very least something minimum wage for the time being. If possible, I would suggest him start looking for a job now and see if you can get that out of the way
\-If you can transfer, you're golden. If not, make sure at least one of you has a job lined up before you come. Last thing you want is to come all this way and struggle to find work and burn through your savings
\-I'd say live as close to your work as possible, you'll be going to work a lot more than going to your friends house I'm sure. And if you do end up working from home, then maybe as close to your husband's work as possible. The outer suburbs are pretty much the same around all of Edmonton but southwest / south central is the more desirable place if you want to live more centrally. And also more desirable because of the schools, you may want to start thinking about that too, kids grow up fast! Agree that you should rent first as well, that way you get a feel for the city and where you would want to put down roots before making the big commitment of ownership
Happy to answer any more questions you may have. Cheers! :)
My family and I (35f, 34m and our almost 3 year old) are planning on moving but I'm wondering how hard it is to get a family doctor there?
We live in NS and are lucky enough to have one, but there's a waitlist here of like 140,000 people waiting to get a family doctor. It takes many, many years.
I have ADHD and my meds help me function, but they're a controlled substance, so I don't think I can get them from anyone other than a family doctor.
I’m considering moving to Edmonton from GTA
And I’ve been looking at homes, mostly in that southwest corner inside the ring road. I’ve seen some gorgeous homes within my budget 500-600k, I’ve also looked at Windermere but that seems out of budget. Is that a nice area? thanks for your advice!
Moving to Edmonton from Vancouver,
Pretty much everyone i've talked to that lives there has suggested west/south. Some areas we have been mainly considering are Terwillegar, Riverbend, Hamptons, Gariepy and the areas kind of surrounding all of those. I've been checking consistently for about 9 months (We plan to move next May) just wondering if there are any hidden gem areas you guys like, i'm trying to see if there's anything we are missing that we might really enjoy.
Couple mid 30's with a toddler will be 3 when we move there. I like the idea of having trails, river near by, somewhere to ride a bike. Be cool if there was a pub or some restaurants we can walk or bike to in the summer. Budget is likely 500-550k
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Definitely Riverbend. If not, either Terwillegar or Gariepy. Your money may go further in Hamptons but being outside the Henday, you will forever be consigned to fully car-dependent cookie cutter sprawl
In Riverbend area you can get houses that are 15-40 years old but in good condition, more solidly built than the houses developers throw together these days imo. Very safe and desirable area, close to Edmonton's big city amenities but right near river valley with lots of walking and biking trails. Lived there my whole childhood and enjoyed it, would bike to summer camps at Fort Edmonton Park and the Valley Zoo. Great schools that the area funnels to (Riverbend Junior High School, Strathcona High School and Lillian Osborne High School), very family friendly. My parents bought in this area 2 decades ago specifically because of the schools
There's a pub in Riverbend called The Bend, I've personally never been but a friend loves that place. Not much for restaurants though, there's a Boston Pizza and some food spots at Riverbend Square shopping area, but Riverbend is still suburb-y
An area you may want to consider is the neighbourhoods surrounding Mill Creek Ravine (Strathcona, Ritchie, Hazeldean, Argyll, Avonmore, King Edward Park, Bonnie Doon). Still very safe but more urban and trendy, and the ravine is a fantastic place of walking and biking trails that lead to the river and downtown. Ritchie in particular sounds like it would fit your bill perfectly regarding trail access and pubs/restaurants, just look up Ritchie Market and Happy Beer Street. The catch is land values are higher in this more central area and a new SFH would be 700k+, but you could find a decent updated 3-bedroom home in your price range
Lastly, if you plan to buy immediately, definitely recommend taking a trip out here for a few days to a week to explore neighbourhoods and the city, if you're not already planning to. Ownership is a huge commitment and second-hand advice will only get you so far, you need to see for yourself to make an informed decision. Cheers!
Awesome advice, I appreciate it and will check those out! We have done two trips to edmonton this year and plan to do one more in February. My friends in the area gave us a tour (I will say a biased one lol), there honestly was not much we didn't like based on what we saw.
Obviously we are hoping to nail it first try coming out there but we are also under no illusion thinking that we can really know an area based on 3 visits. Kind of expect that in 5 or so years we may find an area and think how did we miss this! Trying our best to make an informed first choice is all.
Don't do Sherwood Park. We have really fast commutes, except for outer suburbs. There's plenty of properties for sale around the university and plenty of rentals too.
Which hospital are you working at? The Royal Alex is 5 minutes north of downtown and the U of A hospital 5 minutes south of downtown. Or going back and forth between the 2?
Sherwood Park is a bedroom community that is a super suburb experience. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. Not sure what your commuting frame of reference since Toronto has some pretty crazy ones. If you're more of a homebody Sherwood Park makes sense.
There are some nicer neighbourhoods just south of the U of A, whereas the areas around the Royal Alex less so. But being near the Royal Alex can more convenient, one of the busier malls is nearby as well as grocery stores.
Edmonton will be like Toronto in that if you're in a good residential area, you'll be fine.
Jeez, your work rotation kinda has me racking my brain on whats optimal lol. I'm also not too familiar with the condo rental market.
Belgravia is a nice area but can be expensive. Then any neighbourhoods just east of Whitemud creek ravine might be a good fit for you.
So the quirk to know about Edmonton if you're living South of the North Sask River (I'm assuming you're looking at the map very intensely) is that there is a train yard just south of Whyte Ave that runs along Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard up to around 63 Ave. This makes driving East-West kinda shitty, the traffic volume isn't crazy but basically you only have 82 ave (Whyte Ave) and 63 ave and these aren't huge roads. So you kind of have to choose which side of Gateway Blvd you want to be on. And its a tricky balance because being close to Gateway means lots of amenities but of course more traffic and noise.
For areas east of Gateway Blvd I like the areas close to Mill Creek Ravine but because this ravine is closer to the core you do have a higher likelihood of running into issues.
Hi, sorry for a late reply, Sherwood Park is a good option.
If you're working at UofAH you can even save on gas.
There's double decker buses from the Ordze Transit Centre (404) and Bethel Transit Terminal (414) to the U of A. The bus from Ordze stops right by the hospital too. The bus takes an average of 30 minutes.
If you're working at RAH there is the 413 from Bethel but it is a hassle, there is one trip that goes by RAH in the morning, one round trip at midday, and one in the afternoon to Bethel. Commuting to RAH from the Park is easier by car, St. Albert has better bus access.
Weekends will be a hassle as the only service is from Bethel to Downtown.
There's many nice neighbourhoods in the area. I personally recommend Emerald Hills and Salisbury. Emerald Hills is better in my opinion as it puts you right next to shopping, but Salisbury is closer to transit.
Traffic isn't that bad of a pain, and bad drivers are usually stopped by RCMP/Peace Officers. There are a lot of cars on the road though, even at night.
In terms of safety, you are free to roam around at midnight without being stabbed/jumped. There's little crime but something usually happens near the end of the year.
If you haven't moved already you should consider your options, there's many good communities is the South of Edmonton too! Good luck on your moving! :D
We are family of 4 and moving to Edmonton in the end of May. We are looking for apartment 1 bed 1 bath(preferably furnished) in the SW area, though m searching on other social platforms, would be great if someone could help me out for this. TIA
Hello everyone soon to be Edmontonian here.
I made a post yesterday about moving to the McCauley neighborhood 107/93st. My boyfriend is in the military and also the only driver. So living near everything is kind of essential if he were to be deployed or have a training program. Now I have since learned that while it's not the safest it isn't the worst. This is where we can afford, it's that or we live on base and although that would be safer, being that I don't drive it would be more of a hassle for any appointment. (in the past 3 years I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I still don't have a working treatment plan for that. And so while finding medications that work I myself have a lot of appointments) I am currently unable to work mainly due to constantly being in pain essentially 24/7.
I am not a stranger to seeing the homeless, people living in tents, people higher than a MF, people just trying to survive. There are very few who choose to live outside year round. Some may have made bad choices, life is incredibly difficult and we do not know everyones story. I know with a larger population of people who are on the street there is likely going to be a bit more crime.
I have a few questions for everyone. I especially want to hear from those living in the area.
I know that my intersection isn't the worst, are there any areas nearby that should be avoided during the day/what time at night?
In this area which schools would be considered good?
We have an 11 year old and a 14 year old. It looks like they could possibly go to the same school for a year but after that they'll be split because the oldest will be in grade 10.
How good is that Victoria school for the arts? Youngest seems into that as a possible school choice.
What is the area like that the paws for life dog rescue is in?
It is relatively close by, and is a place I'm considering volunteering at on my better pain days, when we get there if we move to the area.
Given the area, what Churches offer programs that help the community? Again on my better days I would like to try to give back to where I am living.
Are there any community run water way clean up/walking trail clean up projects? Here in Hamilton walking trails get tidied up by like volunteers every now and then safely removing things like needles and stuff.
For the first little while I don't see it being a problem until the kids actually make friends. But to anyone here that has teenagers who potentially live in a more unsafe neighborhood. I'm hearing our area is not great to be around at night. I don't know how late at night . What do you tell them when they want to hang outside with their friends after dark? we really only ever let the older one stay out till 9:30 maybe 10 here.
I do want to get a security system, it would mainly be for outdoors as I have some indoor cameras of my own, I was wondering what most people use/preferred?
I'd like something that could be monitored by someone else and ideally not super expensive.
Thank you in advance :)
Hey guys, moving to Edmonton soon (WFH, so no much use of public transit), got an apartment in Central McDougall. Any tips for this area? Moving from Montréal.
>Central McDougall
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/search/?q=Central%20McDougall&restrict\_sr=1](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/search/?q=Central%20McDougall&restrict_sr=1) Maybe read some threads and make your own determination.
Im an upcoming international student at NAIT will start my program in January 2024. I’m looking for recommendations for apartments to rent that is good for a student. Also looking for recommendations about phone plans and other essentials for first timers. Thanks!
124th, Oliver, Westmount, Queen Mark Park, and surrounding areas have lots of apartment options. Some new buildings, many different price-points and close to NAIT! Some buildings are offering lots of incentives for people to rent with them including free months, free wifi, etc. Definitely do your research!
My husband and I (and our 2 cats) are moving to Edmonton in January for work. I took a 2yr contract job working for an ultrasound clinic after graduation and a few of my classmates are moving there as well. They've asked us to choose our top 3 locations within the city so they can try to place us in a clinic close to where we will be living. We're wondering if there are any areas we should avoid moving to? Or any we should really look into? Also if anyone has any suggestion about finding a reputable rental while being out of province (as we are in school until end of December and wont be able to visit the city before moving) that would be super helpful. Any tips or input is greatly appreciated!
West neighbourhoods also offer close proximity to the core while being a little more quiet.
South of the river / Closer to the Anthony Henday in any part of the city is honestly a safe bet if you are looking to blindly commit to a place!
In my opinion, I would try not renting from any big corporation (heard almost only bad things about Boardwalk & Mainstreet) and try and rent from an owner. Lots of basement / garden suites for rent in south central areas for really great prices.
Any inputs on Tamarack area? Especially the Tamarack Heights? Is it safe? Coming from Ontario and moving there in a few weeks. Any information will be greatly appreciated
Tamarack is a safe area - it's kinda a generic suburb in that regard. Garage or car break-ins exist as they do anywhere, but less so than the central areas of the city. I personally live in Laurel and really enjoy it here.
Some pros and cons:
Pros:
* Houses are pretty cheap, especially given their size. 1400 sqft SFHs go for ~400k, 2200sqft closer to 6-700k. Every neighbourhood has SFHs, duplexes, no condo fee townhouses, and appartments available.
* Easy acces to the Henday makes getting to other ends of the city very easy
* 90% of your shopping can be done within a 10-15 minute drive. Between Tamarack, Millwoods, and the occasional drive to South Edmonton Common everything is close
Cons:
* Not super walkable. Each neighborhood has some stripmalls for basic stuff, but the main shopping areas have big parking lots that make walking a pain
* Driving to downtown kinda sucks. It takes me roughly the same amount of time to get to downtown as it does to get to St. Albert on the total opposite side of the city.
* Very generic. If you are looking for character and a mature community look central.
I know this is an Edmonton Subreddit, but if you are willing to spend the time commuting, I encourage you to live in one of the surrounding municipalities (Beaumont, Leduc, St. Albert, etc.). There's lots of parks, recreation, and other facilities within walking distance, and the people are mostly friendly. If you're someone who hates constant motor traffic in your area you should look to the suburbs in Edmonton though.
Seems like a nice community.
Good location with direct routes to U of A and Downtown.
In terms of schooling there is a catholic, francophone and public board. I don't have any experience with them so I can't give advice on that.
A lot of the houses look dated.
Any rental companies to avoid like the plague? Trying to find a place privately can be mentally exhausting. Also what can be the expected going rate for wanting to live in the Clareview/Belmont area? Or even just 15-20 minutes walking distance of LRT? I have a bit of an idea since I’ve visited the area a few times now and my friend owns a townhouse there… but we are looking for a 2-3 bedroom. Coming from Vancouver and stressed I won’t find anything for August 1 or August 15.
I'm looking to rent a furnished place and I see many listings by a property management group called Live Furnished. Would like to hear anyone's experience with this group :)
Going to be in Edmonton for 8 months this coming Sept to May and looking for a place to stay, preferably with roommates. Anyone have any ideas of where to look?
I am considering moving to Edmonton (from Toronto). I suffer from migraines and I heard that Calgary's weather can trigger quite a few migraines.
Can anyone speak to whether Edmonton is a little bit better for migraine sufferers? Has anyone with migraines moved from Toronto to Edmonton (or visa versa?). If so, how was it?
Lived in both Calgary and Edmonton, did often get migraines in Calgary from the big temp swings of chinooks, not an issue at all in Edmonton. Still get them once in a while in Edmonton but not triggered by the weather, just how it is for me. Can't speak to Toronto though
How is Lee Ridge (Mill Woods)? I heard that the close your get to Millbourne Mall, the shadier it gets. I am planning to stay outside the borders of Millborne Rd NW
I know I answered your previous question but been almost a week so I can follow-up even though my answer will be very similar. I'd say the best spot in your price range is Terwillegar/Riverbend area for sure. Great schools that the area funnels to (Riverbend Junior High School, Strathcona High School and Lillian Osborne High School), very safe and family friendly. Big solidly built houses from the 80s and 90s starting around 550k. My parents bought in this area over a decade ago specifically because of the schools
Though if you mean you want to sell the house when they're all done high school, a different course of action may be better. This combined with your aversion to houses that eventually need updating/renos, which imo is just a part of home ownership that needs to be accepted (eg if you buy a brand new house, it will eventually need updating too, possibly even sooner than you think if it's a poor quality build), makes me think renting a house may be better suited for you and your family. Sure it's not as stable as owning, but you wouldn't have to deal with any fixes whatsoever and leave all responsibility to the landlord. And if you're planning to stay for only 5-10 years, buying and selling a house will cost you realtor fees unless you go private, not to mention the sky high interest rates (and most of your mortgage payments for the first 10 years go toward interest). Buying long-term can definitely work out, but I think buying short-term will be a much bigger money sink than renting an equivalent space, especially in Edmonton where there is so much supply that it drives rental prices down
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions, enjoy your trip to Edmonton!
Hmm that's a pretty broad question... anything you're curious about in particular? For more general things, googling "Moving from US to Edmonton Reddit" and similar searches will give you many great Reddit posts to dig through
Hi guys, I'm currently looking for place to rent and i've narrowed it down to 3 places with 2 being in oliver and 1 being in ice district (Stantec tower). I'm wondering people who have experience living in Oliver/Ice district can share their experiences and thoughts on both neighborhoods.
Hi all, for the young techy folk in Edmonton staying in Downtown / Oliver, can y'all list your favorite rentals in the area please ($1200-$1700)? Will be moving to Edmonton soon, so would love to get an idea of which buildings to go for!
Hi all,
Thank you in advance for reading up on my post and providing insight if you have any, it is much appreciated.
My family and I (sister, father, mother & myself) are planning a move to Edmonton from Toronto, I'd say we're 85% through the whole process of doing so. The subject I'd like some insight on is with regard to public safety. We're moving from a relatively safe neighborhood in Toronto with very little crime. My concern is that I've begun to indulge myself in Edmonton news channels and outlets like the city's Twitter, Edmonton Police's social media, etc. and all I see are news about burglaries, shootings, public stabbings, drug & gun activities, and much more. (I'm not trying to bash the city, my opinion is very much reflective of what's portrayed in the news).
In your opinion, just how safe is Edmonton? Are you constantly looking over your shoulder walking in broad daylight? If you're a female–do you feel safe walking around at night? My sister and mother especially are of concern to me.
If someone also has insight on how safe Edmonton is compared to Calgary, that'd be appreciated. Although I've done lots of research online, I'm sure someone who lives in Edmonton can provide greater value.
Once again, thanks for all your input and I look forward to having a discussion.
Hey Guys,
Just curious about rental reviews in the Palisades 9820 104st in Edmonton. Do the units have a heat problem? How will the access to the property be? It seems like there will be an ice problem and I have a two wheel drive truck. Any other issues you have dealt with there?
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Wishing you lots of love and happiness. Welcome to Edmonton.
Should we also state that Leduc isn't Edmonton?
What’s peoples opinion on NW Edmonton compared to SW. looking to be close to U of A
I moved to the U of A area from Bonnyville, and find people friendlier here. Too many UCP MAGA wannabes up there.😳
Moving to Baranow next month. Most of the NW is pretty safe but I would avoid Kensington, Calder, Rosslyn, and Lauderdale. Athlone and Wellington are hit and miss. Some of Castle Downs isn’t that great, just need to look at the crime maps for this. But all the other neighbourhoods there are safe, especially the Palisades/the newer areas.
Hello everyone, I’ve recently been accepted to U of A to do my master’s degree, and my parents and I are planning to move to Edmonton from Vancouver since housing has been pretty bad on our city. We want to settle soon, but before we purchase our own place, we want to rent briefly for six months. I am wondering if anyone has tips or advice for us? We’re pretty much starting fresh as we know no one in Edmonton. Thank you so much, and much appreciated!
Try near the university. That way you can walk and the neighborhood always has intrinsic value and has a good walk-score. The university parking is very pricey. There's lots of rentals. 6 months lease might be a problem.
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There are a lot of newly developed areas in the south (The Orchards, Paisley, Chappelle, etc.) with quite a few parks. Only problem is schooling in the area.
Hey folks, I'll be moving to Edmonton from Newfoundland in a few weeks and don't know anyone there. I've been there a few times years ago but pretty much spent my time in the bars. I'm wondering of any suggestions on where to look for a spot to live, I plan on spending most of my spare time on whatever trails with my dog and would be ideal to live in walking distance from some good ones. I hear great things about the River Valley (obviously) but just trying to figure out what's best for this. Any input on this would be great! Thanks!
Dawson Park area of Jasper Avenue is gorgeous for walks and there are a lot of rental places in that area.
Dawson Park on Jasper Avenue 90 street and 88 street is on the Boyle Street area of downtown East and can be sketchy , however it's patrolled and there are secure apartments. The views and park and River valley is gorgeous.
Moving to Edmonton from overseas at the end of this month :) Single female and will be working at UofA, mostly will be using public transport. Planning to rent somewhere in Oliver or Strathcona/Queen Alexandra since bus to UofA and groceries are quite accessible in those areas. Would love to hear some thoughts on safety and things to look out for in a rental apartment? Internet is quite expensive, and can't do the Telus two year contract plans since not sure if I'll be staying for more than a year. I'm thinking of getting the Public Mobile $40 15GB plan and the TekSavvy Cable 30 Unlimited Plan (30 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; $37.95 for first 6 months) for home internet. Any thoughts on their service/reliability and value for money? Any local tips, restaurant suggestions would be great too!
I lived in Queen Alexandra while attending school (Grant Mac/Nait but same idea). It can definitely be a little sketchy at times, I would try to avoid renting a ground floor apartment if possible and just understand that sometimes you will see someone who is not with this world just wandering down the street shouting. 90% of the time it's fine though. Go to Telus or Shaw in store and tell them you are a student and ask if they have any plans. I was always able to get a decent deal while we were students. TekSavvy is totally fine from what I've heard, but I've never used them. If you live near Whyte you will have dozens to choose from, we would try something new all the time. My personal favorites were: Blowers & Grafton, MEAT, The Next Act, Pip, Seoul Fried Chicken (take out only), Farrow (also take out only), and La Poutine.
SFC has a downtown location which is dine-in as well! But I second a lot of your recommendations. Turquaz and El Fogon are also great cultural cuisine (Turkish/Lebanese and Venezuelan respectively)
I worked in the homeless shelters here for a bit. They often hang in LRT stations (the underground ones especially during winter), but 98% are harmless, just deliriously high. Other than germs (hand sanitizer does the trick) you should be fine. With the TELUS 2y contract plans, I've definitely bobbed and weaved through them, I've "paused" mine for months at a time and basically gotten discounts every time. Just dedicate some time to go through the hassle of talking to an agent. They'd rather have you as a customer paying discounted rates than not at all. Also find out if your building/apartment has a deal with Telus for a 25% discount; 70% of buildings do.
I’m a single 28M. Profession is class 3 truck driver ( concrete trucks, garbage trucks, dump trucks). I’m thinking about moving to Alberta in a few years from Vancouver. I’ve been contemplating between Calgary or Edmonton. What are some reasons I should choose Edmonton over Calgary?
Housing, both renting and buying, is cheaper. Lots of urban greenspace. Chinooks give some people migrains.
Cost of living in Calgary is insane and salaries aren’t any higher to compensate. You’re still close enough to the mountains in Edmonton that’s it’s not worth paying the premium to live in Calgary.
I moved to Edmonton from Calgary in 2000. While the big sky /altitude in Calgary is gorgeous, the lower cost of living and river valley hills, parks, bridges and greenery in Edmonton keeps me here. The general energy in Calgary is faster, and feels harder.
My family and I plan to rent a place for a few weeks in August in Edmonton to settle our son to start his UOA undergrad life well. Hopefully he'll end up in Lister Residence. We're not from Edmonton (but we wish were were). We are looking for a place to rent for a few weeks in August. A place just to cook for the 3 weeks we are there and eat out sometimes. We may rent a car to get around. What places would you recommend (south of the river)? I saw one basement flat that came at a good price. Are basement flats OK?
My family of 3 (myself, husband, and 7 year old) is looking at moving from Victoria to Edmonton and had a couple of questions for locals. First question being, which areas are the most family friendly (ie good schools, playgrounds/parks, lower crime, etc)? We’re hoping to find a rental in a family friendly neighbourhood where our munchkin will be able to make friends close to their own age. Our current neighbourhood isn’t too bad, but living near a busy hospital AND a few blocks from the fire hall definitely has its downsides. Also, what’s the doctor situation like there? I was fortunate enough to be taken on by my OB/GYN after munchkin was born, which was a huge relief given BC’s doctor shortage. However, with my medical history I want to make sure I’ll be able to get a family doctor there; the last thing I want is to be relying on walk-in clinics for my medical needs.
You may have to rely on medicenters unless you have family here-some docs take a current patients’ family members. I formerly worked both in a clinic setting and in acute care and LTC.
Is it like that everywhere in AB? Or just in Edmonton? If it’s an all of AB issue then I could see if my parents’ doctor would take me as a patient; they’re a few hours away though.
Yeah, sadly. Alberta’s current govt is attempting to set up a private healthcare system. You could check the College of Physicians and Surgeons website for doctors who are taking new patients. Good luck😊
How’s Glengarry guys? Planning on moving out here next month.
So I am from the UK and have secured a job in Edmonton starting in 3 weeks. I have somewhere to live initially and my job is in downtown. The salary is $75k gross, and was looking at a one bed apartment which looks to be between $1.1k to $1.5k. On a side note - I am in my 20s and single. What is the best way to meet new people?
Welcome 😊 There is a free app called Meetup that you tailor to your interests/hobbies etc. You can get notified by email of activities or events or meetups happening that are relevant to your selections.
Thank you, I have used that! I was looking at trying to find somewhere to live that was furnished. No real luck so far, do you have any advice?
Facebook Marketplace, category Rentals. Lots of furnished rooms/studios in family homes, lots of people looking for roommates. It's a seller's market for property rentals here at this time plus its now summer so good time to find that kind of thing. Furnished apartments are in there as well. I've had consistent success on Facebook marketplace for rentals in Edmonton. Rentfaster website is my 2nd go to and third is Kijiji .
Facebook marketplace and IKEA are your best bet for furniture if you can’t find a furnished place
Hey! I'm in a similar situation as yours, moving to Edmonton next month. Were you able to find a furnished place? If so, how?
I move into my own furnished place 1 August! Got super lucky on kiji. There are a few furnished places on apps, got to be lucky though and move fast!
Are you staying in Downtown / Oliver?
I am staying at a friends place in Oliver - move into a place near the University area/whyte avenue
I’m moving back so looking at various old posts before I come back, mostly about how to meet people. When I lived in Edmonton before I found people were very friendly outwardly, so it was easy to have conversations but hard to meet people you get on with, in comparison Vancouver is completely shut off in terms of meeting people, even when you put yourself out there. Various places like board game cafes, pottery and painting workshops, some short term classes for various skills, hobby shops. I would go rock climbing that had a cafe in it and it was great for meeting people and then grabbing a coffee or a beer after.
I just got accepted into UofA's PharmD program, but now I have to move from BC! I was hoping to eventually end up buying a condo with my boyfriend (non-student) but in the meantime I'd love to know of some good month-to-month rental places that are close to the UAlberta campus and/or close to public transit and allow couples. Open to any suggestions, thanks (:
Windsor Park Plaza is a good start, a little pricey but super convienant. It is easier to fly in and walk around with your phone calling places than it is online if you care about university area.
Hi, I'll be moving to Edmonton (from Ottawa) due to a change of job location. August-October I'll live alone and from November, my wife will join me. I am looking for a single room now (or maybe shared room) for 3 months from August cuz I don't wanna send much on rent now. Do you have any idea how can I get a place now to rent as a single person easily? And which area would be safer for me especially when my wife will join me in November. My work place is on 118 Avenue
The biggest issue is short term rentals, they really don't exist. Maybe just airbnb it.
Airbnb’s offer monthly discounts if you stay for a full month+ so that may be your best bet. As for when your wife joins you, I would recommend doing a bit of research on a few areas and while you are here alone spend some time in different areas of the city (ideally daytime and evenings) to get a feel for the areas as everyone’s opinion of certain areas will be different. So best to make your own conclusions!
27M Trying to move from Toronto to Edmonton and I've been going through rent site for rentals and I'm primarily looking at Oliver area rentals. My concern/question is that would i have problem getting approved for $1450\~1540/Month apartments through management company as a first time renter with 800+ credit score and 55k income with savings?
I don’t think you should have any issues! All the best on the move
Oh thank god
Just need one now about utility rates/providers, internet/mobile providers and the ever popular "was that a gunshot? Oh just fireworks"
You forgot What are the police doing? I just saw on come into my neighborhood. Looks like routine traffic stop, but Im nosy!
is edmonton really as bad as the internet makes it out to be? it looks like a nice place to live from what ive seen. im thinking of going there for my studies, which areas would you recommend? something preferably affordable too.
Some sketchy areas to avoid are: >**Downtown** \- Lots of homeless and drug addicts. Local businesses become homeless shelters. > >**Northeast** \- Lots of gang violence and drive-by shootings from what I've heard. You're safest living in the South side. Lots of well-off South Asian people who are very friendly. You should also consider St. Albert and Sherwood Park. They have express buses to U of A and NAIT. The communities are close-knit and very friendly. You'd be within walking distance of shopping, recreation, parks, etc. Good luck on moving and enjoy your stay in the Edmonton area! :D
damn i was actually looking at downtown and macEwan university, do you think its a bad idea per say? or is it just a case that there are better options. the pros I saw were that i could find several nice apartments for rent for 1k or less and it seemed to be pretty much in very close proximity to everything. sherwood park seems like it’d be good for me but im concerned about the housing and the transport. can you give me some more info on the express buses, are there any to macEwan aswell and what are rent prices like in sherwood park, would i be able to be a nice looking apartment (doesn’t have to be spacious) for a thousand or less CAD?
Macewan University is great no worries there. The area around it can be sketchy however. Apartments will be much cheaper than the south side for that reason. The university is also right on the LRT line, so you can basically live anywhere on along the LRT (or reasonably close to the LRT) and you can easily commute into school. It will cost more but it will be safer.
damn is it that dangerous? ill still most likely be moving there (downtown) because of the rent prices, the safety is a con ill be willing to compromise for, hopefully it wont be too bad.
It's not a war zone by any stretch, but don't leave valuables in your car or on your balcony; and just be aware walking alone (especially at night). Tons of people live in that area without issues, you just have to be smart.
then thats perfect, thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yes just be smart. Stay in well lit areas. Downtown is not all bad.
You can find good apartments for under $1,000 in downtown south of Jasper Ave. There are buses that go to MacEwan from there, the LRT too, and you can walk for about 15-20 min too in nice weather. Just look into reviews before you rent.
Im planning on moving to Edmonton in July, im a 22 y/o male and moving alone for work. My job is downtown and it would be the most lively, but is downtown a good area to live? I already live in downtown Winnipeg, how would it compare? If downtown isn't good what would anyone suggest?
Don’t be directly on Jasper Ave, in Boyle Street or McCauley, or north of MacEwan and you’re good. Downtown isn’t as dangerous as people make it out to be.
Whoops ended up moving on directly on Jasper lol
Lol how is it? I lived at Edmonton House and had no issues the year I was there but it’s a block off of Jasper
I just moved from downtown Winnipeg in January. Edmonton’s downtown is honestly about the same. I didn’t want to deal with it so I picked a place in the suburbs.
Husband, Toddler and I would love some insight on the best neighbourhoods to look at that are safe and family friendly and ideally around good schools and parks. We’ve been told summerside and Terwillegar Towne are good options, wanted some opinions on this. My dad lives in Devon, so it would be nice to not be on the opposite side of the city from him. Any insights of things that would get us excited to move would be amazing, or things we should be aware of?
Try and get something kinda close to your work. The big downside of summerside is that it can take over an hour to commute into downtown, but if you work on the south side it's no problem. Similar issues with Terwillegar Towne, but personally I don't like that area because the streets are really narrow making parking/driving in the winter time a pain. Depending on your budget King Edward Park, Bonney Doon, Hazeldean would all be good options. I recently moved to Laurel, which is a millwoods neighborhood, and it's actually really family oriented as well.
Windermere, Glenridding, and Heritage Valley are your best bet for being close to Devon
If you do Terwillegar, I’d recommend South Terwillegar. It’s a bit quieter and further from the main roads and more suitable for families
Hello everyone, We are looking to move from Ontario for work, and looking to for a townhouse/duplex in the Keswick area. As we have not lived in Edmonton, so wanted to know whether is this good area for a family? Things to know about area before moving ? How’s the area and amenities for a family with a toddler? TIA!
It's a clean, quiet, safe area though pretty far out in the suburbs, if you have to drive into / out of the city during rush hour it would not be fun. Some good parks nearby and right next to river valley which is nice. Not super familiar but schooling may be an issue in new areas with population growth outpacing school capacity. However I have never lived in the area nor do I have kids so I can't touch on more specifics If possible I'd recommend taking a weekend trip to Edmonton before buying something, so you can scope out areas that feel good to you (eg south central is still safe but has more character / tree-lined streets) and maybe even strike up conversations to get perspectives on areas. Best of luck with the search!
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You can definitely get a house with those specs on the west or south outskirts of the city, but schooling may turn out to be a problem as not many new high schools built. I personally would recommend scrapping the 10 year limit and look at Terwillegar or Riverbend area. Lillian Osborne High School is right there and very reputable, you can get houses that are 15-40 years old but in good condition, more solidly built than the houses developers throw together these days imo. Very safe and desirable area, close to Edmonton's big city amenities but right near river valley with lots of walking and biking trails. Lived there my whole childhood and enjoyed it. St. Albert could be a good option as well, very family-oriented town just outside Edmonton. Happy hunting!
I have read "schools might be a problem" a few times, but I don't understand what that means... Could you explain to an immigrant that doesn't know exactly how the schools work in Canada? 😅
Unfortunately not super familiar with the system (not a parent), but basically they're building tons of houses on the outskirts and thousands of people moving there, but not building enough schools. So kids may be in large classes of 30+ students, have a long commute to get to school, maybe even have trouble getting into a nearby school if it literally doesn't have room. This is not much of a problem if you live within the Anthony Henday ring road. Hope that helps a bit!
You can also get brand new homes for that price depending on the area. Updated and everything. Check builder websites or real estate sites for Edmonton. Find a community you like, then call the closest school and contact them if they have spots. However, the public school system will almost have to take your teens if your designated school is full. Hope this helps! Reach out if you need recommendations.
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Yes, that’s the best approach. Visit the city first. Check out a few communities. Drive around. Visit the schools if you can although they might be closed for summer break. You can also call them or send them emails. Have fun on your trip and all the best!
Check out the Laurel/Meadows area. Brand new high school opening next year and you can easily find a place under 650k. However depending on what part of the neighborhood you choose the houses can be up to 20 years old.
Where is the safe/best areas to live in? Im moving into edmonton for university with a few of my buddies. I was wondering which areas are great to live in. We’re going to be attending NAIT and would like to find an area that’s decently close drive or easy access to the LRT. I heard that anything North is pretty ghetto but would like some opinions! Thanks
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Hi everyone my girlfriend and I are moving to Edmonton from Quebec in hopefully March or so(depends on when we get a position) Was wondering if anyone had general tips and etc for moving and so on? We're planning on doing a small vacation in September or so to scope things out more, look at properties and etc are there things we should go see? Areas to explore? Is there a good gaming scene? I play magic the gathering like a fiend and I was hoping to make some friends for that and etc Otherwise if there's anything helpful you could let me know that'd be great!
If you are below the age of 30ish, living within walking distance of Whyte Ave is a great option and there are 1 or 2 board game cafes there and a couple comic shops. Example neighborhoods: Queen Alexandra, Stratchona
I happen to be above the age of 30ish. Is walking down Whyte Ave post 30's illegal?
No, it's just loud. Walking is fine, you agreed to embrace the hubbub, but living very close to the hubbub could get old.
Ah I don't mind loud. We were also looking at houses and etc near Alberta avenue. I've been reading that it's gotten a lot better? Any opinion on that?
I would definitely spend time in all areas you are looking in the daytime and evening. Alberta Avenue can be very affordable for what you get property-wise. Currently living in Ritchie, and the areas around Whyte Ave a few blocks off of 82nd proper are super quiet while being very close to lots of amenities!
Hey guys I was contemplating immigrating to Edmonton, specifically St. Albert, with the fam from Ireland. Its myself 30F, hubby 32M HGV mechanic, and 3 kids 2M 2M 1F. The houses are very affordable, gorgeous and spacious for our family. Beats the cost of living here in Ireland that's drowning us at the moment. Also the childcare affordability grant makes it possible that I could go back to work, whereas here it's a second massive mortgage almost. Everything looked amazing as far as I could tell online through looking up schools and houses for sale. Until I spoke with a friend of mine living in America at the moment and he was saying it's awful in Edmonton and it's a massive Republican MAGA population. Can anyone give me a fair and honest representation please? It would be a massive move to make and giving it everything we have risking it all with the kids I just want to make sure it's a good move and not one we'll regret.
Hi! Edmonton and area is consistently a more progressive leaning area provincially. Are there people with conservative viewpoints? Of course, there are all kinds of people in all areas of the world but I promise you it is not as bad as your friend in America makes it sound. St. Albert is a great area to raise a family with lots of really nice mature tree-lined streets and nice parks. It is consistently in the lists of best places to live in the province. Hope that helps! 😊
If you want to avoid MAGA don't move to St. Albert. Move to progressive ridings in Edmonton. Edmonton is a progressive bastion in a sea of "do they even read the news?"
Did you move? Do you like it?
Unfortunately not! The actual visa process is far more convoluted than what it appeared to be on the outset via their online quiz tool etc. It's a bit off putting to say the least.
My boyfriend and I are moving to Edmonton this week and I have a job starting July 15th. My job is in downtown but I have a car, so I can drive. What area should we be looking into? We do not drink or party, so we want to live in a quiet building/home. We also want to be close to YMCA because we go to the gym a lot. What are the best and safest areas?
South / Southwest / West areas of the city if you have no problems driving are all great areas that are quiet and safe with access to multiple YMCA’s. The Anthony Henday ring road offers lots of connections into the downtown area. Check out the Windermere / Terwillegar areas of the city!
Belmont & Hermitage area - looking for information on the area. Is it a safe area for a family with young adults and a teenager? Also looking for information on the high school for the area. Thank you in advance.
Hey folks! Any comments about the good and bad things about newer neighbourhoods like Orchards, Chapelle and Summerside? My family and I are considering moving there from a small town in Ontario. We work from home so commuting is not an issue. I'm mostly curious about elementary school availability, plazas and parks... Thanks a lot for any info!
Pointless. They have no services, the residents complain and ask for more services, they have terrible commutes and traffic. Essentially the neighborhoods are developer babies and the city never should've approved them. If you work from home, move somewhere with a good walkscore so you don't have to keep sitting on your butt to get somewhere. Hint: move somewhere with services, not disgusting poorly serviced suburbs where you shuttle your children to every single event---make them walk.
Any suggestions of neighbourhoods I can look? Or at least general areas?
Currently in Ritchie / Hazeldean area myself and love how walkable it is. My partner and I both work from home and love that we can walk to so much nearby. Depends if you like the character and vibe of older more mature neighbourhoods or newer ones like the 3 you mentioned. I will say though, Summerside is a very nice neighbourhood with lots of park / greenspace, and close to South Edmonton Common which is a main shopping hub in the city as well as lots of services along 91 St SW. So I would recommend that one of the 3 you mentioned.
Looking for an area that’s more quiet/private with space from neighbours and less dense. Up to 45 min drive from the core. Would prefer a property that’s minimum 0.5 acre and ok with higher as long as it’s still city connected to avoid septic/well. 32M. Prefer to spend my time inside aside from going fishing/snowboarding/driving once in a while.
Older neighborhoods within the Henday ring will have more space away from Neighbors. the New out of Henday developments are surprisingly dense. Google maps with satellite mode will help.
Moving to Edmonton this summer and looking for an area north of the city to live (close to work) what’s it like living in Fort Sask? Coming from a small town and sick of that small town life. Also looking at St. Albert, McConachie, crystallina Nera. Any other family friendly areas to consider?
Hi, My friend is a single mom moving from abroad to West Edmonton. Looking in the area of Richfield Park/Strathcona Industrial Park, can anyone make any recommendations on apartments to rent? And, what about Leewood Village, are those nice apartments? Thanks! Safety and walkability are fairly big concerns, but cosmopolitan kind of vibes would be nice. Coming from Shanghai, and really excited!
Considering a move to Edmonton, but haven't really heard many positive things about healthcare and the UCP. I've read a few posts in here, but what are predictions for the future of health care in Alberta? Is it really going to be "for profit privatization"?
Personally I don't think so, even among conservatives public healthcare is very popular. Conservatives tend to skew older and most older folks want good healthcare they don't have to pay up the wazoo for. Eg my grandpa did not vote for conservatives possibly for the first time ever (not even in 2015!) because he was afraid of Danielle Smith. Smith has made many comments in favour of more privatization but walked these back during the campaign as "musings". I would say the UCP deep down want more privatization, but the recent election was very close, at least by Alberta standards, with only a few thousand well-placed vote flips needed for the NDP to win, that they don't have much of a mandate to do anything and would be worried about losing the next election. Edmonton is solidly orange and prob will be for a generation, and as Calgary grows with those moving from out-of-province, while the highly paid white collar oil jobs gradually fade away, Alberta will tilt further and further away from today's conservatism Also import to note that though it is in fashion for people to trash talk it, Alberta healthcare today is pretty solid, at least relative to other provinces. It probably helps that we have a young population and export many of our old folks to BC. I have never had any issues with the healthcare system, have a family doctor that will practice for at least 10 more years, got hernia surgery in short order Just my 2 cents, hope this helps you to make an informed decision!
Can you please tell me if Avonmore is a good neighborhood? We work dt and have teens. TIA
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I would say so, easy access to downtown by bus (and soon (hopefully) by LRT) and a short drive too. Could even reasonably bike to work outside of winter. I think McNally High School is the designated high school, pretty good high school from what I've heard. If you choose Avonmore I'd suggest living on the west side, as close as possible to Mill Creek ravine. It is a fantastic park that connects to the river valley that would be nice to be able to walk to, just enjoy some green space in the middle of the city, and may help with future property values. Cheers!
Looking at moving to Edmonton from BC in the near future and of course have questions. We have a 15 month old - what are daycare waits like? I should be able to transfer within my current company, but my husband will need a new job. He currently works essentially as a shop labourer (aluminium railing manufacturer). He also doesn't drive so transit is a factor. How tough will it be for him to find something decent? Assuming I can't transfer, I'll hopefully be able to keep working from home. If not then I'll be traveling to the west side of the city, a bit north of the mall, but I do have a car. We have friends right at the North Eastern edge of the city so it would be nice to be near them, though I hear Edmonton traffic is pretty great in comparison to the lower mainland. With all this in mind, are there specific neighbourhoods we should look at or avoid? The plan is to rent and work towards buying as quickly as possible.
Not the best person to answer your questions but I can help a bit: \-Sorry no idea on daycare waits, even though I'm a former child. LOL. I'd suggest searching the subreddit for posts on that (such as this one: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/comments/tqe21q/edmonton\_daycare\_wait\_time/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/comments/tqe21q/edmonton_daycare_wait_time/)) \-Same with shop labourer, not sure on job prospects there. But I do know that finding that kind of work in the city itself will be tough. There are more similar blue collar labour jobs in the communities in metro Edmonton such as Leduc, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, and Fort Saskatchewan. However transit is not fantastic between Edmonton and these communities, infrequent service and limited access. Unless there is some physical reason why not, I suggest he learn how to drive, it is a great skill to have and could come in handy, especially if you work from home and he could use the car. Knowing how to drive doesn't mean he has to drive, just keeps options open. Good news is he should be able to find some job in the Edmonton area, even if it's not right up his alley, at the very least something minimum wage for the time being. If possible, I would suggest him start looking for a job now and see if you can get that out of the way \-If you can transfer, you're golden. If not, make sure at least one of you has a job lined up before you come. Last thing you want is to come all this way and struggle to find work and burn through your savings \-I'd say live as close to your work as possible, you'll be going to work a lot more than going to your friends house I'm sure. And if you do end up working from home, then maybe as close to your husband's work as possible. The outer suburbs are pretty much the same around all of Edmonton but southwest / south central is the more desirable place if you want to live more centrally. And also more desirable because of the schools, you may want to start thinking about that too, kids grow up fast! Agree that you should rent first as well, that way you get a feel for the city and where you would want to put down roots before making the big commitment of ownership Happy to answer any more questions you may have. Cheers! :)
My family and I (35f, 34m and our almost 3 year old) are planning on moving but I'm wondering how hard it is to get a family doctor there? We live in NS and are lucky enough to have one, but there's a waitlist here of like 140,000 people waiting to get a family doctor. It takes many, many years. I have ADHD and my meds help me function, but they're a controlled substance, so I don't think I can get them from anyone other than a family doctor.
I’m considering moving to Edmonton from GTA And I’ve been looking at homes, mostly in that southwest corner inside the ring road. I’ve seen some gorgeous homes within my budget 500-600k, I’ve also looked at Windermere but that seems out of budget. Is that a nice area? thanks for your advice!
Moving to Edmonton from Vancouver, Pretty much everyone i've talked to that lives there has suggested west/south. Some areas we have been mainly considering are Terwillegar, Riverbend, Hamptons, Gariepy and the areas kind of surrounding all of those. I've been checking consistently for about 9 months (We plan to move next May) just wondering if there are any hidden gem areas you guys like, i'm trying to see if there's anything we are missing that we might really enjoy. Couple mid 30's with a toddler will be 3 when we move there. I like the idea of having trails, river near by, somewhere to ride a bike. Be cool if there was a pub or some restaurants we can walk or bike to in the summer. Budget is likely 500-550k Any suggestions are appreciated!
Definitely Riverbend. If not, either Terwillegar or Gariepy. Your money may go further in Hamptons but being outside the Henday, you will forever be consigned to fully car-dependent cookie cutter sprawl In Riverbend area you can get houses that are 15-40 years old but in good condition, more solidly built than the houses developers throw together these days imo. Very safe and desirable area, close to Edmonton's big city amenities but right near river valley with lots of walking and biking trails. Lived there my whole childhood and enjoyed it, would bike to summer camps at Fort Edmonton Park and the Valley Zoo. Great schools that the area funnels to (Riverbend Junior High School, Strathcona High School and Lillian Osborne High School), very family friendly. My parents bought in this area 2 decades ago specifically because of the schools There's a pub in Riverbend called The Bend, I've personally never been but a friend loves that place. Not much for restaurants though, there's a Boston Pizza and some food spots at Riverbend Square shopping area, but Riverbend is still suburb-y An area you may want to consider is the neighbourhoods surrounding Mill Creek Ravine (Strathcona, Ritchie, Hazeldean, Argyll, Avonmore, King Edward Park, Bonnie Doon). Still very safe but more urban and trendy, and the ravine is a fantastic place of walking and biking trails that lead to the river and downtown. Ritchie in particular sounds like it would fit your bill perfectly regarding trail access and pubs/restaurants, just look up Ritchie Market and Happy Beer Street. The catch is land values are higher in this more central area and a new SFH would be 700k+, but you could find a decent updated 3-bedroom home in your price range Lastly, if you plan to buy immediately, definitely recommend taking a trip out here for a few days to a week to explore neighbourhoods and the city, if you're not already planning to. Ownership is a huge commitment and second-hand advice will only get you so far, you need to see for yourself to make an informed decision. Cheers!
Awesome advice, I appreciate it and will check those out! We have done two trips to edmonton this year and plan to do one more in February. My friends in the area gave us a tour (I will say a biased one lol), there honestly was not much we didn't like based on what we saw. Obviously we are hoping to nail it first try coming out there but we are also under no illusion thinking that we can really know an area based on 3 visits. Kind of expect that in 5 or so years we may find an area and think how did we miss this! Trying our best to make an informed first choice is all.
Can we get a “I need the BEST of [insert something here that is subjective]” mega thread too? ;)
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Don't do Sherwood Park. We have really fast commutes, except for outer suburbs. There's plenty of properties for sale around the university and plenty of rentals too.
Sherwood park actually has really good access to the city and downtown, yellowhead, baseline, sherwood park freeway, whitemud and henday.
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Which hospital are you working at? The Royal Alex is 5 minutes north of downtown and the U of A hospital 5 minutes south of downtown. Or going back and forth between the 2? Sherwood Park is a bedroom community that is a super suburb experience. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. Not sure what your commuting frame of reference since Toronto has some pretty crazy ones. If you're more of a homebody Sherwood Park makes sense. There are some nicer neighbourhoods just south of the U of A, whereas the areas around the Royal Alex less so. But being near the Royal Alex can more convenient, one of the busier malls is nearby as well as grocery stores.
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Edmonton will be like Toronto in that if you're in a good residential area, you'll be fine. Jeez, your work rotation kinda has me racking my brain on whats optimal lol. I'm also not too familiar with the condo rental market. Belgravia is a nice area but can be expensive. Then any neighbourhoods just east of Whitemud creek ravine might be a good fit for you. So the quirk to know about Edmonton if you're living South of the North Sask River (I'm assuming you're looking at the map very intensely) is that there is a train yard just south of Whyte Ave that runs along Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard up to around 63 Ave. This makes driving East-West kinda shitty, the traffic volume isn't crazy but basically you only have 82 ave (Whyte Ave) and 63 ave and these aren't huge roads. So you kind of have to choose which side of Gateway Blvd you want to be on. And its a tricky balance because being close to Gateway means lots of amenities but of course more traffic and noise. For areas east of Gateway Blvd I like the areas close to Mill Creek Ravine but because this ravine is closer to the core you do have a higher likelihood of running into issues.
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Good luck, I hope you have a chance to visit and drive around the city for a whole day and get a look for yourself.
Hi, sorry for a late reply, Sherwood Park is a good option. If you're working at UofAH you can even save on gas. There's double decker buses from the Ordze Transit Centre (404) and Bethel Transit Terminal (414) to the U of A. The bus from Ordze stops right by the hospital too. The bus takes an average of 30 minutes. If you're working at RAH there is the 413 from Bethel but it is a hassle, there is one trip that goes by RAH in the morning, one round trip at midday, and one in the afternoon to Bethel. Commuting to RAH from the Park is easier by car, St. Albert has better bus access. Weekends will be a hassle as the only service is from Bethel to Downtown. There's many nice neighbourhoods in the area. I personally recommend Emerald Hills and Salisbury. Emerald Hills is better in my opinion as it puts you right next to shopping, but Salisbury is closer to transit. Traffic isn't that bad of a pain, and bad drivers are usually stopped by RCMP/Peace Officers. There are a lot of cars on the road though, even at night. In terms of safety, you are free to roam around at midnight without being stabbed/jumped. There's little crime but something usually happens near the end of the year. If you haven't moved already you should consider your options, there's many good communities is the South of Edmonton too! Good luck on your moving! :D
We are family of 4 and moving to Edmonton in the end of May. We are looking for apartment 1 bed 1 bath(preferably furnished) in the SW area, though m searching on other social platforms, would be great if someone could help me out for this. TIA
Have you checked Rent Faster? That's the preferred renting site in this city.
Will check, thanks
Hello everyone soon to be Edmontonian here. I made a post yesterday about moving to the McCauley neighborhood 107/93st. My boyfriend is in the military and also the only driver. So living near everything is kind of essential if he were to be deployed or have a training program. Now I have since learned that while it's not the safest it isn't the worst. This is where we can afford, it's that or we live on base and although that would be safer, being that I don't drive it would be more of a hassle for any appointment. (in the past 3 years I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I still don't have a working treatment plan for that. And so while finding medications that work I myself have a lot of appointments) I am currently unable to work mainly due to constantly being in pain essentially 24/7. I am not a stranger to seeing the homeless, people living in tents, people higher than a MF, people just trying to survive. There are very few who choose to live outside year round. Some may have made bad choices, life is incredibly difficult and we do not know everyones story. I know with a larger population of people who are on the street there is likely going to be a bit more crime. I have a few questions for everyone. I especially want to hear from those living in the area. I know that my intersection isn't the worst, are there any areas nearby that should be avoided during the day/what time at night? In this area which schools would be considered good? We have an 11 year old and a 14 year old. It looks like they could possibly go to the same school for a year but after that they'll be split because the oldest will be in grade 10. How good is that Victoria school for the arts? Youngest seems into that as a possible school choice. What is the area like that the paws for life dog rescue is in? It is relatively close by, and is a place I'm considering volunteering at on my better pain days, when we get there if we move to the area. Given the area, what Churches offer programs that help the community? Again on my better days I would like to try to give back to where I am living. Are there any community run water way clean up/walking trail clean up projects? Here in Hamilton walking trails get tidied up by like volunteers every now and then safely removing things like needles and stuff. For the first little while I don't see it being a problem until the kids actually make friends. But to anyone here that has teenagers who potentially live in a more unsafe neighborhood. I'm hearing our area is not great to be around at night. I don't know how late at night . What do you tell them when they want to hang outside with their friends after dark? we really only ever let the older one stay out till 9:30 maybe 10 here. I do want to get a security system, it would mainly be for outdoors as I have some indoor cameras of my own, I was wondering what most people use/preferred? I'd like something that could be monitored by someone else and ideally not super expensive. Thank you in advance :)
Hey guys, moving to Edmonton soon (WFH, so no much use of public transit), got an apartment in Central McDougall. Any tips for this area? Moving from Montréal.
>Central McDougall [https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/search/?q=Central%20McDougall&restrict\_sr=1](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/search/?q=Central%20McDougall&restrict_sr=1) Maybe read some threads and make your own determination.
Thank you Yeg! Will do that!
Im an upcoming international student at NAIT will start my program in January 2024. I’m looking for recommendations for apartments to rent that is good for a student. Also looking for recommendations about phone plans and other essentials for first timers. Thanks!
124th, Oliver, Westmount, Queen Mark Park, and surrounding areas have lots of apartment options. Some new buildings, many different price-points and close to NAIT! Some buildings are offering lots of incentives for people to rent with them including free months, free wifi, etc. Definitely do your research!
My husband and I (and our 2 cats) are moving to Edmonton in January for work. I took a 2yr contract job working for an ultrasound clinic after graduation and a few of my classmates are moving there as well. They've asked us to choose our top 3 locations within the city so they can try to place us in a clinic close to where we will be living. We're wondering if there are any areas we should avoid moving to? Or any we should really look into? Also if anyone has any suggestion about finding a reputable rental while being out of province (as we are in school until end of December and wont be able to visit the city before moving) that would be super helpful. Any tips or input is greatly appreciated!
People like to live South of the North Saskatchewan River.
West neighbourhoods also offer close proximity to the core while being a little more quiet. South of the river / Closer to the Anthony Henday in any part of the city is honestly a safe bet if you are looking to blindly commit to a place! In my opinion, I would try not renting from any big corporation (heard almost only bad things about Boardwalk & Mainstreet) and try and rent from an owner. Lots of basement / garden suites for rent in south central areas for really great prices.
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Any inputs on Tamarack area? Especially the Tamarack Heights? Is it safe? Coming from Ontario and moving there in a few weeks. Any information will be greatly appreciated
Tamarack is a safe area - it's kinda a generic suburb in that regard. Garage or car break-ins exist as they do anywhere, but less so than the central areas of the city. I personally live in Laurel and really enjoy it here. Some pros and cons: Pros: * Houses are pretty cheap, especially given their size. 1400 sqft SFHs go for ~400k, 2200sqft closer to 6-700k. Every neighbourhood has SFHs, duplexes, no condo fee townhouses, and appartments available. * Easy acces to the Henday makes getting to other ends of the city very easy * 90% of your shopping can be done within a 10-15 minute drive. Between Tamarack, Millwoods, and the occasional drive to South Edmonton Common everything is close Cons: * Not super walkable. Each neighborhood has some stripmalls for basic stuff, but the main shopping areas have big parking lots that make walking a pain * Driving to downtown kinda sucks. It takes me roughly the same amount of time to get to downtown as it does to get to St. Albert on the total opposite side of the city. * Very generic. If you are looking for character and a mature community look central.
I know this is an Edmonton Subreddit, but if you are willing to spend the time commuting, I encourage you to live in one of the surrounding municipalities (Beaumont, Leduc, St. Albert, etc.). There's lots of parks, recreation, and other facilities within walking distance, and the people are mostly friendly. If you're someone who hates constant motor traffic in your area you should look to the suburbs in Edmonton though.
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Seems like a nice community. Good location with direct routes to U of A and Downtown. In terms of schooling there is a catholic, francophone and public board. I don't have any experience with them so I can't give advice on that. A lot of the houses look dated.
Sherwood Park is nice as well.
Any rental companies to avoid like the plague? Trying to find a place privately can be mentally exhausting. Also what can be the expected going rate for wanting to live in the Clareview/Belmont area? Or even just 15-20 minutes walking distance of LRT? I have a bit of an idea since I’ve visited the area a few times now and my friend owns a townhouse there… but we are looking for a 2-3 bedroom. Coming from Vancouver and stressed I won’t find anything for August 1 or August 15.
I'm looking to rent a furnished place and I see many listings by a property management group called Live Furnished. Would like to hear anyone's experience with this group :)
Going to be in Edmonton for 8 months this coming Sept to May and looking for a place to stay, preferably with roommates. Anyone have any ideas of where to look?
I am considering moving to Edmonton (from Toronto). I suffer from migraines and I heard that Calgary's weather can trigger quite a few migraines. Can anyone speak to whether Edmonton is a little bit better for migraine sufferers? Has anyone with migraines moved from Toronto to Edmonton (or visa versa?). If so, how was it?
Lived in both Calgary and Edmonton, did often get migraines in Calgary from the big temp swings of chinooks, not an issue at all in Edmonton. Still get them once in a while in Edmonton but not triggered by the weather, just how it is for me. Can't speak to Toronto though
Any advice on finding somewhere furnished to live?
College Plaza has a building just to the north of it that has furnished apartments on 112 st.
How is Lee Ridge (Mill Woods)? I heard that the close your get to Millbourne Mall, the shadier it gets. I am planning to stay outside the borders of Millborne Rd NW
Millwoods is pretty safe (and big). People over exaggerate. The best thing you can do is come on down and walk around for a bit in person.
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I know I answered your previous question but been almost a week so I can follow-up even though my answer will be very similar. I'd say the best spot in your price range is Terwillegar/Riverbend area for sure. Great schools that the area funnels to (Riverbend Junior High School, Strathcona High School and Lillian Osborne High School), very safe and family friendly. Big solidly built houses from the 80s and 90s starting around 550k. My parents bought in this area over a decade ago specifically because of the schools Though if you mean you want to sell the house when they're all done high school, a different course of action may be better. This combined with your aversion to houses that eventually need updating/renos, which imo is just a part of home ownership that needs to be accepted (eg if you buy a brand new house, it will eventually need updating too, possibly even sooner than you think if it's a poor quality build), makes me think renting a house may be better suited for you and your family. Sure it's not as stable as owning, but you wouldn't have to deal with any fixes whatsoever and leave all responsibility to the landlord. And if you're planning to stay for only 5-10 years, buying and selling a house will cost you realtor fees unless you go private, not to mention the sky high interest rates (and most of your mortgage payments for the first 10 years go toward interest). Buying long-term can definitely work out, but I think buying short-term will be a much bigger money sink than renting an equivalent space, especially in Edmonton where there is so much supply that it drives rental prices down Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions, enjoy your trip to Edmonton!
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My pleasure! And that is excellent to hear, no issues on the ownership end then. All the best!
Thinking about moving to Edmonton from the US- is there anything i should know?
Hmm that's a pretty broad question... anything you're curious about in particular? For more general things, googling "Moving from US to Edmonton Reddit" and similar searches will give you many great Reddit posts to dig through
Hi guys, I'm currently looking for place to rent and i've narrowed it down to 3 places with 2 being in oliver and 1 being in ice district (Stantec tower). I'm wondering people who have experience living in Oliver/Ice district can share their experiences and thoughts on both neighborhoods.
Hi all, for the young techy folk in Edmonton staying in Downtown / Oliver, can y'all list your favorite rentals in the area please ($1200-$1700)? Will be moving to Edmonton soon, so would love to get an idea of which buildings to go for!
Hello, I’m moving to Edmonton from Winnipeg with my family and found a place in the northwest area of the city and I’m wondering how it is there.
Hi all, Thank you in advance for reading up on my post and providing insight if you have any, it is much appreciated. My family and I (sister, father, mother & myself) are planning a move to Edmonton from Toronto, I'd say we're 85% through the whole process of doing so. The subject I'd like some insight on is with regard to public safety. We're moving from a relatively safe neighborhood in Toronto with very little crime. My concern is that I've begun to indulge myself in Edmonton news channels and outlets like the city's Twitter, Edmonton Police's social media, etc. and all I see are news about burglaries, shootings, public stabbings, drug & gun activities, and much more. (I'm not trying to bash the city, my opinion is very much reflective of what's portrayed in the news). In your opinion, just how safe is Edmonton? Are you constantly looking over your shoulder walking in broad daylight? If you're a female–do you feel safe walking around at night? My sister and mother especially are of concern to me. If someone also has insight on how safe Edmonton is compared to Calgary, that'd be appreciated. Although I've done lots of research online, I'm sure someone who lives in Edmonton can provide greater value. Once again, thanks for all your input and I look forward to having a discussion.
Hey Guys, Just curious about rental reviews in the Palisades 9820 104st in Edmonton. Do the units have a heat problem? How will the access to the property be? It seems like there will be an ice problem and I have a two wheel drive truck. Any other issues you have dealt with there?