Pros and Cons of Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - What to know before moving here (2021)!

[@alastairclarke]

Very good points. You're not glossing over the negatives. I also agree with the pros. We are constantly finding new and amazing restaurants. And the diversity of Wpg is also amazing. We are truly a multicultural city! Love it.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Agreed wholeheartedly!

[@boayman]

I am arriving winnipeg in the next few months. Thanks for the info❤

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome - welcome to Winnipeg!

[@josephfajardo8192]

I'm from Winnipeg moved to Toronto. Now planning to go back in Winnipeg ;-)

[@YourQueenTeam]

Yay!!! Welcome back!!!

[@kevinn4393]

Just curious why I’ve been back and forth now I want to go to Winnipeg for good but can’t pull the trigger ?

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

How’s the winter?

[@elaineferreira6750]

Great video! True and fair! I've been living in Winnipeg for 8 years and I love this city 🥰

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome!!!

[@PandaPawspectives]

As I am planning to immigrate to Winnipeg, this video is definitely beneficial to me! The content is amazing! Thanks! I am wondering where I can find useful information of careers in Tech field too. Looking forward for the video on this topic!😀

[@YourQueenTeam]

That is a great idea! I will start working on it!

[@shynamiri3932]

A thorough and clear description of Winnipeg Cons and Pros! I am Iranian and I’ve been in Winnipeg since 2016. In comparison to other Canadian cities, Winnipeg is a good city to live as a family, but not as an international student.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Shyn, thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you thought it was clear :) I agree with your sentiments!

[@reubenkumar129]

Why not as an international student ?

[@mrg1373]

Why?

[@imolinar76]

Really?. I was once an international student and had a great time. Great memories

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Why not as a int student

[@mikenukem]

Very charismatic presenter. Great inputs and solid comments, Jennifer. Congrats and thank you for this content.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks Mike!!

[@cobaltsentry8182]

Winnipeg summers are awesome if you like 30C and going to Grand Beach, Assiniboine park or Bridge drive in for an Ice cream.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Agreed with that sentiment, too!

[@apoorv3188]

Thankyou for such an amazing video!!! It was really helpful to know this. Appreciate your efforts. Will be moving to Winnipeg for my studies this December. Looking forward to explore.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad you found it helpful! And welcome to Winnipeg :)

[@husainshumayoon3640]

Hey mahn plz drop ur insta id bro..

[@nenabalanial7710]

I'm from the philippines...l have been there 4 times..l enjoyed the beauty of winnipeg ..one of my children is permanently living innwinnipeg

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome! We think it is a great place to live!

[@mahikhan2604]

Very helpful, would please elaborate little bit more on Crimes, what are the best ways to stay safe , what are the do's and don'ts to stay safe when it comes to crimes. Thanks in advance.

[@YourQueenTeam]

I do speak to this in the video - but a large proportion are domestic and gang-related that are oftentimes to more specific areas. Reach out if you need help selecting areas.

[@cobaltsentry8182]

Winnipeg is fine in the winter if you like Ice fishing, snowmobiling and NHL hockey. Other than that the -30C temps will keep most people indoors.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

How long will it be -30 degrees?

[@cobaltsentry8182]

@@ShadowRap-y5l December, January and February will have a bunch of -30C days. Today, however it was +30C. Big difference between summer and winter.

[@Cinencontraste]

I am a ewcomer in Winnipeg (Arrived on december 15th), and I must say that the first impression of the city and the people has been very positive, I am living in the area of St Vital Center and I have been told that it is a fairly safe area and as you say the people so far have been very friendly. It is true that the public transportation could be a bit better but it still does the job and if you plan well with the hours of the buses you can use it in a good way.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the feedback - and glad you are enjoying the people thus far. Also - it isn't always this cold, we swear!

[@Michael.The.Money.Coach.]

Great video. Great points. Thinking about investing there myself

[@YourQueenTeam]

Wise!

[@pasearse.m]

I liked the video and enjoyed watching it, a beautiful channel worth watching, good luck👍🌷👍

[@YourQueenTeam]

Why thank you for the beautiful comment too. So very much appreciated!!

[@drosamakheiralla7375]

I like your video soo much . . . informative and friendly . . . God bless you

[@YourQueenTeam]

So nice of you

[@nazmussakibpassion]

Hi Jen, good insights, how things has changed last couple of years? Could it be possible to make a refresh? Thanks so much!

[@YourQueenTeam]

Already in the works!

[@Rarisasa6846]

One friendly suggestion: Adjust your microphone because your voice is not much clear. Not sure if you are using mic or the microphone is a bit far away from you. Get a microphone that removes the echo and make the voice cleat. Thank you!

[@YourQueenTeam]

You bet! Just after filming this video my microphone came in. Hopefully you will notice on the subsequent videos that the audio quality is much better. I plan to shoot this one again now that I have better tools! Thanks for watching and for the very valuable feedback.

[@Fyyt]

Winnipeg is what it is, you have the good the bad and the ugly. 45 yrs here and never really had a bad time. Never would live anywhere else in Canada!

[@YourQueenTeam]

Agree! We feel the same - love living here and never plan to leave. The people are way too amazing!!!

[@frankihatch]

Vancouver is better

[@danielpasterp5837]

@@frankihatch Vancouver is amazing but it is very expensive.

[@frankihatch]

@@danielpasterp5837 expensive but its worth it just like Toronto

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Is the winter really bad in Winnipeg?

[@sukrutjoshi5682]

You are very honest person who gives all real information about Winnipeg 👍 #but as a 10 yrs experience in digital marketing I will you can give good quote of cons point. After all Winnipeg is so lovely. All respect to your honesty

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks for the feedback, sukrut!

[@allitm4642]

Keep up the great work Jennifer 👍

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thank you!

[@dogwithheadphones]

I’m gonna be honest, none of these cons sound like they’re that bad. I’m from the US, so I can handle mosquitos. The worst thing to me sounds like the crime rates, but again it seems like there are certain places that are safer than others and as long as you can keep your wits about you, you should be fine it seems. Plus as long as I’m not living in the US so there’s an advantage there too. Pro Number 7!

[@YourQueenTeam]

Honestly, we think it is a great city to live in and all love it here. So we don't think it's bad at all, either! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Salingermc]

I can’t wait to meet you Jennifer

[@YourQueenTeam]

Why thank you!

[@hrchannelofentertainment5839]

Plz make a video on cheap sharing accommodation near university of winnipeg

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi there! We specialize in resale or new construction properties. We don't work in rentals here, but there are certainly affordable communities in and around the University of Winnipeg for purchase. If you want a list, feel free to email us: [e-mail]

[@TigerDL9S.PB10]

Informative video, God bless you

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thank you!!

[@stevejeffrey11]

I saw a house in fort rouge for 70k here in BC a 30 year old house is 2 million..

[@YourQueenTeam]

Very different pricing, for sure!!!

[@sandrasikadi4201]

Hello, I am planning to move from Toronto to Manitoba

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome. Welcome!

[@SunnyMikeSings]

I'm impressed with the info.. 😊 What about getting a job as a student?

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Sunny, I think somebody with more experience in that actually commented below saying there are pretty good jobs!

[@husainshumayoon3640]

What about the part time job oppurtunities for international students?

[@YourQueenTeam]

We can be found @ TheJenniferQueenTeam on Instagram.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Husain, there are a number of areas around the University of Manitoba that I have seen advertising job postings. Just today I noticed postings at: Sobeys, Starbucks, Booster Juice, to name a few. There are definitely options!!

[@ieshacarter7986]

Oh yes you'll definitely find a job here mostly for students though you just gotta really look!

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@ieshacarter7986 Thanks so much for this!

[@justinavoth7103]

My dad told me about the 2 seasons in winnipeg 30 years ago 😐

[@YourQueenTeam]

Lol. This year, the construction has been on a whole other level, too!

[@PatrickJean-v7o]

How is the weather there in winter?

[@YourQueenTeam]

I share in the video. Both this one and the "things you should know before moving to Winnipeg" video.

[@sandrasikadi4201]

I need advise on where to settle myself. Can you please help me ❤

[@YourQueenTeam]

Absolutely! Send an email to [e-mail] and let us know where you'll be working and what's important to you (ie. do you need a good school catchment for kids, parks for dogs, large yard for growing family, etc.) and we can give some suggestions for what would be best given your circumstances. Our form can be found here: jenniferqueen.com/property-search.html

[@waqarazeem8773]

Jenifer good working and good toking with vedio

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thank you!

[@shailenb3272]

Subscribed cheerrrrsss

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome!!!!

[@mohammadnannu656]

We Love you and we Love Manitoba

[@YourQueenTeam]

Why thank you!!!

[@WinterWarlock261]

Manitoba: Land of 100,000 lakes! Winnipeg has easy access to SEVERAL wonderful lakes for swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, etc., etc. - Or just tanning on the beach of several white sands beaches.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Agreed!!

[@asherpangu]

Great video. Ive been living here since 2016. I used to live in kitchener waterloo ontario for university. Only good thing about over there was it only a few hours drive away to toronto. But wpg is kinda in the middle of nowhere. But i still like it here. I think we will see a lot of growth in the next 5 to 10 years tbh seeing all the developments all over the city. Also waterloo is not as cold temperature wise even though it was still very cold imo.. but it snows just as much or more over there. Climate wise i prefer winnipeg cause of lots of sunny days. People wear sunglasses while driving in winter in winnipeg it was funny at first but i like it lol. As long as you have garage, or covered or indoor parking for your home, or even just invest in remote starter to warm up your car in the winter before leaving, its very tolerable imo.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Sorry - we somehow missed this comment before. Thank you for all of the input and insight! And I share your sentiments!!

[@tiadeutschmann7596]

I'm in Kitchener-Waterloo and considering moving. How do you find the social life there? Job opportunities? How are the people? All in comparison to KW

[@asherpangu]

@@tiadeutschmann7596 hey, kw has a lot of tech jobs I think, winnipeg has more diverse jobs but for me cuz I studied engineering I found that there’s a lot of companies here are manufacturing industries. It kinda makes sense cause winnipeg is kinda blue collar. But there’s definitely lots of higher quality jobs too and some tech jobs I never really considered cuz I don’t code ynno. Social life is actually pretty good. I’m part of lgbtq and there’s a few clubs for that which was there last weekend and it was packed. And there’s a lot of straight clubs and people in other cities think it’s surprising that winnipeg has night life but compared to Toronto I guess it’s meh, but compared to kw I think it’s great. Keep in mind there’s quite a few sketchy areas within the city. Also winnipeg has developments but we don’t look similar to Toronto or kw. We don’t build glass buildings much. Mostly low to mid rise too. Try to visit before you decide I suggest :)

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@tiadeutschmann7596 Hi Tia! To be honest, I don't have any knowledge of Kitchener-Waterloo so I can't necessarily compare the two. But what I can say is there are ample job opportunities, and social life is coming back now that COVID restrictions are being lifted. The people here are the true star of this city. Friendly, helpful, engaging, and welcoming. The license plates here say "Friendly Manitoba" for a reason!!

[@JeonJk710]

Is Winnipeg boring and cold? Can you please tell me how many months and summer and winter it will help alot

[@Myriam10-11]

Is there a vaccine passeport in your province?? Thank you.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Myriam, yes - there is.

[@Myriam10-11]

@@YourQueenTeam Where exactly? Restaurants, gyms?

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@Myriam10-11 According to the Province of Manitoba, your MB Vaccine Passport allows you to: "access sports and entertainment venues, attend restaurants, bars and lounges, and visit businesses or any other site that requires proof of immunization." Here is the link if you want to read more: www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/immunizationrecord/residents.html

[@wiseman4160]

Myriam they got rid of the manitory vaccine passport as of March 1st 2022 some business if they choose to can still ask for it. But lots of places isn't asking for Vaccine card.

[@kellyfarrell4971]

when is mosquito season?

[@YourQueenTeam]

Usually July and August!

[@lava3256]

I'm moving there in a couple of days, please tell me bears aren't swarming every cities and town 😭

[@YourQueenTeam]

Bears are certainly not swarming cities and towns. You're good!

[@lava3256]

@@YourQueenTeam omg thank you, I'm just really nervous about moving to a different province so this makes me feel less of that!

[@omnipresent1215]

6 people were killed by wild bears in Winnipeg last year and 5 were brutally injured. No such problems in Newfoundland. Consider going there as there are many employment opportunities and subsidised University/homing support systems there.

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@omnipresent1215 This is patently false information. Not one single person was attacked by a wild bear last year in Winnipeg. You are welcome here, but please do not spread misinformation.

[@omnipresent1215]

@@YourQueenTeam Well I guess I exaggerated a little about the bears. Probably more a worry is the summer snakes. Lotta venomous/aggressive ones. Winnipeg is also know to have an extremely high level of paranormal activities. Some part of some suburbs are completely vacant due to murders and other strange goings on. There are certain parks that people are advised not to enter, day or night!

[@aleksandramorozova5274]

lol..after living in the US Winnipeg crime ain't scaring me :P :P :P

[@YourQueenTeam]

Lol. So true!

[@mianasim1243]

I wish to move from Pakistan to winnipeg but bad weather and mosquito stop me, I think business is good there I wish to buy Electric sation how much investment I need

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Mian, what kind of electric station do you mean? This sounds like it could be a commercial real estate question.

[@mianasim1243]

@@YourQueenTeam interstestedto buy any commercial property with good renal income I wish to investment 150 to 200thousand ,do u have have anything commercial property in this range,

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@mianasim1243 No, sorry. We do not deal in commercial real estate. For under $200,000 you likely would just be buying a business - not a business and property.

[@omnipresent1215]

Mosquitos have become a BIG problem as they have become immune to poisoning. There have been many cases of yellow fever and all businesses that are related to electrical stations are over saturated with many having gone out of business as they can't compete against the large corporations. You'd have better luck in Ireland or even Greenland where they are desperate for such services.

[@waqarazeem8773]

Good working

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks so much!

[@SemiPerfectDark]

That plant behind you needs some more real estate. 😉

[@YourQueenTeam]

She's been moved and replaced with a more appropriately sized plant!!

[@wishwasvlogs969]

Can you please do a video about the safe and unsafe place to live in Manitoba?

[@YourQueenTeam]

Try this video for some top ranked areas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGanHalpryKd7c

[@wishwasvlogs969]

@@YourQueenTeam Thanks

[@wishwasvlogs969]

@@YourQueenTeam Hi Jennifer, can you please do some content useful for foreign students coming to Winnipeg? I mean affordable housing options and other stuff.

[@YourQueenTeam]

@@wishwasvlogs969 Do you mean for rentals? We don't currently work in the rental market - just resale and new construction purchases.

[@omnipresent1215]

Winnipeg is having a lot of problems with wild bears attacking people, and that's day and/or night. Consider going to Newfoundland as there are many opportunities for young and old alike. Also gangs have gotten out of control and are said to be influencing city councillors and gambling institutions. Most people are nervous and/or depressed about it all. 👍🏻💯

[@AileneStoTomas-kg7lh]

I enjoyed watching this video.. very informative and feels like choosing manitoba to live😍 Thank You for sharing all these information. May i ask about the education in Manitoba for international students? Does this place offer part-time and full-time jobs?

[@AileneStoTomas-kg7lh]

I am planning to take a program in line with Business Management.

[@AileneStoTomas-kg7lh]

And also glad to know that the place is safe to live.. since i am going with my husband and kids.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Hi Ailene, great! I do know there are international student programs. Here is a page with more information from the University of Manitoba: umanitoba.ca/admissions/international-student-admissions

[@omnipresent1215]

Jobs are scarce in Winnipeg (also known as 'Winterpeg'). University placements are few and far between.

[@user-es4mm1pl9q]

Excelant

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks!

[@ruabossy4700]

DT is considered a slum? Really? I did not realize that since the pictures of DT look nice, but it is nice to know that DT is not the place to be.

[@RickyCatalogue]

👌

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks!

[@stephanienelson2562]

Probably a good video but you talked so fast I had to keep going back, and putting on c.c. to catch all your words.

[@YourQueenTeam]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@GurvinderSingh-up8hq]

I buy business in Winnipeg soon

[@YourQueenTeam]

Awesome!!

[@omnipresent1215]

More opportunities in Newfoundland Gurvinder. Nicer place... warmer winters and low crime rates/low cost of living. High wages. 👍🏻💯

[@mianasim1243]

To buya Ev gas station

[@YourQueenTeam]

Good for you!