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CALGARY REAL ESTATE - RYAN GILLARD

CALGARY REAL ESTATE - RYAN GILLARD

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@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
🤔 Thinking of buying or selling in Calgary? I want to be your realtor! 📱 Call or Text: 403-471-4212 📧 Email: ryan@ryangillard.ca 📆 Book an Appointment: calendly.com/ryangillard_realtor ❓ Ask a Question: www.ryangillard.ca/connect-with-ryan 🏡 Buyer’s Guide: www.ryangillard.ca/buyers-guide 🏡 Seller’s Guide: www.ryangillard.ca/sellers-guide 🏡 Relocation Guide: www.ryangillard.ca/relocation-guide
@goodone5590
@goodone5590 5 ай бұрын
Go to alaska! You'd be next to Pacific Salmon, and the walrus!
@BunnyTheChi
@BunnyTheChi 5 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in Toronto. I've lived in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Calgary. I'm retired now and living in Calgary. I love the parks here, with the amazing trails. The price of real estate here while it is more expensive than the past few years is very good when compared to Toronto or Vancouver. If you're a fan of the outdoors Calgary is amazing. Moving to Calgary was the best choice for us.
@oneeyedjackismydog
@oneeyedjackismydog 2 ай бұрын
thank you for the heads up. What is the traffic like? I currently live in the GTA and the commute is horrible.
@christinaquist3218
@christinaquist3218 3 ай бұрын
Born here and eager to leave. It’s gotten way too big, expensive and I don’t recognize this place anymore. Our population has exploded in growth. I detest going to the mountains now because it’s over crowded. I’m sad but you can’t bring back the past. 😢
@vincent1645
@vincent1645 8 ай бұрын
Nobody here is not struggling to scrape by. Canada now is only a step away from South American countries.
@zomgoose
@zomgoose 5 ай бұрын
Canazuela
@vincent1645
@vincent1645 4 ай бұрын
@K.C-2049 Did you check the inflation rates and house prices between these countries? Tell me which one is the worst ?
@srealone788
@srealone788 3 ай бұрын
@@zomgooseI like that! I may use that 🤣☠️🙌🏼
@archimedes2261
@archimedes2261 2 ай бұрын
​@vincent1645 easy answer Canada is worst specially in the 4 major cities.
@srealone788
@srealone788 2 ай бұрын
@@archimedes2261 I mean? I paid twice as much to live in BC with my family. Not even in that big of a city. As compared to Alberta.. a few years ago. But still. It kind of still varies where you live. And I know people there? That are preparing to leave and find elsewhere to move now because they can’t keep affording to live there. That’s exactly why I left years ago, too. It used to be cheaper to live here. It probably still is. It just doesn’t feel like it anymore.
@benvolman4976
@benvolman4976 7 ай бұрын
I came from Vancouver in the 90 s, still here. Hated van ,soggy dank overpriced full of addicts and crime the people were off and self obsessed. Also Alberta provided a better lifestyle. I can actually afford a vacation in winter. I have a paid off house money saved and control my own destiny. Been in t.o. that's brutal worse people than Van which I've never missed.
@srealone788
@srealone788 3 ай бұрын
Off and self obsessed is accurate. I’m born and raised BC. And when I left and moved to Alberta? I realized all those people live in their own bubble of ignorance. Just because they think they live in the best place on earth. But only they think like this. No one outside of BC does. Idk why all migrants think it’s the dream to live there. I paid twice as much to live there and they severely lack in resources. Even more than in Alberta and Alberta isn’t perfect either and most their resources are also a joke. There’s more work in Alberta, better shopping. More for resources, better and more reliable transit. Honestly? Migrants are better off here. Even though? We have too many. And not enough housing for everyone. But it’s even less available to people in BC. It’s not a dream. It’s a lie.
@greggreg2263
@greggreg2263 8 ай бұрын
20 years ago, Calgary was the best city in Canada 🇨🇦 now it is changed so much😢
@JEdwarrd
@JEdwarrd 4 ай бұрын
The UCP has trashed our province as they blame anyone and everyone else.
@bluelab5019
@bluelab5019 3 ай бұрын
I just went to Calgary for 2 weeks for a wedding. I absolutely loved it.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 3 ай бұрын
@@bluelab5019 awesome!
@lesterdiamond6190
@lesterdiamond6190 4 ай бұрын
If you’re here, have a great job and you own your home mortgage free it’s great. If you move here right now. Ouch. If you’re going to enjoy Alberta year round, you’ll need an all wheel drive vehicle. Preferably a full size pickup. Once you’ve got that all set up it’s awesome.
@EmilyLynne1993
@EmilyLynne1993 9 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more that it's a boring and unlively city. Moving from Ontario to Calgary back in 2008, it's still one the major reasons I can't see myself living here forever. It has so much potential but it's just not the vibe and never has been.
@robertblack5259
@robertblack5259 Ай бұрын
Please move back. Your probably a liberal
@WestCoastSpirit70
@WestCoastSpirit70 7 ай бұрын
I retired and left Calgary almost 2 years ago to live on Vancouver Island 0:33 . It’s beautiful here ( especially spring time ) but winter are grey and rainy and can be depressive. 😢I have left part of my family and all my closest friends in Calgary and loneliness has taken its toll here on the island . So , I am moving back to Calgary as a happy retiree. 😅
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
What part of the island?
@WestCoastSpirit70
@WestCoastSpirit70 7 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor Comox Valley
@illcryst
@illcryst 3 ай бұрын
I leased a new vehicle , in less than 4 months I've had 2 new windshields from rock chips and cracks, 3 flat tires from screws on the roads and hail damage on the body. Calgary sucks.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 3 ай бұрын
@@illcryst sounds about right haha
@kevinbudgetkitchen551
@kevinbudgetkitchen551 8 ай бұрын
Already left after 8 years. Came for to start a new life, but with the Oil bust...everything, everyone left....very unstable no industries..no work...very bad winters and short summers...definitely not for me
@falcon4153
@falcon4153 8 ай бұрын
in which city are you now?
@JEdwarrd
@JEdwarrd 4 ай бұрын
When we have a provincial gov that has done everything in their power to not diversify & who makes excuses for their obvious corruption. It all makes sense. The UCP is attempting to make Alberta like a Republican state.
@jozefciszewski2074
@jozefciszewski2074 4 ай бұрын
I'm Glad u left 😂😂😂
@KarenRobson-t6h
@KarenRobson-t6h 3 ай бұрын
@@JEdwarrd100%
@DoYouThinkForUrselF
@DoYouThinkForUrselF 2 ай бұрын
@@JEdwarrd What's a Republican state?
@andyvan336
@andyvan336 9 ай бұрын
I definitely think you are a very good realtor because you are honest and informative about Calgary . You didn’t mind to bring up some of the negative points of Calgary even it is a very very fantastic city to live but realistically there are some deductions for Calgary . Thank you for making this video . I’m 100% agree with all the pro and con you talk about Calgary. Well done 👍
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! Please let me know if I can ever help you out!
@jaypee389
@jaypee389 3 ай бұрын
Calgary economically is like Winnipeg now. Non-Europeans will not hire you if you are not Asian. It is segregated. The Northeast is %90 non-European. The SE is Ultra expensive. Place is 30% non-European. Used to be 90% European in 1999. Different world now. High petty crime. Junkies on the train. Junkies downtown. Calgary needs a reset of some sort. Lol.
@DoYouThinkForUrselF
@DoYouThinkForUrselF 2 ай бұрын
Globalist policies killing the western nations.
@troyyang-m6v
@troyyang-m6v Ай бұрын
why not use Indian or Punjab instead of non-european ?
@topsuperseven7910
@topsuperseven7910 7 ай бұрын
9:55 this is one of the oddest things about Calgary - yes, it's like by 7pm everyone went home from work, by 9pm is 'closed'. The downtown is like an empty office, lights off, nobody there but maybe some cleaners and some odd guy working late.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
Yeah we definitely need to address this.
@KHKH-os6kt
@KHKH-os6kt 8 ай бұрын
I have moved from Edmonton which has turned into a shit hole and is unsafe due to crime and homeless issues. Moved to Fort Saskatchewan which is very much safer.
@jeeperwill6262
@jeeperwill6262 8 ай бұрын
That's what NDP/ Liberal policies get you.
@seya_eury
@seya_eury 5 ай бұрын
Edmonton was always a shit hole to begin with.
@DoYouThinkForUrselF
@DoYouThinkForUrselF 2 ай бұрын
Globalists policies. Pay us to change the weather, pay us to save all refugee's while driving up your housing costs. Allow us to shut down your economy if a virus kills 84 year old's with 4 comorbidities and print billions of inflationary dollars during said pandemic. It's simple supply and demand / economics. Hope people realize we are being scammed sooner or later.
@gcc8584
@gcc8584 7 ай бұрын
How come everyone who says they left Alberta won’t say where they went?
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
I find most people who leave Alberta tend to come back unless they are retiring somewhere warm.
@l-leviathan
@l-leviathan 7 ай бұрын
I moved to Vancouver.
@jbc22112
@jbc22112 2 ай бұрын
If you plan to move to Calgary, I encourage you to watch more videos to get better idea about Calgary. This is just negative and not accurate, at least from my point of view. Weather is an issue in all of Canada, it’s either cold, or too snowy, or too rainy. You need to pick one of those options. For me, Calgary has the best weather in Canada. And I lived in Vancouver. Culture? Maybe it’s not “artsy” as other cities but this city has identity rooted in western culture. Vancouver felt like it had no soul. Geography? One of the best. It’s really matter of preference. Why would you need multiple big cities around anyway? I can agree about the downtown that it’s not as lively as Vancouver, but it’s changing and Stampede makes this city the most lively for 10 days than probably any city. It’s amazing.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 2 ай бұрын
Oh my channel is all pro Calgary. 144 videos about the benefits of living in Calgary. This video is just pointing out things you might want to be aware of before moving here.
@jbc22112
@jbc22112 2 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor I haven’t checked that out, I don’t know your channel. This video showed up, I watched it and it seemed very negative. But thanks for letting me know!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 2 ай бұрын
@@jbc22112 it’s all good. Surprisingly it’s one of my best performing videos. It is a bit of a click baity thumbnail though haha.
@LionRoars918
@LionRoars918 9 ай бұрын
Only thing worse than Calgary is Edmonton.
@ROARROARROAR-w7x
@ROARROARROAR-w7x 9 ай бұрын
Edmonton is at least self sustaining and has a good LRT. Calgary is a bunch of mentally challenged mooches.
@falcon4153
@falcon4153 8 ай бұрын
From which city are you?
@Ranvirgrewal2792
@Ranvirgrewal2792 8 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, literally everyone IK that moved from Toronto and Vancouver to Alberta all came back.
@Pauriecup
@Pauriecup 6 ай бұрын
Whatever. Lived in both. Edmonton actually has trees and a moniker of a cultural life. Calgary is a soulless redneck city that has no culture.
@andreblanchette9151
@andreblanchette9151 5 ай бұрын
Edmonton is Alberta's version of Winnipeg!
@13yearsnake
@13yearsnake 4 ай бұрын
You really don't have to worry about the hail anymore, as the Alberta Hail Suppression Project absolutely obliterates all our life sustaining & fresh water supplying thunderstorms every summer now. They take no chances after 2020. I hate it here now. I hope somehow I can move out of this city soon. Calgary's got many more water shortages to look forward to in the future.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
Where are you moving to?
@13yearsnake
@13yearsnake 4 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor No idea, probably somewhere east of here. I don't want to move too far from Calgary because of family and possibly work, but this lack of summer storms is seriously depressing. Maybe Langdon.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
@@13yearsnake if you need some help just let me know
@13yearsnake
@13yearsnake 4 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor Thanks, I will. Doesn't look like there's alot out there!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
@@13yearsnake are you looking to buy or rent?
@joshdoddadbod
@joshdoddadbod Ай бұрын
I grew up SW of calgary and we currently live in Calgary. Its becoming a mega city quickly and painfully. I have a few years left here at most before i need to leave even if it means just moving to Cochrane.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor Ай бұрын
Calgary is definitely growing quickly but I imagine the pace of growth starts to slow down now. Who knows though.
@Canadian_LEGO
@Canadian_LEGO 3 ай бұрын
I just moved to mahogany. Renting a room out of a brand new build on the southernmost portion of the community and it’s terrible. Spaces between the houses are non existent. there’s like, 4 cars per house in an area with no driveways. The garages will be done soon and hopefully help but some days I still gotta park half a block away from my house. Lived in riverbend my whole life and the difference between older and newer communities is staggering. I can’t wait to get out of mahogany already.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 3 ай бұрын
I totally agree. There’s no parking or back alleys at all in the deep suburbs. We should change our development codes.
@AmanSS890
@AmanSS890 9 ай бұрын
I live in Montreal it gets really really cold here and snows more . Here . People that are coming from Montreal, Ottawa will be fine adjusting to the weather in Calgary. But if you are coming from Toronto or Vancouver not so much.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
Yes those cities are more mild for sure
@GeishaEntertainer
@GeishaEntertainer 9 ай бұрын
I’m from Calgary and used to live in Montreal. I left because of family. I love Montreal. It’s an awesome city. I don’t like the politics of the city but it’s so beautiful and interesting with so much to do and so much arts and culture.
@jbc22112
@jbc22112 2 ай бұрын
If you’re coming from Vancouver and can’t stand the grey skies the whole winter, you will be quite relieved in Calgary. At least I was.
@l-leviathan
@l-leviathan 7 ай бұрын
Couple of things I always find get missed in these kinds of videos. 1: No history or historical parts of Calgary. With a very small exception of property, if its over 20 Y\O , bulldoze and start over. 2: Chinook migraines and winter dryness. Dry cracked hands, lips and nosebleeds. 3: No trees. Very few neighborhoods have old mature trees. Most are vinyl and concrete jungles. 4: The 20 ticket cop quotas. Police tend to give out tickets for the simplest of infractions, just to make sure they hit the required quotas per month. 5: In the last few years, very aggressive driving. Seems people from Ontario and BC have brought their driving habits with them. As a neutral though I would say Calgary's transit is actually ok. It you compare to Toronto or Montreal, yeah Calgary transit is poor. But if you compare to Vancouver, Calgary transit is exceptionally good.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
I agree with everything you said.
@AnanthaNatureFotos
@AnanthaNatureFotos Ай бұрын
I was born here, lived everywhere else, travelled the world and I’m back and now I don’t know anyone. How do you meet people here?
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor Ай бұрын
@@AnanthaNatureFotos good question. I seem to hang out with the same 4 people all the time.
@jane-marie3289
@jane-marie3289 6 ай бұрын
As a native Calgarian I must say, you were factual and on point, well done :)
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Are there any topics you are interesting in watching?
@jane-marie3289
@jane-marie3289 6 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor I would really like your opinion on the NE. I lived in Cedarbrae for decades but moved to Whitehorn a couple years ago. I love it but I do understand why the NE gets a bad rap. There's pros and cons in every district I suppose. Cedarbrae was unfriendly with rude neighbours. Whitehorn is friendly and my neighbours are great.
@jane-marie3289
@jane-marie3289 6 ай бұрын
Was reading some of the comments and you mentioned Strathmore and you do real estate there as well. Was wondering if you are familiar with Drumheller? I'm seriously considering moving there and would like to know if that's a town where you would sell homes/condos.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 6 ай бұрын
@@jane-marie3289 yes my mom and step dad live in Drumheller now and I think it’s a really cool town. I can definitely help you buy there.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 6 ай бұрын
@@jane-marie3289 the northeast is fine. It’s not nearly as bad as you hear. It’s just very street specific. There’s a lot of shopping and infrastructure in the NE so it can be convenient. I will make a video dedicated to the NE at some point.
@JingweiLiang-p5s
@JingweiLiang-p5s 2 ай бұрын
Hey buddy Mr Ryan thx for the great details of introduction of these city and very sincerely talking about good and bad perspective of this city, I am a Chinese and culture-lover in Canada and as well, I do have a big plan of business established in Calgary, not that big but all I know are based on my friends told or videos from social media with non-profit videos, so this video gives me a lot of help of knowing this place from the other community instead of our Asian-Background cultural people.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 2 ай бұрын
@@JingweiLiang-p5s happy to help! If you have any questions feel free to text me at (403) 471-4212
@davidbrewer7937
@davidbrewer7937 9 ай бұрын
Every issue is a city problem which is to be expected in a video about a city. I so wish I had started out in Alberta when I came from the UK to Canada back in 2000. I would move but I have family roots which keeps me an hour north of Toronto... if I won the lottery tomorrow I would NEVER go to a city again.... ANY city, I hade the urban scene...
@alicemello2054
@alicemello2054 9 ай бұрын
Your videos are so helping me get a much better idea on what to expect when moving there!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
Thanks. When are you coming?
@jbc22112
@jbc22112 2 ай бұрын
It’s quite subjective though because I disagree with him on most of his points. You might feel the same as him or you can be like me and be quite fond of Calgary. Even weather I find much better than Vancouver for example. It’s the sunniest city in Canada. But I would say it takes time to appreciate what Calgary offers. I love it here but I know some people hate it.
@AznzenJames
@AznzenJames 9 ай бұрын
live there, hated it, say no more, during the 1980's it was great, went back inthe 2000"s , what a drag
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
Where did you end up?
@bunnysahni7220
@bunnysahni7220 9 ай бұрын
where else to move if not calgary? which other cities in all over canada are better for employment weather and safety ?
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
In general, I would say the best places for employment in Canada are in Alberta and Ontario. You could find good jobs in every province though. Canada is a super safe country and I've never had to worry about my safety and I've been all over the country. In terms of the climate, British Columbia and Southern Ontario are the most mild in Canada. The maritime provinces don't get as cold as the prairie provinces but they are definitely wetter and can get huge amounts of snow. I personally would pick Calgary over Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and anything east of them. I really like Vancouver but it's ultra expensive. Personally I would only live in Calgary, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan area but I'm biased towards western Canada haha. This is just my opinion but hopefully it helps.
@bunnysahni7220
@bunnysahni7220 9 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor where else would you advise for the property purchase apart from Calgary because Calgary prices have been skyrocketed significantly.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
In terms of the Calgary area or anywhere in Canada?@@bunnysahni7220
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
There are a few small towns not too far from Calgary that aren't too expensive like Strathmore. 30 minutese east of the city.
@bunnysahni7220
@bunnysahni7220 9 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor Okay
@jojoelephant
@jojoelephant 6 ай бұрын
Calgary is far from being boring. It's not Calgary's fault that you have never been to anything artsy here. Like you said, you are more into the outdoor stuff anyway...
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate your comment but I would still say Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto are all more artsy than Calgary. Just my opinion
@weslenkewich7359
@weslenkewich7359 5 ай бұрын
I agree. How a person can call Calgary boring is shocking. Drive your car an hour to the west and there is endless amounts of epic views and amazing adventures to go on. Ryan, you sound like you are from Toronto, not Alberta.
@Illuminaughty1942
@Illuminaughty1942 8 ай бұрын
Yeah...just move to Toronto and see what a sh$%^show it has become with too many people, crime and house prices...then the 'boring' quickly becomes pleasant.
@robrefvik5791
@robrefvik5791 4 ай бұрын
Tons of sunny days, access to many world class ski hills in a few hours, the bad lands to the east. It’s a cools city with lots of opportunities. Agree we could use more culture and the new arena will help.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
For sure!
@Ed-Camp
@Ed-Camp 8 ай бұрын
I wish to live over there, for a moment I want to rent a studio for I know first the place around Calgary, can you help with it, please
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 8 ай бұрын
I actually only help with buying and selling homes, but for rentals the best website is www.rentfaster.ca
@mabialaemile8541
@mabialaemile8541 9 ай бұрын
just you explaining the weather is making me scared of coming there lol. I am actually moving to Canada from Africa ( and never experienced winter - at least for more than 1 week when I used to travel to the US ). So I am not really sure where to settle. Either Alberta or Ontario.... + I am a full-stack developer and I have heard that my profession isn't really that much in demand in Calgary... so I am getting so confused on where to settle but as always nice video, thanks for it :)
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
You’ll get used to the weather. Currently it’s plus 3 Celsius and sunny. Not too bad. Ontario is just too expensive these days.
@mabialaemile8541
@mabialaemile8541 9 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtor hum... ok ok i see, Thanks :)
@mabialaemile8541
@mabialaemile8541 9 ай бұрын
@@starshiloh ok ok I see, thank you so much for your insight. I guess I’ll have to come and see for myself:) After that video I was considering Edmonton lol 😂. Thanks again
@aalampara7853
@aalampara7853 9 ай бұрын
@@ryangillardrealtorOntario itself not expensive! Yea GTA is expensive but Ottawa, London or Windsor is still affordable and Niagara region is wonderful just an hour and drive from Toronto!
@gcc8584
@gcc8584 7 ай бұрын
I recommend America if you can. Much more selection of climate including full blown tropical. Also much better economy. You will have access to the greatest wealth creation machine in human history. Also much more culturally and racially diverse than Canada.
@bodhisattva6308
@bodhisattva6308 9 ай бұрын
How’s the winter drive from strathmore to Calgary if I were working downtown? ? I am tempted by idea of a waterfront lot at steathmore for an affordable price.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
I actually lived in Strathmore from grade 6-12 and I visit it quite often. The winter drive isn’t too bad because the trans Canada highway is well kept. It’s also a double lane highway with a big divider down the middle. Usually it takes 30-40 minutes to get from Calgary to Strathmore. I sell in Strathmore as well so let me know if you need help there.
@samsquanch67
@samsquanch67 Ай бұрын
Waterfront lot in Strathmore? You mean slew!
@YouConnolly
@YouConnolly 9 ай бұрын
Don't forget your Mayor. The short bus driving the city and people who ride it. This is a joke Gondek, don't freak out.
@JEdwarrd
@JEdwarrd 4 ай бұрын
Ah yes cause the UCP are not short bus? Dani lecturing how to cure cancer as she promoted tobacco when she was a reporter.... her history reads like a person who eats crayons. U voted Kenney in, when his entire history was fraud. Cons love short buses.
@GeishaEntertainer
@GeishaEntertainer 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that you’re honest. I do not like Calgary much at all. I’m originally from Alberta and think the city is as boring as they come yet oddly transient and “cosmopolitan”. It actually shocks me that such a huge city is so suburban and has so little going on in terms of arts, culture and entertainment. The only exception is if you’re into outdoor winter sports, which I’m not. If you’re more of an urban person like me, and like going to lounges and parties and museums and beaches and like getting dressed up, then steer well clear of Calgary! There’s nothing glamorous or fabulous about from where Toronto ends to where inner vancouver begins. Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec city are much better options!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
I honestly used to hate Calgary and that's why I moved to Vancouver for university back in 2006. I think Calgary has improved quite a bit in the past 10 years or so though. I really like Vancouver but it's just too expensive these days and not the easiest place to work. Toronto is ok, I don't mind it. I think Toronto should have similar prices to Calgary though. I wouldn't consider moving there to pay 1 million for a 400 sq ft studio condo. I think a brand new 600 sq ft condo in Toronto should cost like $250-300k. It's not like Toronto is Honolulu or San Diego, so no reason to pay the kind of money they are going for, but that's just my opinion. I just look at Toronto as a big industrial eastern city so I've always been shocked that people spend a fortune on real estate there. I get why Vancouver is expensive because of the scenery and climate but I think Toronto should be much more reasonable. I've only driven through Montreal once on the way to New Brunswick but it's on my list of places to see. Everyone I know who has been to Montreal says great things about it. I can't stand Quebec politics though (you can also throw in the Toronto Trudeau politics in there too haha)
@TRguy64
@TRguy64 8 ай бұрын
Calgarians love to tout of the chinooks, mmmm these are not exclusive to Calgary, can have some pretty darn nice winter weather in most of the province! THOUGH, Calgary is ALWAYS hit with those spring SNOWSTORMS, and we won't even mention the phenomenally destructive HAILSTORMS that will shred the siding right off your home! If you enjoy making your yard nice with plants and greenery, you'll be dodging hailstorms all summer, better make sure as well you can park your vehicle undercover!
@Peace928
@Peace928 Ай бұрын
I came to Calgary in 2003. I loved its organized and quiet still great familiy bive. I am afraid to say, everyting has changed, the culture has really changed for the worst. Violence not only by gangas has increased, but people in the stores, trains, etc have become agresivo and disrespectful of everything to me represented good values, ethics and mirals. There are not jobs for trained people, that have been laid off after years. Rent has increased more than 50% since 2022. No, I won't recomend my sibling to come to livebin Calgary if they ask me. I am looking forward to moving out soon. Realtors, they are business people, they are sells people... nice, kind, but they know what they want from you anyway.
@AlexanderGosselin
@AlexanderGosselin 3 ай бұрын
Regarding art galleries and museums: The Glenbow Museum is world-class. I haven't lived in Calgary since 2010, but I remember that museum fondly. In Alberta generally there's the Royal Tyrell museum in Drumheller, and Head-Smashed-In near Pincher Creek; both are well worth a day trip.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 3 ай бұрын
Yes those are definitely all good options! Drumheller is a cool town!
@jaypee389
@jaypee389 3 ай бұрын
N.E. Calgary looks like Beirut 1985 because of Hail. The South Asian community is waiting for handouts instead of fixing it with cash. Not the majestic place that it used to be in the 1980s...1990s...and 2000s.... Im sorry to say.
@dmcneil6113
@dmcneil6113 2 ай бұрын
You don't usually hear people complain about a Chinook unless they have migraine issues.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 2 ай бұрын
Yes some people get terrible migraines. Luckily it hasn't been an issue for me.
@Supertrooperalicecooper
@Supertrooperalicecooper 4 ай бұрын
The brochure doesn't mention the chinook headaches..horrible. The parade to get out of Calgary on long weekends is ridiculous...ask yourself what are so many people trying to get away from?
@kinostrong6724
@kinostrong6724 8 ай бұрын
8:06 i dont think ya wanna become Vancouver. Trust me
@Evasiblings
@Evasiblings 7 ай бұрын
That’s for you because I live in Calgary and it’s amazing fantastic all those good words so don’t say that
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 7 ай бұрын
The pros definitely outweigh the cons of living in Calgary.
@stmbilliards
@stmbilliards Ай бұрын
Almost 1000 km to Vancouver, not 600
@cherieestbien1902
@cherieestbien1902 4 ай бұрын
this is definitely not encouraging me to move to Calgary, esp being asthmatic....
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
@@cherieestbien1902 yeah the forest fire smoke has gotten kind of annoying
@mikechrest6997
@mikechrest6997 3 ай бұрын
Yes stay in Vancouver and Toronto , dont come to Calgary , Its aweful , you need to stay in your super wonderful city .......We are full
@DoYouThinkForUrselF
@DoYouThinkForUrselF 2 ай бұрын
Haha you just don't want sky high housing costs.
@michaelj7069
@michaelj7069 2 ай бұрын
It’s always stupid windy!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 2 ай бұрын
Yes one of the worst things about Calgary.
@codered9576
@codered9576 3 ай бұрын
Don't listen to this guy, Calgary is one of the best cities out there.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 3 ай бұрын
@@codered9576 did you watch the video?
@KarenRobson-t6h
@KarenRobson-t6h 3 ай бұрын
It is going down hill.
@johnchenger7219
@johnchenger7219 23 сағат бұрын
The Mayor will soon be gone. Things will get better. That's the major disadvantage. - 30 to +10 in a hr! In Lethbridge. If you want quicker temp. changes. All I hear is alot of whinning on this channel
@Walkin_around_Canada
@Walkin_around_Canada 5 ай бұрын
Cant be worst than Toronto and Vancouver
@CalgaryHomeTours-RyanGillard
@CalgaryHomeTours-RyanGillard 5 ай бұрын
All great cities!
@Divyv520
@Divyv520 9 ай бұрын
Hey Ryan , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ?
@PawluCachia
@PawluCachia 6 ай бұрын
Still 100 times better than Ontario!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 6 ай бұрын
Yeah
@Yoga0504Dr.RSAcuNaturo
@Yoga0504Dr.RSAcuNaturo 4 ай бұрын
I AM NATUROPATHY 2.ACUPRESSURE YOGA THERAPIST NATIONAL GOLD MEDALIST HOW CAN I COME
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
@@Yoga0504Dr.RSAcuNaturo where do you currently live?
@rtothec1234
@rtothec1234 6 ай бұрын
Agreed don’t come to Calgary.
@alexeystuliy2001
@alexeystuliy2001 9 ай бұрын
100% agree with you. And Grand Prarie even worse then Edmonton
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@just1lifexx11
@just1lifexx11 5 ай бұрын
I dont care, Calgary is alsome
@criminalcringe
@criminalcringe 7 ай бұрын
Prices are not going up, our currency is being destroyed. Hope everyone enjoyed their "free" CERB checks.
@ebukaobiakor9322
@ebukaobiakor9322 4 ай бұрын
Calgary is nice tho; just manage your income and expense well
@WiseOwl_1408
@WiseOwl_1408 3 ай бұрын
You move yet?
@wendykinsey-o6x
@wendykinsey-o6x 8 ай бұрын
Biggest downside is the mayor and municipal politics. WOKE and destructive.
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 8 ай бұрын
There have definitely been some policies I don’t agree with.
@patatebanine4278
@patatebanine4278 8 ай бұрын
So a cold city mannnn
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 8 ай бұрын
Snowing at the moment!
@dman9416
@dman9416 4 ай бұрын
Beat it we won’t miss you
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 4 ай бұрын
@@dman9416 did you even watch the video? If you did you’d know I wasn’t bashing Calgary
@garryanderson598
@garryanderson598 8 ай бұрын
Lib/Ndp...cities,towns...????able ...
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor 8 ай бұрын
Sorry I’m not sure what you mean by that?
@garryanderson598
@garryanderson598 8 ай бұрын
...are livin in a tent?..if so why??..,lib/ndp cities towns got issues...?
@donnadavies5667
@donnadavies5667 Ай бұрын
Glad you're discouraging people to come here stay away
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor Ай бұрын
I wasn't really discouraging people just letting people know what it's really like to live here.
@johnchambers4203
@johnchambers4203 Ай бұрын
Canada doesn’t have aboriginal people!!!! That’s Australia In Canada PLEASE use First Nations or Indigenous!!!!!!!!
@ryangillardrealtor
@ryangillardrealtor Ай бұрын
@@johnchambers4203 I don’t see anything wrong with using the term aboriginal.
@AnanthaNatureFotos
@AnanthaNatureFotos Ай бұрын
He’s right, I’m part aboriginal and it’s ok!​@@ryangillardrealtor
@Cmusic989
@Cmusic989 3 ай бұрын
Imagine thinking Calgary sucks.........move to Wainwright!!!!!!!!!!!
@ROARROARROAR-w7x
@ROARROARROAR-w7x 9 ай бұрын
What a SH!
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