Pros and Cons of Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - What to know before moving here (2021)!
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2021
- Today, we discuss the Pros and Cons of Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. There are some considerations in here that you might want to look into before moving or living here! I tried to give the top pros and cons that seem to come up from clients that are moving to Winnipeg, or moving away from Winnipeg! #LivingInWinnipeg #MovingToWinnipeg #RelocatingToWinnipeg
Pro #1: The People: The most genuine and kind people. Heck, we have the “Friendly Manitoban” license plates for a reason! It is not uncommon for people to strike up conversation with complete strangers here - which can be quite alarming at first. But it is just our way, to say hello to a new face. The residents here enjoy a more relaxed pace than many larger cities within Winnipeg. Although our population is over 700,000, it really does feel like a small town.
Con #1: Crime: Our per capita crime rates are higher, and yes we have been deemed the murder capital of Canada. But honestly, do not choose to not move here because of the crime. Much of the crime here is localized to specific areas or regions and a lot of it is non-violent in nature. A high proportion of our violent crime is often gang related, and if you know what areas to stay out of at night, don’t anticipate any problems - unless you plan to live a life of crime. Then I am sure that you can find trouble here. But any good Realtor can direct you to neighbourhoods that would be considered perfectly safe to live within.
Pro #2: Diversity: I would argue, that cities of similar size elsewhere in Canada are not nearly as culturally, racially, and religiously diverse as we are in Winnipeg. I think this diversity has made us a very welcoming and accepting community with a variety of cultures to experience.
Con #2: Transportation: Winnipeg’s public transportation system is not the greatest, with routes coming more seldom, but couple that with the cold weather when you are waiting a few minutes for your bus and those waits feel even longer. The good news is the expansion of Winnipeg’s Rapid Transit system which has improved not only many of the bus routes, but the amount of service options.
Pro #3: Dining: We have a great food scene here with a variety of options available - because of our awesome diversity. Winnipeg has amazing dining options due to its ethnically diverse population. Whether you have a craving for Dim Sum, Sushi, Steak, BBQ, Indian, Lobster, Tapas, etc. there are great options for you to indulge in.
Con #3: Construction: Due to our short summers and cold winters, Winnipeg has a very short season to do road repair. What this means is heavy construction during the summer which creates a lot of lane closures, detours, in every which way of the City.
Pro #4: Cost of Living: Our cost of living here is much lower than cities of similar size across Canada. While the National Home price average currently sits at just shy of $700,000, in Winnipeg our average home price slashes that in half - at just over $321,000 according to CREA. You may think that it would be expensive to heat a home in a province that is so cold, but Manitoba is a huge hydro-electric exporter as a result of many of our damns and hydro infrastructure. As a result, our electric costs are about one third of the kilowatt rate here than that of our counterparts in Ontario.
Con #4: Mosquitoes - We do have a high proportion of mosquitoes here because of the abundance of rivers, lakes, and flat lands that hold waters. Mosquitoes love water afterall. If you are not afraid of citronella candles and a little bit of bug spray, it would not be unheard of to use these products between the months of June to August. In years where the mosquitoes get really bad, the city of Winnipeg will often fog certain areas of the City. There ARE things that you can do in your own area to limit the amount of Mosquitoes around you too.
Pro #5 Sports: For playing, a lot more space and venues. Professional sports teams as well. The Winnipeg Jets have made the playoffs fairly consistently over the last few years, the Blue Bombers winning the Grey Cup in 2019, we now have FC Valour - a professional soccer team. The Goldeyes are our professional baseball team and offer very affordable tickets if you are wanting to take the whole family to a game on a hot summer night.
Con #5: Downtown living: In other large cities, the closer you live to downtown, the more expensive the prices become. Not in Winnipeg. Our downtown core is thought to be more of a slum at times, and as a result, not as desirable of a place to be. That being said, there have been strong pushes to revitalize our downtown core. Luxury condominiums like the glasshouse skylofts, the Canada Life Centre, Waterfront Drive, True North Square, among others.
There are also two bonus pros and cons in the video - so stay tuned!
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Very charismatic presenter. Great inputs and solid comments, Jennifer. Congrats and thank you for this content.
Thanks Mike!!
Thankyou for such an amazing video!!! It was really helpful to know this. Appreciate your efforts. Will be moving to Winnipeg for my studies this December. Looking forward to explore.
Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad you found it helpful! And welcome to Winnipeg :)
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I liked the video and enjoyed watching it, a beautiful channel worth watching, good luck👍🌷👍
Why thank you for the beautiful comment too. So very much appreciated!!
Great video! True and fair! I've been living in Winnipeg for 8 years and I love this city 🥰
Awesome!!!
I like your video soo much . . . informative and friendly . . . God bless you
So nice of you
As I am planning to immigrate to Winnipeg, this video is definitely beneficial to me! The content is amazing! Thanks! I am wondering where I can find useful information of careers in Tech field too. Looking forward for the video on this topic!😀
That is a great idea! I will start working on it!
Keep up the great work Jennifer 👍
Thank you!
Great video. Great points. Thinking about investing there myself
Wise!
Informative video, God bless you
Thank you!!
I'm from Winnipeg moved to Toronto. Now planning to go back in Winnipeg ;-)
Yay!!! Welcome back!!!
Just curious why
I’ve been back and forth now I want to go to Winnipeg for good but can’t pull the trigger ?
How’s the winter?
Winnipeg summers are awesome if you like 30C and going to Grand Beach, Assiniboine park or Bridge drive in for an Ice cream.
Agreed with that sentiment, too!
Very good points. You're not glossing over the negatives. I also agree with the pros. We are constantly finding new and amazing restaurants. And the diversity of Wpg is also amazing. We are truly a multicultural city! Love it.
Agreed wholeheartedly!
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Awesome!!!!
You are very honest person who gives all real information about Winnipeg 👍 #but as a 10 yrs experience in digital marketing I will you can give good quote of cons point. After all Winnipeg is so lovely. All respect to your honesty
Thanks for the feedback, sukrut!
I can’t wait to meet you Jennifer
Why thank you!
Good video, I lived in Winnipeg most of my life and I love it. The only con for me about this city is that we have 50+ murders this year 😬, but most of the murders are either gang-related, domestic violence, or people just getting into arguments (guaranteed alcohol in involved most of them). Hopefully next year and more we get to less than 40.
Agreed - this has been a rough year but way to look at the positive side of things!
A thorough and clear description of Winnipeg Cons and Pros! I am Iranian and I’ve been in Winnipeg since 2016. In comparison to other Canadian cities, Winnipeg is a good city to live as a family, but not as an international student.
Hi Shyn, thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you thought it was clear :) I agree with your sentiments!
Why not as an international student ?
Why?
Really?. I was once an international student and had a great time. Great memories
Why not as a int student
Winnipeg is fine in the winter if you like Ice fishing, snowmobiling and NHL hockey. Other than that the -30C temps will keep most people indoors.
Thanks for watching!
How long will it be -30 degrees?
@@LordBagdanoff December, January and February will have a bunch of -30C days. Today, however it was +30C. Big difference between summer and winter.
I am a ewcomer in Winnipeg (Arrived on december 15th), and I must say that the first impression of the city and the people has been very positive, I am living in the area of St Vital Center and I have been told that it is a fairly safe area and as you say the people so far have been very friendly.
It is true that the public transportation could be a bit better but it still does the job and if you plan well with the hours of the buses you can use it in a good way.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the feedback - and glad you are enjoying the people thus far. Also - it isn't always this cold, we swear!
Very helpful, would please elaborate little bit more on Crimes, what are the best ways to stay safe , what are the do's and don'ts to stay safe when it comes to crimes. Thanks in advance.
I do speak to this in the video - but a large proportion are domestic and gang-related that are oftentimes to more specific areas. Reach out if you need help selecting areas.
Most people just stay inside due to the high crime rates. There are some good streaming services for movies and the kids have their playstations or Xbox so it's all good.
I'm impressed with the info.. 😊 What about getting a job as a student?
Hi Sunny, I think somebody with more experience in that actually commented below saying there are pretty good jobs!
Jenifer good working and good toking with vedio
Thank you!
One friendly suggestion: Adjust your microphone because your voice is not much clear. Not sure if you are using mic or the microphone is a bit far away from you. Get a microphone that removes the echo and make the voice cleat. Thank you!
You bet! Just after filming this video my microphone came in. Hopefully you will notice on the subsequent videos that the audio quality is much better. I plan to shoot this one again now that I have better tools! Thanks for watching and for the very valuable feedback.
Good working
Thanks so much!
I’m gonna be honest, none of these cons sound like they’re that bad. I’m from the US, so I can handle mosquitos. The worst thing to me sounds like the crime rates, but again it seems like there are certain places that are safer than others and as long as you can keep your wits about you, you should be fine it seems. Plus as long as I’m not living in the US so there’s an advantage there too. Pro Number 7!
Honestly, we think it is a great city to live in and all love it here. So we don't think it's bad at all, either! Thanks so much for watching!
Plz make a video on cheap sharing accommodation near university of winnipeg
Hi there! We specialize in resale or new construction properties. We don't work in rentals here, but there are certainly affordable communities in and around the University of Winnipeg for purchase. If you want a list, feel free to email us: Hello@JenniferQueen.com
Winnipeg is what it is, you have the good the bad and the ugly. 45 yrs here and never really had a bad time. Never would live anywhere else in Canada!
Agree! We feel the same - love living here and never plan to leave. The people are way too amazing!!!
Vancouver is better
@@frankihatch Vancouver is amazing but it is very expensive.
@@danielpasterp5837 expensive but its worth it just like Toronto
Is the winter really bad in Winnipeg?
We Love you and we Love Manitoba
Why thank you!!!
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Thanks!
How is the weather there in winter?
Great video. Ive been living here since 2016. I used to live in kitchener waterloo ontario for university. Only good thing about over there was it only a few hours drive away to toronto. But wpg is kinda in the middle of nowhere. But i still like it here. I think we will see a lot of growth in the next 5 to 10 years tbh seeing all the developments all over the city. Also waterloo is not as cold temperature wise even though it was still very cold imo.. but it snows just as much or more over there. Climate wise i prefer winnipeg cause of lots of sunny days. People wear sunglasses while driving in winter in winnipeg it was funny at first but i like it lol. As long as you have garage, or covered or indoor parking for your home, or even just invest in remote starter to warm up your car in the winter before leaving, its very tolerable imo.
Sorry - we somehow missed this comment before. Thank you for all of the input and insight! And I share your sentiments!!
I'm in Kitchener-Waterloo and considering moving. How do you find the social life there? Job opportunities? How are the people? All in comparison to KW
@@tiadeutschmann7596 hey, kw has a lot of tech jobs I think, winnipeg has more diverse jobs but for me cuz I studied engineering I found that there’s a lot of companies here are manufacturing industries. It kinda makes sense cause winnipeg is kinda blue collar. But there’s definitely lots of higher quality jobs too and some tech jobs I never really considered cuz I don’t code ynno. Social life is actually pretty good. I’m part of lgbtq and there’s a few clubs for that which was there last weekend and it was packed. And there’s a lot of straight clubs and people in other cities think it’s surprising that winnipeg has night life but compared to Toronto I guess it’s meh, but compared to kw I think it’s great. Keep in mind there’s quite a few sketchy areas within the city. Also winnipeg has developments but we don’t look similar to Toronto or kw. We don’t build glass buildings much. Mostly low to mid rise too. Try to visit before you decide I suggest :)
@@tiadeutschmann7596 Hi Tia! To be honest, I don't have any knowledge of Kitchener-Waterloo so I can't necessarily compare the two. But what I can say is there are ample job opportunities, and social life is coming back now that COVID restrictions are being lifted. The people here are the true star of this city. Friendly, helpful, engaging, and welcoming. The license plates here say "Friendly Manitoba" for a reason!!
Is Winnipeg boring and cold? Can you please tell me how many months and summer and winter it will help alot
I enjoyed watching this video.. very informative and feels like choosing manitoba to live😍 Thank You for sharing all these information. May i ask about the education in Manitoba for international students? Does this place offer part-time and full-time jobs?
I am planning to take a program in line with Business Management.
And also glad to know that the place is safe to live.. since i am going with my husband and kids.
Hi Ailene, great! I do know there are international student programs. Here is a page with more information from the University of Manitoba: umanitoba.ca/admissions/international-student-admissions
Jobs are scarce in Winnipeg (also known as 'Winterpeg'). University placements are few and far between.
Hello, I am planning to move from Toronto to Manitoba
Awesome. Welcome!
I saw a house in fort rouge for 70k
here in BC a 30 year old house is 2 million..
Very different pricing, for sure!!!
Manitoba: Land of 100,000 lakes!
Winnipeg has easy access to SEVERAL wonderful lakes for swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, etc., etc. - Or just tanning on the beach of several white sands beaches.
Agreed!!
What about the part time job oppurtunities for international students?
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Hi Husain, there are a number of areas around the University of Manitoba that I have seen advertising job postings. Just today I noticed postings at: Sobeys, Starbucks, Booster Juice, to name a few. There are definitely options!!
Oh yes you'll definitely find a job here mostly for students though you just gotta really look!
@@ieshacarter7986 Thanks so much for this!
lol..after living in the US Winnipeg crime ain't scaring me :P :P :P
Lol. So true!
Is there a vaccine passeport in your province?? Thank you.
Hi Myriam, yes - there is.
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam Where exactly? Restaurants, gyms?
@@myriam9853 According to the Province of Manitoba, your MB Vaccine Passport allows you to: "access sports and entertainment venues, attend restaurants, bars and lounges, and visit businesses or any other site that requires proof of immunization." Here is the link if you want to read more: www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/immunizationrecord/residents.html
Myriam they got rid of the manitory vaccine passport as of March 1st 2022 some business if they choose to can still ask for it. But lots of places isn't asking for Vaccine card.
when is mosquito season?
Usually July and August!
I need advise on where to settle myself. Can you please help me ❤
Absolutely! Send an email to Hello@JenniferQueen.com and let us know where you'll be working and what's important to you (ie. do you need a good school catchment for kids, parks for dogs, large yard for growing family, etc.) and we can give some suggestions for what would be best given your circumstances. Our form can be found here: jenniferqueen.com/property-search.html
I'm moving there in a couple of days, please tell me bears aren't swarming every cities and town 😭
Bears are certainly not swarming cities and towns. You're good!
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam omg thank you, I'm just really nervous about moving to a different province so this makes me feel less of that!
6 people were killed by wild bears in Winnipeg last year and 5 were brutally injured. No such problems in Newfoundland. Consider going there as there are many employment opportunities and subsidised University/homing support systems there.
@@omnipresent1215 This is patently false information. Not one single person was attacked by a wild bear last year in Winnipeg. You are welcome here, but please do not spread misinformation.
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam Well I guess I exaggerated a little about the bears. Probably more a worry is the summer snakes. Lotta venomous/aggressive ones. Winnipeg is also know to have an extremely high level of paranormal activities. Some part of some suburbs are completely vacant due to murders and other strange goings on. There are certain parks that people are advised not to enter, day or night!
Can you please do a video about the safe and unsafe place to live in Manitoba?
Try this video for some top ranked areas: ua-cam.com/video/Hp7kCoqWWAU/v-deo.html
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam Thanks
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam Hi Jennifer, can you please do some content useful for foreign students coming to Winnipeg? I mean affordable housing options and other stuff.
@@wishwasvlogs969 Do you mean for rentals? We don't currently work in the rental market - just resale and new construction purchases.
Winnipeg is having a lot of problems with wild bears attacking people, and that's day and/or night. Consider going to Newfoundland as there are many opportunities for young and old alike. Also gangs have gotten out of control and are said to be influencing city councillors and gambling institutions. Most people are nervous and/or depressed about it all. 👍🏻💯
That plant behind you needs some more real estate. 😉
She's been moved and replaced with a more appropriately sized plant!!
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Thanks!
Downtown Winnipeg was a slum area and is not that bad today. It needs more day time shops night time cafes and big stores. And how about a few more affordable rentals. Overall it is not like Weston area or South Point Douglas which are more like slums. Downtown is just not enough affordable nice places and too many condos that sell slower and stay empty. Nice places then are not found ease, just many new condos as rents are low compared to other large downtowns of Canada. Plus Winnipeg downtown needs a full grocery store and more late night or 24h cafes and pharmacy's. I think there is currently only one donut shop 24h. It's safe been only robbed like twice in 40 years. Winnipeg needs to think about the diversity you need in downtown to make it safe and lively. The central park area has people out and about later but also limited in proper places to go. They tend to use the park, so it comes across as a bit like a winos place to drink but many are just nearby residents enjoying the local park. And they drink! That said, it's not that bad a slum area, and just needs some economic balancing aka "light gentrification", with a few new affordable highrises. It would draw more working class people into that area of downtown, which could use more working citizens in the area. Central park is also often overlooked place by Winnipegers, even though it has a big culturally diverse community. With a...just a few insane criminals, prostitutes, pimps, and dealers to add to the urban vib!
Hi Stephen, thanks so much for the comment. We think you nailed it!!
Ask any Winnipegers why they dont wanna shop or live downtown and they will tell you they dont feel safe there. This is the number one reason. Im not saying this is true. I lived there for a year and it was amazing but there are parts of downtown that needs major overhaul. For one the Portage place area and the adjacent park. With tons of bums and drug addicts shooting meth in broad daylight we will have a hard time convincing people to live and shop there. So I believe we need more policing there. We need a solid plan to house the homeless. Drinking in public and littering should be criminalized. More police presence. When all of this is done, you will attract more people to live there, and with more people comes businesses. Thats how we revitalize downtown. But as long as the city turns a blind eye on the homeless and drug addicts trashing our downtown, we will not see a vibrant city centre.
@@GamjaWinnipeg Thanks so much for weighing in, and for the thoughtful response. It means a lot!
I got mugged twice in Winnipeg. Brutal winters... blizzards and alcoholism is off the scale. People do a LOT of drinking in Winnipeg to pass time.
I wish to move from Pakistan to winnipeg but bad weather and mosquito stop me, I think business is good there I wish to buy Electric sation how much investment I need
Hi Mian, what kind of electric station do you mean? This sounds like it could be a commercial real estate question.
@@TheJenniferQueenTeam interstestedto buy any commercial property with good renal income I wish to investment 150 to 200thousand ,do u have have anything commercial property in this range,
@@mianasim1243 No, sorry. We do not deal in commercial real estate. For under $200,000 you likely would just be buying a business - not a business and property.
Mosquitos have become a BIG problem as they have become immune to poisoning. There have been many cases of yellow fever and all businesses that are related to electrical stations are over saturated with many having gone out of business as they can't compete against the large corporations. You'd have better luck in Ireland or even Greenland where they are desperate for such services.
Probably a good video but you talked so fast I had to keep going back, and putting on c.c. to catch all your words.
Thanks for the feedback!
To buya Ev gas station
Good for you!
I buy business in Winnipeg soon
Awesome!!
More opportunities in Newfoundland Gurvinder. Nicer place... warmer winters and low crime rates/low cost of living. High wages. 👍🏻💯