5 Pros & Cons Of Living In Alberta & Living In Canada⎜Moving To Alberta⎜Moving To Canada
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2021
- 5 Pros and cons of living in Alberta, Canada and living in Canada if you’re thinking about moving to Alberta - or moving to Canada.
In this full Alberta vlog tour, I take you through 3 WHOLE SEASONS so that you can get a real life look at what living in Alberta and living in Canada is actually like!
Like anywhere though, no one place or city is perfect. So living in Alberta and living in Canada certainly has its pros and cons.
Being born and raised in Alberta, I can definitely share some personal insight of what it’s like actually living here in Alberta, and living in Canada.
So if you’re wondering what it’s like living in Alberta, Canada or what it’s like living in Canada, then this video is for you!
Enjoy the 3 season tour of living Alberta and let me know what you think about living in Alberta, and living in Canada.
Could you see yourself living in Alberta?
There are so many great places to live in Alberta! Edmonton and Calgary are our two biggest cities with Edmonton being the capital; but both the Edmonton real estate market and the Calgary real estate market offer a ton of housing options. And both Edmonton and Calgary have international airports too!
📍 Location Pins:
Maligne Canyon: goo.gl/maps/E1E18r4Kr88H3YMZ8
Horseshoe Lake: goo.gl/maps/pU1KyCdF8KyEP6RR7
Sylvan Lake: goo.gl/maps/bke7ih5KHvLp28127
Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions about living in Alberta, moving to Alberta, or moving to Canada! And feel free to reach! My email is below and I’d be happy to answer any of your questions! 👇
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Are you thinking about moving to Alberta and have some questions? Feel free to reach out to me personally, I’m happy to answer any questions you have! 📧: allthingsrealestateofficial@gmail.com
I want to buy condo in alberta..can you help me where is located
I am thinking to move to Alberta as immigrant whats the best way?
@@benjake9453 I would love to help Ben. 🙂 Want to send me an email and then we can set up a time to chat?
@@reonaldoantonio3508 Hey Reonaldo! I’m in real estate and unfortunately not in immigration, or an expert on subject. The best place to start would be doing research online and speaking to an immigration service.
I've watched 100s or 1000 videos about Canada, but I've never seen any video for which so much time and effort have been put, taking videos are multiple different places.. it's amazing.. also this is the first time I felt like commenting on any of those 1000 videos... great work !!
Oh wow, thank you so much for the kind words! A lot of time was put into making this video but it was a lot of fun, so it didn’t feel like work. It’s really nice to hear someone appreciate and recognize the effort put in though, so thank you! 🙂 More content like this to come on the channel too. 👌
As someone from Alberta I will say that the cold can be that bad that it undercuts the advantage of a winter. Those days, there just isn't anything to do outside. But, it's not months of it. The amount of days like that are measured in days and weeks. Most of the winter is pleasant. It's pretty easy to adapt
Very accurate video.
Appreciate the input! 🙂
Canada is absolutely breathtaking 😍
YOU JUST NAILED IT! It was by far THE BEST video of Alberta I've ever seen. I recently found your channel and I'm one of those from Ontario who want to move to Alberta. Your videos are so well prepared and with tunes of information. I'm sharing it with all of my friends from here. Keep up your excellent work!
Wow, thank you so much for the kinds words! It’s a lot of fun making these videos so I’m glad fo hear that you find helpful, it motivates me to make more. 🙂
Thank You Mike. The effort and time taken in making this video is commendable. Loved it.
Really appreciate that, it was a lot of work but it was also a lot of fun. Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
So very thankful for this video. Very happy that my husband and I will be exploring out your way soon :). This is the best video I’ve seen. I love that you had so much helpful information!!
It’s really cool hearing that it was that helpful. If you’re ever in the Edmonton area and have any questions, feel free to reach out! 🙂
Man, you are so pleasing to watch. I suddenly feel like we need to meet you when we get there. You're awesome man! keep it up!
Appreciate the feedback! 😊 It’s fun making these videos and if you’re ever around these parts, hit me up. 👊
You are the only person who is reply the all comments. I appreciate that good quality you have.
The efforts, enthusiasm and value packed in the video is beyond commendable, it's just so so good. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS !
Wow, that really is super nice to hear! It was a lot of fun making it so I’m glad to hear it was helpful. 🙂
i swear this is the best video about calgary on youtube. Answered all my questions, thank you so much
Really appreciate that feedback! It was a lot of fun to make. 🙂
Thank you very much for the information, also we appreciate the time you took to make this.
Really appreciate hearing that! 🙂 This video was a lot of fun to make so I’m glad to hear you found it helpful.
Snow is why i love canada...
There is a lot of fun things to do in the Winter. 👌
Great video. Thorough, informative, and you are a great presenter. I'm strongly considering moving to Alberta, and this video helped a lot. Thank you.
Really do appreciate the kind words! Alberta is a pretty great spot and we’d be stoked to have you. 🙂
I do not think anyone can create such informative video about alberta...people who want to know truely about alberta must watch your content...one of the best but under rated content on canada ...keep up the good work... 👍👍
Oh wow, thank for the very kind words! It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun making this video so I really appreciate the feedback.
I love how real you are...the cons are SPOT on and yes you absolutely should be concerned about the cold, it's nuts!!!
Thanks Michelle! I really do appreciate that. ☺️ The cold can definitely get very real here. I always like to say that it doesn’t change what you do, just how you do it. 👍
Thank you for showing us around!🤍💛🤍
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Was a lot of fun making this video. 🙂
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
There is so many great spots in Alberta! I hardly scratched the surface in this video. 🙂
Excellent summary of the video. Thank you for sharing this video, and I agree with most of the pros and cons. I will move to Alberta in a heartbeat.
Really appreciate hearing that you found the video helpful. 🙂
Lots of jobs here too! Come one come all !! 😉
This video is so informative. Thank you so much! I also subscribed and will be watching your other vlogs
Really appreciate that!
great video! so well made! thank you!
Appreciate that!
Amazing video! The effort applied is admirable! My subscription and my respect is yours!
Thank you, I very much appreciate hearing that! It was a lot of work, but it was a lot of fun too. 🙂
Informative and interesting video. Thank you for all ur efforts behind this
Appreciate hearing that!
I've just got my Study Visa approved and I'll be coming to Edmonton this January! Thank you soo much for the useful information presented in such a nice, relaxing manner! I can't wait!!
Thank you for the kind words and happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Hopefully it won’t be too cold in January when you arrive! 🥶
@@AllThingsRealEstate I'm Russian, I'm used to the horrific weather 🤣 We'll see thoo!!
Very informative and helpful ❤️❤️❤️You gave so much effort in making this video. You deserve to be subscribed.
Thank you! Really appreciate hearing that, this video was a lot of fun to make. 🙂
Thank you for such a wonderful video! I find Alberta to be so beautiful and the housing market is a big appeal!
Thank you for the feedback! It really is nice to actually be able to build a life and not be a slave to a mortgage payment.
I lived in Alberta before and you did an excellent job representing the Province
almost makes me wanna move back
well done
thank you
Appreciate hearing that! 🙂
Such an informative video and I love how much efforts you have put into this video to show the real Alberta. The music could have been better but overall it's such a good video. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for the kind words! ☺️ And for the music suggestion, I’ll keep that in mind for future videos. A lot of work went into this, but it was a lot of fun too so it doesn’t really feel like work.
@@AllThingsRealEstate - I’ve canceled my vacation which was going to be for June-September after reading about the hail storms which are really very severe and frequent! I was going to drive my car from Florida to Calgary but changed my plans after hearing about the severe summer storms especially the hail. Flying is still worrisome due to
COVID. Is hail a real concern during the summer months if you’re bringing your own car?
@@rembo183 I’ve personally never experienced hail damage to my vehicle or property.
@@AllThingsRealEstate - thanks. What’s it like in Calgary in Spring and Summer re weather issues. My only concern last summer was hail storms or drought and hot weather? I live in Florida and I’m looking for cooler weather less humidity next summer.
@@AllThingsRealEstate - I was going to drive my own vehicle there … it’s a long trip. So just curious as to,what’s it like in the summer.
Enjoyed this video. Thank you! Will definitely check this video again before I move to Alberta next year :)
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! And all the best on your journey to Alberta!
such a well done video! thanks for this
Happy to hear that and thanks for the feedback! It’s not really work when it’s fun. 🙂
Thank you very much for so nice video! :-) we are planning to move to this great city and you just has confirmed that we have done the right choice about the city.
Awesome, you’ll love it here and glad to hear it helped!
Horseshoe Lake looks stunning! And you had me at no crowds. Definitely would check it out for the tranquility. I came across it awhile back while looking up hidden gems in Alberta. I’m from Edmonton so I hope to visit there soon! It’s been so hard with the Pandemic.
Horseshoe Lake is truly stunning. This video doesn’t do it justice at all what it’s like to hang out there.
thank you so much for all the info, super useful
Appreciate hearing that, thanks for the feedback!
Excellent information🌟
Thank you!!💜
Glad to hear you liked it! 🙂
Wow great video! thanks for all the info
Really appreciate that feedback, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Awesome video! I really like how unique the topics were. I'm hoping to move to Alberta next year from New Zealand!
Thanks for the feedback and good luck with your journey to Alberta!
Yoo, Im moving from NZ to Alberta end of this year or maybe beginning of next year too
thank you for this video - high quality and very informative - thank you
Appreciate hearing that! Glad it was helpful. 🙂
Hello, from Ukraine, Kharkiv! Great vlog! Amazing! The best vlog about Alberta I 've ever seen! Helpful, informative. We think of relocating to Canada and right now Alberta is one of the most affordable and interesting province for us.
So sorry to hear what is happening in your beautiful country! We’d love to have you here in Alberta. 🙂
Davay k nam Roma !
Great video right here. I really want to immigrate to Canada, but indecisive about the province that fits me best......After watching this,I fell in love with alberta. The video was quite informative 👍 👌
Appreciate hearing that and good luck on your journey to Canada! Alberta would love to have you!
This is a super informative video! We are moving to Alberta from Sask and really excited!
Glad to hear you found it helpful! All the best with your move next door. 🙂
As an immigration professional, I am always happy when people decide to come to Edmonton to study, work, live, and raise a family
Really appreciate your contribution! I get a lot of immigration related questions and I’m just not qualified to answer them. Would you be interested in coming on the channel as a guest and doing an interview? It would be really helpful for a lot of people. 🙂
Hey, nice video! My family is planning to move to Edmonton in around May-June. Currently we live in Quebec and Alberta seems like our best choice. Quebec is very french and renting apartments is quite expensive as well. We looked at a few townhouses in Edmonton, ( to be specific 3 bedrooms- 2 bathrooms) and the price is so affordable!! Can't wait to move :)
Glad to hear you found the video helpful! Good luck with your move here, or maybe a welcome to Edmonton is in order instead. 🙂
this is the most informative video I have found about Alberta. I am hoping to move to Canada soon and I'd probably be heading to Fort McMurray for school but once I am done there, i'd most probably explore other parts of Alberta
Seriously considering the Big Move from Ontario in 3 years when the kids are done school. Starting to look into it now...this video is terrific!!
Glad to hear it was helpful! 🙂 If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Great video! Thanks man! Super
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Beautiful video and informative. Thanks
Appreciate that! 🙂
And I loved your work it was very Informative
Thank you, appreciate the feedback!
This is a really good video for ppl moving from Africa and the Caribbean!
Happy to hear that! 🙂
a very honest video featuring the pros and cons
Appreciate that! Alberta is far from perfect so I’m glad to hear that message is coming across. 🙂
Very Nice Video. Alberta is a beautiful place to live! Thanks!
Thank you, appreciate that! Alberta is special for sure. 🙂
Love the energy keep it up
Appreciate that!
One of the best videos I've seen in some time
Really appreciate hearing that! 👊
Hey! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. Great sense of humour too. :) I’m looking to relocate to Alberta from Vancouver mostly due to needing access to more affordability and better medical care. Appreciate your pros and cons.
So what have you decided r u moving from Vancouver to Alberta??.i m in the same boat too 😉
Thanks Britt! Really do appreciate hearing your kind words. 🙂 I lived in Vancouver for a couple years after high school and while there are parts of Vancouver I miss, Alberta is just such a better place to build a life.
Hi Mike,
Great video very helpful 🙏🏽 thank you
I will be in Canada 🇨🇦 🔜🥰
Awesome, we can’t wait to have you!
Informative blog ... Thanks
Appreciate that! 🙂
Your energy alone makes me want to move here 💖 I'm looking around before leaving new Zealand
Appreciate that! Good luck in your journey. 🙂
Totally get that feeling when the picture or video doesn't cut it. Came to Finland in 2021, and her lakes are just ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love your videos 🙏
I wanted to move to the Yukon, but I couldn't find any place where dogs are allowed 🤦 so going to my favorite province, Alberta. Always loved Edmonton, but Red Deer looks great too (based on the videos that Kyle makes: Living in Alberta). You two are my favorite! Awesome content. I am leaning toward St. Albert (remote work, so no commute 😅), so looking forward to contacting you as soon as I have finalized WHERE 😀 And the colder, the better 🤣
St. Albert is a pretty special place. 🙂 The draw for me to Red Deer is how close it is to Sylvan Lake. But my family and I day trip to Sylvan Lake all the time and the drive isn’t that bad.
The best video I have ever watched. I am moving to Edmonton in a couple of months.
Really appreciate that! 🙂 If you have any questions feel free to text/call/email me.
Loved your video
surely I need to live there.
hopefully soon.
Alberta is not perfect, but overall it’s a pretty good spot. 🙂
This video was perfect as well as the delivery. I'm from Ireland and Canada (Alberta to be particular) is something that is constantly on my mind. I think you and this video has just made up my mind on looking into the big move. thank you.
Thank you for the kind words Ben! Glad to hear you found the video helpful. We’re certainly not perfect here in Alberta, or Canada, overall it’s a pretty good spot to live though. 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions.
i really enjoyed watching video. its very very interesting bro.
Appreciate that! 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! My ‘Top 5 Cities in Alberta’ video coming out soon goes all over this great province.
Beautiful place Canada thanks for sharing this informative video my friend
It really is! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. 🙂
Nice video, lived in Edmonton my whole life & I thought this video was a good explanation of Alberta living !
Thank you! Really appreciate that. 🙂
Man I'm sold on...
Will be moving next year to alberta bcz of this video
Awesome, glad to hear it was helpful! We look forward to having you!
Great content !👍🏼
Appreciate that! 👊
I love your video and I will love to know more on how to get to Canada in Alberta
I’m living in mumbai right now and we would consider 16 degrees as cold winter temperature and everyone would be seen in warm clothes. But I guess after months of freezing cold temperatures the body does get used to the cold climate and then 16 becomes a pleasant summer temp for most. Amazing video by the way!
I lived in Vancouver for a bit and you’re right. You do start to climatize a bit. When I first got there I would wear shorts in the Summer, but then it started to feel cool. -35 though, that’s always cold no matter how long you’ve lived here haha. I’m going on 35 years here and it’s still bloody cold. 🤣🥶
Loved the video , good job. As for the weather I don't see the cold as too big a problem but being unpredictable is more of an issue, lol. I've worked in Ft. Mac and I understand what you mean. Thinking of moving to Alberta from north of Toronto. Just doing my research. Again Thanks.
It can get bitterly cold in Fort Mac! 🥶
Hai, your videos are really informative.. planning to immigrate to Canada… I am getting lot of knowledge by going through videos
Appreciate hearing that and happy to hear you find then helpful. 🙂
I always love the badlands as well
I haven’t been since I was a kid, but it’s super cool there!
Excellent video!
Really appreciate that! 🙂
From Edmonton you can take SWOOP and be in the sun in US or Mexico for about 5 hours and very cheaply too! Good to get out of the winter cold and enjoy the sun for a couple of weeks ! Helps to make winter shorter!! Swoop does not fly out of Calgary yet.
Boom, exactly. 👌😎
YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO PRECISELY.
Appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you enjoyed it!
im mind boggled with the snow in may and june
Haha yeah it can be a bit of a roller coaster with the weather here.
love your video bro. you are truely making ultimate video. if i am shifting alberta i would love to see you. 😎
Alberta is a pretty good spot overall. 🙂
We wish to visit Alberta within few weeks. Definitely we will meet.
I like ur video. It's very fruitful.
Thank you!
Great video Mike…
Appreciate that!
Thank you so much for your wonderful video. I am from Winnipeg and thinking what if I move to Edmonton.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! If you’re already in Winnipeg then you know all about the cold. If it’s cold anyways, you might as well be in Edmonton, or Calgary because they are better places to live vs. Winnipeg in my opinion. 🙂
Nice video. You make me wanna move to Alberta
Alberta isn’t perfect, it is pretty nice though. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video! We're thinking of moving to Canada and Alberta is definitely on our list. We'll be in touch if you're still taking any queries!
Awesome! Happy to answer any questions if some pop up! 🙂
I love what I am seeing I would definite love to live there
Being Landlocked is the best! Usually it will tend to have *Better Weather*
Totally, it’s not the worst. Personally I just love ocean and coast so it’s a bit of a bummer for me. But when I lived in Vancouver for 2 years I could not stand that rain.
Great video, but you forgot about Waterton NP - it's just as amazing as Jasper or Banff, and often less crowded.
Totally missed it. 🤦♂️ Such a beautiful spot!
i love how 3.5 hours away there’s a beautiful park, but i’m so used to BC mountains it’s weird to think of them being so far away
I wish they were closer too and that is one of the huge advantages Calgary has over Edmonton. It’s less than a 45 minute drive to Kananaskis from Calgary.
I live in Labrador City right now and I'm planning on taking a trip to Alberta to see if I want to move there, thank you for making this video it helps
Glad to hear it was helpful! And also glad to hear you’re making the trip instead of sight unseen. I think it’s so important to come here and explore first, before making the leap. If you guys end up visiting the Edmonton area and have any questions, feel free to reach out. 🙂
I fully expect to take a trip there and meet up with you one way or another hahaha
@@ivan5180 Sounds good! 🙂
I am moving out there in June 2022 just not sure where yet but i am exited !!! getting out of Ontario
Stoked for you, Alberta looks forward to having you! 🙂
Why don’t you have a million subscribers? Bro what a nice video!
Appreciate that, but I’m not a RUclipsr just going after subs. 🙂
Lovely video
Thank you!
Interesting perspective MIKE and well presented. Calgary appears a good choice when I retire. One property was presented - a top floor condo in an older development with 1100 sq. ft. and a large workshop in the basement. I like both aspects and hear there are other such developments in the city. That place wasn't right for me and I am seeking listings such as in the future.
Appreciate hearing that! Calgary is awesome, and as an Edmontonian I have no problem admitting that. It’s a really nice city, and I’m jealous of how close it is to the mountains. If you need any help, feel free to shoot me an email!
Ya 6h away from Ed and I saw -50 one morning with the wind chill lol
😬 🥶 Yikes, that is cold! I’ve seen some pretty cold days close to that too.
Amazing video. The snow in may tho 😂
Thanks! Haha snow in May is a bit shocking to a lot of people.
I'm thinking of moving to Alberta from Ontario. This summer, planning on starting with a rental until I get comfortable to purchase a home
That’s a really good plan to rent first. That way you can get a feel for the city/neighbourhood first. 👌
Great video
Thanks so much for the feedback!
You should also mention that:
1- Alberta has the highest electricity charges and car insurance premiums in Canada
2- Water is very scarce in major cities
3- there are municipal franchise fees on all utility bills
4- municipalities charge for waste water
5- Alberta has the highest property taxes in the country
High crime rate also means that police is doing their job well and that not necessarily a bad thing! I like that you are happy I dont see so many content creators so sound in mind and spirit as much I see coming from Alberta. Seems to me that people are friendly and overall enjoy security. Clean, good roads, friendly people and give off a vibe that feels too good to be true and most likely it is true and thats perfectly great and awesome! Thank you for the video!
It’s hard not to be happy in Alberta. It might be cold in the Winter but the sun is almost always shining, and it’s easier to afford a good lifestyle. 🙂
High crime rate also means that police is doing their job well and that not necessarily a bad thing!
English much? Calgary is a police state replete with two attack helicopters and religious persecution.
New subscriber here 😊.. Nice video.. so much effort you put for this.. very informative..I've been searching about living in Canada. I am just so worried of my husband. He just arrived in Edmonton almost 2 weeks ago. It's been 5days he works in Sherwood park.. No enough money.. no families or relatives around 😢 .. he's been walking 50-60 minutes to work if there is no bus during weekends. After watching this about the weather, I'm so worried for winter. He doesn't have enough winter jacket. 😢
Fantastic. Currently trapped in south Africa. Looking to escape and live in Canada by 2030. Now I can confidently cross out Alberta 😐
Lol, this Winter isn’t for everyone. Happy to hear the video gave you an honest look at things to avoid being disappointed here. 🙂
Fantastic video my friend!! but if you also could add the property taxes in either pros or cons, that would be great. Because, I think thats one of the major expense for a family.
Thanks for the feedback Sudhar! Property taxes aren’t too out of lin here compared to other provinces. And we don’t have a land transfer tax. 👌
Heating costs in Alberta are through the roof!!!
Natural gas is cheap here, electricity has got very expensive for anyone on unregulated services.