Why are people moving to Calgary? | Pros & Cons 🤔
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- We talked to people who moved to Calgary and came up with factors that make or break the decision including Jobs, Cost of living, weather etc.
00:00 Introduction
02:17 Jobs in Calgary
05:22 Cost of living in Calgary vs GTA
07:57 Weather / winter in Calgary
10:30 Schools / day-care in Calgary
12:49 Travelling options within Alberta
14:17 Cost of our 10 day trip to Calgary
17:54 One and a half con of living in Calgary
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Dear PT-good video enjoyed with you both. Good analysis of expenses done there. Yes I also agree with you that you must visit there in winter also to make the right decision. Be blessed stay safe all of you. Waiting for your next video.
100% agree with you😁❤️
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loved the efforts you put on making videos.
I just came from Ontario - Mississauga. I'm looking forward to see how the winter is. But so far we're enjoying the change. No more high risers, nice house scenery, cleaner side walks where I am currently (had bad dog poop issues in Port credit).
And of course.. the coat of living.
Thank you for the video guys. Lots of love
Very well explained 👍👍👍
Been in yyc over 30 years now and agree with you on the infrastructure not keeping pace with population growth. Stoney trail has helped but our public transit and existing roads need a lot of work. With harsh winters there are way too many potholes in the roads after the thaw. We can call and report to 311 to have them fixed but it takes time sometimes. I am glad you said you would come during winter. It is not scary but definitely different than Ont and worth experiencing for yourself before making any decisions. We do get a period every winter (usually in Jan) where we have up to 1 week of -40 weather. Of course most people across Canada are used to being indoors a lot during winter so it would only impact you for a few minutes at a time (bundle up).
Great points!! 👏👏👏
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Thank You sooo much guys. I always look forward on your vlogs and Yes I would agree Calgary is one of the best cities to consider moving. See you Soon ❤
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Bohot acchey se bataya Paaji aapne Pros & Cons.... Right from Jobs to Education to travel.... Parking bhi bata di yaar.... Aur ki chaeeda audience nu.
A very clear picture and a very honest review and future decision. This video will make many people understand atleast the basic living cost etc
Thanks a ton once again
Regards
Vasim Shaikh (The VO World)
Love u guys ❤️🌺
Having spent 3 years in GTA and just over a year in Alberta (Edmonton). My two cents -
No argument in terms of - Real Estate, natural beauty and affordability in general, if you have a remote job or doing a retail industry jobs - Calgary, Edmonton are worth considering.
Weather - This winter was bad, really cold. While I agree there are more sunny days a year but believe you me if it’s over -20 C, sun doesn’t really matter a lot ! Road conditions are terrible in winter so if you are driving everyday may be it’s a little risky ( Roads are not cleaned as regularly as in Mississauga/ Brampton).
It’s Edmonton, I am taking about not sure about Calgary though.
I feel, Calgary is more happening over Edmonton.
Between two major AB cities- Calgary would be my recommendation.
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We have been in GTA since 3.5 years and now moving to Calgary by the end of this year.
We visited last week for 5 days and loved every bit of Calgary!
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Studying the market and ignoring influences like this TH-camr.Draw your own conclusions and when you learn to do that and not to be afraid of what you recover.
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I mainly don’t trade ,I invest with a professional assigned by a crypto company who trades for me a weekly basis and you can invest your capital to get weekly returns on your investment (ROI) with no fee attached
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Simran, love your smile and facial expressions!! Navjot, you look sharp in white shirt. Don't worry about family. Mine and husband's whole family lives in Alberta and we live in BC and drive/fly to visit them. You can do same. Also, just because your family lives in Ontario now, doesn't mean that they won't move to Calgary eventually. Keep up the great work Simran and Navjot 👍🙏😀
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Good video. ✌️
18:28 I completely feel what's Simran is saying. I also fight myself daily jaayen ya na jaayen...!!
Sahi mein… ja ke dekho ek baar 😀
Welcome to Calgary. You will forget Ontario & fell in love 😍 with Calgary and Alberta’s beauty like me who moved from GTA after living 5 years in GTA 😅😂
Waheguru ji daa naam lee yaara and chak de phatee
Our Vancouver & Surrey surroundings are extremely beautiful, Mountains are all around the cities, beautiful lakes within 30 mins drive, A lot of 1-2 days trips to Victoria, Whistler, Kelowna, Tofino & many more places, No doubt, Alberta's Banff & Jasper are No1 in Canada, But u can only enjoy 2 months of summer, But British Columbia is mostly enjoyable at least 7-8 months of the Year , I live in Centre of Surrey, but I can see Mountains from my Balcony, Little snow shelving ( 3-5 days a Year), Yes ITs rainy but better then snowing & mild summers, We never needed AC, not to mention Banff is just 10-11 hours drive from Vancouver. Yes, It is extremely expensive But for a reason. Come & Visit Vancouver, I'm sure you r going to love it.
100% agree!
You got me excited about Van & Surrey...how is the health care system there? In Ontario it is pretty awful so I wonder how it is like over in BC?
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Peace of mind, high pay, mountains for sure,
Stable honest government.
Seems like Calgary is THE best ❤️❤️
Will surely think of moving there.
nice informative video. I am thinking to see that place
Hi,
I really love watching your video as they informative and will certainly help me better decision making. I have one request, If possible, could you also make a videos on the scope of travel and tourism sector in Canada.. Which province should one move to if he/she is work in the travel sector.
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Born and raised in Calgary. I would say the biggest con of living in Calgary is poor alternatives to transportation. We are really behind on bike lanes and public transportation. The city's population is not that big but it's very large and can take about an hour to get from one end to the other. You will need a car to live in this city.
Biking for maybe 4 months if the year. You really need to drive due to distances
Yes, true! Infra is unable to keep up!!
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I can see that Simran really liked the nature and torn between the decision to move and family. I'll make your decision easier. I've lived in Edmonton for 3 years, I've live in Ottawa, GTA and Northern BC. While Calgary might be good city and the natural beauty is awesome I chose to move back to Southern Ontario near London cause you get a lot of small and big centre in southern Ontario. In Alberta there are only 2 big cities. If you see on Southern Ontario there are a lot of bigger cities very close to each other. Let say in future if you have to start a family and kids want to go to college you'll find a lot of options in southern Ontario. So kids will still stay close to you. It's close to USA too and a lot of population is just on the east coast. It's easier to get a job here I think.
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Just to expand, how has this trip to Calgary been "life altering" for you?
Spending a full winter or maybe even 2 winters is also a great way to see how you can get by without family/friends. Especially when they’re not just a quick drive away.
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I soo agree with Simran on the con! We too have family in the GTA. I feel we moved once, leaving behind family and friends once. It's really hard to do it all over again and build a new circle of friends.
Me and my husband have been living in GTA for the last 2 years. Don't like Brampton anymore - its becoming all those reasons that we left India for (break-ins, theft, drug menace, no sense of traffic rules, etc.; and the list is growing)
So, we went to Calgary and Edmonton in March. Just to get a feeler. Came up with a similar list as yours. With one added con - lack of convenience stores and essential amenities in newly built communities. There might be booming businesses in the future. But for now, if you are in one of the new Neighborhoods, you have to travel at least 10-15 mins to get groceries from your store of choice.
So, yeah, looking forward to seeing your experience in Calgary in November 😀
That’s a great point 👏👏
Don't bring that trouble here and don't vote liberal or ndp
brampton is literally 🤮
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A very practical view of the cost and benefit of relocating in Calgary. Weather is always a deciding factor. The biggest consideration will be housing. Other than that I feel the differential impact will be 20% over all.
Marginal income earners will find this information useful.
100% !! Thanks 😊
Weather is Better than Ontario in real due to sun ☀️
Missing your useful analysis on latest immigration news. Please post them, still a lot of people want to immigrate to Canada and they will surely appreciate it.
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Why? It's cold and terrible weather for most of the year. You're better off staying put. Few jobs and lousy economy. Most manufacturing are gone. The current liberal government tax tax tax and hate the oil and gas industry so not much incentive there. Did I mention very high taxes?
In case i renew the Express Entry profile after the expiry. Then do I have to again wait for 3 months to enter into the pool?
First sane comment I’ve heard about Alberta weather. GTA folks feel like they live in Florida lol. Good job guys
Hey! What about the health system (although all of Canada suffers from shortage of Doctors) but do you think Ontario(at least GTA) is still better than Alberta?
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We are from Calgary trust me it's such a perfect balance of everything, It's affordable and beautiful. Its not too crowded, nor too slow. Beautiful hikes around city for every weekend. Simran n navjot please keep us posted if you will move here. Will love to connect to you.
Can you tell me if there is a good scope for hair cutting and hair coloring in Calgary please.
@@akash906 yes its good scope for small businesses here
@@Dreams-wu7sx thank you so much
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City of Calgary is heavily investing in Downtown to make it more vibrant and decrease office vacancies, Events Center, BMO center, Arts commons combined about 1 Billion dollars. In Canada city highways comes under city. City of Calgary currently doesn’t have access money to fund city highways outside downtown improvement plans.
Can you tell us more about Simran's remote job for a USA based company. How do you guys do taxes and also does the salary she gets from the company, is it after deducting US taxes etc. And working for a US based company, will it impact your citizenship?
Hey; we made a video on that. Do check the video on contract jobs
Hi.. can you give a insight on finance and banking jobs in Calgary. I do not want to go to Toronto because of the obvious reason of cost of housing but if there aren't many jobs in other cities, I will have to immigrate to Toronto. Also, I would be fine with any other city like Halifax, Saskatoon, New Brunswick etc but not getting first hand information about their job market for banking and finance professional. Thanks for the help.
Hey Guys, Amazing and informative video. ❤️ Can you please tell us job market for HR people. I have 5 years of experience in India in recruitment. I am planning to move in Canada on study visa. Ontario was my first priority but its costly also. Not sure if i will be able to manage my expenses. I have heard so much about Calgary. Will it be worth taking a course from there and getting a job in HR recruitment field?
Plz reply.
Hi good video,what about survival jobs which are needed in start ?like Amazon delivery and Uber or other basic jobs ? because I am planning to move to Calgary with my wife and 2 kids
Thanks in Advance..
From Victoria Day to remembrenc day Alberta is no less than Surrey BC. From December holidays to good Friday I take vacation holidays, because bought a detached house 🏠 only for 400 k. And sold condo for 560 k in Brampton. Also bought a dog 🐕 for $2500. Still I have 1500 left in RRSP account.
That is amazing!! Congratulations 🥳
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How is the rent for the 3 bed rooms plz? Thank you for the video 🙏
Hello sir.
I have got invitation from alberta on 14 april and submitted my file in AinP on 5 may 2022.My noc code is 1212.How many chances are there for nomination by alberta? And how much time will they take ?My crs score is 377
Hi
I have applied in noc code 6221 that is technical sales specialist and i am currently working on executive position. Am i eligible for express entry if working on executive position?
Hi sir.
I am have one doubt regarding pcc. Can you please help. I have book an appointment in chandigarh psk online. Why there is one option to upload documents and noc I am doing private job so i think I donot need noc. Do we have to upload any kind of documents
hye , i am coming as PR in canada and i am carrying demand draft of above $10,000 so my query is that i have to declare that amount at airport and rest my indian bank stements and $1000 in cash i am carrying?
Hey guys. You said something about dentists and doctors. Could you please elaborate that in English. Coz I'm a dentist and planning to move to calgery. Yeah I've got the clear picture about the licensing procedure. Regards..
Hi potato talkies, This is eela from india.Can please clear my doubt regarding express entry profile update I.e; which dropdown have to select for Structural engineer. There is no drop down. Please do reply ASAP.
Can you share job demands for lawyers as well in Calgary please
Hello,
I watch your videos regularly. Appreciate your work. I’m a BBA Human Resource graduate from India. I’m planning to move to Canada for 2year program. Could you please suggest which course/collage/university would be suitable & also the Human Resource job market, scope, skills to learn during collage days, resume, pay etc to build my career in Human Resources management. Thank you. 😇
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What do you have to
Say about increasing interest rates
well 1200 2 bedrooms helps from my 2485 in Victoria bc
We are also live in Calgary
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Please make video on scope of computer networking in canada
Only navjot🔥
Lived there and so happy to be far far away from that city now.
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Aisa video Vancouver and Victoria, BC ka bhi banao... please.
00:38 .. han han bass 😂😂😂
12:49 Paaji Simran, main to yahi rehta hoon 😜😂
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Hair stylist ki requirement hai kya? Barbering and hair colorist please batana
Hello I am from Pakistan. If you have any idea how to immigrate to Calgary please guide me. and by profession I am a lawyer from university of London
Hi Simran r you from Dehradun? Dooneities are found of mountains .
Na :) delhi
@@Potatotalkies ok :)
If family doesn’t help pay rent/mortgage then it’s better to move to Calgary and make new friends & family.
😀 it’s our blood brothers and sisters! Not that easy
@@Potatotalkies I know. But, Same goes both ways. For you it ok. But many who pays 1500$-1800$/month on rent & live on tight budget. Its responsibility of family to help as well if they own 2-3 Rentals. For those people of family don’t help pay rent, mortgage or down payment then its better to move & make new friends & family
Can you tell me if there's a good scope for hair cutting and hair coloring please
@@akash906 I live in new community called cityscape & there is one barbershop 💈 caveman barbershop and I see it too busy usually. So, I would say there is good scope for this profession. I am not seeing too many barber shops around. And also they charge 30$ for hair cutting. I used to pay around 20$ in GTA.
@@movingtocalgary01 oh okay thank you so much. I am working as a hair dresser in manitoba. Here they charge 30 too for mens hair cut
Truck drivers ki jobs hai kya Calgary me??
Do we have Hospitality jobs in Calgary..?
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Just wait till the oil goes down due to climate change and World-class EVs . I have personally seen Property prices fall in 6 figures .In addition to that it's land locked, which means there isn't any USP for this . It's just that the Ontario realtors made it look attractive as it is cheaper for the time being. Fundamentals are always strong when it comes to Ontario .
Things have changed a lot since last 2 years. Calgary & Alberta is fastest growing tech, finance, logistics, film industry and green energy hub not only in 🇨🇦 but also in North America. Alberta is the future now for new generation Canadians & new immigrants in 🇨🇦
Good for you . But never forget the fundamentals . I hope you know about the cold
Have a look at this - www.iheartradio.ca/virginradio/edmonton/canada-to-invest-2b-on-mineral-strategy-for-ev-battery-supply-chain-1.17513877
Will give you a perspective on why some people are looking at Alberta as the next big opportunity. Sure; there are risks :) if I want to stay risk free - I would just invest in fixed deposits 😀
@@Potatotalkies So why are you still in Ontario lol . I think you should move as well .
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What about Indian community in Calgary especially for desi parents is it good or not
North East Calgary is full of indo Canadian
Yes, lots of Indians in Calgary. Do check our Nagar Kirtan video
@@Potatotalkies Please use the term Indo Canadian rather than Indian.
Hello sir /ma'am... thank you so much for your views.... I want to ask for the scope of paramedics in Canada or especially in Alberta because my file was logged in AINP . I will be highly grateful for your reply. Stay blessed 🙌
Scope is good, but you will need a license to practice I think
@@Potatotalkies Thank you sooo much dear couple... Stay healthy...I will definitely invite you for the coffee when came to 🇨🇦.....Hope for the best......
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What abt Human resource manager job?
how about IT sales please
Which provinces have jobs related to finance and strategy
Mostly Ontario! But there are finance jobs all over
There are many international (Amazon cloud Computing hub, Mphasis, Infosys, RBC) IT companies in Calgary & local unicorns 🦄 startups (Neo financial, Benevity, Helcium, etc) hiring thousands of IT people.
If they’re hiring thousands, then it’s millions in GTA :)
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Simplest airport is oman international, total time from plane to the car if you have no luggage is 12 min record 😂
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Dehradun😂 Simran ne mujhe Dehradun ki yaad dila di ( I’m from Dehradun)
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What about accounting in calgary bro
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calgary is good
winter jada buri nai aa
🌞sunny days jada hotte haiiii
be realistic, your townhouse in kitchener is not worth 900k, its hardly 700k and value is falling with each day, you will get possession in 2023 when interest rates might be 5% and not sure hows your side business as mortgage broker is going since market is cooling down.
Will be fine 😀
I don’t believe in 1 year intervals.. I am building it slowly across 4 decades :)
@@Potatotalkies yes, that’s fine, but with so many appraisals failing, its double edged sword and risky for new immigrants, hope you will inform your audience of these risks.
East or west potato couples are best in Canada youtubers !!!
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Is canada worth it
Depends upon you.
Yes, if you are from middle-class family. No, if you are from weathly business family as you will need to struggle & will not get servants like India 🇮🇳
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NO
Guy's spend some bucks on ur grooming as well ,this is just an advice to u 😉
Shift back to India more opportunities and no weather issues
Calgry is very cheap city to live . I have been living here since 2018… I also lived in Brampton but it’s very expensive to live there.. everything very expensive.. it’s hard to afford house there. Otherwise Brampton is beautiful city to live. If I won lottery I will move back to Brampton 😁
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couple mast hai ,simran bhabhiji aapne hair rang krwae hai ida
Chal ja parrah , velarr
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They move to Calgary because they don't know any better
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