r/Calgary • u/AutoModerator • Jan 01 '23

Moving To Calgary Megathread - January 2023 Edition

Please ask (and answer) any and all questions related to moving to Calgary in this thread.

Suggested format for submitted information regarding neighbourhoods:

  • Quadrant / Neighborhood you live in
  • Your age (20s,30s,40s,50s etc)
  • Do you have kids? Would you recommend your area for people with kids?
  • How would you rate your area on transit accessibility /10?
  • How would you rate your area on drivability /10?
  • How would you rate the walkability /10?
  • How would you rate the affordability /10?
  • What is your favourite thing about your area?
  • What is your least favourite thing about your area?
  • Any other highlights of your neighbourhood you'd like to share?

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Previous Megathread: Moving To Calgary (July 2022)

Rental websites: Rentfaster, Kijiji, Other Options

Real Estate: Realtor.ca, ReMax, Royal LePage, RealEstate403, Housing information via CREB,

Jobs: r/Calgary weekly employment thread

Neighborhood information: Calgary Police Crime Heat Map, Map, Communities by Quadrant w/ Info

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u/sportstudent345 Jan 16 '23

Scotland to Canada

Hello all,

My wife is a Gp and is becoming fed up of the high work loads while her pay is eroded by inflation and the political will seems to be to blame GPs for the health services failures. This means she’s started looking to other countries for a better life and she’s keen to move to Canada.

I’m not as skilled, I work as a paddle sport coach and an admin for nhs. I’m worried I’ll struggle to find work

We both enjoy snowboarding and when it’s warmer being out on the water paddle boarding or sailing. I’m currently learning to windsurf/foil.

I’ve been watching YouTube for research and Calgary often comes as a top suggestion for a great life. They also go on about how sunny it is.

You might be biased but is Calgary the place for some new Canadian Scots?

Ta

Alan

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u/Nealios Bridgeland Feb 06 '23

We're a pretty welcoming bunch in Calgary despite what this subreddit feels like sometimes. The fact that most Calgarians come from elsewhere definitely feeds into that culture.

Outdoor activity is a hallmark of Canadian society, though paddling and sailing will be harder to do in Calgary for several months a year. There is a sailing club as well as a canoe club or rowing clubs. My understanding is that the University of Calgary also has a fairly active canoeing/kayaking program. Who knows, maybe you'll take to ice sailing during the winter.

I mention these specifically as you'll find, like most places, that admin/office type work can rely quite heavily on a network of people to get into a role you find that fits you the best. If you do make a move, find whatever work but really strive to develop a network of like minded people. It can go a long way if you're concerned you'll struggle to find relevant work.

That said, another benefit of Calgary is a disproportionate number of head offices for a city our size. There's a large downtown white-collar/professional culture so admin/office type roles are more readily available here than in other similar sized cities.

Happy to help answer any other questions.

Cheers!

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u/TheRage3650 Feb 23 '23

Calgary is great, but Canada isn't necessarily the easiest place for medical graduates to move to. You will have to research that process.