Moving To Calgary - Lifestyle in Calgary - WHY Are People Moving to YYC?
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- We have been seeing a lot of people from cities like Toronto & Vancouver move to Calgary, the big question is why?
Calgary is a wonderful city in Alberta, Canada - known for it's Calgary Stampede, trucks, and oil/gas industry. However, our city offers much more that many people aren't aware of. In today's video we will uncover the lifestyle you can expect in our great city and get to the bottom of WHY people are putting their money in yyc real estate.
Questions we will answer in this video:
1. Why are people moving to Calgary?
2. What lifestyle can you expect in Calgary?
3. Where should you live in Calgary?
4. How affordable is Calgary?
If you are thinking about moving to Calgary in the near future, it is important to know what you should expect.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Affordability in Calgary - Broken Down
1:20 - Calgary Jobs & Economy
2:27 - Calgary's Vibe
2:52 - Calgary Downtown
3:04 - Calgary Inner City
4:17 - Calgary Transportation
5:20 - Calgary Outskirts - New Homes!
5:47 - Calgary Suburbs
5:58 - Activities To Do In Calgary
7:36 - Summary/Outro
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Zach Schultz is a Calgary Realtor with the LiveInnerCity Real Estate Team in Alberta, Canada.
As your Calgary Real Estate Agents of choice, we are your one-stop-shop for all your Calgary Real Estate needs. We provide our best tips and tricks for home buyers, sellers, and investors looking in the Calgary Real Estate Market. We also dive into Calgary Communities and Home Tours.
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Great video! Yes to this all, my family and I just m led from BC to Chestermere just outside main Calgary. Buying a home in or around Vancouver or even the island just isn’t realistic. Townhomes are over a million dollars it’s so sad. Having a young family meant we had to really lay our cards out on the table and we decided to make the move after visiting the beautiful Chestermere. We don’t have any family or friends here so it goes to show that the decision was hard but necessary. So far what we love: it’s actually really beautiful, the roads are so much better constructed and the Stoney Trail loop makes getting around the city a breeze. It’s so much more family oriented here and everyone is so friendly. Chestermere has a lame and it’s the perfect little town that ain’t far from downtown. Can’t wait to do some more exploring. Also some points to include: gas is cheaper and there’s no PST here! Downtown is also super clean which surprised me
That is definitely a huge move but I’m super happy you guys are enjoying Alberta! Were you guys worried about moving to a different province? Did you visit before deciding to move here?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate absolutely nervous especially because we don’t know anyone here but everyone seems very friendly. I’ve made a few mom friends at the park and at the lake and the Facebook groups out here are also helpful. I’m impressed with how many events there are all over the city from farmers markets to seeing alpacas and the Albert farm days to music fests and even mini stampedes like in strathmore. Safe to say we’ve kept busy!
We visited Calgary for the first time ever Easter long weekend and yup just found the right house the right neighbourhood… we will see how the winter goes! We’re used to BC do not entirely sure what to expect but the summer has been fantastic!!
@@nishienish26 I’m super glad you’re enjoying it. People here are pretty friendly for the most part. Since we are pretty dry I think you will find the snow isn’t as heavy and moist. I want to go to the Alpaca farm, would you recommend it??
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate absolutely! Kirk’s alpaca farm! It was a great day trip, a nice drive and it’s $8 plus by donation for admission. They are a cute little shop and also do Santa photos with the alpacas! Definitely make a day of it! We hit up strathmore on the way back and checked out the water park and farmers market, very nice! Do you have any recommendations of places we should visit or activities for a family?
Hallo, your videos are imazing and informative. can you help me find job in Canada? looking for job in Canada desperately. job like free visa sponsorship job, travel ticket, accommodation etc.
Great video! Covered some good ground and had lots of variety. You’re right that the ring road has made travelling across city quick and easy. I have been appreciating it when going to visit my friends in the deep South.
Thank you 😊 very true, if you had to cut right through the city it would take forever during rush hour
Very informative, Great Video! You've just given me a new appreciation for my city.
Thank you so much for sharing that man! Really appreciate it 😁
Loved all the information shared here :) Thanks!
Thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate it 😁
Wow amazing content! I like how you covered all the topics that people are interested in when thinking about moving to Calgary! 😃
Thank you so much!
much needed video, keep on rocking
Thank you so much for the comment 😀
I'm from Toronto...you did a great job on this video!! good info and you kept it interesting
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 😁
Excellent information. Thank You
Thank you so much for commenting Keshava, I really appreciate it ☺️
Awesome video!! I have subscribed to your channel and I’ll be watching a lot more of your videos to learn more about moving to Calgary. Thanks!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 😁 Anything you're curious about that I can help with at the moment?
brother..I like your video making style and the way you explain things.. keep on going you have great potential.
Hi Saugat, thank you so much. This honestly means the world to me, I appreciate the support. Are there any topics you'd like me to cover?
Very nice video thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know 😁 made my day
Wow the work you did!
I hope you found the video helpful 😁
Very professional video 🤝
Really appreciate the comment man! Thanks so much 🙏🏼
Great content
Thank you so much Sean 😁
I really liked the fact you actually went to the places you were mentioning. You get a Sub! Hope you start visiting some of the newer communities under construction :)
Hi Tyrann, thank you so much for leaving the comment! I can definitely do that, is there a certain community you would want to see/get more info about?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate One the comes to mind is Alpine Park but not sure how far along they are
@@Tyrann86 I can do something for Alpine Park. It’s very new but they have some houses done. Single family house?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate ya, the area is also what interests me, i want to see whats down on the south west end as a whole near Alpine Park. I currently live in Toronto but im moving to Calgary and looking for the right area to live in
If you want to shoot me an email I can send you some more info about Alpine Park and the SW area. I will be sure to make a video about Alpine too but I won’t be able to get into your specific situation
I’m a new subscriber great video!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 😁
Great presentation
I really appreciate the comment, made my day 😁 thank you!
I like this video..Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it!
Very informative
Thank you!
Great and informative video. I wish you’d touched on the weather too. Am interested to know whether you get ragweed pollen in the Fall like the east end of Canada. I know that BC doesn’t have this problem but does this extend to Alberta too? Only allergy sufferers would understand where I’m coming from with this question.....
There can be a lot of pollen for a bit of the Spring... right now there is a lot of it... How long does it last in the East?
I am staying in Thunder Bay as of now due to University. The weather seems to be better in Calgary as compared to here. Looking forward to moving to Calgary next year.
That's awesome to hear! What made you decide you want to move to Calgary next year?
Great content friend, please please make more videos about neighborhoods, and lifestyle, greetings from Mexico city! See you in February
Thank you so much for the kind comment! What kind of communities would you be interested in seeing? Inner city? Suburbs? New communities? Hello to you in Mexico City 😁
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate well, I do not want to assume that all communities are gay friendly in Canada, but that would be helpful, we are really calm and enjoy of nature and walking our dogs kind of people, we do not need as much night life we are near our 40s, so family pet friendly areas I guess?
Do you have an email to reach you?
@@valpetrolhead1806 Sounds great! Thank you for the suggestion, I will have some community videos soon!
You are my favorite part of the video I would like to pick your brain about living in Calgary I am thinking of moving in November. If you have the time..
I'd be more than happy to! I really appreciate this, thank you! My email is zach@liveinnercity.com - we can set something up ☺️
Moved to Calgary from surrey, b.c. Honesty I love it. Yes it can be cold but we get those Chinook winds and it's great! So close to the mountains loveeee all the parks around. DT isn't super lively like Vancouver but I mean it still has its spots!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, I'm really happy the move went well and you are enjoying it down here! How long have you been in Calgary?
Just when I think DT Vancouver is boring sometimes
@@luistorrestiana5719. Downtown Vancouver is very 'lively' with questionable folks hanging around 😮😮😮
summary -
1. Calgary is more affordable than Vancouver and Toronto in terms of rent and home prices.
2. There are job opportunities and economic growth in Calgary
3. The vibe in Calgary is slower-paced and values hobbies and family time, but each community has a different vibe.
3. Inner-city communities in Calgary have older homes, but newer infills are available at a premium.
4. Calgary is spread out, so a car is needed, but has good road systems.
That is a perfect summary if I do say so myself
Thanks for introducing the city~
Thank you for commenting 😁
Very beautiful ❤️ city very clean I lived there for 10 years and miss it. I lived in the sw in sommset
Sommerset is a good area! Where did you move to??
Great video! What's the name of the park from 06:13 through 06:47? It looks really cool.
Edworthy Park! It's super cool, you should check it out! 😁
This is the first video I saw of yours and just clicked subscribed button ,, great video. , I am also planning to move to calgary from toronto as its impossible for me to afford a house here. What area would you suggest to get a house (with finished basement) - budget is 600-700K
Hi Rajat, thank you for such a kind comment! Super pumped for you, that's such an exciting move! There are several places that may be good for you for the price range you are considering but in order for me to provide you with a list that will actually be helpful to you I would need to know more about your goals & lifestyle. I'd love to give you more clarity if you want to reach out to me at zach@liveinnercity.com. Talk to you soon 😁
Hi, great video. Whats the name of spot at 6:22 minutes in this video?
Hi Atif, that is in Edworthy Park. If you got to Edworthy South Parking Lot - it's about a 3-5 minute walk to your right. It's amazing
Thanks for this info! Actually, i'd like to ask you smth about studying, 'cause i'm moving to Calgary this month and i don't even know where to start searching info. I''m 18 yo rn, so should I apply to college or uni? What docs would i need, as an international student? etc.
Hi Anastasiia, thank you so much for the comment. That's super exciting to hear! Unfortunately I'm not the best person to ask about the uni process or the docs you would need. Which school are you going to?
In the next months, I will enjoy live in Calgary: I came from Italy, a nightmare for worker condition and possibilty to make projects.
Calgary looks pretty cool for people who need time bu also money.
I'll go for have roomate, for have less waste of money: be togheter help a lot.
You are going to love it here, it's a good work and life balance. Things are a lot slower pace and more affordable which gets people further with their money. Super excited for you! That's quite a big move!
Very Nice City Looks Peaceful ! I plan moving to Canada this year , I got question for a truck driving job it's better in Calgary or Toronto . For road safety etc ?
Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it. It's super exciting that you are considering moving to Calgary this year, what brings you to Alberta?
I don't know whether it's better to be a truck driver in Toronto or Calgary, but I do know that there is much less traffic/congestion in Calgary.
Are there any other questions I can answer for you?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate I saw on UA-cam looks very peaceful & clean town thats the one of the reason I want moving to Calgary . Really close to the Rockies have many abundant bike path :) I really do love outdoor activities. First thing to work of course !
Hi! While shooting this video, I noticed that everything is green. Was interested to know how many months on the year does it stay green vs being covered in snow??
Also, what are your thoughts on new (2020+) communities being built i.e. Alpine Park, Vermilion Hill etc. I want to visit later this year to check em out, but google maps satellitle view still shows that those communities are far from being built which is why I was a bit confused as to progress there. But as a Vancouverite, seeing brand new detached units for sub 1M is insane. Not to mention, being a condo city dweller for so long, I am really intrigued about the idea of moving to an actual community based suburb. Even if its 20-30 mins from DT.
Thank you for the comment, that's a very valid question! In Calgary it can be green between late May-August. After August it gets a bit brown/golden and then after a couple weeks/months is when the snow comes. That will last about 5 months or so.
The newer communities have some very nice homes as you mentioned but you will be living on a construction site most likely for several more years. If you send me an email at zach@liveinnercity.com we can chat and I will send you the best newer communities that would be a good fit for you. In order to understand what a good community means to you I'd need to understand fully understand your situation.
If you are okay with the drive, you can get some pretty nice places. If you don't want to be in a neighbourhood with lots of construction, you may want to consider some communities that were developed around 2010-2015. These would be places like Nolan Hill, Walden, Copperfield, New Brighton, Sage Hill, etc.
It’s was way cheaper in Calgary before but as so many people moved the cost of things went so up for people who have been living their before . Unfortunately it’s gonna soon turn like Toronto in term if cost as it’s getting people left right and centre
It is getting more expensive for sure, luckily we have lots of areas we can expand. As you've said already though, prices have already increased since the time this video was posted. Thanks for sharing!
Moving to Canada from Ireland, and contemplating what cities to move to. This helps me a great deal! Also, I just subbed 😎
Thank you so much Dexter, I really appreciate it. Any other questions I can answer for you? That’s a huge move, what’s your reason for moving to Canada?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate Believe it or not, moving mostly because I love the large spaces North American cities provide in contrast to European cities. I've been to Toronto and Montreal (love them both) but I suspect Calgary might be a strong contender. I'll be visiting next year to lock in my decision 😁
I have so many more questions, can I contact you via email or something? Cheers.
What about winters what is the avg temp, secondly is their good agricultural land nearyby and how much an acre
Hi Alli, I actually have another video on my channel that is specifically about winters in Calgary. Here is the link - ua-cam.com/video/IE8laXAet4M/v-deo.html
Hey man, really great video, pretty informative. How do you think the construction industry is in Calgary? I'm not from Canada but Calgary really gets my attention because of its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Is it a good city for an architect?
Hi David, thank you so much for commenting! I’m not an expert when it comes to the construction industry but there are several projects happening right now. I wouldn’t say Calgary is known for being a place full of architects but I just checked Indeed Jobs and there were a couple job opportunities. What kind of architecture would you be doing?
I also noticed a lot of “cloud” or “digital” architect jobs. Do you do anything like that? Because our tech industry is growing quite fast
Calgary seems lovely.
It is, have you ever visited?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate i've never been to canada, i'm so sorry.
does calgary get a lot of snow? i really love how great of a city it is but i like my warmer temperatures, people say it gets extremely cold but also its the sunniest place in canada so idk. Also for how long does the snow last in a year? Thanks!
Our winters can be pretty cold but I find it's not as bad as people usually expect. The snow lasts about 5 months of the year and there are about 20 days in the year that are below -20. I actually made a video breaking down the weather in Calgary because a LOT of people have asked about the winter. I hope this helps :) ua-cam.com/video/IE8laXAet4M/v-deo.html
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate thanks so much man! super helpful :)
@@QuantumNetwork glad it was helpful :) thanks so much!
Calgary's food scene is definitely underrated; Lulu, Anejo, Centini, Saltlik... lol too many good places to name
I haven’t been to any of those! I definitely need to check those out 😁 thanks for commenting
In four quadrants: have 7 Costco, 12 WALMARTS, 10 CANADIAN SUPERSTORES, 4 TNT SUPERSTORES, co- op super markets , Safeways yes all of these supporting only 1.5 million Calgarian people . Magnificent mountains ranges.
Amenities are never too far and even if you have a super specific store you want to go to, you can get pretty much anywhere in the city relatively fast. You said it best!
[ Like ] ....so I think I'll look for more on your YT channel. Cheers!
Thank you so much, you have no idea how much I appreciate this!
Hello I have a question I'm at my last year of study (12 th grade) can I continue my last year of study there?
I’m not sure, I think that will depend on the school
In the thumbnail it looks like you are holding the building as a torch lighting the city on fire
That would be a pretty epic thumbnail, maybe next time haha
Calgary is a great city, I just hope we get a better service system.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Moving from toronto to calgary agree with all this. But note funny thing people still bike and run in the winter -22 degrees lol
Hahaha, I guess they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger 🤷🏼♂️ what brings you to Calgary?? Have you been here before?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate just needed a change from the fast pace lifestyle and expensive accomodations in toronto. Been here 2 years and love it
@@ryleea I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying it, definitely a different vibe here in Calgary haha
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate very. But in the best way
What about bugs in the summer?
The bugs in the summer aren't usually that bad but it depends who you ask. The cold makes it hard for bugs to really get things going but they ARE around. The worst parts are down by the water (mosquitos) or after it rains (once again, mosquitos). It's much worse in Saskatchewan
Been living in Calgary for 6 months and I do really like it. I just wish the public transit system was better because I don't own a car :/
It is definitely a driving city, everything is so spread out! What made you move to Calgary?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate here for school but i plan on staying long-term!
@@eeuunnlol Awesome to hear, I hope you're liking school and you've found a lot of cool things to do in the city!
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate funny thing is i havent really gotten around to doing fun things around the city. just school but i'm liking it. imagine when i get free time, it's gonna be a blast :p
I have taken transit for roughly 12 years and I definitely agree with you on this one. It's become expensive, yet the service just seem to have gotten worse over the years
whats the park at 6:25 ?
It’s Edworthy Park. It’s a little trail just to the side of the railroad tracks
so the commercial lease is one month right?
I'm not 100% sure, if you want I can connect you with a commercial specialist and they can provide you with answers based on your situation? Typically commercial leases are 3-5 years however.
I was born here in Calgary and I’m convinced this is the best city in Canada
Me too 👊🏼
I have the same view. It's the best kept secret:-) What makes the city so amazing is the people: the nicest ones you could ever meet.
@@gabriellaszasz3597 YES that is what I think too and the landscape is so Beautiful.
@@gabeplay8179 The landscape is breathtaking!. And the restaurant food is so much better than in other Canadian cities. Canadians have no idea how much better this city is compared to Toronto, Montreal and yes, even Vancouver. Out of the big four, Calgary is simply the best!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ the city in whole ❤❤❤CANADA❤❤❤❤.
For all sort of classes people in our society. It is very diversity City. Super friendly and happy bunch. HOLLYWOOD CALGARY .
So true! I love that it's only getting more and more diverse too! Thank you for sharing
got me curious
I’m glad 😀 any further questions?
Great video! I'm from Suriname. Is a nice city. What about jobs?
Depends which industry but Calgary has quite a few head offices, there are lots of tech jobs coming to Calgary (IT). Which industry do you work in?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate , i work as a logistics, in a warehouse. I also did Comptia A+ technician. I'm planning to study more.
Very good informative video..👍
I am coming from India this month for my post graduation from University of Calgary...
Any tips for new comer like me?
That’s super exciting congrats!! A lot of the tips depend on your situation and what you’re trying to do. Are you looking to rent or buy?
Here are some tips I’d give to anyone moving to Calgary:
1. Determine your primary reason for coming to Calgary and then figure out the communities that support that reason the most. Since it sounds like you’ll be going to u of c often I would recommend being in NW inner city area. You don’t want to be on a super busy street like crowchild or right in front of the train because there will be more noise and more random people walking by. Calgarys pretty safe but it’s always better to be on a quieter street.
2. Take a look at homes before you come so you know what to expect. Not only will you know more about the real estate market but you can start figuring out what your deal breakers are. Is it better to be further away from u of c where your money can get you something more modern than an older home inner city?
3. Figure out your transportation. Will you need a car? How long are you willing to commute?
In order to give you the right tips I need a bit more info but I’d just ask yourself a lot of questions prior.
Was this helpful? Did you want tips about specific things?
Hey Sunny, what course are you taking up at UOG?
@@MrVs003
M. Engineering in Chemical and petroleum..
@@MonilModi10 can we connect on IG if you’re there?
@@MrVs003
Send me request on sunny_10modi
Is there a specific area of calgary where majority of the truck companies are located? (I'm a truck driver from toronto, looking to move to calgary)
You’d likely find most truck companies in the East, that is where most of Calgary’s industrial sites are. How close do you want to be to work?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate Distance wise doesn't matter. Approx 30 min (in rush hour) would be ideal. How long would it take to get from the west end of calgary to the east end, during rush hour?
@@tonytouch8329 It would be about 30 minutes, if there is an accident or something like that it could be up to 40 minutes but that wouldn't be common. Yesterday I went West to East in rush hour and it took me exactly 32 minutes
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate Wow compared to Toronto this is sounding alot like heaven. Thanks for the info!
@@tonytouch8329 when I was in Toronto, I felt super bad for my Uber driver... I don't know how people survive the traffic there haha
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Thank you for commenting Claudia 😄
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Thank you 😁
from downtown toronto to downtown toronto takes about 40 min.
I don't envy the people of Toronto when it comes to traffic...
And how is night life there (pubs , night clubs...) I'm a night party person ,how's the vibe.
not so great...its nonexistent during winter (which is a good 6 months of the year)
It is pretty quiet compared to other major cities but we’ve got a few places people like to go to. National on 10th Ave, Cowboys Casino, Greta, Back Alley. Those are some places you could check out 👍🏼
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate only if you are 18-29 years of age. The crowds are way too young at those places. Sadly, nothing really for the 30 plus group.
Calgary isn’t bad, but it’s just a bigger small town, so yeah affordable.
Several years ago it had some small town vibes however now I would say it definitely has city vibes. We are growing super fast so that small town feel is quickly getting lost. With that being said, there are still certain communities that do feel like that 😂 thank you so much for sharing though 😁
Do you know if folks in the US can buy homes in Calgary?
Unfortunately Canada has a Foreign Buyer Ban that just started yesterday. There are a few exemptions though. Are you looking to live in Calgary or invest?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate I was looking to invest. But that's alright. I guess I will visit and go through a hike through the woods. :)
@@dannybee6677 hahaha sounds good, definitely lots of hiking trails for you to check out! Just in case any of these apply to you, here are the exemptions for foreign buyers:
o Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (with valid residency card) or an accepted refugee (under the IRPA). Some other residents under a student or work visa, might also be exempted
o You are buying the property in co-ownership with your Canadian citizen or permanent resident spouse
o You are purchasing a multiplex consisting of three dwellings or more i.e: triplex
o You are purchasing a commercial usage property, i.e. an office space or a retail store
o The property is situated in recreational areas, that can only be used for vacation purposes.
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to provide specific answers.
Hi can you help me for get flat rent jn Calgary
Hello, unfortunately I don’t help people find properties to rent. I’d recommend using rentfaster.ca or another one of the rental sites. Any particular questions you had?
Yes. Now seriously looking for a house around 500K. Interest rate is the biggest concern. LOL 😆
It is doable 😂😁 the interest rate increases are hurting but at least there is less competition happening now… which areas of the city are you liking?
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate NW, SW of Calgary with double attached garage, planning to move by late September
@@sudathmahendranavaratne667 definitely some great options in sw/nw. I would love to chat with you a bit more about your situation. If you are interested please shoot me an email at zach@liveinnercity.com . If there are any questions I can answer for you, please let me know. I really appreciate you commenting and interacting 😁
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate whats your angle?
Good video! But what the hell happened with your hair? hah
Hahaha I appreciate it! I can’t style my hair for the life of me 😂🤷🏼♂️
Yes we are able to enjoy our free time more. And it’s not go go go. And the houses are cheaper. Because we have a more conservative government. So don’t come and change it and make it like other provinces. Thank you
Really appreciate the comment, I agree 😁👍🏼
Would you ever partner up with a Torontonian for an investment?
Just curious.. 🙂
Definitely would be open to it! If you want to talk about investing in Calgary in more detail, send me an email at zach@liveinnercity.com . Thanks for commenting 😁
What about halal food in calgary
Most of the halal food places in Calgary are in downtown however there are also some in SE, E, NE Calgary. The West end of Calgary doesn't have that many options by the looks of it
@Zachary Schultz - Calgary Real Estate in other words no halal restraunts in the rich areas only in the not so rich neighbourhoods
YYC is an airport code. Nobody is moving to the Calgary Airport. I have never heard of another city using the airport code as a nickname. Why the airport code?
It's a little weird if you ask me. Is it to take attention away from the traditional Cow Town nickname?
Thank you for sharing your opinion :) a lot of people in Calgary call it yyc. If you go on Instagram and type yyc you will even see a lot of people make that part of their username. I used it in this case because it makes the title shorter than using Calgary a second time or putting “Cow Town”
Calgary
Lions stand guard
Protect the bridge's past
As waters rush beneath my path
Chinatown greets me
As the bus speeds past
Art is everywhere if you look up
As the crowd look down alas
Oh Calgary, how you tease me
With your complicated downtown
I walk against the crowd
A mixture of pity and proud
Name-dropping conversations
and telephone sounds
Smells of cologne and brisket
BarBQing where deals and meals meet
Not far announcements
Of the upcoming Stampede
Security stands guard
Darkened doors silent Marquis
No one blinks an eye
On this busy street
Where secrets are spoken
I have walked several miles
Yet ended up where I started
As the bells announced
the trains going past
And I followed business
clones all dressed in black
Tailored uniforms
of financial pasts
I sat down craving the beer
Announced on every corner
Not taken over by oil Barron's
long renown for their behavior
Where bankers meet
White summertime
snow flows as the
night emperor knows
And his jester pushes his cart
Bottles picked all over the park
To pay the devil what he owes
Keeps what it takes and both push
For it's stakes are high
As they are prey to the
Lord of another kind
Songs and the media don't mind
Glamorizing the lifestyle
So many addicts
in the pinpoint of an eye
It's a cat and sewer rat's game
While cops drive on by
Not seeing the quick handshakes
At the speed of rattlesnakes
Just as their venomous bites
Finds another one to die
Thanks for sharing!
construction sector has opportunity in calgary
100%, do you do construction in Calgary?
I hate videos like this because it's the good thing before the reckoning. I used to live in Seattle when it was up and coming and affordable, then it boomed--Amazon, Costco, Microsoft boomed and brought people from around the country and world in, and the affordability and charm was done. Then came high as hell rents, crazy ass traffic, profuse homelessness and rampant transientism of the populace and a metro area that cant keep up with demand. Calgary is positioned the same like Seattle, with the big city, with the small town fee--until it isn't and the 'small town' grows up and inherits big city issues.
I totally understand, it can be sad to see how cities/towns change overtime. Unfortunately things always change but with that comes lots of families able to start new lives in a new city. When Calgary becomes super expensive, there will be other places people start moving to and the process will begin again. I appreciate your comment ☺️
Montreal is the best 700$ a month Rent for one bedroom apartment insurance 50$
that's so affordable!!! thanks for sharing!
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I wish the media would stop promoting Calgary to others, and especially investors.
I've lived in Calgary my entire life and graduated in 2014 when the federal government turned thier backs on Alberta's economy. I still managed to build a career, but know many in Calgary who suffered, and are suffering with increasing cost of housing.
Not sure why Edmonton doesn't get more publicity. Housing in Calgary used to be on par with Edmonton; now Calgary is less affordable for Calgarians and hurts those who have family and a careers built here from the gecko.
Thank you so much for sharing your opinion, I really appreciate it. I agree, it is unfortunate for lots of people that the prices have been going up. Although it's bad for some it's allowing people from BC & Ontario to enter a market and start to build a life for their family as well. I hear you when it comes to investors though, they will always go for opportunities that get them the numbers that make sense and right now that's Calgary. You're absolutely right
Every city on the planet claims they are an evolving "tech hub".
Hahaha, I guess almost every city technically is because the entire planet is evolving. It is true though, we have been seeing quite a few more tech jobs popping up in Calgary because businesses are moving their headquarters here
The root cause is war between Russia and Ukraine. Supply is limited and worse OPEC is limiting supply. The big energy corporate are foreseeing profit in investing capital project. The result is hiring people, so people just reside where the job is
Thanks for sharing Carson, I appreciate your insight!
Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, and Amazon!! whoa! all great places to work... 🙄
We have McDonalds and Superstore too if that makes you feel differently! ☺️
Please be honest, I am not accusing you, but is city of calgary paying youtubers, just curious.
I wish it was 😂 but no
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate 👍 keep making such videos, sorry for suspecting
@@innovatorsingh9439 it’s good to always question, really appreciate it 😁
Wanted to move to calgary. Will it be good for a person like me who is suffering from severe eye dryness? Please guide . Thank you
@@innovatorsingh9439 I'm not a medical professional but I did some quick research and it sounds like dry winters are pretty rough for people with dry eyes. Since Calgary is pretty dry and about 5 months of the year are cold, it probably isn't the most ideal for your eye condition. I would really recommend asking an eye professional for their opinion
Edmonton is also more cheaper than calgary
I'd live in Calgary again if the government were somewhere close to reality...
Thanks for sharing, could you elaborate? I'm just curious to hear your perspective on the government 😁
It's no longer gonna be affordable in the near future with the recent influx. The city need to create new community or convert more office building to a housing.
I agree, I do think prices will go up over the next several years. There are quite a few new communities being built in the S.E., West, and North + thousands of apartment units will be completed and hit the market in the next couple years. The question is, will demand from out of town buyers outpace the supply or not 🤷🏼♂️
He is a realtor. Hype.
Students: Don't move to Calgary: I completed 2 summer student positions with Atco Electric. I was certain that I would retire with this company. After 15 years working for them I got laid off. The southerns love their horse jumping field in Calgary ( Spruce Meadows ) more than keeping their long time employees. Companies in Calgary are just as sh^$ty s anywhere else. They all talk about attracting young grads but how long does that last. At 30 years old you will probalbly still have student loans and these Alberta companies won't see you in the same light. It would be in your best interest to find a way to work for yourself.
Just about everyone I know in Calgary has moved out recently or is planning to move out soon. They all hate paying high taxes for nothing, except the freezing cold and low income for survival. They said they were not "living" in Calgary but mere "surviving' in Calgary. Sounded SO terrible!
How bad is the job layoff in Calgary at this time?
Thank you for sharing, sorry to hear your experience wasn't very good
Calgary has some of the lowest taxes in Canada but I really appreciate you sharing you and your friends experience. It's good to hear the perspective from all different sides.
The unemployment rate in Calgary at the moment is 6.3%
Big lie rent is same as Toronto and Vancouver
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Which areas are you looking lol
That's because of all the people moving in Calgary driving up prices. He can't change the video easily as this was published 8 months ago, and nobody can predict the future.
Second fort mcmurray with way to many guys and no women.
Hey Zach! Josh here...This is an amazing video! Intending to move to Canada and Calgary seems to be a really nice option - I love your detailed review.
Would you by any chance be on LinkedIn - I'd love to chat about few other elements about living in Calgary?
Hi Josh, so glad to hear you found this video helpful 😁 I have LinkedIn but I don’t use it very often. I’d love to chat, you can shoot me an email at zach@liveinnercity.com
Hey @@ZachSchultzRealEstate..Thanks for your quick response! I really appreciate that..
I will definitely drop you a mail some time this week and we'll take it from there..
Until then, keep well! ✌
Excellent information, very well done. Another key reason people are leaving Ontario in historical numbers (to Calgary area) over the past couple years is Doug Ford's lockdowns and his tolerance of vaxx mandates at numerous employers; it's the truth.
I’ve actually had a couple people reach out to me about that too!
Worst city, especially school facility is not good and I don’t recommend this city, house rents also not cheap as describe in video and too expensive compared with other city or USA.
Thank you for sharing your opinion, I really appreciate it. It is true, rent has increased significantly since I filmed this video but compared to other major Canadian cities it is still very affordable
Are all Canadians gay or just 75%?
If you're looking for stats they might have more info on www.statcan.gc.ca 🤷🏼♂️
Calgary is the Denver of Canada.
I have heard other people say that as well, thanks for sharing!
Calgary looks very village realness. too townish for me
Really?? Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it. Which part of it looks townish? We are the 3rd largest city in Canada which is why I'm shocked haha
Why are you promoting Calgary so much? Whats your angle?
I’m a Calgary real estate agent so I make videos for people who aren’t from here and want to learn more 👍🏼
@@ZachSchultzRealEstate ah . I figured. Was just curious
Calgary
Lions stand guard
Protect the bridge's past
As waters rush beneath my path
Chinatown greets me
As the bus speeds past
Art is everywhere if you look up
As the crowd look down alas
Oh Calgary, how you tease me
With your complicated downtown
I walk against the crowd
A mixture of pity and proud
Name-dropping conversations
and telephone sounds
Smells of cologne and brisket
BarBQing where deals and meals meet
Not far announcements
Of the upcoming Stampede
Security stands guard
Darkened doors silent Marquis
No one blinks an eye
On this busy street
Where secrets are spoken
I have walked several miles
Yet ended up where I started
As the bells announced
the trains going past
And I followed business
clones all dressed in black
Tailored uniforms
of financial pasts
I sat down craving the beer
Announced on every corner
Not taken over by oil Barron's
long renown for their behavior
Where bankers meet
White summertime
snow flows as the
night emperor knows
And his jester pushes his cart
Bottles picked all over the park
To pay the devil what he owes
Keeps what it takes and both push
For it's stakes are high
As they are prey to the
Lord of another kind
Songs and the media don't mind
Glamorizing the lifestyle
So many addicts
in the pinpoint of an eye
It's a cat and sewer rat's game
While cops drive on by
Not seeing the quick handshakes
At the speed of rattlesnakes
Just as their venomous bites
Finds another one to die
We get you don't like it, your not clever stop posting this on every Calgary UA-cam video
Not a fan of poetry?
Calgary has a problem with corruption, drug gangs, shootings, stabbings (I have had my vehicles shot at and 3 attempted break ins).
You must work for the department of tourism.
Thanks for sharing!