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Moved to Alberta from Ontario. Never looked back. My advise to anyone living in Ontario, pack up and move. The Alberta advantage is legit! Beautiful scenery, lower taxes, higher wages, cleaner air, happier people, better outdoor lifestyles, overall a happier rounded life to raise a family. Plus, if you live in southern Alberta your close to BC for excellence summer and winter road trips. 💯

I'm 60 yrs old and have lived in both Toronto (29 yrs, born & raised) and Calgary (31 yrs). Both cities offer different experiences and something for (almost) everyone. It really does come down to priorities and preferences. Here are some subtle differences that I have noted: Climate/Environment: The sky seems more blue/clear in Calgary; A small number of people (especially active persons) may experience subtle breathing difficulties due to the higher elevation in Calgary; Winter Chinooks (warm winds) in Calgary can be great, but the associated pressure changes can cause migraines for some; Cooler evening temperatures and dryer conditions in Calgary make sleeping in summer more comfortable and A/C much less necessary, but evenings outside often require a jacket. The dry air in Calgary does make winter cold more tolerable, but it also causes dry skin. The fall & winter in Calgary seem noticeably longer, and the spring/summer noticeably shorter (advantage: Toronto). On average, Calgary doesn't receive much more snowfall than Toronto, however it does seem to hang around longer. (The mountains, on the other hand, receive a fair bit more snow); Snow in Calgary is typically powdery (due to the dryness), whereas Toronto snow is heavier (more moisture laden). Employment: I'm not sure I agree with the theory presented in the video that the unemployment rates in Toronto and Calgary are directly correlated to their population. According to the Stats Canada website, the 2021 unemployment rate in Calgary was slightly higher than in Toronto. That said, I would guess that those statistics vary by field (possibly significantly in some cases) and would warrant deeper individual analysis. Similarly, salary differences for like jobs between the two cities may vary based on simple supply/demand variables that may change over time. From my experience, Toronto offers a greater variety of work opportunities, but Calgary is diversifying and the future looks promising. The tax advantages in Alberta make the province (and Calgary in particular) a top contender for businesses considering relocation. I believe the evolving diversity of major Alberta cities was on display through the latest downturn in oil prices, as both Calgary and Edmonton appear to have weathered the "bust" part of the recent boom/bust cycle far better than in the past. It also appears that Calgary is better positioned for higher relative growth than Toronto since housing remains affordable, taxes are more favourable, the need for services is increasing, strong wages, and even the close proximity to beautiful British Columbia (e.g., the Okanagan with dry/warm summers and little to no mosquitos; the lower west coast with temperate winters and big-city appeal). Entertainment/Outdoors: I far prefer Toronto for nightlife/live theatres/events/downtown/walkability. Calgary gets the edge as far as outdoor activities and beautiful scenery at your backdoor. I miss the abundance of warm-water (relatively speaking) lakes a short drive from Toronto, but the mountain lakes in Alberta and B.C. are truly stunning to behold (seriously soul inspiring!). Housing: Maybe the most important thing to consider when it comes to housing in each city is this: Dollar-for-dollar you will most likely end up in a smaller & older home in a less desirable neighbourhood in Toronto than you will in Calgary. If that is not acceptable then you will find yourself being pushed further and further out into the GTA suburbs, and away from big city life. Personally, I find older homes far more charming and often better built, but their age often carries a greater maintenance burden (time & financial). The suburbs might mean longer commutes and less time with family (work-life-balance is SO important!!!) For context, I don't consider any area of Toronto or Calgary particularly undesirably - I grew up in low-income housing (T.O.'s version of the "projects") and have lived in some of the (so-called) worst areas in both cities, and wouldn't change it for anything. 35 yrs in those neighbourhoods have given me amazing friendships, wonderful memories, and a greater appreciation for what I've earned. In summary: I'm a city boy who likes the outdoors but prefers warm weather over cold. I miss the spring/summer in Toronto as well as the big-city lifestyle, but I prefer the outdoors and mountainous beauty of southern Alberta. Caveat: I no longer make regular visits to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and therefore cannot comment on how that area has evolved in recent years, though I'm fairly certain it remains typically Canadian at heart.

Calgary is the best!!! 😃

We moved from Toronto to Calgary because of real estate prices! We love it here so much! Life is so much peaceful, less stress, less traffic on the roads, it’s better for our mental health! The Rockies are nearby and are very beautiful. Just driving by there relaxes you so much!

Why so many indians in toronto???

Unless you have a very good job offer in calgary there is no point moving calgary

6:35 its me My company is based in Vancouver, BC and Im working from home, here in calgary

I lived in Toronto for 10 years but Calgary is beautiful and peaceful.

Kitchener, Brampton , Mississauga , Oakville ppl misuse word Toronto. These are all suburbs of Toronto. In reality Calgary is much better & bigger any of these cities / suburbs of Toronto. Now if you actually move from one of these suburbs (Brampton/ Mississauga) to Calgary suburbs like Airdrie, Chestermer or Oakytoks, then you can buy at least 2 houses instead of renting 1 condo/basement in Toronto or buying 1 condo in Toronto suburbs( eg Kitchner). This is very important for new immigrants. Choice is your : Slaves of Toronto or Kings of Calgary.

It would be better to visit the city first, then decide if you want to move there or not.

I agree on the few contents, but comparing calgary with GTA, is big difference, GTA included 3-5 major cities., and i think alberta jobs are more in oil&gas where in gta we have more opportunity.. I love Ontario in all aspects, except buying a house

How do you guys live in a place which is frozen for most of the year, have almost no decent job market except low paying jobs, exorbitant taxes where more than 50% of whatever pay you make is gone? Why would you want to move to Canada?!

Thank you so much we live in Toronto but now my husband decided to move Albert I watched your video I really like it

Calgary costs are lower , but the job market is brutal. Finding work from low level to high level is very tough right now. Doing a remote job is different. Call up any recruiter and talk to them.

Calgary is my dream place.. Just because I love "tum bin" movie and it was picturized in Calgary..

Living in rajasthan with 49 degree and humidity straight for 5 months is way more harder than spending 4 months in winter

Calgary is all fun and games until winter hits!! Also when it comes to jobs its not even close to Toronto! There is a reason real estate is comparatively cheap in Alberta!!

I don't like calgary. It makes my skin dry and a lot of kids have asthma and eczema. My opinion.

Wow...we just moved to Calgary...did our landing in Toronto but foung Calgary better...hope to meet you

Please. Don't move here if your going to bring your Trudeau mindset. Your better to stay in the east. I would be sad to see Calgary be over populated like Toronto and see western Canadian culture erased.

Both are snowy but Toronto infrastructure is far better

Calgary has cooler people. Toronto based folks have a chip on their shoulder.

Calgary is beautiful.. u guys should move here .. thank you for this video.. luv u both..

Please do a comparison between Calgary and Edmonton

Ye week toh balle balle he thi. Got so many vlogs. 😘😘😘 Love you guys.

I grew up in Calgary Alberta in the 70s- I went to Marion Carson school. I loved it- the seasons and the honesty of the culture. We left for the U.K. in the late 70s where there are no seasons and no honesty. I love Canada 🇨🇦

While I agree with both you on most of it but differ on two things: a) About unemployment, I am a bit surprised because Calgary's economy (Alberta in general) is completely dependent on Oil and Gas. Since this sector has not picked up, I am puzzled that you are saying that the unemployment in Calgary is lower than Toronto. b) About jobs - there are not many IT jobs. I am a software developer - worked in Edmonton for 11 years and in Calgary for close to 3 years. Unfortunately after buying a home in Calgary, lost my job and could not find any. So had to move to Montreal and sell away my home (last year) for a complete loss. The point is if you are in IT and if your skill set is in SAP then yes, Calgary might be the place for you, else you are perhaps better off in the east. Other than the above 2 points, yes, Calgary is a beautiful city and tons of potential to save your precious $$$ simply because it does not have PST + there is no land registration title tax (like the way it exists in Ontario and Quebec). Miss those good times in Calgary.

Leave your liberal ways in Toronto or don't come we don't need your vote splitting

Toronto is getting overcrowded. I lived there then moved AB. Don’t wanna go back there.

Love this video, very informative!

Alberta is the best province in canada.

You have covered this ok. How ever Calgary is currently growing its I.T. industry. There is an amazing pathway systems here & some excellent parks in the city far better than TO. It's great to see a comparison being done all the best to both of you

Calgary is a beautiful city and Clean too

Then what you guys doing in Toronto??

that bridge shot wasn't from Toronto That's Decarie Boulevard, Montreal

Calgary's population is more than 1 million...last consensus 1.4 million. Not all information here is accurate!!!

i have visited all proviences from east to west ( st.john's to surrey ) ...Calgary is best but i lives in very cute and peaceful town Claresholm.

I guess the title should have been "Why YOU DON'T Leave Toronto & Move To Calgary Alberta?" 🥰

I am one of those who lived in Calgary and than moving to Oakville thinking GTA is better but after 2 yrs came back to Alberta! Lol

130,000 people unemployed in Alberta trust me stay there!!!

Hi, Me and my husband are planning to move to calgary in APRIL. Could you please suggest us some job opportunities? It would be appreciated. Thankyou.

All the way Calgary - living since 2017 - Lived in Toronto -2010-2016

There are less jobs in Calgary. Sometimes it take months to get a job and most of the jobs are in March to September. For job most of the time you need to have a car to save time as public transport is not well connected.

5:40, this is Montreal, not Toronto or Calgary.

Calgary is like a village in all sense of the word compared to Toronto or Ottawa. I lived in all three cities.

Hello sir, i am from Assam, India .. I like watching your videos very much.. In the back of my mind i want to move to canada permanently in future.. I m 27 .. I have completed my MBBS from a govt medical college from assam,india only..now preparing for PG (specialisation).. Sir, can you kindly please tell me whether should i plan to move to canada after doing PG in india , or should i try to get the specialisation from Canada only..

We were planning to move to Toronto from Calgary😬 Toronto might be expensive but it’s happening whereas Calgary is very quiet

We moved from Ontario to Calgary 2yers ago . Weather is not good , in Calgary two out one is suffering from dry eyes and ear ,Hails , smoke … Ontario is much better then Alberta

Calgary has one of the best discount produce scenes in Canada. There are lots of thing you can do to bring down costs here.

Toronto have more jobs and opportunity than Calgary

Anyway just yesterday I came to Calgary as a work permit visa from Japan 🙏🙏🙏😄👏🎉🎊🎊 Thank to both of you for helpful videos 😜🎂🎉

Calgary is the best in every way

The snow doesn't last long here either alot of times alot of thawing an freezing happens a thing called a CHINOOK happens lots in midwinter an it's basically warm winter winds that literally melts the snow over night...I lived there for 12 years an moved more northerly. Edmonton is much colder an more snow as they don't get the warm Chinook winds as much as Calgary does!!!

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

I am looking to buy in Calgary and move in the next two years

Calgary had highest unemployment rate after pandemic

Appreciate the effort you put in all your videos, very easy to understand. 👏🏾

Thank you for comparing the housing markets in Calgary and Toronto. I would like to move to back to Toronto after a 12 yr stay in Europe but the crazy housing market makes me think twice. How do average immigrants cope with the property market in Toronto? Foregoing any hope of home ownership?

Regarding the wfh point you mentioned, many companies don’t allow working from a different province because of respective province tax implications

So what about your hose in Toronto? What will you do?

Moved from quebec to calgary because of “opportunities”. Lived there for 2 1/2 years and i moved back to quebec where i have a better job than when i was in calgary. Alberta has very cold temperature, i havent experienced that in ontario or quebec. Winter is so cold i had to buy a booster for my car because it wouldnt start. Even sunmer was cold warm a little during the day and cold in the evening. Quebec and ontario has the best summers. Thats my two cents.

Oh wow... hope to see you here guys in Calgary! Welcome and enjoy Calgary wheee😍🥰🇨🇦

I’ve lived in Toronto and I’ve been to Calgary and west coast multiple times and I don’t think I would be able to live my T-dot luxuries. That being said if I was starting off, I would move to Calgary just for house prices alone. Toronto is 3x price of Calgary!

Cheapest land price

Thankyou for this! Could you please do another one comparing Ontario with BC?

Best thing about Calgary Banff is only an hour away. I moved from Ottawa back in 2006 what is the best thing I ever done for myself

Hi we recently moved from Calgary to Ottawa, it is really great place to live if you love nature, so many places to visit, but economicwise need to have survive job. We moved because husband gets job in federal but still missing Calgary.

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry from India heads only to Toronto. Can't change them. Simple as that

I've lived in both and everything this couple is saying is 💯 on the button it's all true... except I do believe that it's only a matter of time before the Calgary real estate will sky rocket as there are other industries in Calgary that are growing and upholding the economy.

Way better places then both but hands down Alberta to Ontario the most indebted place onxearth

Hello Guys, I was wondering could you guys help me out by suggesting the best provinces for supply chain and logistics jobs

Hello, Thank you for this helpful Video. I came across this video today in 2024, would you still have the same reviews and opinion about moving to Calgary as mentioned in the video? Just wanted an Update on how things have been in the last two years in Calgary and what are your thoughts on it. It would be very helpful for me/ other viewers to make this most important decision of our life. Please let us know your thoughts, and thank you for helping us through these videos. I appreciate it. Much love xx

There's no night life in Toronto 😂😂😂

Thanks for the advice. Very informative and on point. I do prefer sunnier weather and less wind chill. Nightlife in Toronto is exaggerated in my opinion, been there, done that. The city is too tense now with people working hard to pay bills and with ultra high real estate prices not much future to look up to. Alberta seems like more similar to US states but colder and less crime I'm assuming.

This is confusing Are you Guys indian you have such an Indian Accent

Good information video

Thank you so much for letting me know I am from Mississauga my dad and my family is thinking about moving to calgary

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Toronto is getting too crowded I don't like it. The roads are wider and nice in Calgary but not in Toronto. Summer is beautiful in Calgary. We do not feel as cold here as it in Saskatoon. There is very good division in Calgary . Neighborhood is nice too.

Keep tye place clean and if you are at a trail or a beutiful park, keep your voice low and enjoy the serenity

I love Dubai, its city of dreams and you don't need to be an IT guy

I want some help regarding moving to calargy soon (in job & rental stay). Please let me know which platform is best to connect with you.

Manpreet looked very fatigued and dull, all good? Thanks guys for balanced comparison. Looking forward to see Calgary vlogs. 20 years in Tdot, Life’s good in Toronto but it’s getting lot chaotic here now. I Saw a video of desi group fighting in Milton area and kinda wonder is this really Canada. That Milton chaos should not come to east side I hope.

The dental industry in Alberta is absolutely booming and there are countless job opportunities in Calgary. Everyone in the dental industry gets paid way more in Calgary than Toronto due to the higher fee guide. Also, Calgary public transit within downtown is free. :)

Calgary C-train (transit) is free in downtown (Toronto isn’t)

I'm Indian, well settled in Brampton. I'd never move to AB, MB, SK etc. Any brown person planning to move to Calgary, must know that It's mostly Winter in there, harsh winter, temp goes up to -45 in Winter. You don't get much sun there. I hate winter months in Toronto so imagine it would be crazy in AB. Not many job opportunities in AB, economy is down. Housing ain't that cheap either. You could find house for similar prices in Windsor, ON. It's mostly mountains so driving in Winter is more problematic. Not much to do in summer months. No amusement park like Wonderland. You're better off moving to Florida, Texas if looking for affordable housing as those states have better weather than AB and ON. The only thing I liked about in AB is that drivers are much better. There's NO racial tension in AB as there's in ON. People are happy and busy in their own lives while in ON you see jealous insecure haters everywhere. Driving in ON is like a Wild Wild West. Too many sad pathetic losers on roads taking their personal frustration out on roads. As Non white you can only move in NE Calgary or SE Edmonton and those areas have expensive houses compare to White majority town. I mean you can find a cheap home in Comber, Chatham but would you live in those small white major towns? And would jealous insecure racist White MFs will allow you to live there peacefully?

how is Edmonton compared to calgary?

Sir, My daughter wants to study in Calgary...nd i m of Ludhiana punjab ......i wants her full security and care ....is it safe for my girl to live and study there and did apart time job ....pls help us ....and clear our query

Sir ur shirt is quite good Like janam bhoomi in tricolur and karam bhoomi in canadian 🇨🇦 colours

The big red flag for Calgary it is 5 months winter. Toronto is very cold, but I just can't imagine how cold Calgary would be during the winter. Btw, I've recently moved to Canada and started youtube channel about it :)

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Wow, am I the 1st one to comment? You guys are the best. Thanks for posting very informative videos😍🥰

It is Canada, we have 4 seasons. Winter is a part of it.

Calgary water supply coming from mountians expected to dry out in a decade Prairie provinces have drought likely to last from global warming. Great job losses.

It depends on what you want. If you are looking for a peaceful city while you have all the necessary standards for a good life, Calgary is the best choice but if you like to live in a big city with a lot of people and more entertainment, then go to Toronto but the cost of living in Toronto is so high and you spend much time on Trrafic.

Calgary is the best city for new immigrants

At -10, -20, it's true: it's dry, and it doesn't cut through you like Ontarian winter. But at -30 IT DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE! It's COLD, you FEEL IT & it's DEPRESSING! (But also, blessedly, short-lived.)

Buying a house on minimum wage in Calgary? No way!

I've lived in Edmonton an Calgary an I would take a winter in Calgary anyday over Edmonton.