Calgary
Nov 3rd 2008 | 10:53 am
#16
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From: Calgary
Re: Calgary
That is pretty much how I feel - we have been in Calgary 2 1/2 years and it doesn't have the feel of a huge city.
We started off in Varsity (renting), but then bought a house in Country Hills... both are pretty convenient for transport downtown - My DH works in the downtown core and uses public transport (a monthly transit pass is cheaper than paying the extortionate parking costs!).
While Calgary transit is not fantastic in the areas it serves, if you choose your area carefully it is possible to use it for the daily commute. If you live close enough to one of the LRT stations you can use that, otherwise there are bus routes that are not too bad (he gets the 301 rapid bus that goes down Center street - gets him downtown in less than half an hour and they are fairly frequent)
We started off in Varsity (renting), but then bought a house in Country Hills... both are pretty convenient for transport downtown - My DH works in the downtown core and uses public transport (a monthly transit pass is cheaper than paying the extortionate parking costs!).
While Calgary transit is not fantastic in the areas it serves, if you choose your area carefully it is possible to use it for the daily commute. If you live close enough to one of the LRT stations you can use that, otherwise there are bus routes that are not too bad (he gets the 301 rapid bus that goes down Center street - gets him downtown in less than half an hour and they are fairly frequent)
The bonus is that you're still within an easy distance from the city, whether you're choosing park & ride with the transit or battling the traffic!
Ultimately you have to come & see what you want for yourself - each of us has a different opinion based on our wishes/needs - yours are going to be different again!
Nov 3rd 2008 | 2:33 pm
#17
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Re: Calgary
Nov 6th 2008 | 9:59 pm
#18
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 51
From: London
Re: Calgary
I agree with the relplies above. We visited Calgary in June thinking about living in Cochrane or Okotoks. while we liked both places the commute for me in to down town Calgary would be as bad as my current UK commute. On the bright side we liked Calgary as a city. It didn't feel like a million pepole lived there. We have family who live in Shawnessy (SW Calgary) and like that general area, so that's where we are looking now. If at all possible visit Calgary.
best of luck
SM
best of luck
SM
My wife and kids just got back from a Calgary visit and now she's in love with Okotoks! If we go ahead with a move there I'll be looking at commuting in to down town Calgary. I see my chioces as
- Using the limited commuter bus service
- Car trip to S Calgary and pick up C-Train
- Drive all the way
- Car share
My preference is for the bus but it seems to be a very limited service, one bus in the afternoon back to Okotoks. Driving all the way would be my least favourite, with car/train being the middle chioce. Any views from someone with knowledge of this trip would be appreciated.
SM
Nov 6th 2008 | 10:10 pm
#19
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From: Lancashire
Re: Calgary
Thankyou so much for your advice and views on Calgary, they have really helped...we have decided that a recce is a must!
I have enjoyed reading everyones views so keep them coming....!
A friend of mine has recommended canilink relocations has anyone used their facilities? If so, how was your experiences with them?
I have enjoyed reading everyones views so keep them coming....!
A friend of mine has recommended canilink relocations has anyone used their facilities? If so, how was your experiences with them?
Nov 6th 2008 | 11:44 pm
#20
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,639
From: Okotoks, Alberta
Re: Calgary
I spoke too soon!
My wife and kids just got back from a Calgary visit and now she's in love with Okotoks! If we go ahead with a move there I'll be looking at commuting in to down town Calgary. I see my chioces as
My preference is for the bus but it seems to be a very limited service, one bus in the afternoon back to Okotoks. Driving all the way would be my least favourite, with car/train being the middle chioce. Any views from someone with knowledge of this trip would be appreciated.
SM
My wife and kids just got back from a Calgary visit and now she's in love with Okotoks! If we go ahead with a move there I'll be looking at commuting in to down town Calgary. I see my chioces as
- Using the limited commuter bus service
- Car trip to S Calgary and pick up C-Train
- Drive all the way
- Car share
My preference is for the bus but it seems to be a very limited service, one bus in the afternoon back to Okotoks. Driving all the way would be my least favourite, with car/train being the middle chioce. Any views from someone with knowledge of this trip would be appreciated.
SM
PM or email me the office address and the time you expect to have to be at your desk by and I will get you some very accurate timings.
Eamonn
Nov 6th 2008 | 11:55 pm
#21
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,639
From: Okotoks, Alberta
Re: Calgary
Thankyou so much for your advice and views on Calgary, they have really helped...we have decided that a recce is a must!
I have enjoyed reading everyones views so keep them coming....!
A friend of mine has recommended canilink relocations has anyone used their facilities? If so, how was your experiences with them?
I have enjoyed reading everyones views so keep them coming....!
A friend of mine has recommended canilink relocations has anyone used their facilities? If so, how was your experiences with them?
You've lots of choice of good people that have been through the myriad real estate licensing course in Alberta. All have clients that are satisfied with them.Best wishes with making your choice.
Eamonn.
