I moved from LONDON, UK 🇬🇧 to WINNIPEG, CANADA 🇨🇦

[@danamurray2542]

Thank you for the love letter to Winnipeg. Welcome to Canada.

[@enterthebruce91]

"That's it, back to Winnipeg!"

[@TheSkystrider]

Home is where the heart is. Can enjoy life anywhere including in an igloo 😁

[@philipvandal3981]

Im From Winnipeg just got to the part where he is like winnipeg and checking the script haha yeahhhh im wondering why here aswell lol I mean the night life is awesome and we have a couple beautiful spot inside and outside the city but the city is just like any other :P just try not to get stabbed if you refuse to give a cigarette to someone homeless.

[@SunnyR-yi9te]

welcome back but vote wisely get rid of Liberals .

[@roxannehudson450]

Welcome to Winnipeg, my home for 58 years. Your video was better than a Travel Manitoba Commercial. I loved the positive outlook so much I subscribed.

[@hartneyhearthrob]

Agree I was thinking the same thing lol

[@cadcar13]

Agreed! Me too! Love my Winnipeg! ❤❤

[@needtoknow204]

I did the same thing 👍

[@TravelManitoba]

We like to think we do a pretty good job at showcasing all of Manitoba. 😉

[@roxannehudson450]

@@TravelManitoba You sure do, I did not mean any offence it was nice to see a personal viewpoint was all I meant by my comment. Manitoba is a beautiful province.

[@cheripetty1805]

As a lifelong Regina resident, I found this presentation charming & endearing. Seems Winnipeg is North America's best kept secret, but that won't last for long with a loving travelogue like this. I might even start cheering for the JETS, but my utter disdain for the Blue Bombers will never die! Cheers from Regina, Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 🏈 🍁

[@billfarley9167]

Regina really sucks. And I'm from Saskatchewan.

[@mkrezanski6606]

See you at the banjo bowl lol!! Woohoo !!

[@jimchabai3163]

We beat you twice in football! haha. Regina is nice, very similar to here.

[@slickmechanical]

Go Riders!!

[@DrNutbag]

I love your comment...except for the Rider love :P go blue!!!

[@corazonfernandez7467]

Arrived here in Winnipeg 52 years ago from the Philippines, one of the friendliest city in Canada, my second home now,raised my two kids n three grandkids, living my best life ever, thank you Canada!!!

[@olgahelga5969]

Not now unfortunately things going … not now

[@F2D2C2]

@@olgahelga5969 Don't get all Trumpian on things. I'm sure people can have great immigrant experiences still in Canada or the USA.

[@B-Diddy-6]

Born and raised in Winnipeg. Left for a few years, but came back to start a family. Best choice we made. Thank you for all of the great words and shining a light on Winnipeg!

[@harveybrant3352]

We moved from Bristol to Winnipeg 4 years ago. We have a nicer house in a more pleasant area than we could ever have afforded in Bristol. Winters are much colder of course, but also much sunnier, which lifts the spirits compared with damp, grey British winters. Summers here are both warmer and sunnier. People from other parts of Canada can be as rude as they like about Winnipeg. Hopefully when they do, that will keep the house prices here relatively affordable so our daughter will be able to afford to buy a place here one day.

[@billfarley9167]

Easteners travelling west need to get off the Trans Canada highway to really appreciate the prairies.

[@BarkerVancity]

if its warmer there in the summer, then why did i get snowed out of a job in june, a few years ago. plus the locals told me sumetime it does in august too... i was mind blown to find out it actually snows 11 months of the year in canada, i always thought it was just uneduacated americans that said that, like the living in igloos? when was the last time Bristol saw 6" of snow in the summer?

[@harveybrant3352]

@@BarkerVancity Snow has been known in June, but I've never heard of it in August. I understand from people who have lived there that Calgary can occasionally get snow in the summer months, but I've never seen or heard of it in July or August in Winnipeg. Bristol rarely gets snow at any time of the year, but when it does - even half an inch - everything comes to a standstill.

[@Wussel_Restbrook]

​​@@BarkerVancityit never snowed in June wtf are you talking about 😂 snow is gone by beginning of May and weather stays nice mid November

[@hilariousname6826]

@@BarkerVancity I lived in Manitoba for a few years - never saw snow in the summer months.

[@nix264]

Love it😅 We moved from Germany to Winnipeg 19 years ago, I'll would never move back.

[@tkrdg7885]

I saw some German moving back to Germany 😂😊

[@JuliusA3Dguy]

I moved from Calgary to Germany 3 years ago 😅

[@ChristheFreelancer]

Wow. This was more than what I was expecting from the title. A love letter to Canada 🇨🇦

[@bmolitor615]

Winnipeg is a secret gem. Commit fully to the right winter clothing, never stop respecting the possibility of ice, and don't park under the street trees in early summer, and yer golden!

[@tommie1899]

We just moved from Nigeria few months ago and this video has been soul lifting ,looking forward to our first WINTER.

[@jimmyjones2901]

Long underwear, neck warmer, tuque and raw hide gloves or mitts. This thing will be a breeze for yuh🍻

[@pacificcoltrane7652]

I actually think Winnipeg is pretty cool. It's a total sleeper of a city, few people know about it these days but it's got a rich cultural scene.

[@shivabaruwal1035]

The city is cool and for 4 months I have been trying to get a job and I got none, I am sorry but it too frustrating here

[@351528]

I'm from Winnipeg, but I've lived in Toronto for 30 years. I decided 18 months ago to move back to Winnipeg. I'm so ready to go back.🙂

[@allspirited22]

I just moved back from the GTA as well. Best decision ever. We settled in Richer just outside of the City.

[@351528]

@allspirited22 That's great! How was the move? If you can recommend a great mover, I'd appreciate it.😀

[@TheKateP]

I just left Toronto after 18 years and moved to Thunder Bay a week ago! My husband and I rented a U-haul and drove, we also hired movers on TaskRabbit to do the heavy lifting from our apartment to the U-Haul.

[@billfarley9167]

Most prairie people return when they come to their older senses.

[@351528]

@@billfarley9167 I think you could be right. 😄

[@EASTERBUNNY7772]

I was born in Winnipeg and have lived here for 72 years. There is no escape.

[@hilariousname6826]

Don't give up hope!

[@dennish.7708]

There is no NEED to escape. You’re in the Centre of the World ! Enjoy!

[@LouIchioustheWerewolf]

Unfortunately

[@TheSuperhomosapien]

It's like Hotel California, you can check out but you can never leave.

[@Brendyn4222]

This is the most accurate comment

[@fishhead2077]

grew up in winnipeg; wonderful place full of artists, music, beautiful architecture, festivals, gorgeous neighbourhoods, affordable rents and houses... i have the best memories there and always return whenever i can.

[@curiouslyme524]

Born in Winnipeg & live in Vancouver now. Still miss the culture & friendly (& strong) people!

[@scotthodgins7975]

All I can say as a Prairie boy from just a little further west is: I can't wait to see his videos from December until February. A "Brit" encountering truly cold weather for the first time is always good for a giggle.

[@F2D2C2]

American here. I love Canada and Winnipeg is under-rated, for sure!

[@happytheory4836]

As a born and raised Winnipeg girl now living in the U.S. I’m so happy to see a positive video about my Winterpeg! I hope you love it as much as I do!

[@katherinekelly5380]

I was born and raised in Calgary and feel the same way about my hometown - it’s not to everyone taste, and that’s fine, but it’s where I think of when I think of home

[@happytheory4836]

@@katherinekelly5380 couldn’t agree more, and just so you know I adore Calgary as the gateway to the Canadian Rockies!

[@romeoandjuliet6522]

Is winipeg more cold than saskatoon

[@toteepro]

It’s nice to see genuine people speak about the great things of Winnipeg. No matter how much I think about other cities, Winnipeg is also going to be home.

[@bigamigo4863]

I'm not from Winnipeg, but my parents lived there for many years. Underrated city and some of the best food I've ever had.

[@ryancroy9236]

From one Winnipeger to another, welcome to Winnipeg! Thank you for highlighting our great little city.

[@wakeboared9000]

Agreed!!!

[@sammyt3514]

This is eye opening to me even as a Canadian (who admittedly has never been to Winnipeg); goes to show you need to experience a place yourself to really know it, as opposed to going by what others think of it! Good for you that you found a home in Winnipeg with your beautiful wife; hope you guys continue thriving there.

[@derekchikowski]

Welcome to Winnipeg Karl, happy to have you!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@u_ly_rae1600]

From a fellow Winnipeger - THANK YOU!!! 🙏 💙

[@collinplays1823]

Hundreds of businesses shutting down in the past year, 7/11's shutting down because of insane rates of theft and robbery (so much for being the slurpee capital) and ravaging homeless who leave the streets a complete trash bin with clothes, garbage, food, amongst other things all over the road... So much for helping the homeless when they throw it on the sidewalk. I wouldn't be thanking anyone for visiting Winnipeg, I'd be asking what went wrong for that individual to think, of all places in Canada, that Winnipeg was the destination. I'm a Winnipegger myself, I love my home, home is Winnipeg, but if I was given the chance to move anywhere in Canada, it would never be Winnipeg.

[@u_ly_rae1600]

@@collinplays1823 lol okay Kar… oops I mean Collin.

[@collinplays1823]

@@u_ly_rae1600 Seems you'd rather make an attempt at insulting me rather than accepting the blatant truth of the economic and criminal situation in Winnipeg. Maybe this is why its so bad, folks like yourself disregard it and resort to petty insults when put on the spot on the real issues that face Winnipeg.

[@RJWPG]

Wow! You need to speak to Economic Development Winnipeg! Far better than anything else I've seen promoting the city. Well done and welcome!

[@Falloulla]

I moved to Winnipeg from Saudi Arabia. From the extreme heat to the extreme cold. Best decision of my life. Winnipeg is underrated for sure 👍

[@kevinW826]

How have you adapted to the cold? What were you thinking during your first winter? Welcome to Canada friend.

[@Falloulla]

@kevinW826 Hi Kevin, thank you tons my friend. I came in January 2018. I started climatizing that year by taking alot of walks outside, started with 5 minutes and gradually increase the time. By Feb, I was a pro 😂

[@dennish.7708]

Honestly not a lot of “extreme cold” in the last few decades.

[@Falloulla]

@@dennish.7708 -31 is extreme enough for anybody anyway

[@kevinW826]

@@dennish.7708 February of 2012 I think. The entire month in Ontario was -30 or so. Same with February of 2015. It got to even -40 for most of the month. It happened last year too. Halifax and the surrounding areas got bombed with snow and freezing temperatures this past winter which according to in laws is not normal for Halifax.

[@tannissilversides616]

Thank you for showing people what I’ve known and have been saying my entire life. Many people I know have moved away because it’s Winnipeg but they end up moving back and appreciate our great city. Life isn’t always greener on the other side. You’ve captured Winnipeg beautifully. And there’s so much more!

[@sansik2113]

Even the Jets moved back!!😅

[@nancy.dave.williams]

Is your sister’s name Robin?

[@KatelynDawn]

As a Winnipegger I used to hate it here. I moved to Toronto when I was 19 and moved back 4 years later. The grass is not always greener. I LOVE Winnipeg now! The people make it, but the city and everything we have going on in it is pretty amazing. The worst thing is the weather in winter but it’s not -40 the whole time and there’s lots of ways to still enjoy the outdoors. I’m proud AF to live here. And because of the high standard of living and low costs, my husband and I bought 2 acres just outside the city to build our dream house and we’re 35! So yeah, I love it here and I’m here for keeps

[@domoniquestewart85]

Me ans my spouse bought a house I'm 35 too. Alot of my friends don't own houses. So the fact we can afford it here. We're so lucky I'm Winnipeg.

[@wakeboared9000]

Bought a home at 22 here! It’s a blessing! Cheers from Winnipeg!

[@JenniferCochran-w5e]

I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life forever. I'm a single mother living in Birmingham uk, bought my second house in August and hoping to retire next year at 41 if things keep going smoothly for me.

[@JenniferCochran-w5e]

I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small Investment, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a life saver

[@JasonHain-z8t]

My advice to anyone holding cryptocurrency right now is to invest it and earn upto 70 times of the initial capitals. Holding cryptocurrency will make it reduce because once the price goes down it will definitely go down as well but when you invest it, you won’t have to worry about anything

[@ChristianaBremer-z1q]

The first time we had tried, we invested $1400 and after a week we received $5,230. That really helped us a lot to pay our bills.

[@meltingtomato]

I live in Hamilton now, but I lived in Toronto most of my life. I was blown away by how awesome Winnipeg was when we visited a year ago - between the chill vibes, the zoo and museums, along with day trips away from the city, there's a lot to love, and I look forward to the chance to visit again. That said, when I tell people how awesome Winnipeg is, no one believes me (though the same is true for my adopted hometown of Hamilton!).

[@MegaJellyNelly]

Hamilton is awesome for parks, food, and 2nd hand shopping. Ppl just give it a bad reputation bc it's mostly a working class/factory worker city, and bc there are homeless people (like 99% of Canadian cities, not the suburbs though). It's classist. But the city is definitely up and coming. I'm from Oakville, and moved out of the country, but I would have moved to Hamilton in a heartbeat if I stuck around.

[@meltingtomato]

@@MegaJellyNelly Totally, and even Barton Street is (very gradually) regaining some of it's luster. The waterfalls are plentiful, and in 30 minutes driving away from the city, you can get farm fresh produce and world class wine.

[@overpar9878]

First time viewer and the professionalism of the whole package is outstanding

[@inner_kundalini]

Agreed!

[@matthewmaclellan_]

i'm a former Vancouverite finding temporary refuge in Nova Scotia (where I grew up), and contemplating Winnipeg. this was really helpful, so really, thank you.

[@sameold5050]

Winnipeg is a dump.

[@DaveGIS123]

@@sameold5050 "Winnipeg is a dump"? It depends on where you are. Main Street is well known for it's SRO (single room occupancy) hotels and low quality drinking establishments. Recently there have been more druggies downtown because of fentanyl. Facts are facts. But if you get away from downtown and look at where most Winnipeggers actually live, you'll see The 'Peg is a beautiful place: One great city. For one thing, people can actually afford their own houses. That means most places are owned by their occupants, not by a landlord and not controlled by a 'strata' committee or HOA. People are free to decorate their places any way they like. Go on StreetView and have a look at neighbourhoods like Woolseley where people have turned their entire front yards into flower gardens. You can't do that in Vancouver or Calgary! Then have a look at all the beautiful shade trees lining every street. Pulitzer Prize winner and dual American-Canadian citizen Carol Shields described them as reaching across in a loving embrace. It makes Calgary look denuded in comparison.

[@Curious-traveler]

I loved hearing your story of love and community. I think I’m jaded seeing all the people moving to the “hot” spots but listening to your story puts the priority on your partner and the sense of community you can find in this off the beaten trail cities, along with the quality of life.

[@Cole.c514]

Glad to have you join us! seeing you highlight a lot of the great things that make our little city what it is really made me proud, especially after unfairly getting a bad wrap almost always. I nearly cried, it’s absolutely incredible you’ve been able to experience so much with us, thank you for your video! 💪🇨🇦❤

[@juliaannepark]

I’m from the UK and have lived in a small city about two hours from Winnipeg for 24 years. I hope you are really happy in Winnipeg.

[@jjulietv]

Living in Winnipeg as well, it is incredibly refreshing to see videos like this from a different perspective. It's all the shit that we get that actually makes me want to move until I realise there aren't many places that are actually as affordable as Winnipeg. Makes you feel kind of stuck. But meeting people like you makes it a great place to live. Same as you, it is a great place to live that is affordable enough that you can still travel, and I do lots of travel. My friends in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary barely ever travel because they cannot afford it. It's always me travelling to see them.

[@LaSenesperulo]

As someone who did the same thing a few years back: Welcome! 🌧️☔🇬🇧➡️🇨🇦☀️❄️

[@caylenhoughton1483]

I live in Banff, Alberta. My favourite vacation destination is Winnipeg. It's a very special place, not everybody gets it, but it is amazing.

[@Ubah00]

That’s true, not everyone gets it, i live there and i prefer it to other cities

[@gman9024]

When I lived in Kelowna for a year, I missed Manitoba. It may be a shithole, but it's my shithole.

[@jaredsuggitt996]

@@gman9024 Lived on the coast for 15 years. Just moved back. God I missed this shithole too. :)

[@jsballeck]

Banff is one of my favorite vacation spots

[@danneufeldphoto]

@@jaredsuggitt996The west coast? And you moved back?

[@MD-qm6gy]

Finally someone gets it. Lived in West K for 4 years, a 10 minute walk from K Park. It was great. Good for you.

[@gruphynn]

Aw man you make us look so good! These are really similar reasons to why we moved here from a couple provinces over - affordability, lots of hidden beauty and culture, and amazing people! Welcome welcome welcome!!

[@madi-maui]

As a Calgarian watching you, I did not expect to see this turn of events. Congratulations on the move!

[@karlwatsondocs]

thanks :)

[@sameold5050]

Consider yourself fortunate, Calgary is not only the best place to live in Canada & all of the world actually. Winnipeg is a dump.

[@edytauzialko459]

I dont like Calgary, ​@sameold5050

[@sameold5050]

@@edytauzialko459 What isn't there to like about Calgary? It's obviously a much better place to live than Winnipeg.

[@edytauzialko459]

@@sameold5050 mostly highways in Calgary

[@onepointperspective]

Hey Karl, I personally felt the need to comment on this video 😭 even though this wasn’t your usual travel documentaries style of content, your sense of storytelling which is something I’ve always admired you for still shines through so well. I was locked in for the entire 12 minutes. keep doing what you’re doing and I’m so excited to follow along on your life adventures (and stability era)

[@goalie604403]

Yes. Winnipeg has some brutally cold winters. But I’ve never met friendlier people in other places. Winnipeg may have some negatives but it sure has some awesome things too. Welcome. Welcome. GREAT VIDEO

[@Doreorge]

Finally! Winnipeg deserves its flowers, and I'm glad there are more people feeling the true love and spirit of Winnipeg. Thank you for the love letter to our capital city. Make sure to check out the food around the province if you get the chance. Living where it's so painfully cold, you have access to some of the most delicious and hearty food ever! Get out and support local, folks! 🖤🖤🖤

[@dvs0n3]

I'm a brit who fell for and married a Winnipegger been here 23 years love it, went back home for a visit this summer, its changed alot.

[@basaitperacha5410]

Hey Karl, glad you moved to Canada. As a former Londoner who made the Canadian leap and call Ottawa home, I hope our paths cross to share some stories over a drink or two!

[@SabastianKelly]

Welcome to Winnipeg!! -A fellow Winnipegger

[@JustinNowak]

I have lived on the west coast, central america and I am back where I was born and raised, Winnipeg 🎉. You can live comfortably and still have money left to do things! Folklorama and the festivals are great. It's a decently big little town feel.

[@goodone5590]

Winnipeg is a future city as climate warms the winters will ease , attracting millions

[@dennish.7708]

@@goodone5590This is what I foresee for Winnipeg. American analysts have been touting Duluth as a place where climate refugees might settle, Winnipeg is likely to be such a place as well.

[@ktardi]

This was beautiful to watch! I'm a hop, skip and jump away in Ontario but I've lived, gone to university, met my husband and had my children in Winnipeg... there's a lot to appreciate 🥰

[@christopherlesage5995]

Welcome to Winnipeg from a fellow Winnipeger! Just make sure you don't leave anything you want to keep in your car!

[@Pkeats817]

Love visiting Winnipeg. My sister lives in Manitoba. She was uncertain before moving, but loves living there.

[@patjackson8649]

Hey Karl, welcome to Winnipeg. We are in a pretty great city, it’s indisputable - but those trips to London, which I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a few times, are truly to the best city on earth, you’re lucky to be able to get back there regularly!

[@RichardArpin]

That was my friend Shyanne in your folklarama clip! Think shes dancing with the Mexican Pavilion these days. So many great festivals. Winnipeg is big enough to have pretty much every type of activity (Latin Dance, Paintball, motorcycle clubs) but small enough that within those communities you really end up knowing everyone in those communities; which is so nice. But yeah, working in construction outside in the Winter here is terrible.

[@officialjwalks13]

Welcome! I have lived here my whole life minus some stints in Alberta. I always come back and will be staying here. Small town feel with bigger city vibes. Affordable and great community. Wouldn’t live anywhere else.

[@lulaalder8254]

Thank you SO much for speaking so well of my city. My great, great grandparents and great grandparents came here from Yorkshire and Devonshire around 1879, and we have BUILT our communities over years. It is all getting more developed, more people are coming, and we are expanding! You also don't have to park your cars on hills, like in Vancouver, where they can roll down and crash in the winter! A very warm welcome to you! Thank you for loving one of our people! If I ever see you two around, I'll definitely say hello! ☺️

[@cstrempler]

Welcome home to Winnipeg. Creativity and the arts is important here and so is family.

[@hairbearstare]

As a Canadian who loves to make fun of Winnipeg (I'm from Vancouver, we love to make fun of any city that isn't ours), you're REALLY selling me on Winnipeg here! 😂 I'll go back to my overpriced cardboard box now 😅

[@Confuciussaysthink]

It's honestly great living here!!!! I have lived and visited other places and I'm always antsy to get home because other cities are fine to visit but id rather saw my leg off than live in Calgary again or in Toronto

[@jonbettson7435]

Try Victoria.

[@Confuciussaysthink]

@@jonbettson7435 way too big for me

[@jonbettson7435]

@@Confuciussaysthink We’re talking about Winnipeg. Vic is much smaller.

[@jonbettson7435]

You said “living here” meaning Winnipeg

[@richardloiselle6628]

Winnipeg… a great city… with access to awesome parks, beaches amd wilderness !!

[@Elcebe73]

LOVE Winnipeg! Was so sad when we had to leave. Miss it very much. It’s so underrated.

[@matthewr6572]

Lovely film Karl. I am Canadian and I must say I love the UK 🇬🇧 and London as well. It is my dream destination. I love my home and I’m glad you like Winnipeg. 🇨🇦

[@Britgal]

I moved from Nottingham to Winnipeg and I love it! 🌹

[@jennifersparks3027]

My dear dad was born in Winnipeg, but I've never visited. So glad you love it. I'm fiercely proud to be Canadian. Looking forward to more videos about us ! ❤️🇨🇦

[@apluscast]

Redhill lost a legend, but Winnipeg gained a legend!!

[@mcneilno]

Nice to see someone who has his priorities straight. I used to tell my daughters if a man wouldn’t crawl over broken glass to get to you forget him. Moving from London to Winnipeg also qualifies.

[@nicolerichards5769]

Winnipeg and Manitoba are truly hidden gems of Canada. Yes we have our flaws like all places do but you just go with the flow. I’m so glad you are loving life here. Welcome to Canada and Welcome to Winnipeg. Thank you for this video

[@Confuciussaysthink]

I love living here in Winnipeg I don't care what anyone says. This is truly one great city!

[@Rexonamax]

Except winter

[@xAnAngelOfDeathx]

@@Rexonamax There is plenty to do in winter.

[@Rexonamax]

@@xAnAngelOfDeathx what ?

[@kontiuka]

I've never been west of Ontario. Would like to see Winny sometime.

[@contribution741]

@@Rexonamax *Winterpeg

[@terrachamas1]

Welcome to Peg city Karl! Love how you captured the best of Winnipeg. It's really a great place overall to raise a family and have some adventures. Close to many beaches, trails, and more... There is so much to discover in this province. Happy exploring!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@lj2miller]

I found this format of a city I know nothing about being presented to me really interesting. Good video Karl

[@twentyfourflowersflower7986]

Thank you for giving Winnipeg a good content. It’s so refreshing to see it and found so many positive comments here. Keep it up!

[@jaxbittern3106]

Welcome to Canada buddy. There’s a lot of things to do here anyways welcome. 11:34

[@RevPeterTrabaris]

You are a great story teller. I loved learning about Winnipeg. This is my first real education about it I am ashamed to say. I have always loved Canada but never moved there. Wish I had. Blessings to you in you new life in Winnipeg and to you are your wife. Peace

[@JudithBlair-o9q]

This is such an interesting, funny and heartwarming video. I really captures your talents as a film maker and story teller. I just love it. Well done.

[@sladelerch6686]

Lived there for three years. I love the Peg!

[@FlaviaFernandezFabiomavieenvin]

Agree with you Karl! Born and raised in BUENOS AIRES... and absolutely in love with Winnipeg! All you say is ABSOLUTELY right!!!!!

[@bonniedreger840]

Hi Karl - looking forward to hopefully meeting you one day. We are Brereton Lake neighbors and have known Jamie since her law school days with our daughter. We are a Manitoba farm family and we love it here. So nice to see this positive video on Winnipeg. Beautifully done!! You are very talented. Welcome here!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@amiek9226]

When you said in your last video that Winnipeg was your new hometown, I just knew that you’d moved for Love! ❤️❤ Welcome to Canada!! 🇨🇦

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@Renkk17]

I was shocked when I seen the title moved to Winnipeg, you never see that! I use to dance for Folklorama, my parents also had a cottage at the lake, loved going to Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach on the Hot Summer days!

[@angelabrothers]

Canada is beautiful from coast to coast. It's gorgeous in winter, spring, summer and autumn, whether you're in a city, village, or small town. Welcome to this lovely country of mine 🤘🇨🇦💙

[@green_subzero2002]

I moved from São Paulo to Winnipeg 7 years ago and don’t regret a bit. Love this city and its people.

[@marktinant4514]

It’s refreshing to hear a positive take on Winnipeg. Those of us who live here have numerous positive reasons why we stay. I’ve always felt like it’s a bit of a hidden gem. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@PatrickWright-s3n]

I moved to Winnipeg from BC fifty-two years ago, expecting to be here for just a couple of years. No regrets that I’m still here. Winnipeg has a lot to offer if anyone wants to take advantage of the opportunities . Thanks, Karl, for having such a positive attitude, and I hope I run into you some day and I can thank you in person.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Winnipeg has a lot to offer?

[@JesusFriedChrist]

You moved from Beautiful British Columbia …to Winnipeg. Bruh.

[@danneufeldphoto]

⁠​⁠@@JesusFriedChristWinnipeg does have a lot to offer. But, this lifelong southern Manitoba resident would move to BC tomorrow if I had the chance.

[@oliviasmith8740]

So happy for you both!! Congratulations, Winnipeg looks like so much fun! Pls do a local guide I would love to visit, looks beautiful!!

[@melmotoch1593]

Love that you love it. It comes across different when a non local echoes the same sentiment. Enjoy your stay. 😊

[@elexcyuskramble6681]

Born and raised winnipeger here, I want to say thank u for showing our AMAZING city. Ur video is beautiful

[@laurileidebarbosadasilva458]

Beautiful video!!! I lived in Winnipeg for one year and was a wonderful experience!

[@matthewrosin4135]

Yay!! Welcome home, Karl! A GREAT addition to the family!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers Matt 😊

[@createone100]

Winnipeg Folk Festival! The best folk festival in North America!

[@GameTimeArt]

I'm moving to Winnipeg in a week or so and while my wife and I have been very much looking forward to it, seeing a video posted so close to our move has gotten us even more excited!

[@LouIchioustheWerewolf]

Boy are you going to be disappointed

[@lbsenior]

@@LouIchioustheWerewolf that was pretty funny but Winnipeg rocks

[@Liam-so7bi]

don't get your hopes up🙏

[@martusialuba]

You’re going to love it!!! You didn’t say where you’re from, but the weather here is the only drawback if you’re not used to it? Welcome to Winnipeg, wish you guys the best of luck in your new home!

[@StressfulGengar]

Oh hey GameTimeArt :) Welcome to the city buddy, so glad you are here.

[@Socrates-b9n]

I moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, when I was 33, some 30 years ago. Every year I love it more. It is the gateway to the incredible wilderness that constitutes much of the province. I have been to other cities and provinces and I'm always glad to get back here. Also: learned how to ski and skate as well as kayak, and now own a property with 4 acres. Winnipeg has been good to me, it's great to see someone else with the same perspective!!!!!!

[@MrDSmith]

Proud Winnipegger here 🇨🇦!! TRUE NORTH! GO JEts GO! 🏒

[@rebeccachristensen8167]

Jamie seems really nice and I’m glad you found each other. We don’t always get to choose where we live (I would not have chosen this small town in Southern California but… work). But, having a community is so important and so is making the best of where you live! Like the video.

[@kh1046]

As a Calgarian, many of my peeps from Manitoba and Winnipeg are stalwarts and absolute saviours when people around here get their vehicles stuck in the snow (when they aren't laughing)... I am jealous of Winnipeg's snow removal program (it's the best of the best). Please keep your mosquitos. Love yas.

[@Urban_Piggy]

Yeah, but we get all the wasps!

[@mkrezanski6606]

Yes get stuck in snow in winter in Winnipeg and wait a couple minutes there will be people stop to help you every time 😊

[@rwilsonweir5697]

Some of the best summers of my life were spent in Winnipeg - why you might ask? because of the people. This Ontarian loves you Winnipeg folk: artsy, cultured, creative, down to earth and so very welcoming.

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

Great video. Lake country is a big part of living in Manitoba for sure! And awesome summers! I was on a project there 20 years ago travelling every week with others from Toronto, Vancouver, LA, and Texas, and we’d eat out at all the great Winnipeg spots (529 being one of the favourites)…they were all so amazed at not only the quality of food, but the diversity of restaurants (a Korean spot was also a favourite). And yes, because we were right downtown, we did experience -40 at portage and main. But it reality it’s such a short period of time that happens and doesn’t take away from how great Winnipeg can be. Thanks for sharing!

[@nadinev2262]

I'm with you! I was born here and have traveled the world, even residing in other countries. I love Winnipeg too. We have everything and more!

[@trishlemay8252]

Born and raised winnipegger here....who nows lives on the west coast...take in all the festivals you can....I really miss them....

[@georgemartin158]

GREAT video. I was born and raised in Winnipeg and will ALWAYS call it home. Don't live there now but not because I didn't like it, or because of the weather. It is great to see someone point out the wonderful aspects of the city. GO JETS, AND BOMBERS, GO ..........

[@DarkMemoria]

Having a great home base & doing trips is better than living in a travel hotspot! Welcome 🇨🇦

[@larryroyovitz7829]

Thank you for this. As a native Manitoban, that lives just outside of Winnipeg (I work in Winnipeg) I always have to defend my city.

[@evanfarough6957]

Thank you for making this lovely video about my home! I moved the opposite direction from Winnipeg to London but love my home in Winnipeg