What do I need to know before moving to Calgary?
Calgary, Alberta is popular for its beautiful sights, excellent ski resorts, and for its proximity to the US border. It was named 5th best City to Live in the World by the Economist Magazine based on factors like health care, infrastructure, education, safety, and stability.People living here enjoy non-existent sales tax and the lowest tax rates in Canada. It is also one among only 3 cities in the world that can claim to be free of rats.A wealthy city, it is regarded as a Millionaires’ City, with 215 millionaires for every 100,000 people. 40% of oil and gas companies in the world are based in Calgary and provides abundant job opportunities to residents. In 2014, though, Alberta’s economy started on a drastic down-turn as a result of the oil price plunge.Before moving to Calgary, it’s a good idea to have a job lined up. Real estate prices are higher than other Canadian cities so best also have a home ready.How do you plan on moving? Hiring a moving company can eliminate the stress because they can take over your packing, transport, unpacking, and other logistics you need. You can check out moving companies in Calgary to look for affordable moving services to suit your needs.When choosing a moving company, always check on the company’s reputation, standing with the BBB, and compare free moving quotes online.
Living in Calgary ...?
North part of our city is the best. Please avoid the North East area since it has the height crime rate. Downtown is great, but not for families or people who like to enjoy outdoors. Find a place close to the C-Train or major highways. This will help you a lot during Winter times. I live in North West area with my mom and dad. This is a great area with very good High School and communities with good families. There are some good areas in NE, but good luck finding them. If you will work in Downtown, they go for somewhere that you can find trains and buses like NW.
What is Calgary Canada like .? (I'm moving there)?
You cannot move because you want too. You will need a visa first. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URHUBuA9z... Calgary is similar to USA cities of a similar size. Denver would be the closest. Minneapolis modelled their Skyway after Calgary's plus 15 for pedestrian comfort in the Winter months. Many things the same others are just different. Just like not all USA cities are the same. There is currently a shortage of rental accommodation but there are many jobs for QUALIFIED people in many fields related to Construction and the Oil industry. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/was... Some ride a bike to work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etu7CBLRI... Others take the train http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c6MU1HwENs Calgary recently had a flood with much damage. Much work to do and jobs for skilled trades. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoni1_vJPtE
Living in Toronto vs. Calgary?
"'Calgary has everything Toronto has but Toronto doesn't have everything that Calgary has" Complete nonsense statement. I mean where would someone come up with bull like this? I have lived all over Canada and Toronto has far more to do than Calgary and all other cities in the country for that matter. Calgary becomes boring for most in the first 2 years. It is a suburban city with a downtown core with no life(nobody wants to live downtown) and everyone is attached at the hip to their car because you can't get anywhere without one. Toronto is a huge metropolis with about 7 million people in the area. And people are going to try and tell you a city of 1.5 mill has as much going on??? LOL I'm sorry but, Toronto the city has something going on pretty much every weekend. Calgary and Vancouver don't even celebrate new years! I'm not saying Calgary is a bad city, it is a great city, a good place to raise a family, clean and liveable. But I'm sorry, it doesn't compare to Toronto. Toronto is Canada's new york and Calgary is Canada's well......... Minneapolis. I won't tell you Toronto is a better city because to each his own, but to hear people say, Calgary is everything Toronto is and more is laugh out loud hilarious and extremely annoying at the same time.
What is the best way to travel to Calgary from Edmonton?
I haven’t traveled from Calgary to Edmonton in spite of making Edmonton my home since almost 3 years now.ButI know friends, colleagues, acquaintances who travel Calgary-Edmonton almost every other weekend. Definitely, driving down the Calgary Trail is one great way to travel straight to Calgary from Edmonton and it takes about 3–4 hours depending on your speed, pit stops, refreshment breaks, road conditions, traffic flow and all. There are people I know who travel to Calgary making certain pit stops at cities in between or even going off route via Banff or cities of BC and then enter Calgary. My geography is bad so please don’t hold me to this.Another easier and less time consuming but expensive way is to fly. I am not sure if there are any buses or other travel option available, but there could be which I am not properly aware of.Hope this helps :)
Is it hard to live without a car in Calgary, Alberta?
The transit system is improving. When we bought our place in the NE quadrant in 2005, the last CTrain stop was quite a way south of us. The last NE stop was Whitehorn station(on the blue line), which is roughly located at 37th Ave NE. Since then, they’ve built three more stations with associated bus routes and using transit to get around is becoming easier. They’re slowly extending the Ctrain in all directions. All legs are being extended, although I think it’s gone about as far as it needs to for now.The buses are very good. From our place, I can use at least three different buses to get to the train.The pathway system is also improving. I get around a lot by bike, and have been pleased to see the money going into alternative modes of transportation.The car is still king here, but surviving without a car is very possible.
Traveling from Calgary to Vancouver by car: what route should i take? Please help?
The Trans Canada is your best bet, and then take the Coquihalla (look for the signs) so you avoid some tough stretches of the Trans Canada. Just googlemap it you'll be good. As for Jasper... kind of out of the way. I'd recommend taking a day trip to jasper before you begin your journey, just becuase it is that out of the way of where you're going. BUT, if you must (and I think it's worth it) go Calgary-Banff-Vancouver on the way there, and then Vancouver-Jasper-Edmonton on the way back. If I may make one recommnedation however... I would instead go the Trans Canada there, and then Highway 3 on the way back. It's not passing through Jasper... but it's passing through EXCELLENT areas. I'd recomment taking a look at Nelson and alot of the Kootenay Lakes. Then pass through Waterton Parks... breathtaking. BUT that's just me. In May it will start to get expensive in the touristy areas... I'd recommend just staying off the main hotel strethces if you're trying to save. For example.. if you plan on staying in Banff, stay in Dead Man's Flats instead.. way cheaper, etc. Other places in Alberta... you must see the Brooks badlands. It's out of the way for you, but the drive will really introduce you to the Prairies, and the badlands are something everyone should see. If not, see Waterton Parks as I've mentioned.... perhaps go South on the Cowboy trail through Longview to get there... beautiful foothills. Vancouver is FULL of beatiful things. If you have an extra day on your hands (and money), go out to Vancouver Island and drive to Tofino. Go surfing while you're at it. I hope all this stuff helped, and if you have any questions... ANY questions at all feel free to email me. I grew up in Southern Alberta and BC is my second home so I know the area very well.