Calgary is the best city for future generations Canadians and Immigrants. I am already seeing some of my friends and family members who work from home moving to Calgary. Calgary has fastest growing tech, finance and film industry. Calgary is also world’s cleanest and most livable city in Canada.
I'm looking to move there. Do you have any recommendations of agencies to find a job as an ESL teacher? I saw in another video that your wife is a principal at a public school. I'm open for any opportunities. I'll be reaching out to you by email. Thank you for your videos 😊😀
Two other things worth mentioning that I wasn't ready for: 1) the air is VERY dry, especially in winter. Coming from the coast, I used to think that body lotions were silly and pointless. In Calgary, they are critically important :) 2) the tap water is very hard. You will need to remove mineral scale from EVERYTHING that gets wet (kettle, coffeemaker, shower heads etc.). Buy some CLR in the household cleaners section. DO NOT put tap water in your humidifier (you will need a humidifier) or else your house will look like it was used to package cocaine. Overall it's a lovely city. Yes the winters are cold, but it's also Canada's sunniest city so even the cold winter days are beautiful.
I had the pleasure of visiting Calgary was a great trip. Went to the mountains did the tour. Went to a bar with bull riding out back. Had the chance to go the manager at the bar called me with 2 tickets that were hard to get but flew out next day. I'm sure that date would have been very exciting. Cheers 🍻 to her and the staff they were very nice indeed. Hoping to head back that way at some point. Have a great day. Peace 😎 ✌️.
I've lived in and around Calgary for over 50 years. I'm 59 now. On his first issue of needing a car. I don't have one. I don't need one. The Calgary Transit system IS really good and you can easily get around other parts of the city on the LRT (Light Rail Transit. A rapid train operated by the city.) Currently the fare for transit is 3.60 for 90 minutes. You just need to plan your trip to account for the times the buses take. And remember....buying a monthly bus pass for roughly $120 a month is still much cheaper than paying for the parking fees the city asks for. With the current price of gas everywhere that's another bonus to public transit. And no, I don't work for transit. I'm retired. Thanks.
Hello Dean . thanks for your videos, i'm brazilian and i live in england, i'm working out final details for our move to calgary… great to have someone like you on youtube
@@livingincalgaryalberta dear Dean, we are going to study in ABC COLLEGE, Could you tell me more about the downtown if is too expensive to rent a house, or could you let me know about another good neighbourhood . Thanks again
Great video Dean! Thanks for the info! We’re moving to Calgary this December and my husband and I have been spending a lot of time online trying to look for a house for our family. It’s somewhat frustrating because we haven’t moved forward so much with all the searching yet time is ticking.
Finding the right home for your family is so important. I specialize in helping families find a home in Calgary Alberta that meets their lifestyle. If you would like to speak to me to see if I can help your family, let's set up a zoom call. All my contact info is on my Channel @livingincalgaryalberta
Your video is really interesting. I'm moving to Calgary soon with my parents. I'll try to stay in touch because I really want to buy a house after settling down.
Ready to start the conversation about buying a home in Calgary Alberta? Click the link below to schedule your private Zoom video call with Dean Martin to learn more. 👉👉 calendly.com/deanmartinteam/zoom-call
Our company is relocating to Calgary and many of us are relocating to Calgary for that. I’m excited for the change and my future with the company but Calgary seems so overwhelming, especially the driving. Prices are definitely much higher rent wise. We’re unsure if we should buy a condo or rent
Hey Steven, try not to be overwhelmed by Calgary; it's a friendly and safe city and you will quickly learn how to get around. As far as renting vs buying a home, in almost every case it's better to buy but that is something I would be happy to to discuss with you if you would like. Feel free to send me an email and we can set up a time to talk.
There is cloud 🌧 seeding techniques that government working on to reduce hail. So far Calgary has seen hail 2-3 time that was bad enough to harm property and usually hail damage are covered by home insurance. I think innovative cloud seeding technologies will solve the hail problem in near future
Hi sir, I am about to come to Calgary in the next few months. Could you give me a quick response to these questions? 1- Where are located most of businesses in Calgary? 2- As a new comer, shall I live in downtown? (I'll have no car in the beginning lol) 3-What are the best areas to look for when renting? I mean neighborhoods (affordable ones if you know the names) 4-Can you give me some websites for renting? Do you think that I can rent from outside Canada online before coming? Thank you.
I woukd recommend reaching out to a property management company who can answer your questions better than I can. I do not work with rentals. Try www.rentfaster.ca
The negative points like difficult driving in winter and hail and stones and other factors make it very difficult and what about entertainment options ?? Is that why the HOUSE RATES are lower compared to other major towns
Most of Canada has to deal with winter driving to some degree. Calgary is growing at 2 percent a year with a population of 1.5 million so a great opportunity to live in a large city at a reasonable price compared to Vancouver or Toronto.
@@livingincalgaryalberta Yes THANKS and I heard the wind shields of cars keep getting hit by small stones and pebbles from the front while driving Specially here in Calgary or it is common.... not sure why many people say it is often here and also the hail storm which is another aspect as well .. am I right ?
@Dean Martin does insurance cover you ? yes right ... I heard about it and does it happens more in Calgary according to what you say and I also heard about the insurance and the higher costs and perhaps the windshield keeps getting replaced perhaps when you say that this happens and you say it is true because of the rocks? Does it not happen in other regions as the same must be being done elsewhere ??
Hi sir, just watched your great video and subscribed to your channel about Calgary. As you know there is a war in Ukraine. I and my family applied for the CUAET program for Ukrainians. We got approval to come live in Canada but we haven't decided yet where to live from the beginning. I have had 8 years of experience in Texas/USA. We are between Vancouver and Calgary. I like Vancouver because of the warm climate than Calgary, but Calgary has more opportunities than Vancouver. First of all sales tax and other taxes are way behind BC and secondly, rents are cheaper than in Vancouver. I see that Calgarians look like more Native Canadians and agriculture is grown around Alberta so I am also dealing with agriculture. Just wanted to know which place will be for us better to live in? Schools are very important to us which district should we live in to send our child to the best elementary school? Thank you very much.
Hey Faith, thanks for subscribing, so glad you are reaching out. I would definitely recommend Calgary for you to start with mostly because of what you already mentioned. The cost of living is much more affordable in Calgary and the economy here is excellent. The schools are also very good, and even though we have a snowy winter, it’s much more sunny (average number of sunny days us 333 per year). Also, if you you decide to buy a home, Vancouver house prices are about 3 times more expensive so very difficult to be a homeowner. Hope this helps and welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 😊
Thank you for all these important information, haw about the rent and the work , i’ll move to Calgary and need to know if i can rent an apartment remotely
For a large Canadian city, Calgary's traffic and population is much better than Toronto or Vancouver. For people who want to live in a smaller city with less population and traffic, I recommend one of our satellite cities or towns, like Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, or Chestermere.
Hi my husband and I are thinking about moving to Calgary. We are from the US. Where should I start if we want to move there? We also have a 6yr who is in kindergarten and the schools are most important to us.
Hi Kimberly. Sorry the delay with my reply to your question. I would recommend setting up a call with me and I would be happy to give you some advice based on your specific situation. Feel free to contact me via email, text or WhatsApp 😊
I was wondering a few things, I heard in canada you have to clean the snow from the walkway on your home by law, how hard is this to do? how long does it usually take? (doesn't really snow where I live) I heard internet speeds are pretty good in calgary, I depend on that for work so I'd like to know a bit more People all over Canada seem extremly friendly, but a lot of people seem to hate on Alberta, are people in calgary different somehow from other canadians? Loved the video!
During the winter months in Calgary it snows and the resident of a property is responsible to clear your walkway in front of your property of snow with 24 hours of a snowfall. All you need to do is have a snow shovel and you are set. Most the time it's not very much snow and not too much work, but sometimes there is a big storm and there could be 2 ft of snow. So, bottom line, you need to clear the snow off public walkways in front of your walkway. Internet speeds are excellent in Calgary and people are very friendly in Calgary for the most part, Calgarians are known for being friendly. I hope this helps 😊
Love your channel Ty informative. Please advise on living in apartment living for from home self employed 60 year professional Dr. Looking for close to DT . Many thanks DR.MILA
Hi Milica, great idea for a video. If you have specific questions or would like to chat with me, feel free to contact me directly. All my info is listed on my Channel. I would be happy to help 😊
I’m planning to move with my wife and kids (son 14 and daughter 9), and our main questions are about schools (elementary and high schools), you mentioned some are very crowded, where to look for? (Side note: the nickname on my profile is because of my daughter)
To find out details about a Calgary school, check out my video called How To Find The Best Neighbourhoods In Calgary Alberta - A Guided Tour. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-au-sDMbBz8w.html In this video I show you how you can Find a School in Calgary so you can call to find out class room sizes. I hope this helps.
Great informative video and could you also tell me some points comparing #BC #Vancouver or places near Vancouver and #Calgary and how best or better both are and why ?
@@livingincalgaryalberta if you do not mind in short if you answer here and also add to your videos - which city is the best or better to live in specially if you are planning to be there and new to Canada ? Also is Univ of Calgary absolutely great like their MBA and any diff when let's say you take up Victoria or Vancouver or other places and Univ and HOUSING and stay and life .. I hope to meet you too some day if possible and we are in the same vicinity.. 👍🏿 Great videos
Hey there. Very informative video. Thanks for all the information. I know this isn’t what you do but do you know what the job prospects are for healthcare in Calgary? My wife works in healthcare and I want to get back into it. Thanks so much
Am planning to move from toronto to calgary but I don't drive here because transportation here in Toronto is very good and I want to know more about calgry transportation also I will like to join rotary club.
Calgary has an LRT system plus bus system that is pretty good. It would be best to book a zoom call so I can show you where you should focus your home search. Are you planning on buying a home here?
Hi Dean, thanks for posting an informative video. Do the schools provide buses for students who live in distance? If so, do they charge for it or is it free?
Thankyou very much for answering my question. I will be moving soon to Canada with my family and would need a house in Calgary or Edmonton. Hopefully you are a good man to ask for help in this matter. I need your guidance, so I hope that you will answer me this time as well. Sometimes old houses are renovated, such houses have a lot size and are not expensive as the new houses. Do you recommend that we may buy an old house? Secondly sometimes farmhouse near the city have a good size of land and they are cheaper as well, with three or four rooms. Do you think a new immigrant should go for that?
I would be happy to discuss the best options for a home for your family. Let’s set up a time to talk. Send me your contact information by email or WhatsApp.
Hi Josesita, go to an Alberta Registry office. If you google it, it will give you the locations. There are lots around the city. Here is a website explaining the details www.alberta.ca/exchange-non-alberta-licences.aspx - welcome to Calgary 😊
I'm considering buying a property in the north-west area, Citadel, Arbour Lake, or Hamptons to be specific. One of my concerns is hailstorms. Which parts of Calgary are more likely to see hailstorms? Does it really bother you as a home and car owner? Thank you!
Hey Johnson, hailstorms can happen anywhere in Calgary, but they seem to hit a lot in NE Calgary and north of Calgary. I have lived in Calgary all my life and have had only 2 times where the hail has damaged my vehicles and never damaged my house, so I am not concerned about it at all. I also have insurance that covers hailstorm damage. If you want to chat more about it, feel free to call me anytime 😊
@@livingincalgaryalberta Good to know. Thanks! What do you think about Citadel? Are there anything to be aware of? It just seems it's less talked about compared to other surrounding neighbourhoods.
Citadel is an excellent family community is NW Calgary. That whole area is very popular for family living. I would be happy to set up a custom home search for you. All you need to do is call/text me or email, and I can send all the properties that match your search criteria. Let me know if that would help 👍
Hi May I know, if we buy a renovated house which was built in or before 1970, what are the problems in getting the insurance of such houses and we can over come this problem?
I am not aware of any problems with getting home insurance for home built prior to 1970. I recommend calling a home insurance company and inquiring if you have a specific property you need to know about.
How long will the taxes remain that way ? Do you think that this could change and the tax could go high ? Also do the prices of the houses INCREASE yearly and can we make great profits ?
House prices go up and down in Calgary are like any other city based on supply and demand. Calgary residential real estate prices increased during most of 2021 and could continue to rise into 2022 in my opinion.
@@livingincalgaryalberta Thank you and are ther many new Builders and many new houses and beautiful VIEWS ? do we get to see like Mountains from the houses there ? ..... and Yes it is like by the time I reach there next year the Prices are up and up 🙃🥲🥲😔😔 .. and becoming very costly .. are other cities the exact same rate ? Will it still be affordable and BEAUTIFUL HOMES STILL AVAILABLE 😍 ☺️ for purchase ?
I don't have credit anymore because of bankruptcy. Is there a way to rent an apartment without a credit check? What are my options? I appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hi sir,im from New Brunswick and planning to move in Northeast Calgary. Is it going to a be good decision moving with my wife and 3kids? Hows the school in northeast sir?cost of living housing?? Im still gathering information sir. Thanks q lot!!
Also due to the Warm Air .. how often and is it true for almost a majority to get the Headache Migraines and how does one know if you will be affected by that ? are there signs to know before you experience it or the type or symptoms that could tell you that you might not be suitable to the chinuks ? Like example I might get headache often and also have sensitive EARS to air pressure always so does it mean I will get headaches due to the warm air EASILY ?*
I haven't heard if there is a way to pre-determine if a chinook would give you a headache. The reason most people get a headache is because of the quick change in barometric pressure, not the warm air.
@@livingincalgaryalberta There is no cure or solution to it ? Is there ? What do people do for this situation ? I did hear a lot of them do get affected and how often is this ? Like once in a while or this Pressure drop is like daily ??
@@deboraabh honestly most people don't get them but just 2 tylanol take care of the headache if you do get it. Usually only lasts a few hours, sometimes just 10 minutes.
@@TheTypezer0 is that so.. Still having these medicines IS BAD FOR HEALTH ..very bad ..can CAUSE KIDNEY FAILURE OR liver ..if regularly used .. and 2 is dangerous and on top MAY BE THIS IS COMMON more than what is heard
@@deboraabh If you have a healthy liver and do not take it regularly, Tylenol is fairly harmless ( I understand Reye's syndrome does exist but it is incredibly rare and affects children). Acetominophen is not going to just spontaneously cause liver or kidney failure or damage. Don't drink while taking it and you'll be fine... Chinooks happen but not so often that this would be a concern if you could not take OTC drugs. Also, the headache is not debilitating so you could just work through it. I'm sure there are treatments you use to treat headaches when they occur so just use them I guess.
Am Looking at Edgemont and Brentwood areas for the schools. Will be moving in about 2-3 months. Are these areas affected by hailstorm more? I hope we can put some rubber roof to minimise hail damage.
These NW communities get hail, but not as much as some of the NE communities, and further North of Calgary. There are better roofing materials these days as well as siding, so it is a good idea to get the best if possible. If you need need help with finding a good home, please feel free to contact me directly or send me an email. 😃
@Karthik M i might move to Calgary in another 2-3 months. Which area you moved to? Do the schools accept students (6th grade)? Which neighborhood do you recommend for 6th grade and up?
@@greatwisdom2867 am in NW. Yes schools can accept kids for any grade. You will have to take your child to the Calgary Board of Education office in Downtown for a discussion with them, and a school will get assigned depending on your address and capacity of school in your neighbourhood / near by.
For a city of this size, Calgary has a terrible transit system. I love taking transit and am constantly disappointed with the horrible transit, even in the downtown core.
I am not sure what city of 1.5 million people spread out over the same land area you are comparing Calgary too, but I would disagree with you. Calgary's is constantly improving the transit system and even though it's not perfect, it works good for the majority of the population.
Hi Dean, I appreciate the video! I am planning to Move to Calgary around June/July 2023, which area is best for renting for a young professional? Thanks!
Hey Jack, glad to hear you are moving to Calgary. It really depends on you budget, but most people like to be close to where they work or at least have easy access to transportation so getting work is quick. If you want quick access to the mountains (Canmore and Banff), then West side and NW are popular areas people like to live in. check out rentfaster.ca to find rental properties. I hope this helps.
Hello Sir, did I understand you correct that health insurance is completely free? What does that include and how high is the quality of service provided? I am from Germany, thinking about moving to Canada :)
If Calgary is your permanent residence you will qualify for Alberta Health Care Insurance. Check this link to see full details www.alberta.ca/ahcip-how-to-apply.aspx
very informative, which parts of calgary do you think gets more hailstorms? and what happens if your house or vehicle is damaged by this? i am moving to legacy area
NE seems to get it the worst, but can happen anywhere in Calgary. Your property insurance will cover hail damage if you buy coverage which most people buy.
@@livingincalgaryalberta thank you for your response. are you familiar with how hailstorms are in the legacy area. and how frequently do home damaging storms occur(vinyl home)
@@livingincalgaryalberta how frequently do property damaging hailstorms occur in your opinion, and is legacy usually safe from that or has south also gotten severe storms in the past? and yes i am interested to purchase home in legacy.
Hail season runs from June until September in Alberta, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada said earlier this year that this decade Alberta has experienced more frequent and severe weather events than any other region in Canada. With that said, Legacy is in the south end of Calgary and most of the severe hail has been in the north end of Calgary. If you want help with purchasing a home in legacy, I can help you if you want. Just give me a call!
Excellent question. When the bank of Canada interest rate rises it will slow down the buying but I believe there will be continued pressure on Calgary house prices because there’s so much demand still from people moving from Ontario and Vancouver as those house prices are still quite a bit higher than Calgary prices. So I predict the prices in Calgary will continue to rise probably for the next couple years maybe not at the same rate but continue pressure.
Hi Nelly, Airdrie is a very good city. I have sold many homes there and people love living there. It does get hail, but keep in mind it can hail anywhere in Calgary or Airdrie.
can you help me to find a better community to stay. we are planning to move there next year by summer but we don’t know what company also to find a job. i will appreciate your help. and looking forward to hear from you soon.
If you go to rentfaster.ca you will see lots of 1 bedroom apartments in Calgary that are 1000-1500 per month. It's best to buy an apartment in Calgary if you have the ability financially. Rents are going up.
I think it would be best to take a look at this website to see if the type of truck driving you do is in high demand. There is local and long haul, so check this out ca.indeed.com/Local-Truck-Driver-jobs-in-Calgary,-AB
Hello I have a question I just bought pre construction house in yorkville in sw area. It a new development just off deer trail. Is hail really bad in that area?
@@livingincalgaryalberta one more sorry, my new house is half brick and partal siding. My agent told me brick is no good due to hail it may damage the house. Please, advise Thanks
Yourkville is a new community on the furthest end of south Calgary on the westside of Macleod Trail. The location of this community is good. I cant comment on the exact location of the house you bought because I don't know where in the community you purchased. Some location will be better than other for sure. Hopefully your agent explained all the pros and cons of the lot you decided to buy.
The university of Calgary is in University Heights NW Calgary. The surrounding communities are Varsity, Andrew Heights, Brentwood, Charleswood and Banff Trail. Where are you coming in from?
Hello pls I am moving to Calgary with my two daughters end of this month June, they are of elementary age can you pls help with schools, homes and transportation
Hello. I'll be moving to Calgary from India. I was as a banker here. Wanted to know job market for bankers in Calgary, the place which has most no. of banks and can I find home within walkable distance from my place of work
Hello Eliza, to find out about jobs opportunities in Calgary, try ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Calgary,-AB - Once you have secured a job and location, I can help you find a home to buy close to the bank you will work at. I hope this helps
Do you mean which community in Calgary has better jobs in lower cost in housing? If you’re looking to purchase a home I can help you out with some suggestions. Just send me an email and we can discuss it further. I would need to know what you’re trained in as far as jobs are concerned and what your budget is regarding housing.
Great question! Tech employment makes up 7.1 per cent of Calgary jobs right now and is increasing each year so tech jobs/career opportunity is certainly strong in Calgary.
Recently Tech giants Infosys, Mphasis and RBC announced their new headquarters or offices in Calgary. Many companies are also moving to Calgary from BC or Ontario. Tech is the fastest growing industry in Calgary.
@@livingincalgaryalberta yes for Canada it is! Globally however its really small. I use the train system to highlight the urban sprawl and lack of density. Our stations don’t even have bathrooms. In many large cities stations have up to 30 different platforms and shopping malls in every station. But yes you’re right. For Canada it is fairly large!
Thanks for your comment Malcolm. There are many single people who live in Calgary and are not lonely. The average age of the Calgary population is just over 37 and metro Calgary population is over 1.5 million and growing fast so I think people like living here that are in their 30's. There are many way's to meet people and Calgarian's are friendly for the most part, so keep looking, and I hope you find more people so you aren't lonely anymore. 😊
