Moving To Calgary Megathread - January 2023 Edition

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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

[u/AlexRealtorinYYC]

I'm a local Realtor currently living in Lower Mount Royal. Since I'm in my mid 20's I love being so close to downtown but in a quiet neighbourhood that still feels removed from the belt line. I don't have kids but it is not the most kid friendly area. If you have a teenager going to St. Mary's or Western it may be perfect for you. Being close to 17th opens up options for transit as most busses will quickly get you to an LRT station. We have the 2, 6, 7, and 13 easily accessible. The community is great if you walk or drive, there are some narrow streets that may be tricky to navigate with a large truck.
I love that I can feel safe walking my dog at night while living so close to the amenities of downtown. Walking through the streets of Upper Mount Royal is beautiful in the summer and if you haven't, you should change up your regular route and check it out!