Calgary or Winnipeg
I am looking for opinions of those that really know both cities well. I moved to Winnipeg 4 years ago, but an opportunity has been presented to me to relocate to Calgary. My family and I love Winnipeg (well Manitoba to be exact), but I also like Calgary.
I work in Construction (Estimator), and my employer has offered me the opportunity to work in bigger markets which is attractive to me. Winnipeg’s market is never going to be the big booming market, and career means a lot to me and is really the driving force behind a move. I am looking for peoples thoughts that have lived in both Winnipeg and Calgary. When I say Calgary, I’ll probably head for Okotoks. I have a good secure job, so really looking for lifestyle. Like i said before career is important, but I have a wife (that’s never seen anything other than the Peg), and 4 young children, so family is very my important to me. We like doing things together and the one thing that I would miss is the beaches (lots of them). Any thoughts appreciated. |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
I lived in Winnipeg for 5yrs and now live in Calgary.I have been here 2yrs and it has been great.My wife and I love the city and Rockies only 1hr drive away.We dont have children,my son is grown so cant give info on that but one of the big differences for me between the Peg and Calgary is the downtown is alot more safer here than in Wpeg and alot more nicer.I stayed in Okotoks for 3 weeks ,in a caravan and its nice wee town .I suppose good for families but as I said no idea about things to do for children or schools.
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by neilcumming
(Post 12477946)
I lived in Winnipeg for 5yrs and now live in Calgary.I have been here 2yrs and it has been great.My wife and I love the city and Rockies only 1hr drive away.We dont have children,my son is grown so cant give info on that but one of the big differences for me between the Peg and Calgary is the downtown is alot more safer here than in Wpeg and alot more nicer.I stayed in Okotoks for 3 weeks ,in a caravan and its nice wee town .I suppose good for families but as I said no idea about things to do for children or schools.
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
I have a friends who live in Okotoks and i've been down there. It's a very nice town and growing fast. They moved there so when their kids are school age they can both walk to elementary and high school.
Myself and my girlfriend are considering it amongst others as it is really nice. Having a job before coming here is great, the economy is hard. I arrived in January, I have got lucky and got a job but after a hell of a lot of work. When I speak to people it's not uncommon for people to not have a job in their profession for a year or more. |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12482820)
I have a friends who live in Okotoks and i've been down there. It's a very nice town and growing fast. They moved there so when their kids are school age they can both walk to elementary and high school.
Myself and my girlfriend are considering it amongst others as it is really nice. Having a job before coming here is great, the economy is hard. I arrived in January, I have got lucky and got a job but after a hell of a lot of work. When I speak to people it's not uncommon for people to not have a job in their profession for a year or more. |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 12482837)
Glad to hear things are working out. :thumbsup:
Got a job now doing something I think I'll really enjoy too so hopefully onwards and upwards! |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12482960)
Thank you man! Over 100 applications but only 1 call and that was purely because I had two recommendations! Tough market!
Got a job now doing something I think I'll really enjoy too so hopefully onwards and upwards! |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12482960)
Thank you man! Over 100 applications but only 1 call and that was purely because I had two recommendations! Tough market!
Got a job now doing something I think I'll really enjoy too so hopefully onwards and upwards! |
Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Thank you guys, I can't wait to start now. I'm not used to all this free time!
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12483724)
Thank you guys, I can't wait to start now. I'm not used to all this free time!
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
If ya like to help down and outs...Winnipeg is for you! If ya a right wing looney than it's Calgary...hands down! lol
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
Only have a passing familiarity with Winnipeg but it did strike me as being more rundown compared to Calgary.
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Re: Calgary or Winnipeg
I'd take Calgary every time.
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