The 10 Best Places To Live In The Alberta | Canada

[@matthewgill8332]

This list is brutal. As an Alberta native, there's no way Lethbridge should outrank Banff, a literal tourist destination

[@Josh98031902]

Lethbridge absolutely sucks 😂 Banff is fantast!!!

[@codytremblay7929]

Lol in Banff you will literally give and arm and leg for the price of property and rent

[@Lulu-gg2zq]

Banff is also not financially available to many people. The cost of living there is very high.

[@kennethhorne1119]

die of boredom in Lethbridge..It sucks

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Right. And how about all those apples they produce in Methbridge? 😂

[@mpggar2618]

i am from Alberta. Calgary to be exact.. when everything comes back to normal, i invite you all to visit our amazing province! Nature at its best!

[@ROOKTABULA]

you clearly haven't visited BC and Ontario as I have having lived there and in Alberta. Other than the badlands and the border with SE BC: There is not anything to write home about in Alberta.

[@frankihatch]

Alberta is pretty dead

[@mariajiml9895]

im.moving to Calgary as doon thehouse is vompleter put brand ne wood flooring kitchen Cochorane But so cold in winter..

[@dcee1412]

Hahahahahahahahahaha nature at its best ???? Tweakers st their best you mean.

[@tonyw973]

We just moved from Vernon ìn BC's Okanagan Valley to Claresholm in Southern Alberta. The contrast between them is rather amazing if not downright unbelievable. Where Vernon is crowded and dirty, Claresholm is peaceful and almost surgically clean. Where Vernon, like most resort/tourist towns, is becoming prohibitively expensive, especially for things like real estate, Claresholm is actually much more affordable. And then there's the people. People are so relaxed and friendly here it's almost like living in a different world.

[@Redneckboy991]

Wow Claresholm? I'm in Calgary and Claresholm is a nice peaceful town. My goal is to retire in small town Alberta. It must have been a bit of a culture shock for you. I remember Vernon being a really nice place. It was always our first stop through the Okanagan. Now we just drive through on our way to Kelowna to visit family. Kelowna also used to be a really nice town. It's now overrun with transients during the summer.

[@dcee1412]

Vernon has been a meth lab hotspot for years of course it’s dirty as fuck cmon now buddy guy.

[@homelessincanmore7015]

@@dcee1412 Shitty. Used to be a nice little place. Also surprised to hear its over crowded. Last i was there, the 7/11 still had a wooden deck iirc.

[@suefrench8721]

It is another world. You may not want to go if you heard about the crime and drug stats

[@abrahkadabra9501]

I've lived in Alberta for over 30 years and I can't say I regret it. Alberta, for the most part, has been good to me.

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Yes, Alberta has also been good to me during the 33 years I have lived here.

[@chaturanganieudewatte210]

Hope the same for me and my 👪

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

@@chaturanganieudewatte210 If you have something of worth and value and are willing to positively contribute to Alberta, and to be good to and for Alberta, in return, Alberta will be good to you and for you. We reap what we sow.

[@chaturanganieudewatte210]

@@Esmeralda-gt6uf Well said! What you give you get in return.

[@nokanoka435]

How is the weather and climate?, Im planning to move to calgary

[@Vibrant_HEHO]

Anyone saying St.Albert isn't the best has obviously never been there. It's beautiful here, everyone is friendly, it's built like a miniature full city with all the accommodations and the crime rate is almost non-existent. You definitely got the top spot right, well done!

[@sloughsharkseh3307]

Uhh, St Albert is not the best, I would rank it next to camrose, lots of drugs, few amazing things, but it ain't wetaskiwin so you got that.

[@noncomplier5385]

@@sloughsharkseh3307 Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.

[@sloughsharkseh3307]

@@noncomplier5385 Some people don't, there are many people who just use other opinions as their own, and I don't see people using other people's assholes, but I know what you mean.

[@TheRelger]

I’ve been to St. Albert many times. Know lots of people that live there. High taxes and a thriving drug scene keeps me from buying there.

[@Vibrant_HEHO]

@@TheRelger Lmao "Thriving drug scene", bruh Chicago and Baltimore are thriving drug scenes. St.Albert just has vape kids

[@nb6019]

This was very clearly put together by someone that has never been in nor near Alberta. That was atrocious

[@mcscotty325]

IKR. You're not even allowed to just move to Banff. It's a National park.

[@antiprogpragmatist9350]

S Walters ...National Park..not provincial

[@meggiewillis9705]

I give anything to move there.

[@pizza6969]

At least they mentioned a realistic place, camrose

[@truther0075]

I see no winter scenes.....It is winter 7 months of the year temperatures dipping to -40 deg celcius.

[@Radiatingbeauty]

Not sure that everyone will agree with your listing but Alberta is a beautiful province and I have been proud to call it home for many years! Thanks for all the beautiful pictures of our province!

[@lilyrose1439]

Planning on moving there. Just not sure how to go about it, I have lived In Ontario for 40 years and I'm done with this place. Lol

[@erikapk]

@@lilyrose1439 Lily, me too! Also moving soon from Ontario to Canmore, Alberta. Where are you moving?

[@MirjanAcademy]

Hey guys, looking for a realtor in Camrose, i need recomendations please 🙏🙏

[@lilyrose1439]

@@erikapk I haven't decided on the location yet. I have checked out a few I like.

[@hoodyk7342]

You must not ever go iutside and spend all your time being fat indoors wearing makeup, because Alberta IS GARBAGE, its a horrible province and Canada is a terrible country

[@nicoledion7132]

Well said I moved from Province of Quebec since 2005 to Ft. McMurray Alberta and it was my best choice ever! Love living in a safe and secure place, having grandkids growing up here and workers are needed all over the place 🥰💝🥰

[@hjr2450]

Presented by people who have never been to Canada.

[@vmanismyname1534]

"IN THE ALBERTA"

[@harmony331000]

@@vmanismyname1534 😂😄😂ikr!

[@dexta4172]

in the alberTa

[@codytremblay7929]

I wonder how he would react pulling up to timmies in edmonton being greeted with multiple homeless heads in the drive threw line begging for your hard earned dough. So they can go shoot up behind that very tim Hortons 🤣😂 alberta is alright just avoid edmonton

[@kimpbay]

@@codytremblay7929 Calgary downtown is the same

[@wo_w6640]

Lol, most of these images are during the three months of warm we have.

[@jxavier3876]

And warm they are

[@oscarppickle]

is it true you guys can see the northern lights all the time?

[@pelosuwu]

That's cool for me, I like cold

[@adambrown7150]

PickleTV no it’s quite rare to see them.

[@4647540]

😂😂 But I like cold.... Believe me living in -30 is way better then living in +40 😂😂

[@daybrezicki6276]

Here's some elaboration on the video plus a bit more. Towns like Banff, Canmore and Jasper are kinda expensive for the average person to afford to live in. Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are popular retirement communities because the weather is mild by Canadian standards, and also the sunniest area in Canada, averaging 2400-2700 hours of sunshine a year. Calgary is more of a white collar city, and is close to the Rockies. Edmonton is more of a blue collar city, yet still retains a small-town feel. The River Valley is very pretty and cuts the city in half. Sherwood Park and St. Albert are definitely more expensive than Edmonton, and are where the wealthier people of Edmonton tend to reside. Cities like Grande Prairie, LLoydminster, and Fort Mac are pretty cold, and don't have as thriving economies as Edmonton or Calgary, but are still decent places to live. Overall, I would recommend Edmonton, Calgary, or if you want a much smaller city feel, Red Deer. I hope that helps.

[@kimpbay]

Almost all of Alberta is expensive to live in unless you make $30/hr or more

[@daybrezicki6276]

@@kimpbay I disagree. Alberta is one of the most affordable provinces to live in. I wonder where you got that information.

[@kimpbay]

@@daybrezicki6276 I live here

[@daybrezicki6276]

@@kimpbay So do I. You must live in Banff or something. It is not expensive to live in most of Alberta.

[@daybrezicki6276]

@John Honai The economy of course is still below of what is was before the pandemic, but there should still be part time jobs available, especially in the bigger cities.

[@kazsid2995]

I had a road trip from Vancouver to Jasper and Banf in Alberta. This was by far the most beautiful and memorable road trip I have had so far. On the way, we stopped at many picturesque spots and took pictures. We went to Jasper and Banf. I can't forget the boat ride on Lake Maligne. Will go back soon.

[@harmony331000]

I’m a born & raised albertan 😻✌️♥️it here so much...in my 45 year and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be!

[@heronimousbrapson863]

I’ve lived in Alberta for almost 38 years and I can’t wait to leave, especially now that Jason Kenney is premier.

[@Christopher.Colberg]

I dont think he is doing too well with covid because hes having a more left winged approcah. Hes turning more left every day with covid. Defineltey dont want the NDP in power but ucp or another right winged group in power again!

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Jason Kenney left wing?? That's a laugh. He is, however, trying to follow the science when it comes to covid, which many from the wild rose types in his party are actively defying. Consequently, Alberta currently (April, 2021) has the highest per capita covid infection rate in the couhtry. Kenney has been too slow in locking down in large measure to appeal to the right wing fanatics in his base. I wish the NDP were still in power.

[@Christopher.Colberg]

Oh god, that's the last thing alberta wants. What albertans want is a government who actually let's us go to places, im fine with masks but if you dont feel safe, dont go to places, that doesnt mean others cant go to wherever. Lockdown affects alot of people mentally and places such as gyms and activities improve mental health and some of those activities are the only things lower income people can do and that's what alot of kids who's families dont have much money rely on for their happiness and the improvement of their mental health.

[@luhh_salo]

@@Christopher.Colberg If you feel that way about covid you might like the state I live in.

[@166Soccerman]

Canada is heaven on Earth, Banff is the best place I have ever visited from the UK and I have been all over the world.

[@oldmotorcycleshopoldmotorc9693]

Oh boi, It tells me, You haven’t been anywhere

[@cathyl5888]

Peter Minkley Banff is so nice! 💗

[@catslove3884]

I live 2 hours from Banff but haven't been there in 20 yrs as it is over run by tourists. Can't even walk through mountain areas due to congestion. So glad I spent time there before it became a tourist hotspot.

[@mitts2006]

@@catslove3884 You should try going before tourist season. We've been there in May and it's wonderful.

[@cristaffol]

I’ve lived at a hidden town in Rimbey, Alberta for 4 years and there are good people here that are willing to help, def will live here forever

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Uh-oh, now you've done it! Won't be long until everyone wants to move or emigrate to Rimbey! 😧

[@cristaffol]

@@Esmeralda-gt6uf yeah lmao

[@discoverglobeliving]

Great picks for anyone with a retirement plan! Alberta looks like a dream.

[@Prairielander]

I moved from Vancouver to Edmonton 13 years ago. I like the river valley and cycling there. Plus I can go hunting not too far away. I'm not sure why people hate Edmonton so much. There are lots of parks plus the Winspear Centre and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is really good. Now there is also a new stadium downtown and lots of nice places to eat at. There are lots of different festivals throughout the year too. I'm mostly just happy having friends over having a BBQ around a fire pit in my yard. If you want to focus on the negatives of a place well every city has them.

[@naruhina624]

Prairielander I agree :)

[@I.E.V.is.Cer8trolls7935]

Your absolutely right about the river valley being one of Edmonton's most beautiful features, plus all the facilities & other amenities plus the many festivals. But there are many draw backs as well, the cold weather, the traffic with the drivers is a real hazard for those who aren't familiar with the city or cities in general. The political climate is also something that is a turn off for those with more traditional values as well.

[@lindsay1065]

i live in st albert, and have all my life. while i dont think it should be #1, its overall crime rate is extremely impressive. there is not a single bad neighbourhood in the entire city. theres a decent amount of things to do around the city, and when you get bored of it, you can just drive 5 minutes to edmonton. its seen as the "rich kid" city, but honestly, thats only because of the newer areas. it has really nice, calm neighbourhoods that arent modernist or anything, and you're never a 10 minute walk away from transit, public entertainment, or grocery stores.

[@pak-made]

great info ,,, thanks. very soon I ll be there.

[@jameswilliams2099]

despite the economic crisis i still think this is a right time to start up an investment

[@robertcharles816]

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[@josephedward5923]

Most intelligent words I've heard.

[@richardjohn1406]

Crypto is the new gold

[@deborahjohnson7436]

I wanted to trade Crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price

[@christiananichole5100]

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[@sonicblast2767]

Alberta Canada is beautiful ..

[@cometochristtoday]

Red Deer for me would be a top ten, halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, 20 minutes from Sylvan Lake and many other awesome lakes, the much less travelled hidden gem of the David Thomson highway goes thru Red Deer to the incredible Rocky Mountains not to far away.

[@scummygoofball6587]

yea except its a fuckin crackhead town

[@aggregatejeff]

Think the crime rate really brings down red deer as much as I love red deer it has a pretty bad per capita crime rate

[@proxz1939]

Yes come to Calgary to experience the wonderful up to -40C in the winter!!

[@raymondduck6492]

whiner

[@k9rescuer]

Both Banff and Jasper have residency rules to live there. You or your partner must work or own a business within the park to rent or own a home.

[@tyd8064]

As a resident of St. Albert, it's pretty nice here. Very expensive for housing and utilities, but the jobs in the area pay well even without experience (oil, gas, liquor, buckets, tires.....). It's a place of opportunity if you are fortunate enough to afford living here.

[@terdog3463]

Plz note, you can't live in Banff or jasper unless you work there all year long. Parks Canada Rules

[@peterh1049]

That’s completely false, I work with multiple people in Calgary that live in Canmore.

[@Bloodritual01]

@@peterh1049 Canmore is not part of Banff.

[@peterh1049]

@@Bloodritual01 that is correct but you can live in Banff and work anywhere you want

[@terdog3463]

@@peterh1049Canmore is outside Banff National Park. They don't have the same rules Banff and Jasper do.

[@travislandsman]

@@peterh1049 canmore isn't banff or jasper

[@danawick9817]

St Albert cost of living is one of the most expensive in Alberta Next to Calgary. You cannot buy a house in Banff and Jasper unless you are ultra rich. Plus the living permits and passes. Great to visit though

[@MrKiruzel]

Which city would you recommend then

[@pietracuore]

In order to live in Banff or Jasper, you must have employment in the towns according to the Regulations of Parks Canada.

[@kamauwikeepa7308]

Hi there, from New Zealand. I had the pleasure of visiting three of these places and enjoyed my short stay. We were based in Calgary and had day visits and attached to that visits to two first nation reserves,namely Siksika and Tsutini nation. Being indigenous to my own country was a sharing experience with those indigenous communities. Thanks for sharing.

[@iganatiousjr]

The river Bow does not rhyme with cow it rhymes with low, as in bow tie. Also, Banff is a beautiful place to visit, but not to live. The jobs are low wage and rents are high due to a long-standing moratorium on building. Most of the workers are temporary students from around the world, often living with others in small apartments. I stopped watching after that because of the level of misinformation.

[@Farmnflyin]

And one of the highest rates of stds...

[@kmjeffels]

Sounds like a regurgitation of Wiki Diki! Canmore is the most expensive place to live and St.Albert in part of Edmonton now!

[@dlairth]

Lovely video, but... because they are small towns located in national parks, it would be almost impossible to actually live in either Banff or Jasper, and Canmore is ridiculously expensive.

[@hira791]

Lived in Calgary as a child. It was a dream. The best city without a doubt.

[@liyon.y6310]

I love Canada 🇨🇦 from USA 🇺🇸

[@tripleeyeemoji]

I feel like the creator has never been to any of these places. Camrose is nice but it’s so small, and Jasper and Banff are so expensive plus HUGE tourist places

[@colebevans8939]

Lol yeah Banff and jasper should never be recommend as places to live, unless your a trust fund kid or win the lottery

[@Fehrfamilyhomestead]

Small town is the way to go

[@jxavier3876]

Henry Fehr I like fort mcleod but that’s just me

[@dcee1412]

@@colebevans8939 it’s not even that expensive buddy guy settle down

[@x1achilles99]

What is it like from October to late April? These clips all seem like July. Greetings from California.

[@maggiegutierrez7243]

It’s freezing cold and miserable I don’t recommend moving here unless you do some sort of winter activity. The average winter temperature is -20C (-4F).

[@kazzTrismus]

you better love the cold or you should stick to BC or toronto both will get cold, toronto colder than vancouver....

[@vidamm8951]

There is no care for city streets only major routes.car insurance is through the roof busses in ditches no safe travel except in summer months.Winer fall and spring your screwed.Good luck to you if you want to super high pay taxes for a pretty sculpture.

[@kirkkrieger9360]

Athabasca County is gorgeous. One of the gems of Alberta

[@flex4963]

Love you Canada -Regards from New Zealand

[@9087125498172345]

Hahaha you would have to be a literal millionaire to be able to live in jasper, Canmore or Banff.

[@tedpark6814]

Canmore isn't in the park, so you can have a place there for less. It's pretty good, if you have a place there it cuts off a lot of time to drive to Banff or Lake Louise. If you do Cross Country, there's the nordic centre there. Norquay is a short drive from there, and there are some great restaurants there. I think it might be nice to have a property there, but I don't want to pay more taxes and have to maintain it.

[@marjanmiladinovic4066]

Can i buy house somewhere out of town ,but close enough to be able to live a normal life?

[@tyd8064]

And it's basically impossible to "own" property in National/Provincial parks. You can definitely live there, inhabit the land, as long as you pay, you own the house, not the land. You are basically leasing the land. "99 year lease".

[@valeriaduimovich1733]

@@marjanmiladinovic4066 you sure cana

[@meekshallinherit3966]

do ummmm, not really... You can purchase but, you have to prove residency..

[@1Greydad]

I Live in St. Albert 32 years now and have been a resident of Alberta for 59 years. Some corrections required to the video. We do pay PST (Provincial Sales Tax at 5%), we also pay additional provincial and federal taxes in Canada yearly and have for many years. My average tax rate for a middle class resident that knows how to manage money in Canada is about 22 to 25 percent. The Provincial Park in St. Albert is called the Louis Hole Provincial Park and hosts many migrating bird species During the more moderate temperatures spring and fall. The temperatures in Alberta can Range from -40c to Plus 40c at its extremes. These extremes can last for several weeks (approx 3-4) during winter and summer. Chinooks ( Warm winds ) can see temperatures go from -20c to + 20c in a short period of time during winter months and usually don’t last long. So if your moving to Alberta bring a swimsuit and your warm parkas. It can get nasty here in the dead of winter. Nice video boasting the summer months in Alberta.

[@kimghanson]

I live in Calgary. We have no provincial sales tax. Never have. I don't know if you are lying or clueless but damn, I don't think you even live in this province.

[@johndawson1286]

I think you may be losing touch! Alberta does not have PST. Never has.

[@samanthamonaghan7579]

who are you paying pst to, Alberta has a 5% GST no PST

[@bigkingsean1330]

Alberta is great, snowboarding the rockies is phenomenal, skating, hockey, x country skiing, etc., I almost get sad for winter to end, but then it's summer and time for biking, hiking and plenty of sunny days to enjoy outdoors. Different terrains, hoo doos and coolies in the south, mountains west, rolling hills and prairies centrally and forests and lakes to the north. Edmonton and Calgary are big cities but not too big and both have beautiful river valleys, parks and pathways. The surrounding towns are low crime peaceful places with a bit slower pace but can still easily access the services of a larger city. Usually stay in Canmore or deadmans flats when we hit the mountains; little less busy and no park pass required.

[@Rithanel]

The crime bit... Yes, lower in violent crimes, but theft is up, waaaaaaaay up.

[@katyoutnabout5943]

Banff, Canmore, and Jasper are all great places to live if you are a multi-millionaire and meet the specific requirements of each town. If anyone could live there, the populations would be much higher.

[@tuneunleashed]

You can’t live in Banff though but you can live in Canmore. Banff is a national park

[@katyoutnabout5943]

@@tuneunleashed ok i thought so but i wasn’t sure

[@JonathanDavisJJ]

Lethbridge, where you get beat by the cops on May 4th for wearing a Stormtrooper costume

[@gunpowderranch6145]

And watch the cops run over small deer.

[@logic1026]

@@gunpowderranch6145thats in the past

[@robtodd8829]

@@logic1026 Sadly, recent past.

[@roblewis3147]

Right? Lethbridge is a shit show, I've been living here for almost over ten years now, and who ever made this list has obviously never been to any of these places.

[@kennethhorne1119]

and thats a plastic stormtroopers costume.. die of boredom unless you like to watch the cops drive over baby deer..This is the worst list ever..these people have never been to Alberta

[@curtisforbes8650]

You can’t buy a property in Banff or Jasper because they are in a national park. Canmore is different because it’s not in the park.

[@garyderksen8930]

Canmore is for the rich

[@Redneckboy991]

Anyone may purchase a residential property in Banff, but Parks Canada has regulated who may occupy the residence. This is commonly known as the ELIGIBLE RESIDENT requirements. An Eligible Resident is: One whose primary employment is in the National Park.

[@erikapk]

I’m moving to Canmore next month! It will be my dream come true to live a healthier life, immersed in the mountains!

[@alexanderknight8509]

I envy you. I love Canmore.

[@elizabethh3577]

It's quite expensive to live there, good luck!

[@TheRelger]

$$$$$

[@tykenny1249]

Thinking of leaving NS for Alberta, I’ve lived in Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax and have visited Calgary an found it very unique. Every city/province has it’s ups and downs, it all depends on your personal values, politics, life style etc. Sometimes even a great town can be ruined just by your own bad memories haunting you in that area. It can be a very difficult decision finding the right place to plant your roots.

[@itsStylized]

I had a buddy that moved from NS to Alberta. He loved it here. We’ve been friends since he moved here.

[@tykenny1249]

@@itsStylized Nice man, whereabouts in Alberta did he move to ?

[@SirManfly]

@Ty Kenny....what type of employment are you seeking because that might help you make a decision on where you should live.

[@hockeyatTK]

I feel bad for anybody that decided to move to Methbridge after watching this.... 😳

[@DragonessAri]

Did this man just say Lethbridge has mild winters? Last time I was there it was -35 without wind chill. -50 with. And don't even mention the wind...

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

I live in Medicine Hat and we typically get mild winters. We'll have a cold snap here and there but really it's pretty easy here compared to other places.

[@elizabethh3577]

I visited there in the fall years ago, it was pretty windy!

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

@@elizabethh3577 Lethbridge is nearly always windy. Which is why it is futile there to comb your hair before you go out. ☺️

[@louisfk9880]

Born in Philippines, but raised here for almost all my life in Berta! And I’ve never been happier, through the good times and the bad!

[@tonymichaud8683]

You live in Lethbridge, you better keep rocks in your pocket! Too windy!

[@amandeepmann9428]

Alberta have sooooooo beautiful places🤗🤗🤗I love it.💓

[@koizu5324]

Yes for tourists .Not for living

[@mrpickles2076]

Anyone else actually from Alberta thinking most of this is crap? 🤣 especially Calgary

[@joshuaalton1859]

Most definitely

[@TheRelger]

Yup

[@mdinunzio7610]

Lol yep and I'm from Calgary. Cultural dead zone

[@Schroefdoppie]

😁

[@jonathandewberry289]

@@mdinunzio7610 I like Calgary but yes it's a 'corporate headquarters' city. It's a business city, its stocked with franchises and plastic suburbs. Then again, it also has that advantage of being a clean, organized office HQ that is made to be useful and efficient. There is good in that too.

[@Joy3269]

Wonderful video. All should watch & appreciate. Thank You

[@madotun1124]

I am from Manila, Philippines then I Hope a dream come true to migrate Alberta, Canada soon.

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[@gioma9500]

I spent two months in Edmonton; people (some locals) call it Deadmonton. I didn't hear of those thousands of jobs. I was actively looking for ONE. I moved to Calgary on 08 31st. Calgary is cool, its 'mild winter' is great. However, the province's economy is not doing well right now. Banff is a tiny mountain / resort town. Don't move to Alberta if you don't have a job offer or thousands of bucks in a bank. lol! Heading to Toronto; wish me better luck!

[@lonarbuckle9788]

toronto sucks now,,,,

[@xtiebaby8312]

High River and Okotoks should be on here!! Small town feel but under half hour to Calgary.

[@Deval005]

yah right

[@juton1b]

no way ,,,, shouldn't be .... those are really small city ....

[@patricksnow1700]

High River still holds it’s small town as Okotoks is a suburb to Calgary but honestly every city town in Alberta are just as beautiful

[@xtiebaby8312]

@@juton1b it says places not cities

[@xtiebaby8312]

@@Deval005 well where are u from sir

[@Aggron9988]

I think that Banff at the #10 spot makes sense because while it is a very nice place, the cost of living can get pretty high, and it being located in a national park makes residency a bit more complicated.

[@nashbem]

Banff, Japser, Canmore on this list? Just because they look nice? Those are seasonal locations with heavy or full restriction on new builds. Good luck finding work. No Fort McMurray? Thousands all over Canada come here for jobs.

[@larrywoolford8978]

Baniff and Jasper are tourist towns and trying to live there would be like trying to live at Disney Land . Canmore is nice but really expensive , Lethbridge is nice if you are a farmer and like incessant wind 24/7 , Medicine Hat is a nice , slow paced small city but job opportunities are slim, St.Albert is basically a suburb of Edmonton as is Strathcona County ,Camrose is nice and quite close to Edmonton ,Calgary is a white collar city and very safe and Edmonton is more a blue collar city and a little rougher around the edges than Calgary .

[@lisawilliams6988]

Helpful information.

[@quinceekinniburgh9896]

Calgary is not very safe at all.

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Well said! And true.

[@ralphvelthuis2359]

You cant just move into Banff. You have to get permission from parks Canada. They dont want the town getting any bigger so residency is highly controlled.

[@mayloo2137]

People who live in Banff work there or own a business there

[@cheryl5601]

Camrose does not have 35 secondary schools. There are 2 high schools - grades 9 - 12 , 2 grade 6-8 schools and 5 grade kindergarten to grade 5. There is also the University of Alberta- Camrose Campus. It is a beautiful little city but has come to be known as a great place to retire. It is only 1 hour from Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, so lots of people drive there to work.

[@ericopollinese4925]

Can tell someone whos not from here made this

[@RR-od9jm]

They forgot to mention Lethbridge is where their police arrest Stormtroopers.

[@alfalfa6945]

Lethbridge police also repeatedly ran over a deer in an attempt to put it out of its misery - guess they only pull out their firearms and point them at taxpayers in that city...

[@gunpowderranch6145]

That also forgot the 160kms wind that blows 4 to 5 months of the year, as well the lowest wages in Alberta.

[@rickmatz4456]

These problems are happening all over Alberta. And have been for a long time.

[@pixelsbytina]

And where cops run over deers in distress with cars.

[@jarrettpetrie7194]

Gooood luck living in Banff... average cost of living is astronomical due to the Calgary white collar Tycoons owning the majority of the housing as vacation destinations, starting at roughly 400,000 plus. Same issue with Jasper... it is impossible to break into the real estate market. It is made up of primarily seasonal workers. Canmore is better to get into... but rent is reflective of location.

[@ThePaw24]

St. Albert is nice, property taxes are one of the highest in the province though. Canmore is beautiful but real estate is ridiculously high.There are some other places that should've made the list, Cochrane, Okotoks, Airdrie, Turney Valley all nice and have their own unique positives.

[@wayneriedlinger]

Banff, Jasper, Canmore. Probably the 3 most expensive places to live in Alberta.

[@johngorman7729]

Yeah, no kidding. You better be a millionaire if you think you’re getting a decent home in those towns. Canmore is saturated in know it all’s and Banff is saturated with Australians who don’t give a poop about laws, rules, people in general.

[@ronaldb479]

Bud... Banff and Canmore should have been in the top 3... Can't believe you put Deadmonton 2nd...

[@garyderksen8930]

Why re you calling it Deadmonton....it’s called Edmonton! The capital of Alberta?

[@ronaldb479]

@@garyderksen8930 Did I say Deadmonton? I meant Headmonton for all the heads (Meth Heads) living there.

[@chels144]

whoever decided Medicine Hat is a good place to live, clearly has never lived in Medicine Hat

[@dadmadforgot4050]

How come?

[@Blue-moon12]

@@dadmadforgot4050 Not much to do there really, it's not very modern and just not much fun. This is just my opinion.

[@IMDQUEENB]

I live in MH. It's probably the best out of the bunch. Cheap utilities, nice and clean, very friendly people, (except a few bad apples). Hatters actually care about each other. You must of had a hard upbringing, for which I apologize . Sometimes a person needs to know there are others out there who ,care and love you.

[@theangrysoviet1873]

I live in Medicine Hat. The only bad places are a couple places in the flats and by Alexandria middle school but that is unavoidable. Medicine Hat is really good if you are an active person. So much to do here and it’s just an all round good place to live

[@joephelps7867]

@@theangrysoviet1873 well said& true!

[@rickmatz4456]

As an Alberta. Alberta is the land of opportunity. Nobody said it is easy. I know many people who had nothing 20 to 30 years ago. They are now multi millionaire's. I did ok. But it has been fun to watch people really make it big.

[@land07566]

What did they do to make it big?

[@rickmatz4456]

@@land07566 some cattle some oil . Custom feedlots . Livestock dealing. Small oil companies that sold at the right time. Also small farmers that really hit the jackpot and got big. It is all good timing. Good management and super good luck.

[@land07566]

@@rickmatz4456 i see, thanks

[@devoidbmx1]

@@land07566 Did you know that you are 5 times more likely to start out as a poor person and end you life rich in Canada than you are in the USA. Look it up many studies have been done. Americans beleive in the "American Dream" myth of rags to riches, but its actually quite rare in USA to do that.

[@nicevideomancanada]

I have lived in The Alberta for over 40 years. The British Columbia and The Yukon along with The Alberta make The Western Canada The Best place to live in The World

[@cIeetz]

The

[@blackopal3138]

Omg, the comments are sooo funny. Alberta is the land of milk and honey. We have every ecosystem and temperate zone imaginable, from alpine to meadows to badlands to grasslands, to boreal and dozens of different types of forest, glaciers. I think 6 National Parks in this province. The seasons are enjoyable, Edmonton and south, winter is short, and much more mild than it was 20 years ago. Seasons add a lot of enrichment to one's life. They also make one more aware and intelligently connected. Endless abundance and diversity of wildlife and plant life. We have incredible mineral diversity, we subsidize the entire country out of pocket, with 3.5 million people. We have extremely low incidents of natural disaster, rare tornadoes, no hurricanes(virtually), rare flooding. We are the only place in the world with NO rats, for God's sake. We have the highest lifespan in Canada, the highest grades in schools amongst provinces, one of the best medical universities, research programs, and infrastructures in the world. No person doesn't have a job unless they don't want one. Are commenters just jealous, insecure? What? lol Peace

[@Greenfrom3]

Winter's aren't very short. Lol. But yeah, this guys list is insane. Banff and Jasper? Haha Yeesh

[@luki907]

What are you talking about? Half the ppl commenting are born and raised. Our temperate zones consist of 9 months of freezing cold and summer in most urban centres. We have snowstorms, hail showers, and summer heatwaves. "No hurricanes (virtually)" No sh** we're landlocked. Edmonton and Calgary are still recovering from last year's unemployment rates. Alberta is better than most, but it's not the promise land, especially because of our leadership.

[@paultaylor907]

"winter is short, " Where in Mexico?

[@billfarley9167]

I trust you're describing four-legged rats. Lots of the two-legged variety.

[@wrestlingempiretournaments9280]

Couldn’t help but laugh when they put Lethbridge on this list

[@billfarley9167]

And a few others.

[@EziMB-yo1my]

Banff, Canmore, and Jasper are beautiful, but unless you have a home there it’s an arm and a leg to buy a home there. It’s mostly for tourism. Camrose has tons of people living there, but only like a small handful of stores, and they’re very old (probably 10 haha).Strathacona is more like farmlands scattered everywhere, it’s not really a city, but more like rural lands and you can buy a nice home with acres of lands. Calgary is nice, but so confusing to drive there, they have their North, Sputh, West, and East quadrants, and each quadrant has its own street number. You get use to it if you live there, but try visiting it can be a little confusing at first. I live in Edmonton, it’s really dead here, most places have closed down due to covid. It’s so cold here during the winter, last week we were in the -40’s with windchill. We’re also home to the photo radars. They are everywhere. We bought our home for $390,000 single, family and live to now 3 schools where before it was just one school. Lots of young families live in my neighborhood. It’s not too bad, I’m originally from BC and grew up there. What I miss about home is the forests, food and ocean. But the farmlands of Alberta ok, winters can be extremely cold, and if you’re willing to travel to the lakes, forests of Banff/Jasper or outside the city, it’s not too bad. Although if I won the lottery I would move back to Bc in a heartbeat.

[@EmmyttSavoylee]

What about chocrane it’s such a beautiful little country town that’s 15 minutes from west Calgary

[@ellebelle8515]

I agree with the Foothills being the best areas. It is quite a random list, possibly not by someone actually living in Alberta.

[@daledunham9258]

After watching this joke of a video, as a native Albertan my whole life, I was About to tear apart this video for house stupid and in accurate it is, but my fellow Albertans have already done it for me

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Indeed a joke of a video!!

[@hunka007]

These are all known communities within Canada. But I have to say Calgary is much more attractive because of its its presence internationally and its location to some of the most beautiful places on the planet. There is good reason why Calgary has a huge expat population that work and live here. Edmonton, St. Alberta are sleepy hollow by comparison. Calgary has a huge international airport, that under normal times, has 3 times the passenger volume as Edmonton, with flights Europe, Asia and over 50 cities in the U.S. Calgary has the 2nd largest number of head offices in the country, 16% of Canada's total and is regarded as a professional town with the highest educated workforce and commanding much higher salaries than anywhere else in Canada. The quality of education is excellent, it has several universities, one that is research intensive and the 3rd largest tech sector concentration in Canada. Technology is growing fast as it supports the digital transformation underway in Canada's most important industry: Energy. Health care is excellent in major centers in Alberta. For the largest city in Alberta, it is recognized as one of the top places on the planet for quality of life. That is unbiased and this recognition in my opinion, is well deserved.

[@ellebelle8515]

Every country in the world has its strengths and beauty, while at the same time every country has its negatives. It is the responsibility of each one of us to help build our communities as well as work to improve the lives of all our citizens.

[@I.E.V.is.Cer8trolls7935]

Excellent points.

[@JR82]

As a lifetime resident of St. Albert, I will agree on it being the top of this list. Literally *every* city has its drawbacks, and it's not the purpose of this video to demonstrate those, but seeing as how there are people chasing that information I will tell you from experience what they are: #1 - St. Albert - Alberta's "Red light" district. Nope, not prostitution, it's traffic lights. In an effort to reduce collisions and improve safety, the city installs traffic lights at EVERY intersection and they're all out of sync, therefore, you're always stopped at a red light. The city wasn't made to drive in, or through, or around. #2 - High taxes - We pay some pretty high property taxes, yes. But I get my street plowed when it needs it, we don't have 1/10th the potholes Edmonton does and we have the best walking trails around. #3 - High Income arrogance - Having a very high average household income has attracted some rather snobby families to the area and a LOT of white privilege to go alongside it. I don't think it's a racist community, at least no more than any other Canadian city, but walk in to any of the city schools and you'll see what I mean. #4 - The 'berta problem - This one affects the whole province, to which St. Albert isn't immune to. Oil money. Being an energy rich province it's given a lot of poorly educated people access to a lot of cash - so you end up with idiots driving jacked up F350's towing a monstrosity of a 5th wheel with a tandem speed boat in tow, rolling coal with a "F*** Trudeau" sticker on the bumper with this USA/Trump mindset... It's the least favourite thing I have about this place and the thing I hate the most is when those d-bags move in next door to me. They're the most unCanadian demographic out there.

[@mrsharbormaster]

Alberta best places: #10 Banff tourism, #9 Left Bridge #8 Camrose, #7 Jasper, #6 Medicine Hat #5 Canmore, #4 Strathcona County #3 Calgary, big city but great place #2 Edmonton most affordable in CA #1 Saint Albert pop 70,000, country living, botanical gardens, wildlife, low crime.

[@Eli-ou8sq]

the way he called it *"the alberta"* kills me

[@artinpoetsoulnature]

Nice view of Alberta, Canada! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@KreigWes]

Wait Lethbridge? Lethbridge has turned into a haven for crack fiends and opioid addicts, crime has gotten worse and rates for housing seem to be creeping up.. I live just outside of it and it’s not the best. Good to see it’s fairly lower.

[@AmmoC9M]

Not to mention the constant wind has drove many people to commit suicide from what I am told.

[@mikegrozli1869]

I grew up in Lethbridge was a good place to grow up,Now told real bad for drugs ,crime never thought Lethbridge would turn into a shit hole!!!!!

[@garyderksen8930]

Lethbridge is a growing city with plenty of jobs but plenty of losers who write shit online!

[@dinamardossantos8004]

Canada 😍! One of the best country in the world! 😍😍🔝!

[@jamzink]

Yes, Canada is a great country. And Canadians would like to keep it this way. DO NOT COME HERE!! WE DO NOT WANT YOU!!

[@dinamardossantos8004]

@@jamzink ...why?

[@mathewdesbiens7888]

"The Alberta" hahahaha. Much of this information is completely incorrect and you are also leaving out some very important information. Where did you get this information from? a half assed Google search? It is clear that the creator of this video has never been to Alberta.

[@u_canttakethesky6032]

Why does only Edmonton have basic free healthcare 🤣

[@virgen299]

well, then... tell us the truth

[@chanceadomeit4909]

The uploader probably isnt even Canadian

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@chanceadomeit4909 how come?

[@robtodd8829]

You can't just move to Banff. National Parks are heavily restricted when it comes to residency

[@SunLight-lc6pr]

This video is fake as well. She's not in Alberta at all but just uses images and when she's having coffee it's in Europe in the video. People will do anything for money these days.

[@abigailgordon4250]

I live in Calgary Alberta it is the number one place to live 💯💯💯

[@Kittyququmber]

Ummm where else in the world have you lived???

[@jessicaedpatule4042]

We planing to move to Alberta . We not sure if we can buy a house right away . We still haven’t sold our house in Texas . And we haven’t figured out how fast we can buy a home over there.

[@ericnepean]

Alberta native here. Ignore this presentation; whoever wrote this knows nothing about Alberta.

[@decentar9712]

And what is your top 10 cities in Alberta

[@commentforthealgorithm]

@@decentar9712 well I wouldnt recommend all the tourist places.... this video should be called "Places to visit in Alberta" because living in a tourist town just means your going to pay an arm and a leg for everything

[@derekryder7902]

Probably worth mentioning that both Banff and Jasper have "Right to Reside" rules. If you don't have a bona fide reason to live there, you can't. Mostly, you must work in the parks, which includes running a business on a short list of permitted businesses.

[@phillyofthenorth54]

My experiences based on lifestyle, wages etc. 10.Coronation,9.Grand Prairie, 8,Edmonton, 7. Medicine Hat 6.Fort McMurray,5.Jasper 4.Ponoka 3. Okotoks 2. Canmore 1. Calgary

[@pfow2006]

were all full, feel free to make a short visit, but dont over stay your welcom

[@garyderksen8930]

Just stay away with all your opinions....we’ll be better off!

[@pfow2006]

@@garyderksen8930 we'd be better off with less people like you, you/d probably fit in much better back east, hopefully when we separate people like you will find it uninhabitable here and choose to leave. dont kidd your self your views are a minority here you dont fit and you are a degredation to my home.

[@garyderksen8930]

pfow2006 I have been living here longer than you have been alive!

[@shakarussanders9911]

I have to make a trip to Alberta! I didn't know it was this beautiful!

[@meggiewillis9705]

You should do that

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@meggiewillis9705 Yeah I'm gonna make that happen 😊

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@shakarussanders9911 I wish it can happen for me because I want to go see my Canadian man and be with him.

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@meggiewillis9705 Is covid making it hard for you?

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@shakarussanders9911 Yes it is and my parents too. They won't let me travel at all.

[@joeskill4663]

AI does not mention the cold. Only shows pics from spring and summer..🤷‍♂️🤦‍♀️🥶😆

[@KamTheo]

I was waiting for it, but they never shown it. =(

[@SM-ol4rx]

Alberta is COLD and WINDY. Did I mention cold? Many other good things if you spend your life mostly indoors. Lived there for 24 years. I miss a lot but the climate drove me away.

[@kuipan5968]

Moving to Calgary soon. Hope it is a right decision :)

[@antiprogpragmatist9350]

Kui Pan ...I live in Edmonton, so I have to hate Calgary by default.....but it is actually a nice city..;)

[@Wmindia]

I'm negotiating with to employers one in Alberta and Ontario which one is better place ?

[@emilyokemow2001]

Kui Pan I moved to Calgary this previous August, its great! You are close enough to see the mountains and the city view is awesome! If you aren’t downtown you wouldn’t even know you are in the city unless you go into the heart of the city! I moved from a super small town and it wasn’t that big of a change :)

[@jayj236]

@@Wmindia Pay is a lot less in Ontario but rent is 2 times higher than Alberta.

[@shaunna6673]

Calgary has a lot of trails and parks to explore on nice days. There's always an ice cream shop or eatery to discover, Close enough to go to Banff, or other day trips. Give it a chance. It's not all bad. If you don't like the winter weather one day, not to worry, we get chinooks. =)

[@samm6780]

Phew. Okay. Maybe some facts: None of these places have shown images of our winters, or facts about our winters. Though I know it may depend on where you live, but most of Alberta gets quite cold in the winter, for a good two to three weeks in the winter there's usually an awful cold spell that goes through. It can be easily anywhere from -25 to -35 during that duration. The rest of the winter is usually hovering around -10 to -20. Just depends on the day.... and our winters are very long. Banff is a tourist town - it's extremely expensive. Not to mention you have to deal with the tourists. Jasper and Canmore are very similar, though not quite as bad as Banff. Southern Alberta - especially close to the border to the US and closer to Saskatchewan tends to get more erratic weather. i.e. thunderstorms, chances of tornadoes, etc. There haven't been any real tornadoes in a while, but chances are still there. Edmonton is super flat. I mean. It's flat. Not a lot of things to do here. But we have a lot of festivals, and if I remember correctly we're the city with the second highest amount of sun per year in Canada. Calgary is probably one of the better options. It's more expensive than Edmonton, but what they pay I think makes up for it? It evens out from what I've heard. The mountains are an hour-ish away. There's things to do in the city. A lot of options for flying out of the airport that Edmonton doesn't offer. And St. Albert I've heard is pretty nice, though also expensive, and most people live there because they have the money to begin with and can afford it. That's about all I have to go on :)

[@slayerbllade]

Not only that, due to the climate change, most of the days during stampede is raining. It has been years since we had a good Stampede that has no rain.

[@ahoybutternutsETF]

How do you go from Banff to Lethbridge?? 😂

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

😂😂

[@lindsman682]

I can't argue with much on this video. Lived in AB all my life and glad to see overated Calgary got the bronze. St. Albert is deserving of the top spot. Except for its high taxes, lots to offer, beautful mature residential areas.

[@normdickson]

I grew up in Medicine Hat and my uncle had a farm in the Cypres hills which are no where near each other. And if you live in Jasper, you aren't going to take the gondola up Whistler mountain (which is in B.C.). Where does this guy get his information? He clearly knows nothing about Alberta. I couldn't even get through half of the video, it's that bad.

[@gailjohnston9253]

Yes, but thank-you for commenting. I agree, having lived in Alberta all my life. It's not near as safe if great as it was.

[@phillturcotte4767]

Whistlers, not Whistler.

[@julie6092]

Sorry Norm... There is a mountain called 'The Whistlers' in Jasper and you can take the gondola. You are correct about 'Whistler' in BC. *Dumb fyi for everyone* ... Whistler Mountain got it's name (changed in the '60s) from the little marmot! They make whistling noises 😊😊

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Pathetic video, isn't it? Equally pathetic is that many hopeful Alberta immigrants believe the crap they were told. 🙄

[@reeshaug8522]

Mind you it costs nearly a million dollars for a small house in Banff or Jasper.

[@chucktothelions3775]

In the Alberta Canada. What 2 year old wrote this.

[@nicko31]

I'm so lucky I migrated here its just that the weather its so extreme lol but everythings really good specially the NORTHERN LIGHTS!!!!!

[@Jay-jq6bl]

Where'd you come from? Surely you've figured out Alberta is in a nosedive.