Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 8127502)

Whilst I agree to a point, I see no difference between living in Okotoks, Drumheller or Three Hills as far as needed to ferry the kids is concerned and at the end of the day living in the outer burbs isnt exactly taxi duty free is it :p

Originally Posted by burton bunch (Post 8130319)

That is why I always say to people to go to places other than the big cities like Calgary etc. The likes of Lethbridge, Red Deer and Medicine Hat - all similar in size - have heaps of things to offer people who choose them.

Make sure you visit our beautiful city - you wont be dissappointed :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 8131117)

Except, of course, that the things that normally attract people to Calgary are simply not available in Lethbridge and the things that attract people to Lethbridge are simply not available in Calgary. People are likely to want one or the other.

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 8131344)

AC please enlighten me, what does Leth have that Calgary (or the commuter Belt) DOESNT? The main attraction I can see in Leth is its SMALLER and slower paced

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 8131344)

AC please enlighten me, what does Leth have that Calgary (or the commuter Belt) DOESNT? The main attraction I can see in Leth is its SMALLER and slower paced

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8131549)

A more student friendly university according to my eldest.

Feedlots on the western outskirts so every time there's a Chinook you get that western feeling. :ohmy::blink:

Much more frequent and stronger Chinooks.

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 8131552)

Proximity to the US border, ability to drive across it in less than 10 mins (if all the lights on in one's favour. I was trying to be nice to those that live in Lethbridge. IMHO, Calgary v Lethbridge is a non contest.

Was I was trying to get across is that those that like Lethbridge are unlikely to like Calgary and vice versa, without being too disrespectful to those living in Lethbridge.

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 8131552)

Proximity to the US border, ability to drive across it in less than 10 mins (if all the lights on in one's favour. I was trying to be nice to those that live in Lethbridge. IMHO, Calgary v Lethbridge is a non contest.

Was I was trying to get across is that those that like Lethbridge are unlikely to like Calgary and vice versa, without being too disrespectful to those living in Lethbridge.

Originally Posted by snowdogs (Post 8108359)

Hi all,

Not posted in a while, but a long time lurker. We put our plans on hold because of the economy. Now things are looking up we've decided to plan our first and only recce trip to Calgary and surrounding areas.

We're looking for any tips and advice on things we should include in our trip that people who have done this previously found useful. We are looking to go out on the 10th February next year for 2 weeks.

We are a family of 4 with 2 boys age 13 and 11, the eldest is adamant he isn't going so one aim of the recce is to convince him otherwise. Any specific activities for teenagers to include would really help(have read the thread on reluctant teens recently).


Thanks,
Martin and family

:)

Originally Posted by snowdogs (Post 8133157)

yes the exchange rate is bad right now, we are hoping it will improve but if not we will have to cut our cloth accordingly. when I said looking up I just mean't things are stabilizing.