Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Calgary

[@IgorRyltsev]

Planning to relocate to Calgary? Looking for Real Estate Agent? Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] igorryltsev.com/contact/ Igor Ryltsev is a Licensed Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty.

[@hams3643]

Hi Igor,can I use kijiji to search for temporal accommodation in North York while outside Canada ?

[@TYINTOSPACE]

Do you do renting?

[@keithgozon9915]

Congrats on your career move Igor!

[@rockymountainspirit738]

Hey Igor I am moving to Calgary October 2nd. I will be looking for a place when I get there. Please message me back)

[@mhasanrobel2210]

Brother how to communities

[@cometochristtoday]

If you love all four season's in one day (wind,hail,snow, sleet,hot sun, cold wind) which I have experienced many times in a year. This place is definitely for you.

[@calbowman4588]

There are only 2 seasons in Calgary, winter and construction.

[@mhasanrobel2210]

I am interested

[@CraigBrideau]

There's actually 9 or 10 seasons: First, second, and sometimes third fake Spring (occurs in March or early April), real Spring, first and second fake Summer (early June), then real Summer (also known as Construction), then you get Fall, but you get second Summer in mid to late September, then Winter hits end of October. The fake seasons are when you get one to seven days of an adjacent season during a season, for instance a week of Spring in mid march but then a blizzard hits and we're back to winter for three weeks.

[@GrowingGoodHair]

🤣

[@imisstoronto3121]

Cal they say that about Toronto too

[@AL-bv7jt]

That’s Edmonton you’re thinking of. I’ve lived in both Calgary and Edmonton. The potholes in Edmonton are legendary. I’ve never lived in a city with as much sink hole activity either.

[@arl1958]

Welcome to Calgary! Hope you like it here. There's a saying here.."If you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes!" Hope you enjoy your time here!

[@Merlin0426]

😄

[@SuperKristine1991]

Thanks for posting this! My husband just got a promotion at work and we are going to be moving to Calgary at the end of October. We just secured an apartment in the NW side suburbs and we're amazed at the price difference. We are coming from Toronto!

[@marilyngrayCraftandcrotchet]

I'm a born and raised Calgarian, this is hilarious and spot on. Crazy weather, an average of 330 plus day's of sunshine though to make up for it. 😊

[@mhasanrobel2210]

Hi mem

[@doylejodi7502]

Most Southwest Ontario here, we average just over 300. So far, your area sounds better! Dry air & averaging 330 sunny days. As far as housing here, it was one of the most inexpensive housing areas but Toronto buyers drove up the market where I am by buying up our properties. 😑

[@mhasanrobel2210]

@@doylejodi7502, hi medam, i am mahmudul hasan robel form Bangladesh. Mem can you give me one job pls.

[@john6728]

As a Calgarian, I approve of this message. 100%. LOL.

[@getzlafphoto]

I grew up in Calgary and I am now raising my kids here too. I love living so close to the mountains! Loved listening to you speak about Calgary.♡

[@butchlane4609]

Having grown up in Calgary and moved to Toronto, I've continued to find the biggest misconception about Calgary is that it's so cold in the winter. In fact, as was suggested the considerable difference in humidity results in winters feeling far colder in Toronto. In the warmer months, the lack of humidity in the West results in far less sweating. There are times in Toronto coming indoors during the summer it appears as if I've showered in my clothes. Another considerable benefit to the dry climate of Calgary is the lack of fleas. I've had dogs all my life and had never even seen a flea until moving to Toronto. With the abundance of rats and raccoons fleas seem to be everywhere. Because Calgary is far more affordable than other cities there is not nearly as much of a concern with homelessness and maintaining a home appears to be far easier. Though there are homes that require maintenance and attention, it's nowhere near what it is in Vancouver or Toronto. There is also a lot of money in Calgary but it is very discreet and not at all flashy. As affordable a city as it is, it's also far easier to have a second home or travel more often. Many people I know have bought or travel to Palm Springs or Vancouver often, both locations are very easy and accessible from the Calgary Intl. Airport. One considerable plus to Calgary is the lack of rats. Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950 when the provincial rat control program was established. Alberta is the only province in Canada that does not have any rats and is, in fact, the largest inhabited area on the planet that is rat-free. Even owning a pet rat is a serious offence in Calgary with fines of up to $5,000 per rodent, with the rats facing euthanasia or deportation. One big negative to Calgary is it's not as accessible as other cities. Calgary is much like LA, there is public transportation but having a vehicle makes it much easier. Residents of Calgary only have city buses and light rail transit compared to Toronto with streetcars, buses, and the subway on a constant turnaround.

[@marklundy6879]

I lived in Calgary for a while, snow starts in September, winters are colder and longer. Beautiful city, but I like my southern Ontario seasons better. I live an hour north of Toronto, that’s one city I don’t ever want to live.

[@mutthius1]

I saw a rat in Calgary. It was dead, but now I'm scared of the takeover.

[@imisstoronto3121]

The one thing I don't miss about Toronto is the humidity. It would feel like I was walking through a sauna. Calgary is very dry, and a lot of homes do not have AC. This summer 2021 was the first time in 9 years that Calgary was uncomfortable; not humid but the heat lasted longer than before.

[@candice2875]

I really like this guy. Smart, funny, honest and logical. Thanks for the videos Igor!

[@MikeBikes403]

I scored a nice modern 2 bedroom condo in downtown calgary for 280k great deal with riverfront view and underground parking. Love the city. I grew up in manitoba and lived in many other cities across Canada. Toronto is great but still calgary is the best city in this country by far. A few cons but so many pros.

[@mhasanrobel2210]

Hi bro

[@eagillum]

The best part about Calgary is the mountains omg. I'm from Regina, so the city's a bit too big for me, but the Rockies are just the best.

[@WorldTraveller0001]

Calgary is the only major affordable city in Canada for current and future generations Canadians and Immigrants. Calgary also has fastest growing tech, finance and film industry. Moreover, Calgary is also world’s cleanest and most livable city. I am already seeing some of my friends and family members who work from home moving to Calgary to buy home and get rid of expensive rental life in ON or BC. We will see more people moving from BC or ON to Calgary in coming years. Calgary is also sunniest ☀️ city in Canada.

[@bernardomesk]

Moving from Vancouver to Calgary and I just can't wait!

[@mayloo2137]

Dryness is a problem for me too. Also, knowing the damage rain and hail can do, I prefer our snow storms.

[@ihormomotiuk4120]

Hey Igor! How are you? You know what? 8 months ago I subscribed to your channel sitting at home in Ukraine. Guess where I am now?) Right, in Calgary) so as least two Igors are already in this city :)

[@IgorRyltsev]

Awesome! We can get together and introduce ourselves as Igors 😆

[@ElijahSmith]

@@IgorRyltsev Calgary Igors' Club

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

Hi Igor i'm moving to Calgary from Windsor Ontario in couple of days, have everything packed in 27 foot enclosed trailer and ready to hit the road. Keep up the great videos

[@jabursayyed4586]

Goodluck and have a safe journey!

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

@@jabursayyed4586 Thank you

[@travdaddy777]

We’re full.

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

@@travdaddy777 Full of what?

[@travdaddy777]

@@cammedmotorsports7629 people from Ontario 😂

[@asianplaysbass6475]

Anybody who lives in Calgary will recognize they haven't fixed the road in the beginning since early this year.

[@TL-sg4kq]

But that insane pothole is finally filled!

[@rhondaschuck9318]

I live in lower Michigan. We have a saying here: if you dont like the weather wait 5 minutes!

[@irishkelly654]

Rhonda Schuck - I think that is Calgary's "slogan", LOL. Cheers...

[@milicas.4534]

I think Calgary is great city weather is unpredictable everywhere it's about people and culture and happy environment .I am in Kelowna and can't wait to move ..you should use essential oil after shover.

[@averytulak]

Same here moving from Kelowna end of Sept

[@lizajane1878]

Calgary has wonderful winters! We have chinooks so never get socked in with cold temps for long! We have some days in February and March wher folks wear shorts! Saskatoon and east, BAD cold weather does not lift for 6+months! And Toronto has such high humidity in summer and that same humidity bone chilling in winter. Chilly 🥶

[@luzhou8389]

Thank you for the advice, Igor. It will benefit a large number of people who want to relocate to Calgary.

[@quakerdaddy5237]

Igor you are Calgary's Angel. We feel safe with you here. Never leave us.

[@teekbooy4467]

Calgary is terrible for migraine sufferers because of the chinook

[@withinlight]

Yup. It's terrible.

[@marklundy6879]

Yep, my wife suffered terrible migraines there. We moved back to southern Ontario and they went away.

[@candice2875]

Cool to know

[@dougkueber2152]

I used too live in Calgary an really miss that city scenery...very beautiful

[@Zlata1Z]

Where are you from originally? How long in Canada? How long in RE? Which neighborhood and property type you specialize in? Is AC a must-have in Calgary? Which heating type is best and why? Thanks.

[@orion2678]

This is so informative. Thanks Igor. 😊🙏🙌

[@kyqorioskygo8999]

Igor is very accurate with his information. New immigrants can learn so much from Igor! Thanks

[@milicas.4534]

Better than the smoke in Kelowna June July and August ugly could not go outside I love colder air better for health

[@Gillz34]

Can’t wait till I move to Alberta the wild rose province🙏🏾

[@andrewbarter420]

It’s really not a great place to live. Nothing to do and no jobs. Grew up in Calgary.

[@arl1958]

You are welcome here, it's a great city!

[@nadz109]

Move to Calgary tomorrow

[@Gillz34]

@@nadz109 gotta wait a year☹️

[@tharakajayasinghe1574]

Very useful information 👍 Great Video 💯

[@devonengelbrecht318]

I'm coming to Calgary to visit a friend in November, was wondering if I could facetime you a bit before submitting my visa ? only 20 min I promise, literally your biggest fan, you're one of the biggest blessings to immigrants if not the biggest. I'm 21 and seriously need some advice but not from anyone, from you. Only been following you for 4 months now but the way you have impacted my life is more than you could ever imagine. Thanks you so very much for what you are doing and for all the criticism you have taken, but still you keep going. You're the best.

[@jowls]

Hope to see you soon Igor 😀

[@tatianasosnavskaya2789]

Agree with all the points, I also came from Ontario, Mississauga)

[@dulcedelrosario]

Thank you, Igor! Your videos are helpful. 💗

[@tanishjain2058]

Sir you give so great information

[@TT-fg8vz]

Much Love from Kz🇰🇿 I find your channel so inspiring🤩 You are such an example for me personally🙏🏻 Take care♥️

[@Blueyfan26262]

Im watching from Cebu City, Philippines. Hello Igor, very informative videos of yours.

[@KingBobBobBob]

Hey I live just up the road from that spot 4th is a really nice spot so is 47th to 49th avenues along elbow. When I was 18 I went to the airport to pick up my mates parents. It went from 35 degrees to -10 in a matter of hours with a blizzard in the middle of summer it was an interesting day

[@CoryKoss1972]

You missed our altitude. I could hear it in your laboured breath.

[@IgorRyltsev]

😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@TheBakerTrader]

Very informative, I am looking to move from Vancouver and you had a good point about cheap rent, maybe I could rent for a bit and see if I want to buy a home after. Tks

[@withinlight]

The hail that was in the Northeast was an unusual thing to happen, our hail isn't usually that bad. But hail damage is definitely something that happens though.

[@doylejodi7502]

At its hottest, how does the air; humidity vs dry, feel compared to Scarborough? I’m in Southwest Ontario and at it’s most humid; as you know, it’s like walking outside into a hot sauna. I begin to sweat the moment I step into the humidity here. Dry probably feels a lot better!

[@imisstoronto3121]

As you may have guessed, I'm from Toronto but live in Calgary. Toronto's humidity does not happen here and is the only thing I don't miss about Toronto!!

[@Tanaka1943]

-30 is -30 no matter how you cut it Igor. And it's not only temperature swings that sucks for calgary, it's the 8 month winter. Where you see snow from September to may. And even in the summer time you have days with +12 and lows into the single digits.

[@maira6580]

That's true. Even though I love snowboarding, I am tired of this long winters. The only solution is moving or go for holidays during winter.

[@redditstories2368]

I am planning to move to Calgary but I'm worried about jobs. I heard its almost impossible to get jobs in Calgary without reference. I am looking for network analyst roles but so far no reply... If I do get a job I would love it in Calgary especially since I visited it and loved it

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[@matthewjames1172]

this is like cardone level marketing dude. well done my friend :)

[@Crow_1860]

Greetings from Sweden, how're you doin

[@milenailic1437]

Are there enought GYMs in the all parts of the city?

[@GoldMan-nd4sb]

Yes!

[@yahyaoqbi]

How long did you stay in Scarborough?

[@IgorRyltsev]

Almost 2 years

[@centy4897]

What is my favorite letter?

[@jameshanlon5470]

Would 750 be enough to buy a really nice house there looking at moving there next year from Paris Ontario do you Calgary houses going up crazy like south Ontario

[@mkyhou1160]

In the good parts inner city would get you an infill, duplex or small newish home. In the suburbs, a very nice modern large home. Not really going up much, sometimes when oil booms it’s peaks for a bit, but been in a slump for some time. Most people I know have lost money housing, it depreciates doesn’t appreciate, more of a cost of living than an investment. My condo is worth 70k less than what I paid in 2011 (mortgage has come down though, so no problem). You won’t get rich here just from housing like people in Ontario and Vancouver have, it’s a good thing though as it’s always affordable for almost everyone.

[@jameshanlon5470]

@@mkyhou1160 that’s what I’m looking for not to become rich just to have a nice house for 650-750 and havé comfortable life style I can always haul cars and do very well so jobs for me and partner will never go away

[@jinn8769]

You could customize I very nice house for 750000. But keep in mind that 750k is actually more like 900k after interest.

[@jameshanlon5470]

@@jinn8769 yeah not bothered by that I ment 750 with payments ect mortgage insurance property tax ect

[@jordangamesvlogs9892]

I have lived in Calgary for a while, and I can’t relate to this at all, it’s all kinda true but not so much as he’s making it out to be

[@sunnyn7185]

Please add your thoughts as this will help listeners/readers. Your comment otherwise is not meaningful.

[@maratbaspak4517]

How many times a year do you have hail?

[@UnknownCamaroHD]

I live in Calgary. I got hit 3 times this summer.

[@maratbaspak4517]

@@UnknownCamaroHD Any serious property or health damage?

[@aliyuibrahim7076]

Hi igor,Thank you for the video. can i work as a student in canada?

[@IgorRyltsev]

Part time

[@xlawstheyouth1593]

Haha that intro music is surprisingly rare in your vlog

[@SelfEducationMethodologySEM]

Hey 👋 Nice job 👍 Thanks

[@societyandeducation]

Hi good information

[@ntl627]

Great content, what is number 1 housing area in calgary?

[@tomijame8229]

NW a.k.a. North West

[@mayloo2137]

@@tomijame8229 thanks. I live in the NW.

[@dspottedeagle5190]

Forest Lawn

[@mayloo2137]

@@dspottedeagle5190 which part? Is living there safe, because I've read about crimes and lrt accidents happening out there.

[@yourlordship1119]

We had to rip up some of our plants after the hail storm decimated them, :( right before harvesting too, really sad, we we're out so we couldn't cover them up. Hail, will destroy your whole career and then do it again the next day. Prepare for the hail.

[@ifhamnizar3766]

On the way to Calgary Alberta from Toronto . 😊🇨🇦

[@rosspavl]

Love 💕 your channel

[@R.Maamri]

Hi Igor. Very good vlog. Is Calgary a good city for francophone?

[@eagillum]

Every city in Canada outside of Quebec has their own little francophone community, in proportion to the size of the city.

[@indo_cad8877]

Great video ☺️👍

[@CJ-eo2xz]

They are turning everything.imto a bike lane. For a city that is unbikable half the year

[@imisstoronto3121]

good point. This city does NOT plough residential streets and at best the main routes don't get ploughed as quickly as needed. Riding a bike here in the winter is pointless.

[@willemvdspek]

hi Igor, watch all your video,s .i like them! iam from the netherlands. i hope that you one day make a video for people who are not working anymore and have money from there own country but can leave because my wife is from canada and have her canadian pasport and a dutch one, we bove over 63 years old and want to go back..can,t wait to see your video,no,we cannot buy a house,we gonna rent and maybe a 55+ home or a nice little house and a lot of your video,s are not for us, jong students ,buying houses..and sure it will be in Alberta..thanks my friend,

[@cualquierhistoria9966]

Love your tours Igor 🤩 thanks for your efforts

[@SDMCanada]

Insurance isn't higher, windshield damage is just excluded 😂

[@sehaj921]

Do you work in IT company??

[@edwinkenani5712]

Beautiful video

[@NorrinRaddTarot]

Alberta...Fit in or fawk off.

[@flockytheram]

I like your glasses

[@jasonhood1551]

Why?

[@IgorRyltsev]

Because

[@frankhuber9912]

So, you didn't tell them about the giant Gopher Monsters? Hehe...

[@sharayahdillon4362]

As a calabrian born and raised I can 100% agree with every statement in this haha

[@lovecats6856]

Video is nicely done. I have something to say to people who want to move to Alberta: please don't complain that Alberta does not have real lakes, just swamps. Don't tell me how much better your province or country is. If you are going to whine then stay home. But if you will contribute to our economy (work, not suck off the government), then WELCOME.

[@tatianasosnavskaya2789]

Aaah I know that chinese market on the background)

[@mhasanrobel2210]

Hlw sir, how are you. Sir can you help me pls. I want a job in Canada.

[@scootsmcdoots80]

What are the best strip clubs in Calgary?

[@bitcoinhalving5285]

The ones not in Calgary - go to Montreal

[@scootsmcdoots80]

@@bitcoinhalving5285 yeah Montreal is good. But doesn’t help when I’m horny and high in Calgary 😂

[@jassysar7001]

Man you are really amazing me. For Everything is really amazing though, the way you talk very humble, you totally convinced me in all my ramifications, though I live in third world Nation I am dreaming to move to Alberta by the special grace of Almighty Allah. Thank you man. I will contact you in a nutshell. Yours Nojeem

[@kovalenkoihor4325]

Nice English bro

[@dianahossfeld4728]

I am not sure where to start, I lived in Calgary for 12 years(moved here from Toronto) and I agree with your assessment of the weather, it sucks, it really sucks. The winters are super cold and the summers are so dry the grass is brown by the end of June. Going to Banff or Canmore in the summer is a nightmare - so busy. Winters are a bit better. Anywhere else to travel takes forever to drive, you are really isolated. Also to compare Toronto and Vancouver to Calgary, is comparing apples to oranges. The reason the rents are cheap is because the economy is in a slump, the economy in Calgary lives and dies by the oil industry. The one good thing is the salaries are high, if you can hold onto your job and no PST. However, things tend to be more expensive in Alberta due to the location. Oh and I forgot to mention, people are very snobbish. I was happy to move away. Move to Ottawa instead.

[@carloscarrillo4841]

Your assesment is very accurate Diana. All cities have their cons and pros. It is always good to taste different cities and find the one u feel really comfortable living in. People used to be very snob in Calgary because of the high salaries in the oil sector, now that the sector has crashed this attitude has diminished a bit, and many of that people has had the neccesity to reinvent their careers pathways as oil and gas is dead forever.

[@sheilaheinrich2656]

I've lived in Calgary for 40 years. I've never met anyone who was a snob because they worked in oil and gas; it was always because that was their personality.

[@dianahossfeld4728]

@@sheilaheinrich2656 I did not say the people who work in the oil and gas sector were snobbish, I was speaking in general terms unless Everyone in Calgary works in oil and gas?

[@dianahossfeld4728]

@The Blog Of Tech I would not know about the rent because I owned my own home, if it is that is a plus for Calgary.

[@dianahossfeld4728]

@@carloscarrillo4841 I agree that you need to find a city that u feel is liveable to your standards. House prices and rents should not be the only factor for a livable city, because if that would be the case then everyone in Canada would be living in New Brunswick. I moved away from Calgary before the downtown and also changed careers from an oil and gas focussed profession to one more transferable. Alberta is a great province that has a lot to offer but I feel it needs to get off the oil and gas roller coaster and diversify its economy.

[@raresoupninja]

you can get a 150 year old house in Winnipeg in great shape 60 isn't very long for a house Calgary will tear it down before its life is up this city hates history look at down town how many original buildings do you see

[@MikeBikes403]

I grew up in manitoba... and you brag about 150 year old buildings? OK because no one can afford to replace them. The economy is trash the crime rate is horrendous. The Best jobs I had took place outside of the city working on farms. Don't brag about winnipeg its not that great lol. Also alberta has tons of heritage lol but not like you would know that.

[@carlorodriguez6575]

Thanks for the video but you really don't like Toronto which is fine . I live in Calgary now and I'm counting the time because I'm going back to Toronto. In many ways in my opinion is a lot better there than here but is a personal opinion right ? Here is not the best place to be if you hate cold weather , racism, boring places , far for everywhere because for Vancouver is like 10 to 12 hours driving , bad public transportation, monotonous city , the downtown is a ghost 👻 town after 5 pm , etc .... these is not like big city life whatsoever ...it is and intermediate city and when the years past is boring unless you really love to snowboarding or skiing. Any way anyone make chooses and is a really personal opinion . 👍oh and in the covid situation is the worst !!! The infection will grow 😫 really bad because here there is not care about the infection , what matters here is what the white people thing .

[@mohamedyahye5953]

Boring city more like cowboys city