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Well alot of them are coming from other cities and towns...most of tue homelessness are transit folk..some who have even left from Vancouver. A friend of mine works for the CoE and had to dismantle the encampments and a big part of the homeless are out of town folk being here for less than 6 months to a year.Ive been here a decade at least.
I love it here. I moved here from Toronto in 2005. I own a home, have a wife 4 children. My wife and I have great jobs. This place saved my life and I never looked back. Some things I miss about the big city, as a working adult I can't ski as much so the winter socks but I love how the cold keeps the bugs and rodents away. Every place I lived in Toronto was roach and mice infested. It's so clean here compared to Toronto, the lack of smog is wonderful. The opportunities I've found here could never of happened back south.
@@ClarVad And I just visited Vancouver this past weekend, hotel sands at the end of Davie street, walked 50,000 steps, stood for a concert 6 hours and took just over 1000 phtotos. And I was happy to come home to Edmonton. Vancouver is cool but its not for normal everyday life, maybe if you have tens of millions but for a family not so good.
I'm from Calgary and the Sunshine is great, but it is a double-edged sword. It's awesome in the summer, but in the winter it means that it's much colder out than when there is cloud cover.
I moved to Edmonton from Latin America as a qualified legal worker and I am shocked at the poverty levels. Also in the same block where I moved there was a homicide a few days later, a young woman was murdered by another young woman last week! I had never even lived anywhere near a place where homicides had happened. Also random attacks are rare in my country, here in Canada you have to watch out because someone might attack you out of nowhere near public transit stations. I like some aspects of the city, but Canada does not look like a 1st world country to be honest. I visited the central library of Calgary and more than half the people inside was high on drugs and/or homeless. People here open the door and let their dogs go out to pee or poop in the hallway carpet, then they let the dog inside again, they do this late at night so the resident manager won't see it. I've found homeless people pissing inside apartment buildings, somehow they know the standard code of the buzzer! Things are going out of control in Canada. Either Canada has extreme inequality or this place is downright poor. So many lines of people waiting for clothes, food, anything to help them actually. I'm going to even start volunteering to help poor people. Just being honest, don't hate on me.
Edmonton, like other cities, has older areas with lower rents and living accommodations far less inviting that newer areas of our city that with higher rents, more modern housing units and better street lighting. Yes, there is povery and unsafe neighborhoods, but I believe that we are no different than other Canadian cities in that regard. Here's hoping that you and your family can work hard here and continue to increase your family income so that you can move away from your present area. Salud!
You hit the nail on the head square on. Living here gives me a sense of hopelessness. City is full of Landlords who are actually slumlords. Homelessness is pushed out of sight (the nightlife is homeless people's time because instead of helping them, we pushed them from day to night so we wouldn't have to see them). Drug use is rampant. All the inner city neighbourhoods are poverty-esque. I hate this city because we hide all this stuff under the "blue collar hard working tough attitude".
Latin America (are you ashamed to name your country of origin?), "qualified legal worker" WTF does that mean? are you bragging? just say you're an immigrant, then you say you're shocked at the level of poverty and crime, coming from "Latin America" you're full of shit my friend
I've never thought of the lack of rain being a negative thing. The day long rains are definitely far and few between, but what Edmonton specializes in is the hot day 2:30-4pm thunderstorm that rolls through, cools things down and gives us an awesome rainbow.
I was born in Edmonton and have lived here most of my life. There are a few things I would add to your list. In the summer, very intense thunderstorms and there can be some tornadoes. Last year we had 21 tornadoes in the province. The motto is " Keep your eye on the sky". A good thing about the weather is that Edmonton is listed as one of the "best places to see the Northern Lights" worldwide. There is a lot of diversity in some areas of the city and you may be the only Caucasian. I am of Ukrainian descent. There is a very vibrant Ukrainian community. Our traditions and way of life have been kept throughout the generations. We have Ukrainian dance, churches, museums and festivals. If you enjoy museums, there are many different types to see in and around Edmonton.
I can tell you've never lived in Ontario if you think the summers are hot here! I spent half my life in Ontario, and the other half in Edmonton, and I wouldn't trade Edmonton weather for southern Ontario weather. It's very rare for it to get to +30. There might be a handful of days in a summer when it goes above +25. The humidex is never close to southern Ontario. And the winters here are a lot better than they were even 10 years ago. I couldn't imagine living again in the hot muggy summers in southern Ontario.
I was born in Quebec city, lived in Edmonton for 12 years (2002-2014), moved to Kelowna,BC and now considering moving back there... Your video is top notch accurate, reminded me why I moved out, and helped me re-focused on where in the city I should move back if I do. I went back for a weekend, 5 years ago and was impressed with the LRT development in the overall as well... Anyway: appreciated your insights and objectiveness.
I lived in Kelowna and now live in Edmonton. I can honestly say I love Edmonton more than Kelowna for sure. I am leaving Edmonton but still prefer it to Kelowna.
I spent a decade in Edmonton before moving back to my hometown in SW Ontario. Really, the ONLY thing I really dislike about Edmonton is that doctors have much more of a God-complex about them out there (which was a huge deal having a son with extensive medical needs - as parents, my husband and I were often forgotten during healthcare conversations/decisions). My daughter moved back to Calgary as an adult and I honestly wouldn't mind moving back to Edmonton to be closer to her again at some point. The energy was good wherever I was in the city (primarily North East and just South of WEM) and I actually prefer having temperature extremes in a drier climate than be near the Great Lakes.
@@sportinguista09 Ontario is wet and miserable, Alberta is dry and frigid. Alberta cold can be very deceitful because sometimes it doesn't feel so bad... until you realize you've actually frost-nipped your fingers and ears, so you really want to minimize skin exposure even if you feel toasty. You have to shovel wet, slushy snow in Ontario, whereas often you can get away with just using a broom with Alberta snow. Alberta winters can feel super long and dark, but you're more likely to see the Northern Lights. Ontario winters are shorter with more ice storms and the occasional Thunder Snow.
Edmonton is Very Humid from May thru Sept, Every Night it hits 100%. Might be due to all those God Damn Effin Storm Ponds(over 60 north of the Yellowhead alone) that they Never Drain.
@@Svartr.HrafnSvartrI clarify a few points... We get more Sunshine here during the winter than many other places. But the trade-off is going home from work in the dark because in winter the sun goes down around 4:30 p.m.. So while the days can be cheery with sunshine and blue sky, they end quickly. The other thing is you will need to check the temperature not just look outside to gauge the weather. Just because the sky is blue blue and the sun is shining doesn't mean it's mild weather. That can deceive a lot of arrivals to Edmonton
Fascinating points. Thanks for the video. I think anywhere is all about perspective. "Crime ridden" in Canada feels like a "safe" city in the US, where I'm from. I was in Edmonton last week and it was one of the nicest, cleanest, friendliest cities I've ever been to--but I've lived in the US all my life, including years in San Francisco. So again, perspective. One man's trash is another man's treasure.
My fiancé and I are considering a move to Edmonton in 2024. We are from the Okanagan, both born and raised. But we are fed up with the unaffordable housing, ridiculously hot summers (currently on fire, literally) and the drug/crime crisis. We are also HUGE winter people. Thank you for this video!
Lol. Wanna trade? Close to retirement and moving on. Honestly, starting off you have a lot of positives. Depending where you work and what you want, bit cheaper outside in the bedroom communities.
@@jeffho1727 haha the Okanagan is a great place for retirement! Penticton is the best by far. We just need a change. It’s too expensive for us here. We both work good paying jobs but we still can’t afford anything, which is insane. I love Edmonton, been there a few times and it just makes me feel at home.
I absolutely love Edmonton...i lived in many places in BC and people are much freindlier and i definitely have more money to spare!..and housing prices are about to burst so get in soon! Edmonton is the most searched place i heard on the news the other day according to Royal Lapage
Ehh, I would welcome you as a neighbor, but be aware we have plenty of fire and drugs over here to. It seems like it’s a good majority of cities these days. Winter is a hit or miss over here. Between fluctuating temperatures, lack of snowfall, and the depressing nature of driving around grits, covered streets and sidewalks, it can get brutal. I find the one redeeming quality of the city is access to nature, whether, inside the city, close outside the city, or all the way to the Rocky Mountains and beyond. It makes up for all of the horrible shit in my mind.
My first time to watch a video for a person that I live with in the same city, What a nice experience, I appreciate you and nice to meet you brother 🙏👋💐
Great video that sums up a lot of my own experience quite well. Except the last one, which is crime. Once you've fallen victim to a random crime, your perspective changes. I've had my work truck stolen last fall and it has not been recovered to date. This was how I found out that we have the highest vehicle theft numbers in North America. I'm a fellow Edmonton TH-camr as well and kind of surprised that your channel never popped up on my home page before. Keep up the good work!
Your point is well taken. I've lived here in Edmonton for 70 years and have never had my vehicle stolen. Most of my friends can say the same thing. BUT. In a shall-we say"less expensive" neighborhood I had two vehicles in my driveway broken into and the steering column broken in hopes of driving it away, but luckily the thieves were not successful. Nowadays there are thieves who have electronic tools to make the vehicle open up and start, granted. I've managed to have my vehicles garaged overnight, and I think that is the main reason I've avoided theft. As well, our family vehicles are not worth $50,000 and attractive to thieves. I hope you no longer have a theft problem. In the area where you park your vehicle. Cheers! :_)
You forgot to mention, unlike Calgary and Lethbridge Edmonton gets the northern spread of the gulf of mexico moisture in the summer. Which usually leads to severe thunderstorms as thunderstorms and severe thunderstorms are quite common here and even tornadoes.
@@echofall518 I watched these folks budget video and it’s more than I want to spend if I were moving out of country. If it were around $2,000/month….. I’d jump ship but for $4,000/month, I’d sooner stay where I am and pay near the same price.
Been in North Edmonton since 97,coming from DownEast agree with a lot of what you say. Lots of sun, good urban city but get outside and its a good 2 hours to get somewhere nice( Elk Island is the exception). Now , our son moved to Kelona and misses the Edmonton scene. Im 56 and have no desire to get close to downtown. Im thinking for a 20-50 year old, it hits a lot of good points but for retirement , Im looking at moving. Every place has pos/neg.
At one point Rolling Stone Mag said YEG was the world capital for concerts and festivals. Last I read the old coliseum was the second busiest building on Earth only behind MSG. When I was growing up YEG summers were incredible.
You're talking after covid. The nightlife was amazing in the summer. Alberta was amazing in the summer. Something about that solar energy, the air is full of joy, literally. People flocked to the city every year, from all over Alberta. You could stay out all night. But now it's a ghost town. Sprawling is an understatement. Lots of shopping options. If you drive. You can pick and choose where to shop. North East of Edmonton only an hour drive are Provincial parks in the Smokey mountains. Good video. Right to the point.
I'm from Ontario and lived in Edmonton for 3 years. Ultimately moved back to be closer to family, but I did enjoy living in Edmonton. Made a lot of friends who I still keep in touch with. The winters weren't that bad, it's really just about 15-20 days or so of extreme cold that skews the average, the rest is pretty nice. Winters are quite sunny, and the sun is quite low, so need sunglasses. Also the days in winter are very short. Rainfall in the summer is very hit and miss. I remember one year it didn't rain for a whole month, then the next year we had rain almost everyday. Summer days are extremely long. If you're from Toronto, the traffic in Edmonton is nothing. The main difference is that there aren't that many highways, so the "stop and go" is on regular roads, but honestly from downtown to the Henday in rush hour is still only about 25 minutes. Crime is completely overblown. I lived in Oliver and never felt unsafe. I did notice that homeless people were more aggressive than in Toronto (actually walk up to you asking for change, instead of just sitting on the sidewalk), but like the guy in the video said crime is very isolated. One thing I will add is that Edmonton is a more conservative place, and people take the oil and gas sector very seriously - if that's something that you're against then be prepared that most of the people around you are going to disagree with you. However for myself coming from Ontario it actually opened up my mind and made me realize that there is two sides to every coin.
Hi.. Im a family of 4 with young kids. Looking to move to Edmonton, is there any suggestions in which city in Edmonton that's good for growing a family?
@CookingIsForEverybody for neighbourhoods in Edmonton I'd look at Webber Greens, Terwillegar, Ambleside. There are some good areas in Mill Woods and North Edmonton as well, but do your research. I'd stay away from the east end. St. Albert, Sherwood Park, and Spruce Grove are all nice as well, especially St. Albert.
Despite all the problems, houses are really affordable in Edmonton. $200,000 for a cozy 2-bedroom apartment, $350,000 for a beautiful 3-bedroom townhouse and $500,000 for a stunning 4-bedroom home. One-third of the housing price in Vancouver.
I lived in Spruce Grove just west of Edmonton a year and a half and on my farm further west over 20 years. Every time I drove into Edmonton I was checking my gauges cause of the stink which probably comes from the refineries, you get used it.
dude, Edmonton has a great night life...starlite room, soho ..lots of live music...telus museum etc...huge craft beer etc. and great restaurants and lots of small towns folks can visit for day trips, Camrose, Red Deer..quick trip Rocky Mountain house..lots of things..so much you missed.
Edmonton is Canada's largest, northernmost city. Hope to visit next year for AnimeThon. Bit challenging to get to in a single travel day from Houston, TX.
Have you never been to Elk Island National Park or Lake Wabamun? 30 min in either direction. Spent my childhood going to the cabin at Seba Beach water skiing, swimming, boating. Would go to Elk Island for hikes canoeing camping watching the Northern Lights as it's a dark sky preserve. DO NOT PET THE BISON! lol sure would go on weekend ski trips at Banff and Jasper in the winter, but lot's to do and places to go close to the city.
It’s so popular that the homeless rates are growing because people are flooding in. Love the growing community, but wish it wasn’t promoted to live here. It’s not affordable here at all!
I'm only concerned about snow as it'sgonna be my first winter. Made day trips to Banff Jasper Llyodminster Lac La Biche Athabasca and I agree about the 6 hour round trip drive part but i love super long straight Rollercoaster roads !
Definitely agree with the last point. Crime rate is higher but most of that is due to the homelessness/mental illness crisis and is a lot of shoplifting, not violent crimes. I witness police or security stopping a theft about half the time I am in a Walmart, Dollarama, or mall.
If you love nature and diversity of nature edmonton wont cut it. I grew up in edm 24yrs, it was a good for young life and concerts and festivals. Theres an anomosity against ontario. But once i moved to southern ont (10yrs) i was blown away by the trees (maples, est white pines) and great lakes, escarpment, waterfalls, even the snow is different, centry home charm, Id prob be depressed if i moved back. Im moving east to keep the nature aspect and affordability, but i know that will come with its own challenges for sure.
Plenty of places to go within a short drive that are better than Elk Island. Lake Wabamun has a really nice beach and huge camp ground only 40 minutes away and Sylvan Lake is fantastic and only an hour south of the city.
I lived here my entire life, I am almost 40 now so lots of years here. My #1 problem is in the winter we can get as little as 7 hours of daylight and its depressing. Some years its really been tough to deal with.
On the subject of not a lot to do, if you like punk and/or metal there is a lot. The scene is growing, there's lots of shows every week, with the weekends being especially busy.
Edmonton doesn't get many rainy days but we get a lot of thunderstorms that dump rain in short hard bursts! Too many people for the infrastructure/services especially with the mass migration over the past few years.
I lived in Calgary back in 2019. Then I moved to Vancouver and now in Edmonton. Vancouver sucks so bad! It’s filthy, lots of homeless and crimes, druggies, jobless, rude people, pissing in alleys, snotty people, impossible to own/buy a house, renting a garage that has been turned into a living space with the same amount of rent owning a condo is a joke. Depressing weather, raining everyday/night, much colder winter season because of freezing rain.
I’m from central California. Heat goes up to 48 F . We have only two seasons. Summer and Fall/Spring. There is nothing to do in most central towns, crime rate is getting worst.
I moved to Edmonton in the year 2000 from a small town in Ontario. I like Edmonton alot and I think moving to it was the best decision of my life. That being said all places have there positives and negatives. One thing not mentioned on this list I would advise people about is Edmonton does not have a good bus/lrt system. The city a few years ago cut down where the buses went and you will sometimes be waiting long times to catch a city bus. Some buses are 40+ minutes between busses. Busses and LRT don't run 24/7 and after 10 or 11 pm you will have to find another way to get around. Now the LRT is expanding to more places in Edmonton but the bus system is still not very good. Unless you are in a place in the city with higher amount of people (like downtown.) Another thing is very few places stay open here after 10pm. Mostly only bars are open after 10pm and a few fast food places and a few Shoppers Drug Marts. If you are a night owl you won't be doing much at night time.
I’m sorry that there are people who are haters of Edmonton, but there are a lot worse places to live than here. I’m originally from Ontario and I’ve lived in different locations throughout the province of Alberta. By far, Edmonton is the nicest place to live. Of course, you have to like winter, but if you like long summer days and magical winter nights, this is the place to live! The city is trying to get the wrinkles out of the transit system and it is coming along. We also have one of the largest river Valley systems where if you want to get exercise, you can get it!❤
Well done Brian! I'm an Edmontonian, a resident since 1953, and have seen all the changes made over the decades to my city as it grew. I agree with your 7 realities that people must consider before moving here. Great idea for a TH-cam presentation! A story here a few years ago was a lady from Toronto who did not realize that night life here is minimal in the downtown core, and governed strictly by City Bylaws. She sadly decided to move back to TO I think---correct me if I'm wrong. One significant point that could be expanded upon is that Edmonton's historic Downtown City Core, centered around Jasper Avenue, can no longer can be compared to the 40s. 50s and 60s scene when everything a person wanted was "Downtown ," as Petula Clark's famous song proclaimed. Large shopping centres started appearing miles away from downtown in residential areas , and being were much more convenient in terms of parking and shopping options, effectively killed downtown retail. As a result, Edmonton's central core is mostly business offices abandoned at night except for some small live music venues and restaurants. Our city council has for years been attempting to rejuvenate the downtown core. Daryl Katz, then owner of the Oilers hockey team, dramatically spurred on our downtown redevelopment by investing heavily in his magnificent Rogers Place ice rink and concert venue several blocks north of Jasper Avenue, as well as in the building of adjoining towering high rise condos. And it's working! Century old downtown brick warehouses are being converted into cozy modern lofts. Grant MacEwan College, huge now, is only a couple of blocks away from the arena. A vast adjoining shopping complex called The Brewery District has joined neighboring commercial developments giving downtown residents endless choices of retail outlets. Lastly, there are thousands of very affordable older but well-updated housing options for people wanting to live in the core. So in summary, I'd people who are ok with Brian's 7 facts about Edmonton choose their location in our city by coming here, renting a car and driving to the real estate properties you are interested in. I'm sure you'll find a community area that would appeal to you. I'd also like to mention that Sherwood Park and St Albert are neighbouring cities just outside Edmonton city limits that appeal to thousands of families desiring more of a smaller community feel. Smaller more outlying cities like Leduc, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Devon alos appeal to many folks because of their smaller size and lower property taxes. Brian , have you done a story about these suburban alternatives to Edmonton? If not, why not? lol Cheers everyone!
Basically it is a bigger more northern Winnipeg. If you like beaches, fishing and being closer to the USA choose Winnipeg. If you like skiing, hiking and being close to the mountains choose Edmonton. If you work in healthcare or insurance choose Winnipeg and if you work in oil and gas choose Edmonton. Otherwise they two cities are nearly the same.
Edmonton and Calgary are the sunniest if you’re only talking about big Canadian cities. I believe Medicine Hat and Lethbridge are number 1 and 2 sunniest cities. Lethbridge hit 100 000 people relatively recently and Medicine Hat is smaller so they are “big” cities. Also I don’t know about your claim of “most parkland per resident”. Edmonton has a lot of parks but I don’t believe it is number 1 in Canada. No shade on Edmonton I’m just highlighting that it is not as highly ranked on these criteria as you suggest. Overall good video though! I prefer Calgary but Edmonton is definitely more affordable. Hope it stays that way!
June 18th isn't even summer yet, so your comment doesn't mean much. LOL It's now July 16 and has been hot for most of the last month and almost no rain. Just a lot of smoke in the air. How many years in the last decade have we had fire bans across the province, including Edmonton. We already had one fire ban earlier this year, due to hot weather and drought.
I’m a bricklayer, I wanna relocate to Edmonton from Vancouver. I hate it here and things here are so expensive. Do you think bricklaying jobs there is booming now? Lots of jobs?
I lived in Big E for 32 years yes most of what you say is close to correct. Nevertheless it remains a very vibrant city with OPPORTUNITY for those who want to work. I visit it as my family remained and worked there for their careers. I actually love that city.
Thanks for the video, Brian. I'm a somewhat recent transplant that lived in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, and I feel there's a huge asterisk to each of these points that should me made. 1 - Extreme weather is a relative term. The lower air humidity we here in Edmonton deal with mitigates the extreme weather quite a bit. Unlike the cities I've lived in, it's very rare, for example, we deal with freezing rain (winter 2021-2022 notwithstanding). Extreme humidex is also something we rarely deal with, which can make 24 C feel like the mid-30s and the air unbreathable. 2 - Urban sprawl in Edmonton isn't nearly as ridiculous as what you'll find in Toronto, Montreal (well, at least the metropolitan area) and Ottawa. I know a lot of people hate on the peripheral developments straddling the Anthony Henday loop, but they are actually far more denser in construction than the parts of Edmonton built 65-40 years ago (like Capilano, most of West Edmonton, Mill Woods). These areas remain quite walkable and basic amenities are never far. Let's also not forget not everyone wants to live in an apartment or condo. Some folks aspire to have their own house. Edmonton is one of those cities that makes it possible. 3 - There's a lot to do in Edmonton, not just nature-centric stuff. It might not be a city where you can go to a rave until 5 in the morning, or find a Cactus Club that serves more coke in the back than food in the front (long story on that one, made the rounds on reddit a few months back). Does it have the cachet of Montreal or Toronto? Of course not, but people make the party, not the place. 4 - We do get rain here, it's not as spread out through the growing months like it is out East, but we do get some. We have a lot of agriculture surrounding the city, after all. 5 - I do agree that if a person is decidedly an urban person and abhors going to smaller towns and cities and villages, or just a ride out into the countryside, then Edmonton, might not be for you, but to say we're pretty isolated... well... we're not Winnipeg or Saskatoon though. 6 - Crime isn't nearly as bad as our reputation suggests. It's been on an uptick everywhere since the pandemic. Nowhere is spared. Drug addiction especially. We have problems, but they're not insurmountable. 7 - Edmonton becomes more diverse every year. It's a work in progress. The more people move here, the more our diversity will grow.
I lived here my whole life and disagree with everything you said. Central Edmonton is great for urban people, and actually affordable. A little rough north of the river but still some great old neighborhood's
I live in Edmonton, previously Montreal. Weather I dont agree. Much colder in Montreal - humidity. A number of times I have been outside in Edmonton in minus 30 DEGC (no wind) with a fall jacket and Im fine (dry in Edmonton). If there is a wind, however, it can be scary cold. However, there is an image (from other Canadians) that Edmonton is all white and English (like me). You are right. Its the farthest from the truth - I was pleasantly surprised.
I love the nightlife wayyyyyyyy better then vancouver!! And people are very friendly and it’s definitely got a Canadian vibe and seems the mass migration is much less then in BC and Ontario.
OMG!!! Preach!! As a young graduate you're better off moving to Montbéliard in France. It's a town in the East of France. There are plenty of jobs there because the Swiss border is nearby and people would rather commute to Switzerland for the higher salaries. The cost of living is so low. You can buy a house for 150k€. I left Edmonton in 2019 because the job opportunities were poor and I hated my job in the oil patch. I was living like a student earning a measly $30k per year. The people my age weren't doing much better working in retail or banks. And we were all Canadian with college degrees.
I would also add bad transportation to the list. Edmonton traffic is worse than would be expected for a city of its size and public transit is absolutely terrible. Definitely the weather is the biggest downside though 😄. The summers are beautiful but the nice weather only lasts for 2 or 3 months.
Hi, I found your video after searching for Edmonton, since the Florida Panthers are playing with Oilers of Edmonton. I wasn't your where the city was located in Canada.I visited several eastern Canadian cities in 2019. I live in Maimi FL. USA. We flew to NewJersey state and then we drove to Quebec city, Ottawa and Montreal and Niagara Falls. These cities are beautiful. I spoke to people in QUEBEC CITY and they said that in the winter its very cold, just like in Edmonton. I have seen other videos of Canada specially Vancouver where the crime is rampant and homelessness too. I lived in New York state for 19 years and decided to move to Florida in 1988, I never look back, this state has grown tremendously with a population of over 20 millions. I know that Canada it's practically empty compare to the USA. I would love to visit your city, but I will not move there, it sounds to me that's very bleak in the winter.
I would like to hear about a medicine in Edmonton. I heard terrible stories overall in Canada. For instance to get MRT you have to wait couple of months or even to get result of an analyses.
I never had an issue with healthcare in Edmonton. I got an allergy specialist within a month and I never struggled to find a family doctor in the area where I live. In other provinces, it can take you years. The healthcare in Edmonton is pretty good for Canadian standards.
@@veeo987 i live in Edmonton too and never a problem...I have family in BC and i cant believe their wait times and not being able to get a doctor. Love it here in Edmonton
There are more veterinarians with MRI's in Montana than there are in all of Alberta. I had to wait for a year to get my MRI and then found out that the doctor said to look in the area where the problem wasn't with no follow up or call back from the doctor. Complete waste of time and money. I could have paid $300 in Montana and had the results in a week
I moved to Edmonton from Ontario 41 years ago. Long summer days and long winter nights. If you like Christmas, this is the city to be in! Calgary is only a couple hours south of us, and there are so many sites to see. You have the Stettler train or the train museum. We have Jurassic Park in summer and tons of small towns with unique restaurants and various sights. 😊 since you made this video, we’ve had lots of rain! Lol thank you very much though your video was really nice!
I've been living in Vancouver since March 2022. This city is for the rich, and the financially wreckless young people. It is true that there are lots of places to go but that will also translate into expenses. If you don't want to spend much money during your typical spring, summer and fall weekends, then there is no reason to stay in Vancouver. This differs from person to person since I prioritize having enough savings and investments rather than going at every weekend. Considering my approach, I would rather stay in Edmonton or Calgary than in Vancouver.
“Add more layers” is not an effective solution to extreme cold. Infact it is a dangerous idea if far removed from shelter. Overheating is just as, even more dangerous than getting ‘cold’ in the winter. Overheating leads to sweeting, making any inner layers drastically, less effective at retaining heat. If you get cold after sweating, warming up will be hard. ‘Be bold. Start cold’ use physical exertion as a thermostat. Maintaining an optimal temperature means you produce as much heat as you lose to the environment.
you might want to check your affordability facts... it is great if you make 5000 a month but that is about it. Every apartment building wants your income to equal not one not two but three times what they ask for rent, and that is before they even look at your credit rating. So if you are looking for a 3 bdrm apartment for your family then just to rent a place that costs say 1800 a month (and that is cheap) apartment rental companies expect you to be able to prove that you have an income of a minimum of 5400 a month. So if you and your spouse are a minimum wagers or are on a medical of any kind its not the place to even think of living.
I have to say Edmonton might just survive the rising housing cost with our robust residential construction industry we're constantly building new homes and apartments.
I’m on my second month in Edmonton and it rains like once a week. Idk maybe it’s my luck but my main concern is the sidewalks on Winter as I don’t like it slippery.
oh thank God I watched this. I love nature and planning to semi-retire there next year, winter will be not be too hard as we bought a new place with a double garage and we won't work outside, Thanks again
That accidental beach should had been made official. It's going to stay there as an island anyway but as for the storm drains, maybe put those cement tunnels&cover it with sand so that the storm water would exit further downstream away from ppl. It's nearby to the Mutart LRT station and while washroom/garbage with lighting is an issue but that could be added. Parking could be elsewhere while lighting is needed too. Recently crime is very high due to the homeless population being decentralized. That's a problem due to less provincial support compared to Calgary and that's been repeatedly going on for several years now. As for Transit, the last couple of years, the route changes make it seems like they're intentionally making it difficult for everyone including ETS staff to ride the buses and LRT especially when they're trying to change ppl's habits to take the LRT even though there's no active Valley Line LRT service deadline. Edmonton should make an artificial lake/reservoir upstream from the city to ensure we'll always have clean supply of water. As for sustainable energy, IMO, the city should just take the money offered from the Federal government since the rural locations don't want it and just build whatever we can to reduce the cost of power in the city. There's lots of land within&just outside the city's borders that could be used for agro-voltaic projects to reduce the cost of power. Compared to Calgary whose downtown exists in a flood plain, Edmonton has a better river region.
I’ve lived a few hours from Edmonton most of my life, and I love it. It’s just quieter and more spread out than most other cities. There are so many green spaces, and it’s easy to navigate. It’s also the progressive little bubble of the province. Edmonton itself is super diverse and we have beautiful Indigenous culture in Northern Alberta.
Quiter, hahahhahah, are you living in 10th century, its fucking filled with a lot of damn people... Edmonton aint any better now and besides who move yo Edmonton because of Culture, what nonsense😂
Your comments are accurate except for crime. Obviously you and your friends never ride transit, where safety is a real concern. Also, just because gang related criminal activity is prevalent in the inner city doesn't mean it's not in nicer neighborhoods too. The red shoes are everywhere😕
I'm from Quebec City and moved to Edmonton and I find the weather more comfortable in Edmonton. Here, Summers are very comfortable and not too humid, and cold snaps are dry cold and they don't last. There's no 4 metres of snow that turns into slush and humid cold like in Quebec City. And there's no humidex 40s here. And also, we have much more sunlight here, which makes me happier. The cloudy winters of Eastern Canada are very depressing. I also love the lack of traffic in Edmonton. It's so easy to commute everywhere here compared to Quebec where highways are outdated and cities are denser.
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Well alot of them are coming from other cities and towns...most of tue homelessness are transit folk..some who have even left from Vancouver. A friend of mine works for the CoE and had to dismantle the encampments and a big part of the homeless are out of town folk being here for less than 6 months to a year.Ive been here a decade at least.
Edmonton safer and people in Edmonton way more friendlier than calgary, people in calgary very unfriendly and very snobby
We are going to Edmonton in the end of this year, so see you soon 😉
yes
Holy dude don't put your ID out there for everyone to see
From a former Edmontonian 😊
I love it here. I moved here from Toronto in 2005. I own a home, have a wife 4 children. My wife and I have great jobs. This place saved my life and I never looked back. Some things I miss about the big city, as a working adult I can't ski as much so the winter socks but I love how the cold keeps the bugs and rodents away. Every place I lived in Toronto was roach and mice infested. It's so clean here compared to Toronto, the lack of smog is wonderful. The opportunities I've found here could never of happened back south.
Welcome to my city. Been here for 65 years, I love my home, and all the most wanderful friendly citezens.
Very glad you chose to come to our city. I love Edmonton!!
@@ClarVad And I just visited Vancouver this past weekend, hotel sands at the end of Davie street, walked 50,000 steps, stood for a concert 6 hours and took just over 1000 phtotos. And I was happy to come home to Edmonton. Vancouver is cool but its not for normal everyday life, maybe if you have tens of millions but for a family not so good.
Ahah and think! People were complaining of refinery smog
There are no rats in Alberta, not because of the cold, but because of the Rat Control Program that the gov't runs.
I'm from Calgary and the Sunshine is great, but it is a double-edged sword. It's awesome in the summer, but in the winter it means that it's much colder out than when there is cloud cover.
I moved to Edmonton from Latin America as a qualified legal worker and I am shocked at the poverty levels. Also in the same block where I moved there was a homicide a few days later, a young woman was murdered by another young woman last week! I had never even lived anywhere near a place where homicides had happened. Also random attacks are rare in my country, here in Canada you have to watch out because someone might attack you out of nowhere near public transit stations.
I like some aspects of the city, but Canada does not look like a 1st world country to be honest. I visited the central library of Calgary and more than half the people inside was high on drugs and/or homeless. People here open the door and let their dogs go out to pee or poop in the hallway carpet, then they let the dog inside again, they do this late at night so the resident manager won't see it. I've found homeless people pissing inside apartment buildings, somehow they know the standard code of the buzzer! Things are going out of control in Canada.
Either Canada has extreme inequality or this place is downright poor. So many lines of people waiting for clothes, food, anything to help them actually. I'm going to even start volunteering to help poor people.
Just being honest, don't hate on me.
Edmonton, like other cities, has older areas with lower rents and living accommodations far less inviting that newer areas of our city that with higher rents, more modern housing units and better street lighting. Yes, there is povery and unsafe neighborhoods, but I believe that we are no different than other Canadian cities in that regard. Here's hoping that you and your family can work hard here and continue to increase your family income so that you can move away from your present area. Salud!
You hit the nail on the head square on. Living here gives me a sense of hopelessness. City is full of Landlords who are actually slumlords. Homelessness is pushed out of sight (the nightlife is homeless people's time because instead of helping them, we pushed them from day to night so we wouldn't have to see them). Drug use is rampant. All the inner city neighbourhoods are poverty-esque. I hate this city because we hide all this stuff under the "blue collar hard working tough attitude".
You are right, Canada turned into a shithole!
You should go home
Latin America (are you ashamed to name your country of origin?), "qualified legal worker" WTF does that mean? are you bragging? just say you're an immigrant, then you say you're shocked at the level of poverty and crime, coming from "Latin America" you're full of shit my friend
I've never thought of the lack of rain being a negative thing. The day long rains are definitely far and few between, but what Edmonton specializes in is the hot day 2:30-4pm thunderstorm that rolls through, cools things down and gives us an awesome rainbow.
I was born in Edmonton and have lived here most of my life. There are a few things I would add to your list. In the summer, very intense thunderstorms and there can be some tornadoes. Last year we had 21 tornadoes in the province. The motto is " Keep your eye on the sky". A good thing about the weather is that Edmonton is listed as one of the "best places to see the Northern Lights" worldwide. There is a lot of diversity in some areas of the city and you may be the only Caucasian. I am of Ukrainian descent. There is a very vibrant Ukrainian community. Our traditions and way of life have been kept throughout the generations. We have Ukrainian dance, churches, museums and festivals. If you enjoy museums, there are many different types to see in and around Edmonton.
I was born in 1957 and I love Edmonton because I have lived in Edmonton for 66 year's
*years
I guess if you've never lived anywhere else then you would love Edmonton. Nothing to compare to. 66 years in this dump. Sad
I can tell you've never lived in Ontario if you think the summers are hot here! I spent half my life in Ontario, and the other half in Edmonton, and I wouldn't trade Edmonton weather for southern Ontario weather. It's very rare for it to get to +30. There might be a handful of days in a summer when it goes above +25. The humidex is never close to southern Ontario. And the winters here are a lot better than they were even 10 years ago. I couldn't imagine living again in the hot muggy summers in southern Ontario.
We lived in Edmonton and we love the winter ❄ it's beautiful!!!
All 8 months of it ?
I was born in Quebec city, lived in Edmonton for 12 years (2002-2014), moved to Kelowna,BC and now considering moving back there... Your video is top notch accurate, reminded me why I moved out, and helped me re-focused on where in the city I should move back if I do. I went back for a weekend, 5 years ago and was impressed with the LRT development in the overall as well... Anyway: appreciated your insights and objectiveness.
I lived in Kelowna and now live in Edmonton. I can honestly say I love Edmonton more than Kelowna for sure. I am leaving Edmonton but still prefer it to Kelowna.
Quebec? Your province is a drain on Canada. A leech.
I spent a decade in Edmonton before moving back to my hometown in SW Ontario. Really, the ONLY thing I really dislike about Edmonton is that doctors have much more of a God-complex about them out there (which was a huge deal having a son with extensive medical needs - as parents, my husband and I were often forgotten during healthcare conversations/decisions). My daughter moved back to Calgary as an adult and I honestly wouldn't mind moving back to Edmonton to be closer to her again at some point. The energy was good wherever I was in the city (primarily North East and just South of WEM) and I actually prefer having temperature extremes in a drier climate than be near the Great Lakes.
Yeah, doctors are dicks. Sorry you had to go through something like that on top of chronic health issues with your loved one.
How would you compare winters in Edmonton to Ontario? I’m from Toronto and looking to move to Edmonton
@@sportinguista09 Ontario is wet and miserable, Alberta is dry and frigid. Alberta cold can be very deceitful because sometimes it doesn't feel so bad... until you realize you've actually frost-nipped your fingers and ears, so you really want to minimize skin exposure even if you feel toasty. You have to shovel wet, slushy snow in Ontario, whereas often you can get away with just using a broom with Alberta snow. Alberta winters can feel super long and dark, but you're more likely to see the Northern Lights. Ontario winters are shorter with more ice storms and the occasional Thunder Snow.
Edmonton is Very Humid from May thru Sept, Every Night it hits 100%. Might be due to all those God Damn Effin Storm Ponds(over 60 north of the Yellowhead alone) that they Never Drain.
@@Svartr.HrafnSvartrI clarify a few points... We get more Sunshine here during the winter than many other places. But the trade-off is going home from work in the dark because in winter the sun goes down around 4:30 p.m.. So while the days can be cheery with sunshine and blue sky, they end quickly.
The other thing is you will need to check the temperature not just look outside to gauge the weather. Just because the sky is blue blue and the sun is shining doesn't mean it's mild weather. That can deceive a lot of arrivals to Edmonton
Fascinating points. Thanks for the video. I think anywhere is all about perspective. "Crime ridden" in Canada feels like a "safe" city in the US, where I'm from. I was in Edmonton last week and it was one of the nicest, cleanest, friendliest cities I've ever been to--but I've lived in the US all my life, including years in San Francisco. So again, perspective. One man's trash is another man's treasure.
The crime is up a bit but even for canada it isn't close to being the worst city.
And I find San Fransisco mellow and clean compared to Edmonton ...market street and the tenderloin excluded
@@horus-b9w9t the term first world problems exists for a reason
My fiancé and I are considering a move to Edmonton in 2024. We are from the Okanagan, both born and raised. But we are fed up with the unaffordable housing, ridiculously hot summers (currently on fire, literally) and the drug/crime crisis. We are also HUGE winter people. Thank you for this video!
Lol. Wanna trade? Close to retirement and moving on. Honestly, starting off you have a lot of positives. Depending where you work and what you want, bit cheaper outside in the bedroom communities.
@@jeffho1727 haha the Okanagan is a great place for retirement! Penticton is the best by far. We just need a change. It’s too expensive for us here. We both work good paying jobs but we still can’t afford anything, which is insane. I love Edmonton, been there a few times and it just makes me feel at home.
I absolutely love Edmonton...i lived in many places in BC and people are much freindlier and i definitely have more money to spare!..and housing prices are about to burst so get in soon! Edmonton is the most searched place i heard on the news the other day according to Royal Lapage
Ehh, I would welcome you as a neighbor, but be aware we have plenty of fire and drugs over here to.
It seems like it’s a good majority of cities these days.
Winter is a hit or miss over here. Between fluctuating temperatures, lack of snowfall, and the depressing nature of driving around grits, covered streets and sidewalks, it can get brutal.
I find the one redeeming quality of the city is access to nature, whether, inside the city, close outside the city, or all the way to the Rocky Mountains and beyond. It makes up for all of the horrible shit in my mind.
Drug problem here is our of control!!! Expect to see people using on a daily basis and carrying a naloxone kit is a regular thing.
My first time to watch a video for a person that I live with in the same city,
What a nice experience, I appreciate you and nice to meet you brother 🙏👋💐
Great video that sums up a lot of my own experience quite well. Except the last one, which is crime. Once you've fallen victim to a random crime, your perspective changes. I've had my work truck stolen last fall and it has not been recovered to date. This was how I found out that we have the highest vehicle theft numbers in North America. I'm a fellow Edmonton TH-camr as well and kind of surprised that your channel never popped up on my home page before. Keep up the good work!
Your point is well taken. I've lived here in Edmonton for 70 years and have never had my vehicle stolen. Most of my friends can say the same thing. BUT. In a shall-we say"less expensive" neighborhood I had two vehicles in my driveway broken into and the steering column broken in hopes of driving it away, but luckily the thieves were not successful. Nowadays there are thieves who have electronic tools to make the vehicle open up and start, granted. I've managed to have my vehicles garaged overnight, and I think that is the main reason I've avoided theft. As well, our family vehicles are not worth $50,000 and attractive to thieves. I hope you no longer have a theft problem. In the area where you park your vehicle. Cheers! :_)
Thank you for your excellent presentation about Edmonton. I wished, I had known these facts BEFORE I came here.
Edmonton punishes pedestrians! A lot of major routes have no sidewalks and transit is a JOKE!
Get a car, or get screwed by lack of ped infrastructure
Get a car, and get screwed by insurance, gas, and maintenance.
Overall, just get screwed.
Bullshit. Get out there on a chinese battery powered scooter and let er rip bruh
That's ridiculous! You should try Kelowna.
Yeah lol Edmonton is the kind of city to move out of not move into lmao
No, we should be punishing pedestrians cause none of them seem to have a clue how to follow any of the rules of crossing roads.
I intend to move Edmonton , searching house, generally which areas and community to avoid it, appreciated your advice.
You forgot to mention, unlike Calgary and Lethbridge Edmonton gets the northern spread of the gulf of mexico moisture in the summer. Which usually leads to severe thunderstorms as thunderstorms and severe thunderstorms are quite common here and even tornadoes.
There’s been one tornado in 40 years. These comments are sensational.
Hola friend, we moved from Edmonton to Mexico 2021. Alberta was good to us. Great vid friend. Cheers from Mexico. 👋🏽👋🏽✌🏽
I live in over-taxed Edmonton. I wish I could move to Mexico. I’m 50 and my home is paid off. How much $$$ does it take to retire in Mexico?
@@beri232 Hola friend 👋🏼 👋🏼 We do a monthly budget video ✌🏼😀
@@beri232 there is a visa for retirees. Not hard to get. Living expenses are cheaper than in Canada for sure.
@@echofall518 I watched these folks budget video and it’s more than I want to spend if I were moving out of country. If it were around $2,000/month….. I’d jump ship but for $4,000/month, I’d sooner stay where I am and pay near the same price.
Been in North Edmonton since 97,coming from DownEast agree with a lot of what you say. Lots of sun, good urban city but get outside and its a good 2 hours to get somewhere nice( Elk Island is the exception). Now , our son moved to Kelona and misses the Edmonton scene. Im 56 and have no desire to get close to downtown. Im thinking for a 20-50 year old, it hits a lot of good points but for retirement , Im looking at moving. Every place has pos/neg.
There are many places near Edmonton like elk island worth the drive. Some web surfing should find you a nice spot.
I grew up in Millwoods. When I drove to work I drove by 7 different places where someon was killed.
At one point Rolling Stone Mag said YEG was the world capital for concerts and festivals. Last I read the old coliseum was the second busiest building on Earth only behind MSG. When I was growing up YEG summers were incredible.
My wife and I have been to Lethbridge. It would be an interesting comparison between Lethbridge and Edmonton. Calgary is huge and the traffic is bad.
I lived in Edmonton for a little over two years. I enjoyed the dry lightning storms while I was there.
Love how the videos are of summer lol we have to deal with 8 months of winter they seem to forget this
I saw snow come and stay on September 16 in Edmonton and last until May.
You can join in the alcoholism in those months.
Sylvan Lake is an 11/2 away. Alberta beach is an hour away. Lots of places are an hour away.
You're talking after covid. The nightlife was amazing in the summer. Alberta was amazing in the summer. Something about that solar energy, the air is full of joy, literally. People flocked to the city every year, from all over Alberta. You could stay out all night. But now it's a ghost town. Sprawling is an understatement. Lots of shopping options. If you drive. You can pick and choose where to shop. North East of Edmonton only an hour drive are Provincial parks in the Smokey mountains. Good video. Right to the point.
I'm from Ontario and lived in Edmonton for 3 years. Ultimately moved back to be closer to family, but I did enjoy living in Edmonton. Made a lot of friends who I still keep in touch with. The winters weren't that bad, it's really just about 15-20 days or so of extreme cold that skews the average, the rest is pretty nice. Winters are quite sunny, and the sun is quite low, so need sunglasses. Also the days in winter are very short. Rainfall in the summer is very hit and miss. I remember one year it didn't rain for a whole month, then the next year we had rain almost everyday. Summer days are extremely long. If you're from Toronto, the traffic in Edmonton is nothing. The main difference is that there aren't that many highways, so the "stop and go" is on regular roads, but honestly from downtown to the Henday in rush hour is still only about 25 minutes. Crime is completely overblown. I lived in Oliver and never felt unsafe. I did notice that homeless people were more aggressive than in Toronto (actually walk up to you asking for change, instead of just sitting on the sidewalk), but like the guy in the video said crime is very isolated. One thing I will add is that Edmonton is a more conservative place, and people take the oil and gas sector very seriously - if that's something that you're against then be prepared that most of the people around you are going to disagree with you. However for myself coming from Ontario it actually opened up my mind and made me realize that there is two sides to every coin.
Hi.. Im a family of 4 with young kids. Looking to move to Edmonton, is there any suggestions in which city in Edmonton that's good for growing a family?
@CookingIsForEverybody for neighbourhoods in Edmonton I'd look at Webber Greens, Terwillegar, Ambleside. There are some good areas in Mill Woods and North Edmonton as well, but do your research. I'd stay away from the east end. St. Albert, Sherwood Park, and Spruce Grove are all nice as well, especially St. Albert.
Ya the settlers Love Our Resources 😅
Despite all the problems, houses are really affordable in Edmonton. $200,000 for a cozy 2-bedroom apartment, $350,000 for a beautiful 3-bedroom townhouse and $500,000 for a stunning 4-bedroom home. One-third of the housing price in Vancouver.
Yes, but there's a reason Vancouver is expensive and Edmonton isn't.
Shhh. Don't say anything more ppl will cone. Suppose to say how bad it is.
Edmonton has a huge drug problem so if that’s one of the reasons you’re leaving reconsider. It’s not safe in Edmonton
Red Deer is worse and a much smaller city.
I lived in Spruce Grove just west of Edmonton a year and a half and on my farm further west over 20 years. Every time I drove into Edmonton I was checking my gauges cause of the stink which probably comes from the refineries, you get used it.
dude, Edmonton has a great night life...starlite room, soho ..lots of live music...telus museum etc...huge craft beer etc. and great restaurants and lots of small towns folks can visit for day trips, Camrose, Red Deer..quick trip Rocky Mountain house..lots of things..so much you missed.
Edmonton is Canada's largest, northernmost city. Hope to visit next year for AnimeThon. Bit challenging to get to in a single travel day from Houston, TX.
It really doesn't get all that hot in the summer there. Alberta summers are generally very nice.
Have you never been to Elk Island National Park or Lake Wabamun? 30 min in either direction. Spent my childhood going to the cabin at Seba Beach water skiing, swimming, boating. Would go to Elk Island for hikes canoeing camping watching the Northern Lights as it's a dark sky preserve. DO NOT PET THE BISON! lol sure would go on weekend ski trips at Banff and Jasper in the winter, but lot's to do and places to go close to the city.
Alberta lake life is underrated
It’s so popular that the homeless rates are growing because people are flooding in. Love the growing community, but wish it wasn’t promoted to live here.
It’s not affordable here at all!
I'm only concerned about snow as it'sgonna be my first winter. Made day trips to Banff Jasper Llyodminster Lac La Biche Athabasca and I agree about the 6 hour round trip drive part but i love super long straight Rollercoaster roads !
Be careful out there. Cars gives a dangerous sense of false security. Don’t bet your life on your car or operator reliability.
There are over,1.2 million people,here.The LRT after,11pm is very
empty.The downtown core,is pretty quiet,even during the day.
Definitely agree with the last point. Crime rate is higher but most of that is due to the homelessness/mental illness crisis and is a lot of shoplifting, not violent crimes. I witness police or security stopping a theft about half the time I am in a Walmart, Dollarama, or mall.
If you love nature and diversity of nature edmonton wont cut it. I grew up in edm 24yrs, it was a good for young life and concerts and festivals. Theres an anomosity against ontario. But once i moved to southern ont (10yrs) i was blown away by the trees (maples, est white pines) and great lakes, escarpment, waterfalls, even the snow is different, centry home charm, Id prob be depressed if i moved back. Im moving east to keep the nature aspect and affordability, but i know that will come with its own challenges for sure.
Plenty of places to go within a short drive that are better than Elk Island. Lake Wabamun has a really nice beach and huge camp ground only 40 minutes away and Sylvan Lake is fantastic and only an hour south of the city.
I lived here my entire life, I am almost 40 now so lots of years here. My #1 problem is in the winter we can get as little as 7 hours of daylight and its depressing. Some years its really been tough to deal with.
There is a bad weather season everywhere. Don't think weather is a big deal breaker.
8 months of freezing cold ?
On the subject of not a lot to do, if you like punk and/or metal there is a lot. The scene is growing, there's lots of shows every week, with the weekends being especially busy.
Really? All I hear when I'm outside are these woke kids blasting their shitty dubstep music through their electric car stereos.
My mommy said heavy mettle bands worship the Devil.
Edmonton doesn't get many rainy days but we get a lot of thunderstorms that dump rain in short hard bursts! Too many people for the infrastructure/services especially with the mass migration over the past few years.
Dude you couldn't find an updated picture of the downtown core in your thumb nail. Good effort.
I lived in Calgary back in 2019. Then I moved to Vancouver and now in Edmonton.
Vancouver sucks so bad! It’s filthy, lots of homeless and crimes, druggies, jobless, rude people, pissing in alleys, snotty people, impossible to own/buy a house, renting a garage that has been turned into a living space with the same amount of rent owning a condo is a joke. Depressing weather, raining everyday/night, much colder winter season because of freezing rain.
Bullshit. You think -40 is nicer? C'mon bruh! Flowers blooming right now in raincouver bruh
I’m from central California. Heat goes up to 48 F . We have only two seasons. Summer and Fall/Spring. There is nothing to do in most central towns, crime rate is getting worst.
Incredibly eye opening video, thanks forp utting it together!
Hey man, just moving back to Millet, not afraid lol
Thank you Brian, can you also do a video about security level in Edmonton, residential area, safe area, dangerous aera...
I moved to Edmonton in the year 2000 from a small town in Ontario. I like Edmonton alot and I think moving to it was the best decision of my life. That being said all places have there positives and negatives. One thing not mentioned on this list I would advise people about is Edmonton does not have a good bus/lrt system. The city a few years ago cut down where the buses went and you will sometimes be waiting long times to catch a city bus. Some buses are 40+ minutes between busses. Busses and LRT don't run 24/7 and after 10 or 11 pm you will have to find another way to get around. Now the LRT is expanding to more places in Edmonton but the bus system is still not very good. Unless you are in a place in the city with higher amount of people (like downtown.) Another thing is very few places stay open here after 10pm. Mostly only bars are open after 10pm and a few fast food places and a few Shoppers Drug Marts. If you are a night owl you won't be doing much at night time.
How is the Spruce Grove area for crime? Thinking of making the move from Vancouver in the spring time.
I’m sorry that there are people who are haters of Edmonton, but there are a lot worse places to live than here. I’m originally from Ontario and I’ve lived in different locations throughout the province of Alberta. By far, Edmonton is the nicest place to live. Of course, you have to like winter, but if you like long summer days and magical winter nights, this is the place to live! The city is trying to get the wrinkles out of the transit system and it is coming along. We also have one of the largest river Valley systems where if you want to get exercise, you can get it!❤
Well done Brian! I'm an Edmontonian, a resident since 1953, and have seen all the changes made over the decades to my city as it grew. I agree with your 7 realities that people must consider before moving here. Great idea for a TH-cam presentation! A story here a few years ago was a lady from Toronto who did not realize that night life here is minimal in the downtown core, and governed strictly by City Bylaws. She sadly decided to move back to TO I think---correct me if I'm wrong.
One significant point that could be expanded upon is that Edmonton's historic Downtown City Core, centered around Jasper Avenue, can no longer can be compared to the 40s. 50s and 60s scene when everything a person wanted was "Downtown ," as Petula Clark's famous song proclaimed. Large shopping centres started appearing miles away from downtown in residential areas , and being were much more convenient in terms of parking and shopping options, effectively killed downtown retail. As a result, Edmonton's central core is mostly business offices abandoned at night except for some small live music venues and restaurants.
Our city council has for years been attempting to rejuvenate the downtown core. Daryl Katz, then owner of the Oilers hockey team, dramatically spurred on our downtown redevelopment by investing heavily in his magnificent Rogers Place ice rink and concert venue several blocks north of Jasper Avenue, as well as in the building of adjoining towering high rise condos.
And it's working! Century old downtown brick warehouses are being converted into cozy modern lofts. Grant MacEwan College, huge now, is only a couple of blocks away from the arena. A vast adjoining shopping complex called The Brewery District has joined neighboring commercial developments giving downtown residents endless choices of retail outlets. Lastly, there are thousands of very affordable older but well-updated housing options for people wanting to live in the core.
So in summary, I'd people who are ok with Brian's 7 facts about Edmonton choose their location in our city by coming here, renting a car and driving to the real estate properties you are interested in. I'm sure you'll find a community area that would appeal to you. I'd also like to mention that Sherwood Park and St Albert are neighbouring cities just outside Edmonton city limits that appeal to thousands of families desiring more of a smaller community feel. Smaller more outlying cities like Leduc, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Devon alos appeal to many folks because of their smaller size and lower property taxes. Brian , have you done a story about these suburban alternatives to Edmonton? If not, why not? lol Cheers everyone!
Basically it is a bigger more northern Winnipeg. If you like beaches, fishing and being closer to the USA choose Winnipeg. If you like skiing, hiking and being close to the mountains choose Edmonton.
If you work in healthcare or insurance choose Winnipeg and if you work in oil and gas choose Edmonton. Otherwise they two cities are nearly the same.
Edmonton and Calgary are the sunniest if you’re only talking about big Canadian cities. I believe Medicine Hat and Lethbridge are number 1 and 2 sunniest cities. Lethbridge hit 100 000 people relatively recently and Medicine Hat is smaller so they are “big” cities.
Also I don’t know about your claim of “most parkland per resident”. Edmonton has a lot of parks but I don’t believe it is number 1 in Canada.
No shade on Edmonton I’m just highlighting that it is not as highly ranked on these criteria as you suggest. Overall good video though! I prefer Calgary but Edmonton is definitely more affordable. Hope it stays that way!
Hot summer? No rain? Are you serious??? June 18, +12 degrees and is raining for the whole week already😂😂😂
June 18th isn't even summer yet, so your comment doesn't mean much. LOL
It's now July 16 and has been hot for most of the last month and almost no rain. Just a lot of smoke in the air. How many years in the last decade have we had fire bans across the province, including Edmonton. We already had one fire ban earlier this year, due to hot weather and drought.
Yep it has been very hot recently maybe 26° C + last year we had fire ban for like 3 1/2 Months because its hot , rain in a row is rare
I’m a bricklayer, I wanna relocate to Edmonton from Vancouver. I hate it here and things here are so expensive. Do you think bricklaying jobs there is booming now? Lots of jobs?
Don't know, but we definitely need more, had a horrible time in June finding a bricklayer to rebuild my chimney lol
Love Edmonton and its winter💙
All eight months of it. 😂
@@my3dviews No. The coldest of the 8
@@pamelamorrisonn That would likely be January, but sometimes February can even be colder.
@@my3dviews Yes. Very cold then. Just hate how it's slippery and I can't leave balcony open too much or pipes will freeze
@@my3dviewswhere did you get 8months,? I love here 💗☺️ a very long time.
Moving to Edmonton next month. Although will be renting for atleast a year, your videos are very informative for my research. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the feedback! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the city 🙂
how's it going
Your going to be pleasantly surprised..i was when i first moved here. Wishing you the best!❤
I lived in Big E for 32 years yes most of what you say is close to correct. Nevertheless it remains a very vibrant city with OPPORTUNITY for those who want to work. I visit it as my family remained and worked there for their careers. I actually love that city.
Thank you. Am following 🎉
Thanks for the video, Brian.
I'm a somewhat recent transplant that lived in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, and I feel there's a huge asterisk to each of these points that should me made.
1 - Extreme weather is a relative term. The lower air humidity we here in Edmonton deal with mitigates the extreme weather quite a bit. Unlike the cities I've lived in, it's very rare, for example, we deal with freezing rain (winter 2021-2022 notwithstanding). Extreme humidex is also something we rarely deal with, which can make 24 C feel like the mid-30s and the air unbreathable.
2 - Urban sprawl in Edmonton isn't nearly as ridiculous as what you'll find in Toronto, Montreal (well, at least the metropolitan area) and Ottawa. I know a lot of people hate on the peripheral developments straddling the Anthony Henday loop, but they are actually far more denser in construction than the parts of Edmonton built 65-40 years ago (like Capilano, most of West Edmonton, Mill Woods). These areas remain quite walkable and basic amenities are never far. Let's also not forget not everyone wants to live in an apartment or condo. Some folks aspire to have their own house. Edmonton is one of those cities that makes it possible.
3 - There's a lot to do in Edmonton, not just nature-centric stuff. It might not be a city where you can go to a rave until 5 in the morning, or find a Cactus Club that serves more coke in the back than food in the front (long story on that one, made the rounds on reddit a few months back). Does it have the cachet of Montreal or Toronto? Of course not, but people make the party, not the place.
4 - We do get rain here, it's not as spread out through the growing months like it is out East, but we do get some. We have a lot of agriculture surrounding the city, after all.
5 - I do agree that if a person is decidedly an urban person and abhors going to smaller towns and cities and villages, or just a ride out into the countryside, then Edmonton, might not be for you, but to say we're pretty isolated... well... we're not Winnipeg or Saskatoon though.
6 - Crime isn't nearly as bad as our reputation suggests. It's been on an uptick everywhere since the pandemic. Nowhere is spared. Drug addiction especially. We have problems, but they're not insurmountable.
7 - Edmonton becomes more diverse every year. It's a work in progress. The more people move here, the more our diversity will grow.
Rural Alberta is significantly worse for crime.
I lived here my whole life and disagree with everything you said. Central Edmonton is great for urban people,
and actually affordable. A little rough north of the river but still some great old neighborhood's
Do not worry with their love for cars . Edmonton is going to catch up very soon .
We visited family at Christmas one year and it was - 50 the whole week. Went to Jasper and it was too cold to ski. Power went off from the cold.
-50c even with wind is rare here. Let alone for a whole week. Assuming exaggeration, yeah, the cold can be brutal and debilitating for most at times.
I live in Edmonton, previously Montreal. Weather I dont agree. Much colder in Montreal - humidity. A number of times I have been outside in Edmonton in minus 30 DEGC (no wind) with a fall jacket and Im fine (dry in Edmonton). If there is a wind, however, it can be scary cold. However, there is an image (from other Canadians) that Edmonton is all white and English (like me). You are right. Its the farthest from the truth - I was pleasantly surprised.
If the snow doesn't squeak when you step on it, it's not a problem for me.
Sunshine in winter usually comes bone chilling , windchill weather. Dries you out like a prune.
Considering moving to Edmonton next year I’d like to learn more
I lived in Edmonton between 2015-2019. AMA.
appreciate the honesty!
When were those drone shots of Edmonton taken?
I love the nightlife wayyyyyyyy better then vancouver!! And people are very friendly and it’s definitely got a Canadian vibe and seems the mass migration is much less then in BC and Ontario.
haven't been to Chinatown lately have you?
People who think Edmonton is a great city, have never been to other cities.
OMG!!! Preach!! As a young graduate you're better off moving to Montbéliard in France. It's a town in the East of France. There are plenty of jobs there because the Swiss border is nearby and people would rather commute to Switzerland for the higher salaries. The cost of living is so low. You can buy a house for 150k€. I left Edmonton in 2019 because the job opportunities were poor and I hated my job in the oil patch. I was living like a student earning a measly $30k per year. The people my age weren't doing much better working in retail or banks. And we were all Canadian with college degrees.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q You don’t need a college degree for 60% of the jobs. It’s not going to increase your wages anyway.
London England doesn't actually get that much rain, property price is a big attraction for Edmonton
I would also add bad transportation to the list. Edmonton traffic is worse than would be expected for a city of its size and public transit is absolutely terrible.
Definitely the weather is the biggest downside though 😄. The summers are beautiful but the nice weather only lasts for 2 or 3 months.
im pretty sure most people would take cold weather over 100+ degree weather on the east coast of the US any day of the week
please give me heat haha After a childhood in manitoba winters to then come to Alberta winters, I could go for some heat and rain
nope, cold sucks the life out of you and makes you fat(scientifically speaking)
What 're you talking about rainy London Sir if my wales 's far worse if not for a scenery.
Hi, I found your video after searching for Edmonton, since the Florida Panthers are playing with Oilers of Edmonton. I wasn't your where the city was located in Canada.I visited several eastern Canadian cities in 2019. I live in Maimi FL. USA. We flew to NewJersey state and then we drove to Quebec city, Ottawa and Montreal and Niagara Falls. These cities are beautiful. I spoke to people in QUEBEC CITY and they said that in the winter its very cold, just like in Edmonton. I have seen other videos of Canada specially Vancouver where the crime is rampant and homelessness too. I lived in New York state for 19 years and decided to move to Florida in 1988, I never look back, this state has grown tremendously with a population of over 20 millions. I know that Canada it's practically empty compare to the USA. I would love to visit your city, but I will not move there, it sounds to me that's very bleak in the winter.
Hey buddy I was just wondering how is the work there is there a lot of constructions is there a lot of houses being built ?
People are more likely to be warm if they wear more layers of clothes compared to one big thick layer but less layers in total
I would like to hear about a medicine in Edmonton. I heard terrible stories overall in Canada. For instance to get MRT you have to wait couple of months or even to get result of an analyses.
I live in the US and it’s the same here but sooooo expensive
I never had an issue with healthcare in Edmonton. I got an allergy specialist within a month and I never struggled to find a family doctor in the area where I live. In other provinces, it can take you years. The healthcare in Edmonton is pretty good for Canadian standards.
@@veeo987 i live in Edmonton too and never a problem...I have family in BC and i cant believe their wait times and not being able to get a doctor. Love it here in Edmonton
There are more veterinarians with MRI's in Montana than there are in all of Alberta. I had to wait for a year to get my MRI and then found out that the doctor said to look in the area where the problem wasn't with no follow up or call back from the doctor. Complete waste of time and money. I could have paid $300 in Montana and had the results in a week
I moved to Edmonton from Ontario 41 years ago. Long summer days and long winter nights. If you like Christmas, this is the city to be in! Calgary is only a couple hours south of us, and there are so many sites to see. You have the Stettler train or the train museum. We have Jurassic Park in summer and tons of small towns with unique restaurants and various sights. 😊 since you made this video, we’ve had lots of rain! Lol thank you very much though your video was really nice!
I'll be visiting Edmonton really soon from Ireland (first ever time!) and want to ask you all to give me some pro's and con's, thanks!
Are you too in the buyer department of the real estate market my friend? 😅 it has been a frustrating experience!
I've been living in Vancouver since March 2022. This city is for the rich, and the financially wreckless young people. It is true that there are lots of places to go but that will also translate into expenses. If you don't want to spend much money during your typical spring, summer and fall weekends, then there is no reason to stay in Vancouver. This differs from person to person since I prioritize having enough savings and investments rather than going at every weekend. Considering my approach, I would rather stay in Edmonton or Calgary than in Vancouver.
Edmonton, it's that city just north of Calgary right??
“Add more layers” is not an effective solution to extreme cold. Infact it is a dangerous idea if far removed from shelter.
Overheating is just as, even more dangerous than getting ‘cold’ in the winter.
Overheating leads to sweeting, making any inner layers drastically, less effective at retaining heat. If you get cold after sweating, warming up will be hard.
‘Be bold. Start cold’ use physical exertion as a thermostat.
Maintaining an optimal temperature means you produce as much heat as you lose to the environment.
Love the video! Moving to Edmonton in July so this was extremely helpful, it ticks all the boxes!
thanks for the good info!
Few months of cold are just 😩
I would love to live there👉 i love many space going out running and hiking😊
you might want to check your affordability facts... it is great if you make 5000 a month but that is about it. Every apartment building wants your income to equal not one not two but three times what they ask for rent, and that is before they even look at your credit rating. So if you are looking for a 3 bdrm apartment for your family then just to rent a place that costs say 1800 a month (and that is cheap) apartment rental companies expect you to be able to prove that you have an income of a minimum of 5400 a month. So if you and your spouse are a minimum wagers or are on a medical of any kind its not the place to even think of living.
I have to say Edmonton might just survive the rising housing cost with our robust residential construction industry we're constantly building new homes and apartments.
I’m on my second month in Edmonton and it rains like once a week. Idk maybe it’s my luck but my main concern is the sidewalks on Winter as I don’t like it slippery.
Wettest summer in 30 years so yes, just your luck. So you're the one to blame eh? Lol ;)
Alberta weather is sporadic at best.
Invest in ice cleats. 15$ for a pair that will save your hip one day.
@@PlaidHiker are the sidewalks are as slippery as Toronto’s?
@@Passque666 Very well can be at times of the years.
oh thank God I watched this. I love nature and planning to semi-retire there next year, winter will be not be too hard as we bought a new place with a double garage and we won't work outside, Thanks again
That accidental beach should had been made official. It's going to stay there as an island anyway but as for the storm drains, maybe put those cement tunnels&cover it with sand so that the storm water would exit further downstream away from ppl. It's nearby to the Mutart LRT station and while washroom/garbage with lighting is an issue but that could be added. Parking could be elsewhere while lighting is needed too. Recently crime is very high due to the homeless population being decentralized. That's a problem due to less provincial support compared to Calgary and that's been repeatedly going on for several years now. As for Transit, the last couple of years, the route changes make it seems like they're intentionally making it difficult for everyone including ETS staff to ride the buses and LRT especially when they're trying to change ppl's habits to take the LRT even though there's no active Valley Line LRT service deadline. Edmonton should make an artificial lake/reservoir upstream from the city to ensure we'll always have clean supply of water. As for sustainable energy, IMO, the city should just take the money offered from the Federal government since the rural locations don't want it and just build whatever we can to reduce the cost of power in the city. There's lots of land within&just outside the city's borders that could be used for agro-voltaic projects to reduce the cost of power. Compared to Calgary whose downtown exists in a flood plain, Edmonton has a better river region.
I’ve lived a few hours from Edmonton most of my life, and I love it. It’s just quieter and more spread out than most other cities. There are so many green spaces, and it’s easy to navigate.
It’s also the progressive little bubble of the province. Edmonton itself is super diverse and we have beautiful Indigenous culture in Northern Alberta.
Quiter, hahahhahah, are you living in 10th century, its fucking filled with a lot of damn people... Edmonton aint any better now and besides who move yo Edmonton because of Culture, what nonsense😂
Your comments are accurate except for crime. Obviously you and your friends never ride transit, where safety is a real concern. Also, just because gang related criminal activity is prevalent in the inner city doesn't mean it's not in nicer neighborhoods too. The red shoes are everywhere😕
What does red shoes mean? I know nothing about crime in this city
@@Tribuneoftheplebs It's gang attire for Red Alert members
@@EalaFia-sb7ku lol i see a few of these guys at work sometimes. Good to know thanks
I'm from Quebec City and moved to Edmonton and I find the weather more comfortable in Edmonton. Here, Summers are very comfortable and not too humid, and cold snaps are dry cold and they don't last. There's no 4 metres of snow that turns into slush and humid cold like in Quebec City. And there's no humidex 40s here. And also, we have much more sunlight here, which makes me happier. The cloudy winters of Eastern Canada are very depressing. I also love the lack of traffic in Edmonton. It's so easy to commute everywhere here compared to Quebec where highways are outdated and cities are denser.