I’ve lived in Toronto I’ve lived in Vancouver. I’ve lived in Victoria. One thing about Alberta. Edmonton is the sun. The sun shines almost every day of the year. The other places I’ve mentioned that I’ve lived a lot of gray a lot of rain a lot of drizzle
Brian, Edmonton is in need of more of these accurate and positive endorsements from knowledgeable people like yourself. As a long time resident of Alberta, it saddens me that Alberta has received inacurate negative media over the past decade. Please continue with your videos. Also, please create more content including shorts and videos with shorter durations to be more readily watched. Thanks for your video!
time going slower is partly physiological, when you are on top of your expenses because they have been reduced compared to GTA you will have less stress and end of the month bill payment anxiety, so you enjoy life and slow down.
Recently traveled to Toronto from Edmonton so I think that is why the algorithm sent me your video. (I reside in rural AB but lived in Edmonton 20 years ago.) The thing I like about Edmonton is the trees. One of my favorite trees to discover is the Historic Holowach Chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) located downtown. It was planted in a yard that eventually was paved for parking but they left the tree for its significance of not normally growing in the Edmonton zone. Sadly as the city infills, we are losing trees. People don't like the mess that comes with crabapple trees and others like it and take them out. Also the infill properties don't necessarily have enough space left for trees. Also noticed the last time I drove around that a lot of the spruce trees in peoples yards appear to be reaching end of life. So as the demand for housing increases for all the people relocating to Edmonton, keep in mind that the Edmonton you see today isn't going to be here in 20 years. Likewise goes to the friendly factor. Edmontonians are much less friendly than they were 20 years ago.
Hello Brian, Thank you for such a detailed video about Life in Edmonton. Can you make a video about the pros and cons of purchasing a House, Townhouse, Apartment etc., keeping in mind factors like 1.Resale 2.Price appreciation 3.Utility fees 4.Property Tax 5.Snow & leaves removal 7.Furnace maintenance and replacement 8.Property insurance 9.Condo fees and anything you might wanna add. I Know these are many things and I keep researching about these but hearing from a local will definitely be useful🙂 Thanks again for all your efforts 😊
Moved from Ontario to Edmonton in 2015, before the population increase. Edmonton is more sustainable then most cities. I rent a 1 bedroom condo, AC, gas fireplace, underground parking, balcony, washer and dryer, dishwasher, West of the city all for $1250.00. Please note Ontario-ites the city roads DO NOT get plowed, sanded or salted on the first snowfall. Edmonton does NOT use salt on the roads neither. They use small rocks, and sand only. You MUST be prepared to have good defensive driving skills OR invest in 4 wheel drive with snow tires. This does not make you invincible, but it does help. Be ready however; to ongoing cracks in your windsheid which is not illegal btw unless your vision is completely impaired. Good Luck Ontario!!
Alberta had a mass influx of Canadians from eastern provinces 50 years ago when the oil sands boomed. When that wasn't enough Alberta looked to the commonwealth, England, Scotland and Ireland.
"From the perspective of having lived in both places, Calgary seems preferable. The presence of Chinook winds makes winters milder, and the Rockies being within a 1-hour reach provides easy access for leisure. Calgary also excels in job diversity. Of course, real estate and rent are higher, mainly due to a scarcity of land for building compared to Edmonton. The higher cost in Calgary has its reasons, and it holds advantages in terms of investment as well."
I can't argue that Calgary is an awesome city in its own right and might be a better option for a lot of people! Though I would say that in today's world a lot of people need to focus on affordability first and that alone might make Edmonton the right choice for many. We've got a lot going for ourselves too!
The crime is absolutely horrible in Edmonton. If you have bikes locked up outside your home they will be stolen. I've had three bikes get stolen in the past 2 years and they were locked up. Garages get broken into and robbed. And the people that do the crime get a slap on the wrist and then we let them out to do it again. Whatever you do don't move anywhere near downtown Edmonton. And don't leave any valuables in your vehicle otherwise you have a broken window. Downtown Edmonton is dirty and disgusting. We literally let people do drugs out in the open. You can often see people shooting up on the trains.💉 The drug epidemic is killing our city.
thinking of moving to edmonton? DONT..its shit, noone wants to live here and be prepared to pay 2k for a basement, and tell anyone you are from down east...they will hate you. might not say it but they think it.
I’ve lived in Toronto I’ve lived in Vancouver. I’ve lived in Victoria. One thing about Alberta. Edmonton is the sun. The sun shines almost every day of the year. The other places I’ve mentioned that I’ve lived a lot of gray a lot of rain a lot of drizzle
Brian, Edmonton is in need of more of these accurate and positive endorsements from knowledgeable people like yourself. As a long time resident of Alberta, it saddens me that Alberta has received inacurate negative media over the past decade.
Please continue with your videos.
Also, please create more content including shorts and videos with shorter durations to be more readily watched.
Thanks for your video!
Just ran across you. I’m moving from London to Edmonton. Sherwood Park is my first choice. Moving for the reasons you mentioned. Great info 🎉
Don’t move here we’re full, go to Saskatchewan there’s like 30 people there
From Toronto to Spruce Grove! Looking forward!
How are you liking Spruce Grove?
@@saul9375 Very nice city. I find it suits my needs.
time going slower is partly physiological, when you are on top of your expenses because they have been reduced compared to GTA you will have less stress and end of the month bill payment anxiety, so you enjoy life and slow down.
The people being friendlier could be connected to this.
Unfortunately, prices are going up and up in Edmonton also 😢
Edmonton should sponsor you for promoting the City or hire you to be their promoter.
I'll definitely have to reach out to them 😅 Thank you!
Recently traveled to Toronto from Edmonton so I think that is why the algorithm sent me your video. (I reside in rural AB but lived in Edmonton 20 years ago.)
The thing I like about Edmonton is the trees. One of my favorite trees to discover is the Historic Holowach Chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) located downtown. It was planted in a yard that eventually was paved for parking but they left the tree for its significance of not normally growing in the Edmonton zone.
Sadly as the city infills, we are losing trees. People don't like the mess that comes with crabapple trees and others like it and take them out. Also the infill properties don't necessarily have enough space left for trees.
Also noticed the last time I drove around that a lot of the spruce trees in peoples yards appear to be reaching end of life.
So as the demand for housing increases for all the people relocating to Edmonton, keep in mind that the Edmonton you see today isn't going to be here in 20 years. Likewise goes to the friendly factor. Edmontonians are much less friendly than they were 20 years ago.
Hello Brian, Thank you for such a detailed video about Life in Edmonton.
Can you make a video about the pros and cons of purchasing a House, Townhouse, Apartment etc., keeping in mind factors like 1.Resale 2.Price appreciation 3.Utility fees 4.Property Tax 5.Snow & leaves removal 7.Furnace maintenance and replacement 8.Property insurance 9.Condo fees and anything you might wanna add.
I Know these are many things and I keep researching about these but hearing from a local will definitely be useful🙂
Thanks again for all your efforts
😊
Great idea, I'll definitely look to make something like this soon. Thanks!
agreed! these would all be super helpful to hear about from a local!
Moved from Ontario to Edmonton in 2015, before the population increase. Edmonton is more sustainable then most cities. I rent a 1 bedroom condo, AC, gas fireplace, underground parking, balcony, washer and dryer, dishwasher, West of the city all for $1250.00. Please note Ontario-ites the city roads DO NOT get plowed, sanded or salted on the first snowfall. Edmonton does NOT use salt on the roads neither. They use small rocks, and sand only. You MUST be prepared to have good defensive driving skills OR invest in 4 wheel drive with snow tires. This does not make you invincible, but it does help. Be ready however; to ongoing cracks in your windsheid which is not illegal btw unless your vision is completely impaired. Good Luck Ontario!!
WE DONT FUCKING WANT YOU HERE
No one mentions the cost of house insurance in Edmonton for some reason ! No problems with rush hour traffic is there ?
Alberta had a mass influx of Canadians from eastern provinces 50 years ago when the oil sands boomed. When that wasn't enough Alberta looked to the commonwealth, England, Scotland and Ireland.
Y’all are fucking over the poor Edmontonians.
Do I need a car to get around? I’m moving to Edmonton in the new year but I don’t have a car and probably can’t get one anytime soon
Yes.The bus system sucks.
Good luck getting a job if you have no car.
You will be stuck with shitty jobs or unemployed if you do not have wheels.
"From the perspective of having lived in both places, Calgary seems preferable. The presence of Chinook winds makes winters milder, and the Rockies being within a 1-hour reach provides easy access for leisure. Calgary also excels in job diversity. Of course, real estate and rent are higher, mainly due to a scarcity of land for building compared to Edmonton. The higher cost in Calgary has its reasons, and it holds advantages in terms of investment as well."
I can't argue that Calgary is an awesome city in its own right and might be a better option for a lot of people! Though I would say that in today's world a lot of people need to focus on affordability first and that alone might make Edmonton the right choice for many. We've got a lot going for ourselves too!
Very interesting video, thanks 👍but “ticking” is sou loud😅hits the ears
what do you think of delton area
600$ rent for a 2 bedroom apartment 2 hours from Edmonton in a small town. Doesn’t get much better than that.
All big cities have bad neighbourhoods. I live fairly close to downtown and this is not my experience at all.
Alberta Ave.
@@AM.000 That exists.
I have lived in Edmonton for 8 years now and I definitely don't recommend it. If I find a job elsewhere, I will move ASAP.
The crime is absolutely horrible in Edmonton. If you have bikes locked up outside your home they will be stolen. I've had three bikes get stolen in the past 2 years and they were locked up. Garages get broken into and robbed. And the people that do the crime get a slap on the wrist and then we let them out to do it again. Whatever you do don't move anywhere near downtown Edmonton. And don't leave any valuables in your vehicle otherwise you have a broken window. Downtown Edmonton is dirty and disgusting. We literally let people do drugs out in the open. You can often see people shooting up on the trains.💉 The drug epidemic is killing our city.
We ABSOLUTELY don't want Torontonians and especially don't want thier politics.
Ontarians.
Edmomton sucks
thinking of moving to edmonton? DONT..its shit, noone wants to live here and be prepared to pay 2k for a basement, and tell anyone you are from down east...they will hate you. might not say it but they think it.
where did you find 2k basement dude, are you talking about Edmonton? Or toronto?
the more of you that move here....... the more shit goes up, stay in ontario, thanks.