Edmonton Pros and Cons | Living in Edmonton | Moving to Edmonton

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Let me know what you like or dislike about Edmonton or wherever you live!! THANKS FOR WATCHING! 🙏😃

[@sandhyatripathi6193]

Thanks Patrick for your response,. I have few queries could you please share your email id.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You can get me at [e-mail], let me know how I can best assist you!

[@ProtonOne11]

I was on a vacation in Edmonton from January to April 2020. It definately took some time to get used to the very cold weather. And we actually managed to destroy a tire and rim hitting a pothole in the city. I liked the place, even tho i missed the hills and mountain views from back home. I still consider to move to Edmonton at some point, just because it's so affordable. But for now i'll sit out the crazy times and wait for the economy to bounce back up to hopefully get some better job offers.

[@brendababoo1150]

No disrespecting you. Thank you for Sharing this. I love that we have amazing First Nations Tribes in the city. Arts, music, and so much more. 🦅🥰🎶

[@jitenderverma895]

What about jo opportunities

[@ka966]

I just moved to Edmonton from Germany 10 days ago.. Can’t wait to get out of quarantine to explore this awesome City!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Welcome to Edmonton! There's so much to see and do here, hope you enjoy! Let me know if I can answer any questions!

[@TomeRodrigo]

I am envious :D

[@mikepawlikguitar]

Hallo! Wilkommen in Kanada! Ich komme aus Schleswig-Holstein und wohne in Kanada seit 20 Jahren. Bin mit 18 Monaten nach Kanada gezogen mit meiner Familie, bin aber dann wieder mit 8 nach Bayern gezogen und bin seit 13 wieder in Kanada :) I would also love to know if moving to Edmonton would be worth it :)

[@ericross.3303]

City center always has events or something going on it’s downtown

[@monymony4267]

Welcome to edmonton!

[@Mike__G]

I lived in Edmonton for more than 30 years. The primary con missed is that winters are long and cold. Early November till the end of March. And the temperature can drop below -30 C for weeks. Dress warm! Maintain that furnace. A pro not mentioned, you shouldn’t need central air.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hey Mike, where did you move to? Those are both correct and I'm putting together 2 more videos about things I love and hate (strongly dislike) about the city! Let me know if you have anything else to add! 😃

[@Mike__G]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Three different places: Ottawa, Waterloo and now South Georgian Bay. Another pro that occurs to me is that there are several surrounding small communities within an easy commute. Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Devon, Leduc, etc. If you like living in a smaller community but want the amenities of a big city, these places are attractive. And real estate there is even more reasonably priced. Another pro is that sand is used on roads in winter instead of salt. As a consequence, car bodies tend not to rust as easily. A con, if you’re an astronomy nerd, is perpetual twilight in spring and summer. It never really gets dark for much of the warm seasons. This is a pro for some. The long days in summer mean you can play a round of golf and still see what you’re doing at 10:00 PM. The flip side is long nights in winter.

[@vanguard4065]

that’s ok. im a huge guy and i love cold weather.

[@dregsta]

@@vanguard4065 same

[@Shawn-gr7hl]

Major exaggeration on the amount of cold days . And you can check facts on that . Don't take my word for it . But do you're due diligence for the truth.

[@riley9550]

Damn I can only own 75 pigeons? That’s a deal breaker

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I know right!?! I am still in shock.... 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@baeisaworld141]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

@@baeisaworld141 hope you enjoyed the video! 😃

[@baeisaworld141]

@@PatrickFieldsRE of course I did

[@danielmorais1018]

I was decided to live abroad after finishing my studies and had no idea which place to go until receiving a grant to work at UofA from Dec 2019 to Jun 2020, it was the best experience of my life and now I'm definitely moving back to Edmonton next year...

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Daniel, I love hearing stories like yours!! Let me know if there is anything I can help you with when you return to Edmonton! 😀

[@emjackson2289]

Edmonton is like one of those cities that one only hears about due to sports & yet there's SOOOO much more.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

There are soooo many fun things to do here in Edmonton! If you like being outdoors the walking/biking trails here are amazing!! Thank-you for watching!

[@renzericsongabuya7842]

Hearing those things about a lot of festivals, sports, bike trails and running trails makes my heart pump up and get excited.

[@caseywong1739]

The most famous mayor named dum dum iverson

[@JohnHamiltonHomes]

I love a sunny place - get some solar panels and let the sun make energy. It is nice to live where there is a good sense of community, and people who look out for one another. Car swallowing potholes, mosquitoes and no ocean is a negative -- but I could live with a 75 pigeon limit.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

We are just starting to have more homes use solar panels, it is a big cost though - so you have to be dedicated to live in that home for at least 10 years before you see any return from it I think. I am actually ok with only 75 pigeons, lol... Thanks so much for watching!

[@tjomha]

Great video. As somebody who has lived here my entire life I would say your list is pretty accurate except I feel like traffic is a pro and not a con especially since you compared it to the really bad cities!

[@LisaSabala]

Thanks for breaking down the pros and cons of living in Edmonton, Patrick!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you for watching Lisa, I am always available to answer any questions you might have!

[@caseywong1739]

Only one missing We have a wonderful international airport serving only domestic flight.

[@somebody7822]

2 things from the Cons list you forgot to mention: 1) The city actually has a pest control department that sprays for mosquitoes in low spots. Unless you live nestled right up against long grass or low spots, you're unlikely to encounter many of these critters - at least in my experience. 2) I can't find the link anymore but awhile back Edmonton was actually voted the city with the best traffic flow for cities of it's size. Rush hour traffic is much worse in Calgary, which isn't built nearly as well as Edmonton is despite the fact it's close to the size of Edmonton.

[@MargaretEbede]

mosquitoes ?..omg

[@hwanghaina3662]

Haha. Pros are all the major issues such as affordability and weather.. but cons .. Number limit of pigeons.. lol. Thank you for the video. Can’t wait to move to Edmonton.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

😀 I am glad you appreciated my attempt at some humour in the video!! 😂 Let me know if you need any information when moving here! Stay safe and well!

[@renzericsongabuya7842]

Hahaha... that pigeons... i remember my pigeons when im still on grade school. got a hundreds of them.

[@samihmina6388]

I was talking to a pilot before in Toronto and he told me that he prefers Calgary over Edmonton because of the Chinook Winds.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Well they do get those in Calgary, but I know some people that get horrible headaches from the changing barometric pressure!

[@brad.walker.airdrie.realtor]

Hey Patrick great video on Edmonton! Nice to hear some pros and cons about our neighbours to the north!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you Brad! Edmonton is a great city! Airdrie is a great option for people that don't want to be right in Calgary!

[@victorbegnini5754]

Wish I can live there one day! I’m from Brazil and just started out a plan of moving to Canada in the next one or two years. Edmonton is one of our top choices! Hopefully, we’ll succeed 🙏🏻 thanks for sharing this great video! Only made me desire Edmonton more 😅😄😊

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello Victor, thank-you for watching the video, maybe I'll see you in Edmonton one day! Stay safe and well until then! 😃

[@victorbegnini5754]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Thanks, sir! Wish you all the best too! Hope to see you soon!

[@Shawn-gr7hl]

Get an Edmonton Oilers jersey . The local Hockey team. And don't b shy about putting one of the stars that played on the team in the 1980's on the back of the jersey ( Gretzky , Messier , Anderson , heck even Doug Weight ! ) 95% of Oiler fans have #97 Mcdavid or #29 Draisaitl . Two unbelievably talented players ...but this franchise has a long storied history . Ryan Smyth is a good choice too .

[@NoogaTeam]

Thanks Patrick for the information! Edmonton looks great!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Edmonton is a great city to live in! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@caseywong1739]

Especially if you love bike lanes in the winter Clear of snow so wonderful

[@yourphoenixrealestateagent]

Wow! Sounds like there is so much to do in Edmonton! Never knew it was known as "festival city"! Very cool!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Caitlin, yes, we have over 100 festivals here every year! Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You are correct Dave!! The festivals here are AMAZING!! I saw David Gray years ago at Folk Fest and it was amazing! Stay well!

[@EastsideHomesbyAdeJuwono]

Great video, very detailed information.Thank you for local insight, you really know inside and out about Edmonton.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I sure try my best! Thanks so much for watching and the kind comment!

[@BarbDesautelsCalgaryRealEstate]

I didn't realize how large your river valley is, good information.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Barb, yes the river valley is HUGE! Love biking it in the summer! Thanks for watching!

[@kevingill1827]

Hey, great video Patrick. We are looking at moving into Edmonton in the near future. Will get in touch with you once the borders re-open. Cheers.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Kevin, I look forward to meeting and assisting you in your move! Stay safe an well until then! 😃

[@nicoletejedaa]

For some reason you convinced me with the bakery recommendations! Love the video!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You will not be disappointed!! Enjoy! 😃

[@johnberry9966]

Lived there for a few years, beautiful city, very warm in the summer and the very opposite in the winter, west edmonton mall is a massive fantastic shopping centre and clothes are cheap,it definitely is a city of opportunity, sort of regret coming home to be honest, it is truly lovely city

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks John, it is a great city! Wwhere did you move to? You can always come back here....

[@NoraLovesBendHomes]

Wow...the river valley parks sound amazing!!!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Our river valley is so amazing, I try to walk or bike as much as I can in the summer! Thanks for watching.

[@confi3312]

I'm considering to go study my Master in Canada next year so your video is helping me a lot. Thanks! :)

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!! Let me know if I can answer any other questions!

[@proudcanadian5936]

I stayed in edmonton traveling from Victoria bc to Toronto Ontario back in 2016 for like 2 months. I would never live again in edmonton. City is like town , never stopping constructions, just 1 street is downtown, middle of nowhere, crazy weather super cold, very snowy. Investing in real estate in edmonton could be worst decision of anyone's life prices never go up.

[@SirManfly]

you are so wrong on so many levels....

[@emcee2876]

Me and my family is planning to Migrate in Canada and Edmonton is our first choice... thank your for this wonderful video. Stay safe

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I hope to see you in Edmonton someday! Let me know if I can help with anything! Stay safe and well.

[@scummygoofball6587]

Dont do it

[@emcee2876]

@@scummygoofball6587 why

[@SoldByRonAndJill]

Good to know about Fox Burger :) Great information

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Ooooooooh and they are such good burgers! Thanks for watching!

[@ThisisCanadianMichael]

Cons: Not many good lakes, oceans or mountains nearby. Its downtown is also pretty quiet. Main pro (as a young person): cost of living.

[@NoraLovesBendHomes]

Wooh! I thought Bend prices were high😲 Community is what I love❤️

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Community can totally make a city or town feel like home! I appreciate your comments!

[@gigitk7741]

Thank you for an amazing video Patrick! Do you know which is a good area for family of 4 who's looking for a rental? I'm planning to move to Edmonton around next September and wanted to start early looking. I'd prefer somewhere that's kids friendly and maybe school-related reason too!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you very much Gigi! 😃 If you send me an email at [e-mail] I can send you a list of great websites to look for a rental home.

[@roxannetandang2504]

Thank you for sharing this me and my bf planning to move to edmonton or calgary,? still figuring it out. but this video help us to more thinking about it.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Roxanne! Let me know if you have any questions that we can help with!

[@mohammedrezakhan6188]

I am eagerly waiting for the time when I would come to Edmonton. Beautiful city.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Edmonton can't wait for you to visit as well! Hope it is soon! Stay safe and well until then.

[@easternlad6642]

I'll be arriving on 18th November on PR. excited to make Edmonton my home and want to do something good for the City and it's community

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

We are excited to have you here! I'm sure you will enjoy Edmonton as your new home! 😃

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

Sasskatoon- So Cold !!! Edmonton is still expensive Compared to here in Charlotte. Vancouver is Crazy ! Great info. Patrick

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I appreciate that Eli! Thanks so much for watching and the comment, hope you are well and busy!

[@RedHanded1969]

Well thought of video.. Nice 👍🏻 Mix of stats, lecture n relax feel..

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you Beban, very glad you liked it! Hope you are staying safe and well! 😀

[@RedHanded1969]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Hope to go to Edmonton soon.. 👍

[@ugmangdamlag7328]

Why you did not mention the temperature during winter time?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I have been meaning to do a video about our weather here, do think the weather in winter is a pro or a con?

[@ktowniecity7269]

2.5 hrs to Jasper lol. try 4.5 hrs!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You are correct! We accidentally mapped to Hinton instead of Jasper. Thanks for watching, Happy Holidays!

[@VJGYtube]

Awesome! Very practical.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks! 😃

[@priyadarshaniamarasinghe706]

Thank you. You're giving very good information for everyone. God bless you ☺

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you for the very kind comment!! I greatly appreciate it and will continue creating helpful videos! 🙏😀

[@priyadarshaniamarasinghe706]

That's great. Thank you...👍

[@KayDejaVu]

We are only in september and Edmonton is quite cold. By November they will start having snow! A shame. They are more north, so that is the down side.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

It is cold too quickly this year! Hopefully we will have a short and mild winter to help get us through! Fingers crossed..... Stay well!

[@UnknownUser-xb1mp]

I have been here since I was born. Edmonton is full of diversity. But people in this city have some attitude. I have lived right beside low income areas and 1 dangerous neighborhood, and trust me when I say this. White people don’t understand what street life is like. I grew up spending most of my time on them and I can say I have never seen a white gang here 😂. I am native, and if I walk by a cop they always keep their hand right next to their gun. So yes, depending how you spend your time your experience will vary. But be prepared to see a LOT of Filipinos

[@UnknownUser-xb1mp]

@@mark3960 most of the west and southside is "gangland" you wouldnt believe the experiences i had. ive been beat with a pipe just for walking in the wrong area of my own neighborhood. last year someone was stabbed and bled out in that same area i got beat. people get assaulted there constantly and people rubbing feces on my car cuz they mad at me. people smashing windows, breaking into schools, constantly armed. i seen that, so u may think where u from is bad. try livin here. my father OD'ed on caine and schizo pills for a disorder he got from doing drugs too young. i used to live downtown and we had hookers walking up and down the alley behind my house everyday. while in that same house someone stole our rv. in april of this year a black kid got beat by a group of racist kids while they threw slurs at him. in edmonton we seen it all. now i live on the westside, have been for a while and we got that same problem. edmonton isnt what everyone thinks it is. Most people just live they 9 to 5 life and dont experience nothing. now i aint saying where u from aint bad. but u just talkin bout how edmonton dont got problems like ontario. nah, its just as bad here. if not worse

[@UnknownUser-xb1mp]

@@mark3960 it can be. u got low income right beside the million dollar houses here. there aint no in between. i know u being sarcastic when u sayin that. but no i aint describing LA cuz they got it worse than we do. but i just tell it how it is. as a native person these problems with the community are far more pressing for my people rather than white people. probably the only reason u takin like this a joke. like i said in the original comment, it depends how u spend ur time here to see what its really like, when u see what a minority has to go through u wont be laughing bout this. a white person could walk outside and see a rough neighborhood and not know where they are until they see what people doing there. but when i walk out my door, i look around, i know what it is. the look people give me, the way they talk and act. i understand where i am. you probably wont ever have the experiences i have cuz ur people dont try to forget and push away the pain of their actions and what was done to them. u think u know whats goin on, how can u joke about a place u never been to? how is it that a white cop can look at me and already have his hand on his gun before i even started to talk to talk to him? you dont have to worry about whether or not you gon have a group of people comin to beat ur a** over a beef with they cousin years ago. ur family aint gone through residential schools, they aint have to deal with substance abuse but you still try and talk about my life like its a joke. this is all real to me, its somethin i gotta live with. so how can you talk about my life like this? i got it worse than you, its just finally starting to get better, these things that happened to me shaped me into who i am today. but you gotta talk about it like it aint nuthin. why is that? how is that?

[@UnknownUser-xb1mp]

@@mark3960 ok, i re read everything and i admit i got carried away, i just read it different then u intended. so i will give u advice. alberta can have jobs that make lots of money, but most of that gets taken from us by Trudeau and he just gives it to Quebec so he gets voted in again. the equalization payments can get kinda crazy over here, and so can the income tax, etc. if you want to live somewhere peaceful where u can still keep most of your money i would live somewhere on the eastern side of canada under Treudeau's power. money wont be as tight. there is very little people in P.E.I and a house for the middle class can go for 200k average. you probably wont have a whole lot to do there community wise. but with there being less people prices will most likely stay low. thats my recommendation. but with this election trudeau aint really saying anything, just watch his response to school vote, watch another candidates response and u can tell he most likely wont get in. especially with all the shots everyone is taking at him. if PC gets in (which i hope it does) western canada will finally have money in they pockets again and then u might wanna move here. but if green party getting in they talkin bout a better safety net for canada (which we all know would get abused) which could help with housing for you and your wife. with free secondary education being offered by green and NDP. if one of them gets in any kids u do have wont have a problem with getting a good job if they put in the effort. but with them being as left wing as they are i would stay on the eastern side of canada.

[@jackryder6732]

@@UnknownUser-xb1mp sorry to hear your experience. I am planning to move to Edmonton due to crazy house prices. I hear you. I am a Muslim with Indian back ground. I pray to Allah to protect all good people and take away evil once. I humbly request you to read final revelation Quran on app if you cant purchase a copy and watch Ahmed Deedat debates. How is Edmonton now?

[@suddenlysolo2170]

I've lived in Edmonton and I can't think of a single 'Pro' about moving or living there. It is a depressing city in a mixed-up province.

[@davidhinsley6243]

I lived there in 1982-1984, in the west end, Stoney Plain Rd area, I worked at the Chefs Table, which I hear is gone now, lost contact with the family who owned it.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hey David, thanks for watching! That restaurant must be gone, too bad. There are not many locally owned restaurants, Astros is in the west end and really good! Where did you move to?

[@davidhinsley6243]

@@PatrickFieldsRE I came back to Ontario, the restaurant was at 156th St and 11thAv, the family who ran it was a Chinese family name Lai, Peter Lai was the manager.

[@mariagabrielagutierrezcrea4916]

Gracias Patrick Fields! Muy buen vídeo !

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Muchas gracias!! Thank-you!! 😃

[@mariagabrielagutierrezcrea4916]

Awwww que lindo que respondió! You’re welcome

[@angeldarellano]

You are a great presenter! Thanks!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you very much, I sincerely appreciate the kind comment! 🙏😀

[@BrandonBlankenship]

Awesome! Make me want to visit haha

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You should visit, Edmonton is a great city with lots to do! Thanks for watching!

[@TylerVi]

Awesome Info. Thanks a lot. I'm Researching...

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Tyler! Let me know if you have any questions about Edmonton!

[@pjmovingsolutions6632]

Great video Mr. Patrick!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you very much!! Greatly appreciated!

[@markpollock8480]

I’m a business owner from England looking to emigrate to Canada with my family. I’m spending 1 week in Vancouver 1 week in Edmonton and I’m sold on Edmonton so far looks amazing.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Mark, both cities have their pros and cons, I am glad I am raising my sons in Edmonton though! Let me know if I can answer any questions or show you some homes when you are here, you'd be amazed at the price difference between here and Vancouver!

[@markpollock8480]

I sold my business I’m looking to visit in march to take a good look around

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Mark, let me know if I can help with anything or answer any questions!

[@josesepulveda205]

Huge home price difference

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

There is a big difference in home prices in certain areas here vs other provinces! Thanks for watching!

[@yasir3719]

I have question how people with allergies especially sneezing survive harsh Edmonton climate? I am worried I have been placed to Edmonton for doctoral research ! Please let me know I never experienced climate above -1 degree

[@shaz6461]

I’m from the uk we don’t usually have snow here but me and my family wanted to move to Victoria bc because it’s warmer but have family friends in edmonton

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Where in the UK do you live now? Victoria is a beautiful city, you will love it there!! Edmonton is great but it gets colder here than in Victoria....

[@shaz6461]

Patrick Fields, Edmonton Real Estate Guy I live in Manchester and I’m really excited for a fresh start but the only one thing is the weather what do you think about the weather in Edmonton?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

@@shaz6461 we have beautiful spring, fall and summer but the winter can be long sometimes to be honest. But it's almost always sunny which is great! And there's skiing, skating, and other outdoor activities to stay active. I helped a family move here from the UK last fall and they loved the winter (except for a few very cold days)! He's a Dr and rides his bike year round to the hospital! There's many people that ride fat tire bikes in the winter. You just bundle up and get used to it

[@shaz6461]

Patrick Fields, Edmonton Real Estate Guy thank you for your help👍🏽

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

@@shaz6461 you're very welcome! 😃

[@AlysonWahl]

The area looks great! Add in great community and it's a winner!!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Community is so important wherever you live! Thanks for watching!

[@wolfqlf2287]

Which place would you choose from al the places you lived?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

There are things about each city that I really like, I am very happy to live in Edmonton now (especially with kids)! Toronto was great but gets very hot and muggy in the summer and can have too much traffic, (but great if you are a Blue Jays fan or like concerts/shows etc). Vancouver is very beautiful but very expensive and lots of traffic too! Edmonton cost of living is lower, less traffic than those others and there is so much to see and do here!! 😀

[@DeWah]

If I see you around the city next year I'll say thanks in person

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

That sounds great, hopefully Covid will be gone and I can shake your hand or give you a high 5! 😀🙏

[@katarzynawolska4495]

Thank you for the video. Very informative!

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I am very glad you liked it, thank-you!!

[@dirkmoser]

Patrick u r an amazing sales person, I am in love with Edmonton now. Regards from Galway, Ireland :)

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello Dirk in Ireland!! I would love to visit Ireland (and Scotland) some day! I really appreciate the kind words, stay safe and well!! 😀

[@TomeRodrigo]

325 sunny days in a year? OMG, that's lovely. Do you have depression there at all? I am stuck in England. I would love love love to come to Edmonton.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello, it is great to have that much sunshine - when it gets cold you don't mind going outside, just bundle up! I helped a wonderful couple move here from the U.K. last year, they love it here!! There is depression everywhere, and probably more so this year with Covid, but that would be worldwide too! There are so many things to see and do in the city and close by. Hope to see you here someday! Stay safe and well!

[@Lucysmom26]

I (the child of British immigrant parents) am British Columbian because of something mentioned in this video and surprisingly it's not the winter. It was the mosquitoes! My parents couldn't stand them and moved to BC after 5 years in Edmonton. The sun in Edmonton is wonderful but those skeeters are a pain.

[@TheRelger]

Edmonton weather sucks. Often 8 months with snow in it. Yes Alberta is supposed to be the sunniest Province but you often can’t actually feel the sun. We get maybe 6 weeks of warm weather then back to crappy weather. People are friendly. Nice river valley. 4 hours from the mountains.

[@renzericsongabuya7842]

we will also be moving here soon. hope i can have more insights.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello Renz, let me know if you have any questions about finding a home to buy or rent here, I am happy to help out! 😀

[@caseywong1739]

More facts Wonderful airport serving only domestic flight Best bike lane in winter where nobody use Off roading fun all year round (summer potholes and winter snow removal) We have a new city hall ground every year We are a huge gigantic city with a population of less than a million We have a great downtown where you can camp on without disturbing anybody any time

[@Halane2055]

Thank you for your honesty boss

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you for the kind words! Stay safe and well!

[@SharmalanThevar]

Thanks! Sounds like a nice place to raise a family.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Sharmalan, Edmonton is a great city to raise a family! I am lucky to live here! :-) Are you thinking of moving here? Let me know if I can answer any questions!

[@jennybhatt9419]

Hi friend what’s Edmonton Calgary Canada like is it worth the move and the cold weather outside and inside. Can we choose the course and the cost of living each house would be very expensive and to keep warm in the winter months and the food I am a vegan vegetarian so I would suggest what to eat the cost of living each time each person shops at Edmonton Calgary Canada shops and restaurants and shops bars all the stuff we need I live in the UK ok. All matters and the difference in diversity and the cultural nature. It’s beautiful scenes and the jobs. Mainly the cost of living crisis. It’s very expensive and warm but is it worth it.

[@InfiniteGrowth13]

Hello Patrick, loved your video. Btw hows the rental market there in Edmonton?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Honestly I just keep track of the home sales, I know rent amounts have gone up in the past few years. I have a list of good websites I can send you if you like? Just send me your email address.

[@GreaterCharlotteLiving]

Wow! Love those doughnuts! I can forget dieting. LOL

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Oh and they are soooooooo good! They have new flavors all the time too, it's just not fair... lol.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Yeah! That's literally the only thing I miss about Edmonton.

[@randee7587]

We're thinking of moving to edmonton this spring we might need help buying a house...

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I can definitely help you! Give me a call and we can discuss!

[@luckizel.s7340]

Thankyou for your amazing review of Edmonton, Patrick! By the way, I just watched a 4k walking in Edmonton and the video showed very few people pass by. My question is : Is Edmonton that quiet? Cause I’m planning to study there soon and I’m a “love crowd” kind of person hahaha

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Luckizel, I have not seen that video so I am not sure what area they filmed, but normally Edmonton is a vibrant city with people out and about, moving around.

[@dakshitgirdhar8780]

Thanks for providing this valuable information. Can you please tell me whether the land area of Edmonton is flat or hilly (Slope) . I am considering to more to Alberta but I want to live in a city which is flat like the ones in Saskatchewan. Thank you

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks for watching! That is a great question, Edmonton is generally flat but we do have a wonderful river that runs through the city and there are 11 bridges that connect the city from side to side. The hilliest areas would be going up or down some of the hills to cross the bridges. Edmonton is quite similar to Saskatoon in that regard. Hope this helps, Edmonton is an AMAZING place to live!

[@maxwellmeighen1275]

I am thinking of coming to Edmonton...but its a big decision to take leaving Toronto

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You would Love Edmonton!!

[@TheInternetFan]

Hello Patrick, How about the tech scene? what other city would you compare Edmonton's tech scene?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

That is a tough question for me to compare other cities tech to Edmonton. We do have a growing tech sector here, but I know more about the housing market!

[@tarunjhinjharia6212]

Very informative.. thanks a lot sir

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you very much!! Let me know if you have any questions about the city!

[@giovannisumano7474]

Very informative video Patrick, I'm considering to study a master's degree in Edmonton, at the University of Alberta. Quick question, do you like Edmonton or Calgary better? What would you say are the major differences?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Giovanni, thanks for watching the video, that is a great question! Personally I like Edmonton more, I have been to Calgary many times but never lived there though. I find their traffic is worse than here, it can be confusing to get around too. Housing and cost of living is a bit more there. U of A is fantastic, we see so many people from around the world come to Edmonton to get degree's! Enjoy whichever you choose and study hard! 😀 Stay safe and well!

[@giovannisumano7474]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Thank you very much for the information. Have a great day!

[@Shawn-gr7hl]

Id say Edmonton is a bit more cultured , has a beautiful river valley with parks that Calgary can't compete with . And because Calgary sits at a much higher elevation than Edmonton , the summer overnights can get very , very chilly . Calgarians will tell you that they get these wonderful chinooks in the winter , which can b quite pleasant . But the reality is there is really only a few a year .

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

My family has been in Edmonton for 4 generations now; long time I suppose. Typically Edmonton has a reputation for being a blue collar city. The downtown is generally dead after work hours, and the city centre mall manages to get exponentially worse over time. After covid I don't know what will save Edmonton. The urban sprawl is another pet peeve, and property taxes are becoming unaffordable for some. If you want to get in to mature neighborhoods closer to the core and the river Valley, now is probably time to get in while the market slows down a bit.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Michael, thank-you for your comment, I am not sure how I missed it! I am a bit newer to Edmonton, but my wife's family has been here for 4 generations as well! I think Edmonton will be ok after Covid, we will fare better than Calgary and Ft Mac for sure. We are lucky to have so much land and be spread out, it is an easy city to navigate unless you get into a newer community with named streets, trust me traffic in Vancouver was mad!! It is definitely tough to get a decent place close to the core or the river valley trails. Stay safe & take good care!! 👍

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

Thanks. I hope Edmonton's recovery is Swift.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

@@michaelnedoshytko6920 agreed!! 👍

[@OriginalL.]

Im moving to Edmonton from Vancouver Island😔

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Let me know if you need help finding a great home! 😃

[@gkwebdiary9949]

Thanks for sharing ....very informative ....love the style ....donuts :)

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you for the feedback!! Who doesn't like donuts?? 😂 Stay safe and well!

[@schmidtandcompany]

Love this video! You're fun to watch-- don't you have a talk show Patrick?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you! Ha, no talk show yet, although some people do say I look like a talk show guy named Seth(?) I think.... lol.......

[@henryvierimusic]

Awesome video sir. Appreciate it

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you Henry, I really appreciate the kind words!! 🙏

[@kuldeepshekhwat8803]

Very well done ... i am coming

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi Kuldeep, you will love it here!

[@sharasadrianna6347]

is doctors especially neurosurgeon on demand in Edmonton? my family plans to move out from the US to Canada

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

We do have some fantastic hospitals here, I helped a doctor from the UK move here last year! Not sure if there is a constant need for neurosurgeons or doctors here though, you would need to contact Alberta Health Services. Let me know if I can help you find a great home here though!

[@flailmail7069]

We have a great healthcare system here.

[@vidadesolteiro]

Right now looking for jobs in Alberta (focused on Edmonton). Moving from Toronto.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

A lot of people are fleeing Ontario and coming to Alberta, you will love it here!! Let me know if I can help with anything.

[@jvillalaz44]

Interesting information. Greetings from Everett, Washington. U.S.A.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thanks Jose, I love visiting Everett and Seattle! We stopped into the Funko HQ shop a few years ago, wish we had time for a ballgame but maybe next time!

[@wasimdamad]

I really like your Videos. They are professional and informative. Once I am ready with enough funds will contact you for assistance.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you!! I really appreciate that! I would love to help you find a great home when you are ready, just let me know. In the meantime, stay safe + well.

[@nabilsaidelforti1340]

Actually Edmonton has it all. Night life is great in Edmonton The night life days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday Edmonton is big on Latin dance There are about 8 Latin dance schools in Edmonton and Thursday is the Latin dance party at OTR bar. There are many sport bars in Edmonton. Restaurants and food are a big pro for Edmonton . For example there is a Libyan cousin restaurant in Edmonton which you only find two or three counties who have a Libyan restaurant out side of Libya one of them is Canada and only in Edmonton. Also there is la carraia which is a Florence Italy gelato cafe and this gelateria is the only la carraia outside of Italy. One of the top 10 burger place in Canada is YEG located in Edmonton

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you so much for the great information!! I was not aware of all the great dancing places! We do have GREAT restaurants here!! I will have to try YEG Burger, they are right by my office! Stay well!

[@edmundkietey]

Hi I'm Edmund from Ghana I want to come to you in Canada

[@jamesmccleneghan3641]

Funny how you talk about Vancouver having only 2 seasons, yet you don’t mention that winter in Edmonton lasts 6 months a year and the temperature regularly plummets to below 30 c. I’ll take rain over snow any day.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I am ok with snow and cold as long as the sun is shining!! I did love Vancouver, I assume that is where you live now?

[@jamesmccleneghan3641]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Surrey actually, I grew up in Edmonton. Edmonton will always have a special place in my heart.

[@Gold-s2s]

I be honest with you if I have to choose between Death and Edmonton which is also known as deadmonton I will choose Death reason there is no life in Edmonton the biggest mistake I made in life is I moved here and bought a house and I'm stuck.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Wow that is pretty sad, where did you move here from?

[@Gold-s2s]

I wish if I can get 1million dollars from somewhere and I can move to Vancouver Canada my dream city this is the only wish i want from GOD VANCOUVER ONLY VANCOUVER but if I have to stay in Edmonton God can give me Death I can Happily accept that with no objection sorry bro this the pain I'M going through in my life I made a mistake I bought a house here and I'm stuck

[@joang.6664]

@Patric Fields Very nice video,quite sincere, but you have not mentioned anything about public transit in Edmonton..for those that do not own a car..and what about job oportunities? Also..how do you explain that there are many comments and videos on U tube talking about people being depressed in Edm. because of lack of sunshine in winter..? According to what you say it rivals Calgary in being very sunny..but ..is it? And how would you compare these two cities? (p.s. I am from Vancouver,so I know very little about Edm.)

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello Joan, I should have discussed public transit - we have great bus service and an LRT system that they are in the works of expanding. It is great if you need to go downtown or to the University! I have not lived in Calgary so I can not comment on how we compare. I am not sure about the lack of sunshine, we get more than most cities in Canada!! Much more sunlight than Vancouver when it rains and rains and rains..... Hope you enjoyed it, please let me know if I can answer any other questions!

[@joang.6664]

@@PatrickFieldsRE Patric, thank you so much indeed for your answer! The question I have is, what areas of Edmonton would you recommend for renting, as safe (not criminal or delinquent) and close to supermarkets, amenities, and possibly transit routes/Downtown?

[@joang.6664]

@DAVE ADAM Hello, Dave, thank you so much for your answers! Great feedback about safety and the city as a whole, i appreciate your comments. I ve read your other comment to someone about the Festivals in Ed., very interesting! And yes, the Ed. Mall is famous.. I ve seen many videos of it.. Some people love and some hate, like with all such places, it is not for everyone, of course, but it is quite impressive. As for shopping, i meant more like supermarkets and Costco type stores, where person can buy anything necessary. It is great if those are accessible throught the city.. Thanks a lot for your comments, very helpful.. 😁👋👍

[@joang.6664]

@DAVE ADAM Wow.. Thank you ever so much for such a detailed answer! I am looking at Edmonton videos because i am learning as much as I can about other, more affordable, Canadian cities, besides Vancouver.. At the moment we cannot afford to move out of Vancouver, and we like it where we are.. But it is important to know what our options would be in other cities.. I will definitely consider Edmonton, if we do decide to move after all this feedback.. Thank you, once again, for your response, all the best for you..

[@catherinewolfe3]

Hello Patrick! Thanks so much for such valuable information. Excuse me, do you know how difficult it is to find rentals for newcomers? My wife and I are arriving next September.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello! If you email me at [e-mail] I can send you my list of best places to look for a rental home! I look forward to meeting you once you get here and settled! 😃

[@rajeshsapiens6680]

Great video.. very crisp...

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you!! I really appreciate the kind words! 🙏

[@charlesmagno28]

Patrick, any recommendations for a starting house or condo for a family of three?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Depends on your budget, what area you want to be in and which schools you need! Fill out this form and I can see if I can help you form.jotform.com/202524392843051

[@ashishbhardwaj170]

Hows the job market in edmonton.

[@gomonyokjachalee2651]

Perfected, Thanks

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

So very happy you enjoyed the video! Let me know if I can ever answer any questions about this beautiful city!

[@themenopausetalks]

I live in Toronto right now but I want to move to Edmonton. How easy it is to find places to rent there?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I think rentals are fairly easy to find, but I don't have any connections there sorry. If you email me [e-mail] I can send you my list of where to look for a place to rent!

[@kaikigraph4790]

Thanks for this

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you for watching!! 🙏😀

[@sanjaymalik636]

I liked your video

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Thank-you very much!! 😀🙏

[@JJ-nq2zz]

I’m considering buying a house in Edmonton. I’d appreciate your help.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hi JJ, just give me a call 780-915-2056, or email me at [e-mail] to get started!

[@charliesegal7704]

I live on bowen island 30 minute ferry from horseshoe bay. Bc

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Bowen Island is beautiful, have you lived there a long time? Have you ever lived in Edmonton?

[@JJ-nq2zz]

I’m considering buying a house in Edmonton. I’d greatly appreciate your help. I’m currently in Toronto.

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

I would love to help you, just give me a call 780-915-2056

[@TheBossJovi]

edmonton has only 2 seasons, winter season and construction season

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

You are correct!! And sometimes it seems construction lasts year round! lol... Stay safe and well! 😀

[@anasuddin289]

Besides the COVID situation, how is the scope for marketing and business development jobs especially for expats?

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello Anas, it would really depend on what exactly you had in mind for marketing and business. Everyone will be facing new and uncertain times ahead with the effects of Covid, low oil prices, different government tightening of budgets and effects of that (lower salaries for teachers, doctors, fire, police etc.) So hard to predict where we are going, some people will make millions while others lose their homes sadly....

[@israelcanseco1947]

La ciudad más hermosa del mundo 💓

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

Hmm, not really.

[@Sharon41690]

Hey Patrick, For a person who loves the city lifestyle (like Toronto), is Edmonton a good place? Also, are there any jobs available for Marketing in Edmonton? Thank you. :)

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello there, Edmonton is a great city and doesn't have quite the (night time) lifestyle like T.O. but is fantastic to raise a family or just reduce overall costs! I have helped 2 buyers in the past few months from Toronto that moved here for those reasons. I am not sure what is available for marketing jobs, but I did make a video with resources to find a job, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKObk2OCnbp1bpY Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! 😀

[@MultiCappie]

I love Edmonton, but if by "city lifestyle" you mean "something like Toronto", I'm afraid i would have to say no. It's improving really really fast, but on a scale of 1-10, where Toronto is "10" and Calgary is "5", Edmonton has just gone from about a *_minus six_* to about a "4" in the last 15 years. In another 15 years we should be about a solid "8". The thing in Edmonton is the disposable income. The cost of living vs. the income. This is a city where cashiers can buy condos. But if you are accustomed to the better sides of Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver, Edmonton is still a bit of a shock. That said, actually the live theatre in Edmonton is waaaayyyy better than you would expect. Maybe better than Toronto.

[@michaelg6641]

@@MultiCappie Wait what, cashiers can buy condos?

[@Shawn-gr7hl]

@@michaelg6641 well maybe two living together . A modest condo .

[@fjhk7]

Hello, thank you for the video. I'm planning to go to Alberta, Edmonton or Calgary, I was wondering how is the job market there. Some people said it's hard to find a job there :(

[@PatrickFieldsRE]

Hello! Thanks for watching! Covid has hurt a lot of industries, but I made a video about how to find a job, I hope it helps you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKObk2OCnbp1bpY