Moving from Toronto to Edmonton...my life is forever changed.

[@cassiermt]

PREACH GIRL! you're absolutely right, people get very sensitive when someone speaks honestly about Toronto. It's not great here and plenty of people are getting out because of how bad it's become. Thanks for speaking candidly about the situation, I am SO happy your move to Edmonton has been great. Congratulations 🥳

[@investwithval]

Omg thank you 🫣 but totally - I think we have to be honest about the lives we want vs what everyone else wants us to conform to! I hope you’re living your best life wherever you are or choose to move too ❤️ and thank you for the comment 🥹😍

[@laylachisom8996]

I’m moving to Edmonton too, before I leave Canada for good. I can’t afford this country anymore. But I’ll give Edmonton a shot (;

[@anniemarie4803]

Edmonton is a whole vibe. I’m a proud born and bred here. I can’t even handle flying into Toronto lol. I fly into Hamilton 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@anniemarie4803]

@@laylachisom8996 It’s expensive now. Look at the outer towns for affordability. Just don’t talk to any of the inbred f$cks lol

[@eeemmshy]

This sounds exactly like me!! I was born and raised in Toronto and moved to Edmonton a year ago. My friends and family roast me too but my quality of life is WAYYY better. My husband and I were able to buy a single family detached house and keep our preconstruction condo in Toronto. We also are making more in our respective fields in Edmonton than we did in Toronto. The higher household income and lower expenses is giving us the luxury to save thousands a month. We're finally able to start family planning without getting into piles of debt.

[@Meriem-ob5cv]

What field of work are you in?

[@katechipata9934]

I moved from Toronto in April and I love it too 😄😄 Toronto was too fast-paced and expensive. Sacrificed concerts since most artists don’t come to Rogers Arena but home ownership is actually possible here. I am close to most things - I can walk or take the bus.

[@investwithval]

totally agree with all the above I literally walk my dog to winners on the regular lol - and I know... but lots of country artists do come (join the dark side!!)

[@krazeeeyezkeith]

You are right we hardly see any currently popular acts here. We're not going to see Taylor Swift or Drake here sadly. But we're also not completely off the radar like a lot of medium sized North American cities are. We get a pretty steady stream of older legends from the Gen X and Boomer days. In the last year alone we've had performances by Garth Brooks, Wu Tang Clan, 50 Cent, Depeche Mode, Guns and Roses, Tool, Cancer Bats, Rod Stewart, Alexisonfire, Iron Maiden, Bryan Adams, The (Dixie) Chicks, Blink 182; this is only a partial list I just got tired of writing them out LOL. On the other end of the spectrum there's a lot of super talented local musicians just starting out you can see here because of the excellent music schools at U of A and Macewan. The classical music scene is really good at the ESO. Overall it's a fantastic music city but maybe not for younger millenials or gen z.

[@lawrencelam6719]

That's great for you.

[@Chris-ip9qg]

100% agreed Toronto from 90s is long gone...Edmonton is home for me and no turning back (unless warmer climate)

[@LovepreetSingh-mu7xy]

How is it here I am planning to move😊

[@Chris-ip9qg]

@@LovepreetSingh-mu7xy it's no different then most cities gyms schools etc just overall colder winters and cheap cost of home ownership....but how long will it last who knows.

[@randyallen8213]

I’m actually planning on moving to Calgary Alberta. A friend of mine moved to Calgary in 2021 and he loves it. He said quality of life is so much better than Toronto. Great Video

[@crunchychats]

GIRL! You are inspiring me, because I'm making plans to move next year. I spent a summer there in 2017 and it was the best.

[@CameronMakes]

My wife and I are looking at moving from Toronto to Edmonton for the same reasons. Thanks for this video.

[@truckingwithfauz7089]

Thank you for putting out this information..definitely moving there too

[@GetRightGameTight]

She’s not lying . We’ve been wayyyyyyy happier since we moved to Edmonton. Toronto needs to wake up or be 35+ living with their parents FOREVER.

[@littleripper312]

It's true but a lot of people are pretending this isn't the reality and that Edmonton is so horrible because of cold winters. In Vancouver you are literally barely going to get by on 100k/year unless you got into the rental market years ago. Even at $100k a crappy one bedroom will be half your income. If anyone ever wants to have a family it's impossible here and Toronto is the same.

[@krazeeeyezkeith]

My wife and I moved from Toronto to Edmonton and agree with basically everything you've said here except there's way more than country music here especially in Edmonton. There's a really good metal and punk scene here. There's pretty large scale EDM parties. We get some country, folk, pop, rock and metal legends playing our stadiums every year. There's really high quality classical music at the Winspear, and a big musical (and non-musical) theater scene. Tons of festivals for every type of music every year. A frankly Toronto-sized arts and music scene here punching way above its weight.

[@WildernessGuyBC]

Thanks for your insight. I'm considering moving to Edmonton from BC, and affordability is top of mind.

[@dougpatterson7494]

Welcome to Alberta and Edmonton! Edmonton could teach other Canadian cities, including Calgary, a lot about keeping housing affordable! I hope they continue to do so.

[@the1andonly]

Welcome to Edmonton! I've lived here since 2010, after having lived in Brampton for 11 years and Montreal before that. Edmonton is the place I like the best. Some call it Canada's biggest small town.

[@kimone99]

I lived in Edmonton for 10+ years and left in 2019…no thank you. Also moving to Edmonton w/ a spouse or partner is a completely different experience than arriving as a single person. The winters are dry and harsh and many people end up with skin problems. My skin and hair were constantly dry. As soon as I moved back to Ontario my hair is thicker, fuller and longer. I met great people in Edmonton and I enjoyed the Rockies but I’m way happier in the GTA physically, mentally and financially. However, if #yeg works for you and your partner then great!

[@Gillz34]

Thx for your video. I’m from Toronto wanting the same change!

[@investwithval]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it and that you're considering the move, people have their opinions but I wouldn't change my decision! Good luck - let me know if you end up making the move :)

[@vayshah]

Might be true for you but I lived in Calgary in 2015 for 4 months and realized quickly that I could never live in Alberta full time. No friends, no family and worst of all, snowstorms started in late September whereas in Toronto they start in January. Even the three months of snow in Toronto is too much for me though so living in the south would be ideal for someone like me

[@meganchristinamcleod]

Thanks for sharing :) Helpful. You're so right about the difference in taxes and quality of life. Good for you! I hope you are feeling happy & settled in your decision :)

[@jasminburrowes5837]

Thankyou for sharing this ! My husband and I were thinking about moving there as well ❤

[@foxfury7838]

Im glad someone love edmonton ive been here 20 years i basically call Edmonton my home cant complain

[@kevinbarr9933]

I can tell you a story of a man so happy he moved to Edmonton he broke out in tears. You see he was working night and day several jobs trying to buy a home in Vancouver he wasted 4 years of his life with no success. Once he and his wife moved to Edmonton they were able to land jobs both in their field of studies making 10x the income of Vancouver and they bought a house and are now millionaires! I think you made a smart move and I Wish you all the best!

[@littleripper312]

I'm wanting to move from Vancouver. Anytime I mention I want to move to Edmonton people have a meltdown and tell me how much of a mistake it is and how sorry I'll be because of the weather. Lmao, I'm literally living in poverty here in Vancouver renting a tiny room with a heroin addict in the same place. The people who try to scare me out of moving are always people who've had it easy financially and are not recognizing how hard it is for many people living in Vancouver. Also it's not exactly like we have nice weather here in Vancouver anyways.

[@smwk2017]

Edmonton is a bit cold during winter. I do like walking inside West Edmonton Mall, getting some exercise during winter.

[@investwithval]

totally agree! I still walk my dog about 4-5k everyday no matter the weather but it can be rough. And West Ed gets me 10,000 steps just from being lost so I love that idea!

[@yousafgh9835]

Hi valentina could you please send me the address of good area because I want buy house there please thanks

[@7966016]

Very Happy fou you!! Toronto is not the great city it once was, most people are in denial or just to deep rooted to leave!

[@investwithval]

Thank you ❤️ honestly lots of ppl feel this way all across Canada in general - hoping for improvements for our entire country soon!!

[@thanemlesstrue-arrow5724]

You made the right choice. It comes down to one simple thing, you're happier. Having more money is a nice benefit, lol.

[@naidiacooke3714]

Thank you for this!

[@investwithval]

Aah thanks for your comment ❤️

[@CoolTatts]

Edmonton, the city where red traffic lights are just a suggestion. I’ve worked there for many years and no it’s not better than the GTA. Maybe better than Toronto but not better than Mississauga area. And PST will be initiated when oil profits don’t cover provincial expenses.

[@slothfratelli5546]

I disagree

[@Amarsingh-bm9dw]

I appreciate you sharing your experience

[@kaputasri]

I have no problems with people moving here, but don't forget why this province is affordable, its because its a conservative province.So please don't come here and vote liberal or NDP.

[@TT-fq7pl]

The NDP was in power between 2015 and 2019, and it was more affordable then. The UCP barely won the last election, and only because of the religious rural ridings.

[@ElMigranteEstoico]

I pay less than $1800 in rent in toronto on a luxury condo with all facilities: Gym, sauna, indoor pool and so on. I make a 💩ton of money in Toronto as Handyman as well. I would never leave Toronto 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tommytomtomg9241]

I think u made a strong argument never been to Toronto never will this is my home

[@RedOctober2011]

Welcome to Edmonton (9 months late). I've been here since 1970.

[@selinasle2298]

We are in Calgary and think about moving to Edmonton? Any experience?

[@investwithval]

Thats so exciting! Would love to help with the process - send me an email [e-mail] !

[@selinasle2298]

@@investwithval hiii, I was just genuinely curious about the city and wondered if you could give any thoughts on it

[@TT-fq7pl]

Moving to Edmonton is one thing. But moving to the SUBURBS of Edmonton? Good god. The suburbs anywhere are depressing, but they're extra depressing in Alberta, especially in winter.

[@megatron123abc4]

Are you going to make more videos in Spanish? Your Spanish videos are really helping me learn the language.

[@investwithval]

Hi!! Yes omg this comment makes my day :) I definitely will, is there anything you would want me to post specifically?

[@megatron123abc4]

It doesn't matter what topic. You can speak about anything. But I think you talked about Colombia, I'm assuming you're Colombian? I'm not sure if you moved to Canada or you're Canadian. But I would love to hear your origin story and your culture. But if you could be put English subtitles on your Spanish videos. That would be great if that's not too much work for you.

[@megatron123abc4]

I'm glad I made your day, you are doing a good job and I hope your youtube channel takes off!! ❤

[@investwithval]

@@megatron123abc4 thanks so much I will definitely include English subtitles from now on! And I love that idea for a video :) thanks for commenting!! ❤️

[@megatron123abc4]

@@investwithval welcome ❤️

[@freddexta3363]

Welcome to Alberta! Glad you like it, work hard, never vote Liberal (please) and you'll do great here.

[@investwithval]

or arguably as bad… NDP / Green 😝 thanks we love it here so far!!

[@TT-fq7pl]

@@investwithval Oh great, we've got another Conservative voter. Should have known, with that silly whining about taxes.

[@factstology]

Deadmonton is lucky to have you. good luck.

[@Lamarr-KHP]

I have a question as I'm from Toronto as well but maybe wanting to move to Edmonton? How is the snow and the cold? Is the snow really bad there where you can't really drive and have to stay in doors. What time do the stores close are they open late like Toronto? I heard Edmonton was dangerous is it really? Would you say Edmonton is the best city in Canada because you can get homes cheap? What are the cons of Edmonton compared to Toronto thanks

[@investwithval]

Hey! So far it’s been an odd year - no snow and not very cold at all - when it does snow the driving slows down as it gets a bit hazardous (mostly from drivers who are not good in the snow) even then I continued going out all last year even during snow storms and it’s not that much worse than a bad snow day in toronto! When the chinooks come in it’s awesome 😎 stores are open just as late and every major city is dangerous toronto is pretty high crime right now so it depends on where you go obviously but I feel just as safe (there is a lot of homelessness and drug users but same thing in toronto) - might make a video on the cons soon love that idea thanks for commenting ❤️

[@Lamarr-KHP]

@@investwithval no worries thanks for replying and please if you could make a video of the cons that would be amazing. But thank you for letting me know that. Can you also maybe compared Calgary to Edmonton because everyone is saying Calgary is better in every aspect kinda like Toronto to ajax. Just wondering your thoughts thanks.

[@chrthewrestler2301]

honestly, toronto is just a few degrees warming than edmonton and i don't know why people saying edmonton is like the north pole hahahaha. all cities in canada are cold, maybe except vancouver. honestly, toronto isn't much warmer than edmonton or calgary. people are just having stereotype. :) hope it helps. @@Lamarr-KHP

[@Lamarr-KHP]

@@chrthewrestler2301 thanks for the reply but isn't the snow there bad I see the snow storm and it looks bad lol

[@chrthewrestler2301]

to be honest, alot of big canadian cities do have once or twice snow storm in each winter. it only lasts for a few days. but edmonton didn't have one last year and in 2021... maybe this year will have one? dont know yet. even vancouver had a few bad snow storm last year so the weather is unpredictable i guess nowadays. @@Lamarr-KHP

[@2ZZGE100]

I was born in Ontario and have lived in Calgary for 25+ years. I came here for university and Calgary used to be a much smaller city then, but I could already see all of the benefits in the 90s. Got my degree from U of C and then stayed here. I am professional Engineer who has been working since 2002. Literally, everything is better here than in Ontario. Only, you have bigger cities and more to do in Ontario. Also, NY is next door. That is about it. Everything else is better in Calgary.

[@FrankHuynh]

Late - but congrats moving away from Toronto. Sounds like you're a lot happier.

[@tomma64]

Toronto has become far too expensive

[@anniemarie4803]

Hell yes it is!!! We are more accepting, our taxes are so much cheaper. We make so much of the country’s money in oil, we share with our own ❤

[@Maan_]

I am Coming tomorrow Edmonton but I don’t have room 😁😁 let’s see what will happen 😀😀

[@investwithval]

Tell me your thoughts guys!! ❤

[@blessedroland]

How is life in Calgary?

[@the_new_horizon]

good description! what about job opportunity in Edmonton ??

[@investwithval]

@@blessedroland hi - my friends who live there are very happy with it as well, its very similar but the city life is much larger, which can come with its own issues depending on you and your lifestyle wants!

[@investwithval]

@@the_new_horizon thanks so much! personally I see ALOT of places hiring, and all kinds of work, while I see less corporate opportunities there is a lot in the energy industry, service and hospitality industry as well as they seem to be a bit behind to fill all the market gaps as a city so I'd say business opportunity is out there!

[@mannurandhawa5011]

Edmonton ❤

[@jeremys3951]

I’ll be moving there by the end of this month

[@danielcarranza7304]

Hay que decir las cosas como son.. si es mas barato la vivienda pero la comida, gasolina, y demas esta muy caro. La soledad es tremenda si estas sin familia alla, y los inviernos son muchísimos mas frios y largos que en el GTA. Alberta es pequeño y no vas a salir de Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Banff y Jasper. Deapues lo mas cercano es Vancouver a 12-15 horas manejando. En el downtown de Edmonton hay muchísimo homeless desafortunadamente, hay un problema con la drogadicción y el crimen es uno de los mas altos en Canada. Calgary esta mejor en ese sentido. Y hay cámaras por todos lados si te pasas de 10 km te envian ticket a las casa. En Ontario hay mas tolerancia en eso todavía. Edmonton no es para todo el mundo la verdad hay que decirlo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbJmo2EYq2ModEsi=7nM5hZN66aQlB1A3

[@dseer13]

ok so Edmonton is better.....but do you not understand that it wont be that way for long if you keep making these videos???

[@joeydreams5622]

😂😂😂😂

[@rodweinmeyer1435]

Winter is winter. Dress for the weather not the runway.

[@Fht9]

I HATE everything about Edmonton especially oilers, oilers fans and the edmontonian- I hope Canucks end up winning round 2 #GoCanucksGo

[@miscetc-tm2yt]

Can you live car free and date in the Edmonton area? Or is it just miserable?

[@kimone99]

You can’t live in Edmonton without a vehicle…I tried. Also the dating scene is poor

[@jaredpoonai7909]

❤❤❤

[@vzeq24]

Oh, come back girl! You are trying hard to convince yourself that Edmonton is better. But the prices tell everything!

[@jaydenthegreat6469]

Edmonton is just better though

[@duantunes9871]

Nice video! I have a question, though... Before setting Edmonton as your goal, did you ever consider Ottawa as an option? I'm a newcomer who's just arrived in Canada and decided to live in Edmonton based solely on KZbin videos and affordability numbers. I'm having serious second thoughts about staying here, mainly because of how bad the homelessness/opioid addiction currently is (yes, I know BC is worse) and how it's affecting things like stores/restaurants not wanting to return to Downtown after the pandemic and how dirty/littered the city is getting from revolved trashcans and camps leftovers. I appreciate any insights.

[@investwithval]

Hey I’d consider Ottawa if we had to move there because of the military but the homelessness and opioid crisis is all over Canadá I’ve seen it alive and well in Ottawa as well unfortunately :/ I see it here but not to such a serious extent Whyte Ave and the restaurant industry throughout Edmonton is very much alive - I’d say high costs are what’s stopping most businesses! Good luck wherever you choose to go and thanks for commenting ❤️

[@comeconcon569]

I visited Canada in 2004 and traveled from London, Ontario to Vancouver, BC by Greyhound and train. I stayed in Edmonton for just a few days, then I took the train from there to Vancouver.

[@paulshealthfitness7922]

what do you and your partner do for work?

[@investwithval]

my partner is Canadian military which is why we moved to Edmonton - and I sell preconstruction investments in toronto and Calgary although I won’t be doing that come 2024 ☺️

[@kimberlyskye2024]

Toronto is torture. Taxing low incomes, insane immigration, extremely high rent

[@inmerava]

👍🏽

[@--Singularity--]

Jesus said: Abandon your relatives. (they are there just to harm you. That´s how god build this world) Good for you !!

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Very sexy looking Valentinaaaaaa. Hugs sweety and I agree 100%.

[@yousafgh9835]

Hi are you realstate agent please please send your link

[@investwithval]

hi please email me at [e-mail] :)

[@phoenix0110]

hi

[@jonathanwelke]

Stop making these videos. Edmontonian here my whole life. Let the people in toronto think they are the center of the universe lol

[@markwhitehouse6070]

Wow you're gorgeous honey

[@cleazy______5624]

What kind of work do you do?

[@investwithval]

I’m a REALTOR selling pre construction units to investors! I was previously a senior auditor at a Big4 which is what gave me the background to sell investments :)

[@Marti-ju6zp]

I just got here Ive lived from Vancouver to Halifax and Ontario too, I just need to take I think 6 months renting a walk out for myself and dog then pick a home,, Id love to connect I have a media film background with an amazing upcoming opportunity to host people coming up from LA . Id like to talk to you quick If that is ok sounds weird but all my girls are in Calgary and across canada and I need to network a bit,,,, and then talk to you about this project. I appreciate peoples values as well, my closest sister and I are totally opposite different culrures race and religion and we are chosen family, everyone told me dont go to deadmonton but Ive seen some good even though I got scammed when I got here and its been tough there are some really areas and toronto vs edmonton I cant vote I loved Ontario, but I also loved vancouver as it has the mountains and ocea n and city but the vibe in toronto was really cool and chic too so every place has its great aspects its just where your heart wants to be, ,I hope to connect with film society and people in theatre and entrepreneurs Im hosting soon a talk show so I cant wait to get my interviews locally going, so sorry for writing too much on your comments how rude not intended you just inspired me to share I am not trying to use your platform I will follow you and root for you and support you along the way I hope to be able to make this type of video by christmas and tell everyone i made it and feel secure and at home here too,, well done on the big move,

[@p4lproduction]

Hi, i live in the GTA, my family and i are looking at our options and edmonton is one of the options, can i get an email to ask you some questions? You are a realestate agent?

[@investwithval]

Hey absolutely : [e-mail] talk soon :)

[@scottbuckley6578]

Leduc is a good option it's right next to the airport casino