WHY MOVE TO CALGARY? (The Pros and Cons of life in Calgary)
265K views · Nov 12, 2022 · Travel & Events
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@pierresimard9312 · 2 years ago
I moved here in 1985 as a work transferee from Montreal. It's a great place to live when you're raising a family and working. However, once those things are done, not so much. I have a golf membership, which we use for about 5 months, and we have e-bikes, which are great on the many paths. Now that we're retired, though, we get away for 4 months in the winter to Mexico. Half the folks in my complex also go south, whether it be Palm Springs, Phoenix or Vegas. There's a reason (well, maybe many)!
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@Cashe27 · 3 years ago
My girlfriend took me on my first trip out of manitoba last year to calgary because she has family living there, I tell you my soul stayed in calgary when I had to come back home, I hope to one day in the next couple years be able to move there, such a beautiful place with amazing people!
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@cristoferchanimak · 3 years ago
Pro. Sunny and clear air!<br>Con. Weather is crazy haha
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@melih2908 · 3 months ago
Sehr ausführlich. Eine schöne Stadt. Vielen Dank
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@MustDoCanada · 3 years ago (edited)
Times have changed and I'm not sure we would totally recommend moving to Calgary. It’s now the third most expensive city in Canada. However, with the boom and bust that the city is known for, there's a high chance it could collapse like it did in 2008. However, rents have gone up by 25% in one year and there's almost nothing on the market. You'd need a salary of $150K just to buy a basic townhouse. When we get a moment, we'll try and do a part 2 because this is really getting insane and the government continues to make it worse.
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@heidihansen4970 · 1 year ago
I love Galgary and want to immigrate to Canada together with my son. We are both very skilled workers
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@persianophelia · 2 years ago
You guys are beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
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@timolheiser7874 · 3 years ago
That's why I drive a Jeep Rubicon Gladiator here in Calgary. Four wheel drive, lots of ground clearance, so deep snow is fun to drive in and not a problem, but you need studded snow tires in winter for ice. We have lots of hills. Overlanding in the summer. I like the winter for ice climbing in the Ghost, Canmore, Kananaskis, and north of Lake Louise on the Ice Fields Parkway. Both nordic, back country, and downhill skiing. White water playboat kayaking in the summer. And a lifetime of mountain hiking trails. Lots of bike trails. Fatbikes work well in the winter. Ebikes are very popular.
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@doreenlatimer6379 · 3 years ago
Calgary in Big Sky country is a lovely city in a beautiful area, with Rocky Mountains as a back drop. Winters are long and cold, but great for people that enjoy winter sports.
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@chinchorrero · 1 year ago
I love Calgary!❤
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@GabrielHoundsCP · 3 years ago
I grew up in Calgary, now living in BC.<br>And one day, I will go back.
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@victortipper19 · 3 years ago
Come visit The Hidden Gem local artisan market in Kensington, Calgary! We have 87 local vendirs inside showcasing their creations! Open 7 days a week! Great way to see Calgary local and small business all in one convenient spot!! See you on the inside!
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