Im From Winnipeg just got to the part where he is like winnipeg and checking the script haha yeahhhh im wondering why here aswell lol I mean the night life is awesome and we have a couple beautiful spot inside and outside the city but the city is just like any other :P just try not to get stabbed if you refuse to give a cigarette to someone homeless.
@@TravelManitoba You sure do, I did not mean any offence it was nice to see a personal viewpoint was all I meant by my comment. Manitoba is a beautiful province.
Arrived here in Winnipeg 52 years ago from the Philippines, one of the friendliest city in Canada, my second home now,raised my two kids n three grandkids, living my best life ever, thank you Canada!!!
Winnipeg is a secret gem. Commit fully to the right winter clothing, never stop respecting the possibility of ice, and don't park under the street trees in early summer, and yer golden!
We moved from Bristol to Winnipeg 4 years ago. We have a nicer house in a more pleasant area than we could ever have afforded in Bristol. Winters are much colder of course, but also much sunnier, which lifts the spirits compared with damp, grey British winters. Summers here are both warmer and sunnier. People from other parts of Canada can be as rude as they like about Winnipeg. Hopefully when they do, that will keep the house prices here relatively affordable so our daughter will be able to afford to buy a place here one day.
if its warmer there in the summer, then why did i get snowed out of a job in june, a few years ago. plus the locals told me sumetime it does in august too... i was mind blown to find out it actually snows 11 months of the year in canada, i always thought it was just uneduacated americans that said that, like the living in igloos? when was the last time Bristol saw 6" of snow in the summer?
@@BarkerVancity Snow has been known in June, but I've never heard of it in August. I understand from people who have lived there that Calgary can occasionally get snow in the summer months, but I've never seen or heard of it in July or August in Winnipeg. Bristol rarely gets snow at any time of the year, but when it does - even half an inch - everything comes to a standstill.
As a lifelong Regina resident, I found this presentation charming & endearing. Seems Winnipeg is North America's best kept secret, but that won't last for long with a loving travelogue like this. I might even start cheering for the JETS, but my utter disdain for the Blue Bombers will never die! Cheers from Regina, Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 🏈 🍁
Karl, I’m from Manchester, I’ve been in Edmonton for 6 months now and I’m glad I’ve found somebody to relate to who understands, moving to Canada was the best thing we did!
Weird I’m from Montreal & I want to move to my mother land. Somewhere between England & Scotland. I dont know why I romanticize it so badly. I know it’s been in absolute shambles the last 10 years or so but one can only hope it will return to its former glory.
@@Chumbucketsecret Scotland I agree with, not England! I want to move Scotland as well but my partner is not so keen, so it’s either Canada or Spain. England used to be a great place to live but honestly, those days are gone and it is only getting worse.
grew up in winnipeg; wonderful place full of artists, music, beautiful architecture, festivals, gorgeous neighbourhoods, affordable rents and houses... i have the best memories there and always return whenever i can.
Born and raised in Winnipeg. Left for a few years, but came back to start a family. Best choice we made. Thank you for all of the great words and shining a light on Winnipeg!
I was born and raised in Calgary and feel the same way about my hometown - it’s not to everyone taste, and that’s fine, but it’s where I think of when I think of home
@@shivabaruwal1035You gotta go where the work is. The economy isn’t the brightest in Manitoba. If you’re established here (Winnipeg ) its a pretty good place to live. Affordable, good culture food etc.
@@den8863 look brother, as I said the city is fabulous and people I have encountered are humble too, I always used to hear it’s bad place, dangerous place, but what I experienced was quite the opposite, the only I can’t seem to understand is how come people are jobless, homeless, when the government can donate millions of dollars to some foreign nation, I know it’s to support life, but they don’t wanna support life here, These problems need real solutions. And I have known so many people but why haven’t it been possible for me to get a job. It was not this hard in toronto, I am not blaming the people but the government, how can it be ruling a nation with protecting their people. And again they have money for everything else except for lifting the poor
I'm half Australian (from Sydney) and half Canadian (from Winnipeg). I'm currently visiting family in Winnipeg and am really excited about the idea of making it my home base while I travel and work remotely. This video is truly remarkable and exactly what I needed-thank you!
This is eye opening to me even as a Canadian (who admittedly has never been to Winnipeg); goes to show you need to experience a place yourself to really know it, as opposed to going by what others think of it! Good for you that you found a home in Winnipeg with your beautiful wife; hope you guys continue thriving there.
@kevinW826 Hi Kevin, thank you tons my friend. I came in January 2018. I started climatizing that year by taking alot of walks outside, started with 5 minutes and gradually increase the time. By Feb, I was a pro 😂
@@dennish.7708 February of 2012 I think. The entire month in Ontario was -30 or so. Same with February of 2015. It got to even -40 for most of the month. It happened last year too. Halifax and the surrounding areas got bombed with snow and freezing temperatures this past winter which according to in laws is not normal for Halifax.
Hi Karl - looking forward to hopefully meeting you one day. We are Brereton Lake neighbors and have known Jamie since her law school days with our daughter. We are a Manitoba farm family and we love it here. So nice to see this positive video on Winnipeg. Beautifully done!! You are very talented. Welcome here!!
Thank you for showing people what I’ve known and have been saying my entire life. Many people I know have moved away because it’s Winnipeg but they end up moving back and appreciate our great city. Life isn’t always greener on the other side. You’ve captured Winnipeg beautifully. And there’s so much more!
It’s nice to see genuine people speak about the great things of Winnipeg. No matter how much I think about other cities, Winnipeg is also going to be home.
Hey Karl, I personally felt the need to comment on this video 😭 even though this wasn’t your usual travel documentaries style of content, your sense of storytelling which is something I’ve always admired you for still shines through so well. I was locked in for the entire 12 minutes. keep doing what you’re doing and I’m so excited to follow along on your life adventures (and stability era)
Yes. Winnipeg has some brutally cold winters. But I’ve never met friendlier people in other places. Winnipeg may have some negatives but it sure has some awesome things too. Welcome. Welcome. GREAT VIDEO
Hundreds of businesses shutting down in the past year, 7/11's shutting down because of insane rates of theft and robbery (so much for being the slurpee capital) and ravaging homeless who leave the streets a complete trash bin with clothes, garbage, food, amongst other things all over the road... So much for helping the homeless when they throw it on the sidewalk. I wouldn't be thanking anyone for visiting Winnipeg, I'd be asking what went wrong for that individual to think, of all places in Canada, that Winnipeg was the destination. I'm a Winnipegger myself, I love my home, home is Winnipeg, but if I was given the chance to move anywhere in Canada, it would never be Winnipeg.
@@u_ly_rae1600 Seems you'd rather make an attempt at insulting me rather than accepting the blatant truth of the economic and criminal situation in Winnipeg. Maybe this is why its so bad, folks like yourself disregard it and resort to petty insults when put on the spot on the real issues that face Winnipeg.
Living in Winnipeg as well, it is incredibly refreshing to see videos like this from a different perspective. It's all the shit that we get that actually makes me want to move until I realise there aren't many places that are actually as affordable as Winnipeg. Makes you feel kind of stuck. But meeting people like you makes it a great place to live. Same as you, it is a great place to live that is affordable enough that you can still travel, and I do lots of travel. My friends in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary barely ever travel because they cannot afford it. It's always me travelling to see them.
I just left Toronto after 18 years and moved to Thunder Bay a week ago! My husband and I rented a U-haul and drove, we also hired movers on TaskRabbit to do the heavy lifting from our apartment to the U-Haul.
Made me so proud to see this! Husband and I emigrated back in '89 as a young married couple from Hertfordshire. Love this place, and such a beautiful country. So honoured and a great privilege to live here ❤
I loved hearing your story of love and community. I think I’m jaded seeing all the people moving to the “hot” spots but listening to your story puts the priority on your partner and the sense of community you can find in this off the beaten trail cities, along with the quality of life.
All I can say as a Prairie boy from just a little further west is: I can't wait to see his videos from December until February. A "Brit" encountering truly cold weather for the first time is always good for a giggle.
I live in Hamilton now, but I lived in Toronto most of my life. I was blown away by how awesome Winnipeg was when we visited a year ago - between the chill vibes, the zoo and museums, along with day trips away from the city, there's a lot to love, and I look forward to the chance to visit again. That said, when I tell people how awesome Winnipeg is, no one believes me (though the same is true for my adopted hometown of Hamilton!).
Hamilton is awesome for parks, food, and 2nd hand shopping. Ppl just give it a bad reputation bc it's mostly a working class/factory worker city, and bc there are homeless people (like 99% of Canadian cities, not the suburbs though). It's classist. But the city is definitely up and coming. I'm from Oakville, and moved out of the country, but I would have moved to Hamilton in a heartbeat if I stuck around.
@@MegaJellyNelly Totally, and even Barton Street is (very gradually) regaining some of it's luster. The waterfalls are plentiful, and in 30 minutes driving away from the city, you can get farm fresh produce and world class wine.
Hey Karl, glad you moved to Canada. As a former Londoner who made the Canadian leap and call Ottawa home, I hope our paths cross to share some stories over a drink or two!
Thank you SO much for speaking so well of my city. My great, great grandparents and great grandparents came here from Yorkshire and Devonshire around 1879, and we have BUILT our communities over years. It is all getting more developed, more people are coming, and we are expanding! You also don't have to park your cars on hills, like in Vancouver, where they can roll down and crash in the winter! A very warm welcome to you! Thank you for loving one of our people! If I ever see you two around, I'll definitely say hello! ☺️
This video is amazing. You made me so proud to be a Winnipegger. You captured the simplest yet most attractive parts about why life here is actually great. Far from a perfect place but we've been able to put a nice little life together here. Subbed. Can't wait for more content!
i'm a former Vancouverite finding temporary refuge in Nova Scotia (where I grew up), and contemplating Winnipeg. this was really helpful, so really, thank you.
@@sameold5050 "Winnipeg is a dump"? It depends on where you are. Main Street is well known for it's SRO (single room occupancy) hotels and low quality drinking establishments. Recently there have been more druggies downtown because of fentanyl. Facts are facts. But if you get away from downtown and look at where most Winnipeggers actually live, you'll see The 'Peg is a beautiful place: One great city. For one thing, people can actually afford their own houses. That means most places are owned by their occupants, not by a landlord and not controlled by a 'strata' committee or HOA. People are free to decorate their places any way they like. Go on StreetView and have a look at neighbourhoods like Woolseley where people have turned their entire front yards into flower gardens. You can't do that in Vancouver or Calgary! Then have a look at all the beautiful shade trees lining every street. Pulitzer Prize winner and dual American-Canadian citizen Carol Shields described them as reaching across in a loving embrace. It makes Calgary look denuded in comparison.
As a Winnipegger I used to hate it here. I moved to Toronto when I was 19 and moved back 4 years later. The grass is not always greener. I LOVE Winnipeg now! The people make it, but the city and everything we have going on in it is pretty amazing. The worst thing is the weather in winter but it’s not -40 the whole time and there’s lots of ways to still enjoy the outdoors. I’m proud AF to live here. And because of the high standard of living and low costs, my husband and I bought 2 acres just outside the city to build our dream house and we’re 35! So yeah, I love it here and I’m here for keeps
I live in Winnipeg and have been here for 10 years. I dont regret it for a minute. Like most cities, Winnipeg has its upsides and downsides. It's got drug problems and crime, but overall, it's a good place to live.
Glad to have you join us! seeing you highlight a lot of the great things that make our little city what it is really made me proud, especially after unfairly getting a bad wrap almost always. I nearly cried, it’s absolutely incredible you’ve been able to experience so much with us, thank you for your video! 💪🇨🇦❤
Nice to see someone who has his priorities straight. I used to tell my daughters if a man wouldn’t crawl over broken glass to get to you forget him. Moving from London to Winnipeg also qualifies.
That was my friend Shyanne in your folklarama clip! Think shes dancing with the Mexican Pavilion these days. So many great festivals. Winnipeg is big enough to have pretty much every type of activity (Latin Dance, Paintball, motorcycle clubs) but small enough that within those communities you really end up knowing everyone in those communities; which is so nice. But yeah, working in construction outside in the Winter here is terrible.
Hey Karl, welcome to Winnipeg. We are in a pretty great city, it’s indisputable - but those trips to London, which I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a few times, are truly to the best city on earth, you’re lucky to be able to get back there regularly!
Welcome to Peg city Karl! Love how you captured the best of Winnipeg. It's really a great place overall to raise a family and have some adventures. Close to many beaches, trails, and more... There is so much to discover in this province. Happy exploring!
Belated welcome and thanks for showing some love to our little big city. It’s easy to forget just how nice it is to be here and every now and then I come across a video like yours or an Australian who decided the Jets will be their hockey team and getting to see this place through a different lens is a cool feeling so again, thank you 🙂
I lived in Winnipeg from 1992 to 1994. I loved it there. I have lived in a lot of different places. I am now in Mississippi. Every place has its advantages and disadvantages.
Finally! Winnipeg deserves its flowers, and I'm glad there are more people feeling the true love and spirit of Winnipeg. Thank you for the love letter to our capital city. Make sure to check out the food around the province if you get the chance. Living where it's so painfully cold, you have access to some of the most delicious and hearty food ever! Get out and support local, folks! 🖤🖤🖤
You are a great story teller. I loved learning about Winnipeg. This is my first real education about it I am ashamed to say. I have always loved Canada but never moved there. Wish I had. Blessings to you in you new life in Winnipeg and to you are your wife. Peace
I have lived on the west coast, central america and I am back where I was born and raised, Winnipeg 🎉. You can live comfortably and still have money left to do things! Folklorama and the festivals are great. It's a decently big little town feel.
@@goodone5590This is what I foresee for Winnipeg. American analysts have been touting Duluth as a place where climate refugees might settle, Winnipeg is likely to be such a place as well.
Thank you for this. I enjoyed watching my hometown be portrayed in a positive light in a professional style. Subscribed and i look forward to watching more.
I was shocked when I seen the title moved to Winnipeg, you never see that! I use to dance for Folklorama, my parents also had a cottage at the lake, loved going to Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach on the Hot Summer days!
Some of the best summers of my life were spent in Winnipeg - why you might ask? because of the people. This Ontarian loves you Winnipeg folk: artsy, cultured, creative, down to earth and so very welcoming.
Eh, DCBB and Dr. Rocktopus cameos!! 😃 Both excellent bands - well chosen! Welcome to Wpg! As someone who lived in London briefly and misses it dearly, I don't have the same enthusiasm for Wpg that you do but I'm glad you've found yourself at home here. 🙂
Jamie seems really nice and I’m glad you found each other. We don’t always get to choose where we live (I would not have chosen this small town in Southern California but… work). But, having a community is so important and so is making the best of where you live! Like the video.
Moved from Paris pretty much the same period you did. We arrived in September 2022 and we do share most of the comments in your video. We have the same questions of people here saying wait what? Why do you move from Paris to Winnipeg. Well it's not that bad ey. We love it here, we also loved our life back home but for now this our home and we intend to make the best of it. Maybe we'll meet someday! enjoy the fall and hope for a not too cold winter :D
Fantastic that you love Winnipeg ... In addition to friendly people, it has beautifully maintained parks such as Assiniboine Park, Kildonan Park, St. Vital Park. Great golf courses, cross country ski trails. Wonderful arts scene including painters, potters, musicians, and Manitoba Theatre Centre, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and so much more...
Lovely film Karl. I am Canadian and I must say I love the UK 🇬🇧 and London as well. It is my dream destination. I love my home and I’m glad you like Winnipeg. 🇨🇦
Winnipeg and Manitoba are truly hidden gems of Canada. Yes we have our flaws like all places do but you just go with the flow. I’m so glad you are loving life here. Welcome to Canada and Welcome to Winnipeg. Thank you for this video
My dear dad was born in Winnipeg, but I've never visited. So glad you love it. I'm fiercely proud to be Canadian. Looking forward to more videos about us ! ❤️🇨🇦
Aw man you make us look so good! These are really similar reasons to why we moved here from a couple provinces over - affordability, lots of hidden beauty and culture, and amazing people! Welcome welcome welcome!!
When I read the title I knew immediately that you fell for one of our Canadian beauties. We strategically keep some of our finest women in the middle of the country to lure unsuspecting fellas, such as yourself, to be human shields against the thick swarms mosquitoes and black flies each spring. Welcome and good luck.
GREAT video. I was born and raised in Winnipeg and will ALWAYS call it home. Don't live there now but not because I didn't like it, or because of the weather. It is great to see someone point out the wonderful aspects of the city. GO JETS, AND BOMBERS, GO ..........
Thank you for the love letter to Winnipeg. Welcome to Canada.
"That's it, back to Winnipeg!"
Home is where the heart is. Can enjoy life anywhere including in an igloo 😁
Im From Winnipeg just got to the part where he is like winnipeg and checking the script haha yeahhhh im wondering why here aswell lol I mean the night life is awesome and we have a couple beautiful spot inside and outside the city but the city is just like any other :P just try not to get stabbed if you refuse to give a cigarette to someone homeless.
welcome back but vote wisely get rid of Liberals .
@@SunnyR-yi9teyes. Vancuver is madness!!! Liberals must go
Welcome to Winnipeg, my home for 58 years. Your video was better than a Travel Manitoba Commercial. I loved the positive outlook so much I subscribed.
Agree I was thinking the same thing lol
Agreed! Me too! Love my Winnipeg! ❤❤
I did the same thing 👍
We like to think we do a pretty good job at showcasing all of Manitoba. 😉
@@TravelManitoba You sure do, I did not mean any offence it was nice to see a personal viewpoint was all I meant by my comment. Manitoba is a beautiful province.
Arrived here in Winnipeg 52 years ago from the Philippines, one of the friendliest city in Canada, my second home now,raised my two kids n three grandkids, living my best life ever, thank you Canada!!!
Not now unfortunately things going … not now
Winnipeg is a secret gem. Commit fully to the right winter clothing, never stop respecting the possibility of ice, and don't park under the street trees in early summer, and yer golden!
I’m in the same boat I’m from London, I have lived in Australia, and we just moved to Winnipeg after 7 years in Vancouver. We love it here!
We moved from Bristol to Winnipeg 4 years ago. We have a nicer house in a more pleasant area than we could ever have afforded in Bristol. Winters are much colder of course, but also much sunnier, which lifts the spirits compared with damp, grey British winters. Summers here are both warmer and sunnier. People from other parts of Canada can be as rude as they like about Winnipeg. Hopefully when they do, that will keep the house prices here relatively affordable so our daughter will be able to afford to buy a place here one day.
Easteners travelling west need to get off the Trans Canada highway to really appreciate the prairies.
if its warmer there in the summer, then why did i get snowed out of a job in june, a few years ago. plus the locals told me sumetime it does in august too... i was mind blown to find out it actually snows 11 months of the year in canada, i always thought it was just uneduacated americans that said that, like the living in igloos? when was the last time Bristol saw 6" of snow in the summer?
@@BarkerVancity Snow has been known in June, but I've never heard of it in August. I understand from people who have lived there that Calgary can occasionally get snow in the summer months, but I've never seen or heard of it in July or August in Winnipeg. Bristol rarely gets snow at any time of the year, but when it does - even half an inch - everything comes to a standstill.
@@BarkerVancityit never snowed in June wtf are you talking about 😂 snow is gone by beginning of May and weather stays nice mid November
@@BarkerVancity I lived in Manitoba for a few years - never saw snow in the summer months.
As a lifelong Regina resident, I found this presentation charming & endearing. Seems Winnipeg is North America's best kept secret, but that won't last for long with a loving travelogue like this. I might even start cheering for the JETS, but my utter disdain for the Blue Bombers will never die! Cheers from Regina, Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 🏈 🍁
Regina really sucks. And I'm from Saskatchewan.
See you at the banjo bowl lol!! Woohoo !!
We beat you twice in football! haha. Regina is nice, very similar to here.
Go Riders!!
I love your comment...except for the Rider love :P go blue!!!
Wow. This was more than what I was expecting from the title. A love letter to Canada 🇨🇦
Karl, I’m from Manchester, I’ve been in Edmonton for 6 months now and I’m glad I’ve found somebody to relate to who understands, moving to Canada was the best thing we did!
🙂👍
Deadmonton lol
How did you move there?! I want to move but don’t know how.
Weird I’m from Montreal & I want to move to my mother land. Somewhere between England & Scotland. I dont know why I romanticize it so badly. I know it’s been in absolute shambles the last 10 years or so but one can only hope it will return to its former glory.
@@Chumbucketsecret Scotland I agree with, not England! I want to move Scotland as well but my partner is not so keen, so it’s either Canada or Spain. England used to be a great place to live but honestly, those days are gone and it is only getting worse.
grew up in winnipeg; wonderful place full of artists, music, beautiful architecture, festivals, gorgeous neighbourhoods, affordable rents and houses... i have the best memories there and always return whenever i can.
Born and raised in Winnipeg. Left for a few years, but came back to start a family. Best choice we made. Thank you for all of the great words and shining a light on Winnipeg!
I was born in Winnipeg and have lived here for 72 years. There is no escape.
Don't give up hope!
There is no NEED to escape. You’re in the Centre of the World ! Enjoy!
Unfortunately
It's like Hotel California, you can check out but you can never leave.
This is the most accurate comment
Love it😅
We moved from Germany to Winnipeg 19 years ago, I'll would never move back.
I saw some German moving back to Germany 😂😊
I moved from Calgary to Germany 3 years ago 😅
That was me! 😂@@tkrdg7885
@@JuliusA3DguyCalgary is better
@@rcplayground7 after living there for 17 years, no, it is not :)
Born in Winnipeg & live in Vancouver now. Still miss the culture & friendly (& strong) people!
We just moved from Nigeria few months ago and this video has been soul lifting ,looking forward to our first WINTER.
Long underwear, neck warmer, tuque and raw hide gloves or mitts. This thing will be a breeze for yuh🍻
Oh its right around the corner my friend better bundle up
3 months ago? How do you feel about it now? Supposed to get down to -40 with the windchill tonight!
Good luck to you! But even on a really cold day, when there’s no wind, you can still feel the sun on your face. I hope you love it :)
From one Winnipeger to another, welcome to Winnipeg! Thank you for highlighting our great little city.
Agreed!!!
As a born and raised Winnipeg girl now living in the U.S. I’m so happy to see a positive video about my Winterpeg! I hope you love it as much as I do!
I was born and raised in Calgary and feel the same way about my hometown - it’s not to everyone taste, and that’s fine, but it’s where I think of when I think of home
@@katherinekelly5380 couldn’t agree more, and just so you know I adore Calgary as the gateway to the Canadian Rockies!
Is winipeg more cold than saskatoon
I actually think Winnipeg is pretty cool. It's a total sleeper of a city, few people know about it these days but it's got a rich cultural scene.
The city is cool and for 4 months I have been trying to get a job and I got none, I am sorry but it too frustrating here
@@shivabaruwal1035You gotta go where the work is. The economy isn’t the brightest in Manitoba. If you’re established here (Winnipeg ) its a pretty good place to live. Affordable, good culture food etc.
@@den8863 look brother, as I said the city is fabulous and people I have encountered are humble too, I always used to hear it’s bad place, dangerous place, but what I experienced was quite the opposite, the only I can’t seem to understand is how come people are jobless, homeless, when the government can donate millions of dollars to some foreign nation, I know it’s to support life, but they don’t wanna support life here, These problems need real solutions. And I have known so many people but why haven’t it been possible for me to get a job. It was not this hard in toronto, I am not blaming the people but the government, how can it be ruling a nation with protecting their people. And again they have money for everything else except for lifting the poor
I'm half Australian (from Sydney) and half Canadian (from Winnipeg). I'm currently visiting family in Winnipeg and am really excited about the idea of making it my home base while I travel and work remotely. This video is truly remarkable and exactly what I needed-thank you!
I moved from São Paulo to Winnipeg 7 years ago and don’t regret a bit. Love this city and its people.
Welcome to Winnipeg Karl, happy to have you!
Thanks 😊
This is eye opening to me even as a Canadian (who admittedly has never been to Winnipeg); goes to show you need to experience a place yourself to really know it, as opposed to going by what others think of it! Good for you that you found a home in Winnipeg with your beautiful wife; hope you guys continue thriving there.
I moved to Winnipeg from Saudi Arabia. From the extreme heat to the extreme cold. Best decision of my life. Winnipeg is underrated for sure 👍
How have you adapted to the cold? What were you thinking during your first winter? Welcome to Canada friend.
@kevinW826 Hi Kevin, thank you tons my friend. I came in January 2018. I started climatizing that year by taking alot of walks outside, started with 5 minutes and gradually increase the time. By Feb, I was a pro 😂
Honestly not a lot of “extreme cold” in the last few decades.
@@dennish.7708 -31 is extreme enough for anybody anyway
@@dennish.7708 February of 2012 I think. The entire month in Ontario was -30 or so. Same with February of 2015. It got to even -40 for most of the month.
It happened last year too.
Halifax and the surrounding areas got bombed with snow and freezing temperatures this past winter which according to in laws is not normal for Halifax.
Hi Karl - looking forward to hopefully meeting you one day. We are Brereton Lake neighbors and have known Jamie since her law school days with our daughter.
We are a Manitoba farm family and we love it here. So nice to see this positive video on Winnipeg. Beautifully done!! You are very talented. Welcome here!!
Thanks :)
I'm from BC but lived in Wpg for a few years. I liked it. Positive memories. 👍
I live in Banff, Alberta. My favourite vacation destination is Winnipeg. It's a very special place, not everybody gets it, but it is amazing.
That’s true, not everyone gets it, i live there and i prefer it to other cities
When I lived in Kelowna for a year, I missed Manitoba. It may be a shithole, but it's my shithole.
@@gman9024 Lived on the coast for 15 years. Just moved back. God I missed this shithole too. :)
Banff is one of my favorite vacation spots
@@jaredsuggitt996The west coast? And you moved back?
Thank you for showing people what I’ve known and have been saying my entire life. Many people I know have moved away because it’s Winnipeg but they end up moving back and appreciate our great city. Life isn’t always greener on the other side. You’ve captured Winnipeg beautifully. And there’s so much more!
Even the Jets moved back!!😅
Is your sister’s name Robin?
First time viewer and the professionalism of the whole package is outstanding
Agreed!
It’s nice to see genuine people speak about the great things of Winnipeg.
No matter how much I think about other cities, Winnipeg is also going to be home.
I have lived in winnipeg for 3 years. My daughter was born here 5 months ago, and I would live nowhere else. My wee winnipeg.
Wow! You need to speak to Economic Development Winnipeg! Far better than anything else I've seen promoting the city. Well done and welcome!
Hey Karl, I personally felt the need to comment on this video 😭 even though this wasn’t your usual travel documentaries style of content, your sense of storytelling which is something I’ve always admired you for still shines through so well. I was locked in for the entire 12 minutes. keep doing what you’re doing and I’m so excited to follow along on your life adventures (and stability era)
Yes. Winnipeg has some brutally cold winters. But I’ve never met friendlier people in other places. Winnipeg may have some negatives but it sure has some awesome things too. Welcome. Welcome. GREAT VIDEO
I'm a brit who fell for and married a Winnipegger been here 23 years love it, went back home for a visit this summer, its changed alot.
From a fellow Winnipeger - THANK YOU!!! 🙏 💙
Hundreds of businesses shutting down in the past year, 7/11's shutting down because of insane rates of theft and robbery (so much for being the slurpee capital) and ravaging homeless who leave the streets a complete trash bin with clothes, garbage, food, amongst other things all over the road... So much for helping the homeless when they throw it on the sidewalk.
I wouldn't be thanking anyone for visiting Winnipeg, I'd be asking what went wrong for that individual to think, of all places in Canada, that Winnipeg was the destination.
I'm a Winnipegger myself, I love my home, home is Winnipeg, but if I was given the chance to move anywhere in Canada, it would never be Winnipeg.
@@collinplays1823 lol okay Kar… oops I mean Collin.
@@u_ly_rae1600 Seems you'd rather make an attempt at insulting me rather than accepting the blatant truth of the economic and criminal situation in Winnipeg.
Maybe this is why its so bad, folks like yourself disregard it and resort to petty insults when put on the spot on the real issues that face Winnipeg.
Living in Winnipeg as well, it is incredibly refreshing to see videos like this from a different perspective. It's all the shit that we get that actually makes me want to move until I realise there aren't many places that are actually as affordable as Winnipeg. Makes you feel kind of stuck. But meeting people like you makes it a great place to live. Same as you, it is a great place to live that is affordable enough that you can still travel, and I do lots of travel. My friends in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary barely ever travel because they cannot afford it. It's always me travelling to see them.
I'm from Winnipeg, but I've lived in Toronto for 30 years. I decided 18 months ago to move back to Winnipeg. I'm so ready to go back.🙂
I just moved back from the GTA as well. Best decision ever. We settled in Richer just outside of the City.
@allspirited22 That's great! How was the move? If you can recommend a great mover, I'd appreciate it.😀
I just left Toronto after 18 years and moved to Thunder Bay a week ago! My husband and I rented a U-haul and drove, we also hired movers on TaskRabbit to do the heavy lifting from our apartment to the U-Haul.
Most prairie people return when they come to their older senses.
@@billfarley9167 I think you could be right. 😄
As a Calgarian watching you, I did not expect to see this turn of events. Congratulations on the move!
thanks :)
Consider yourself fortunate, Calgary is not only the best place to live in Canada & all of the world actually.
Winnipeg is a dump.
I dont like Calgary, @sameold5050
@@edytauzialko459
What isn't there to like about Calgary?
It's obviously a much better place to live than Winnipeg.
@@sameold5050 mostly highways in Calgary
Made me so proud to see this! Husband and I emigrated back in '89 as a young married couple from Hertfordshire. Love this place, and such a beautiful country. So honoured and a great privilege to live here ❤
I’ve lived in many different places, but Winnipeg has been home for 30 years. I wouldn’t live anywhere else. 🥰
I loved hearing your story of love and community. I think I’m jaded seeing all the people moving to the “hot” spots but listening to your story puts the priority on your partner and the sense of community you can find in this off the beaten trail cities, along with the quality of life.
All I can say as a Prairie boy from just a little further west is: I can't wait to see his videos from December until February. A "Brit" encountering truly cold weather for the first time is always good for a giggle.
As someone who did the same thing a few years back: Welcome! 🌧️☔🇬🇧➡️🇨🇦☀️❄️
I’m from the UK and have lived in a small city about two hours from Winnipeg for 24 years. I hope you are really happy in Winnipeg.
I live in Hamilton now, but I lived in Toronto most of my life. I was blown away by how awesome Winnipeg was when we visited a year ago - between the chill vibes, the zoo and museums, along with day trips away from the city, there's a lot to love, and I look forward to the chance to visit again. That said, when I tell people how awesome Winnipeg is, no one believes me (though the same is true for my adopted hometown of Hamilton!).
Hamilton is awesome for parks, food, and 2nd hand shopping. Ppl just give it a bad reputation bc it's mostly a working class/factory worker city, and bc there are homeless people (like 99% of Canadian cities, not the suburbs though). It's classist. But the city is definitely up and coming. I'm from Oakville, and moved out of the country, but I would have moved to Hamilton in a heartbeat if I stuck around.
@@MegaJellyNelly Totally, and even Barton Street is (very gradually) regaining some of it's luster. The waterfalls are plentiful, and in 30 minutes driving away from the city, you can get farm fresh produce and world class wine.
Hey Karl, glad you moved to Canada. As a former Londoner who made the Canadian leap and call Ottawa home, I hope our paths cross to share some stories over a drink or two!
This is such an interesting, funny and heartwarming video. I really captures your talents as a film maker and story teller. I just love it. Well done.
Welcome to Winnipeg!!
-A fellow Winnipegger
Thank you SO much for speaking so well of my city. My great, great grandparents and great grandparents came here from Yorkshire and Devonshire around 1879, and we have BUILT our communities over years. It is all getting more developed, more people are coming, and we are expanding! You also don't have to park your cars on hills, like in Vancouver, where they can roll down and crash in the winter! A very warm welcome to you! Thank you for loving one of our people! If I ever see you two around, I'll definitely say hello! ☺️
This video is amazing. You made me so proud to be a Winnipegger. You captured the simplest yet most attractive parts about why life here is actually great. Far from a perfect place but we've been able to put a nice little life together here. Subbed. Can't wait for more content!
i'm a former Vancouverite finding temporary refuge in Nova Scotia (where I grew up), and contemplating Winnipeg. this was really helpful, so really, thank you.
Winnipeg is a dump.
@@sameold5050 "Winnipeg is a dump"?
It depends on where you are. Main Street is well known for it's SRO (single room occupancy) hotels and low quality drinking establishments. Recently there have been more druggies downtown because of fentanyl. Facts are facts. But if you get away from downtown and look at where most Winnipeggers actually live, you'll see The 'Peg is a beautiful place: One great city.
For one thing, people can actually afford their own houses. That means most places are owned by their occupants, not by a landlord and not controlled by a 'strata' committee or HOA. People are free to decorate their places any way they like. Go on StreetView and have a look at neighbourhoods like Woolseley where people have turned their entire front yards into flower gardens. You can't do that in Vancouver or Calgary!
Then have a look at all the beautiful shade trees lining every street. Pulitzer Prize winner and dual American-Canadian citizen Carol Shields described them as reaching across in a loving embrace. It makes Calgary look denuded in comparison.
I'm not from Winnipeg, but my parents lived there for many years. Underrated city and some of the best food I've ever had.
As a Winnipegger I used to hate it here. I moved to Toronto when I was 19 and moved back 4 years later. The grass is not always greener. I LOVE Winnipeg now! The people make it, but the city and everything we have going on in it is pretty amazing. The worst thing is the weather in winter but it’s not -40 the whole time and there’s lots of ways to still enjoy the outdoors.
I’m proud AF to live here. And because of the high standard of living and low costs, my husband and I bought 2 acres just outside the city to build our dream house and we’re 35! So yeah, I love it here and I’m here for keeps
Me ans my spouse bought a house I'm 35 too. Alot of my friends don't own houses. So the fact we can afford it here. We're so lucky I'm Winnipeg.
Bought a home at 22 here! It’s a blessing! Cheers from Winnipeg!
I live in Winnipeg and have been here for 10 years. I dont regret it for a minute. Like most cities, Winnipeg has its upsides and downsides. It's got drug problems and crime, but overall, it's a good place to live.
Agree with you Karl! Born and raised in BUENOS AIRES... and absolutely in love with Winnipeg! All you say is ABSOLUTELY right!!!!!
Love visiting Winnipeg. My sister lives in Manitoba. She was uncertain before moving, but loves living there.
Winnipeg… a great city… with access to awesome parks, beaches amd wilderness !!
Glad to have you join us! seeing you highlight a lot of the great things that make our little city what it is really made me proud, especially after unfairly getting a bad wrap almost always. I nearly cried, it’s absolutely incredible you’ve been able to experience so much with us, thank you for your video!
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Nice to see someone who has his priorities straight. I used to tell my daughters if a man wouldn’t crawl over broken glass to get to you forget him. Moving from London to Winnipeg also qualifies.
LOVE Winnipeg! Was so sad when we had to leave. Miss it very much. It’s so underrated.
That was my friend Shyanne in your folklarama clip! Think shes dancing with the Mexican Pavilion these days.
So many great festivals.
Winnipeg is big enough to have pretty much every type of activity (Latin Dance, Paintball, motorcycle clubs) but small enough that within those communities you really end up knowing everyone in those communities; which is so nice.
But yeah, working in construction outside in the Winter here is terrible.
Hey Karl, welcome to Winnipeg. We are in a pretty great city, it’s indisputable - but those trips to London, which I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a few times, are truly to the best city on earth, you’re lucky to be able to get back there regularly!
Welcome to Peg city Karl! Love how you captured the best of Winnipeg. It's really a great place overall to raise a family and have some adventures. Close to many beaches, trails, and more... There is so much to discover in this province. Happy exploring!
Thanks :)
Good for you mate, it's great to hear the all positives about Winnipeg and your new life there.
Belated welcome and thanks for showing some love to our little big city. It’s easy to forget just how nice it is to be here and every now and then I come across a video like yours or an Australian who decided the Jets will be their hockey team and getting to see this place through a different lens is a cool feeling so again, thank you 🙂
So happy for you both!! Congratulations, Winnipeg looks like so much fun! Pls do a local guide I would love to visit, looks beautiful!!
I lived in Winnipeg from 1992 to 1994. I loved it there. I have lived in a lot of different places. I am now in Mississippi. Every place has its advantages and disadvantages.
Welcome home to Winnipeg. Creativity and the arts is important here and so is family.
Welcome to Canada Karl! Raise a family - we need more of you here. Thank you.
Finally! Winnipeg deserves its flowers, and I'm glad there are more people feeling the true love and spirit of Winnipeg. Thank you for the love letter to our capital city. Make sure to check out the food around the province if you get the chance. Living where it's so painfully cold, you have access to some of the most delicious and hearty food ever! Get out and support local, folks! 🖤🖤🖤
Yay!! Welcome home, Karl! A GREAT addition to the family!
Cheers Matt 😊
You are a great story teller. I loved learning about Winnipeg. This is my first real education about it I am ashamed to say. I have always loved Canada but never moved there. Wish I had. Blessings to you in you new life in Winnipeg and to you are your wife. Peace
I have lived on the west coast, central america and I am back where I was born and raised, Winnipeg 🎉. You can live comfortably and still have money left to do things! Folklorama and the festivals are great. It's a decently big little town feel.
Winnipeg is a future city as climate warms the winters will ease , attracting millions
@@goodone5590This is what I foresee for Winnipeg. American analysts have been touting Duluth as a place where climate refugees might settle, Winnipeg is likely to be such a place as well.
Thank you for making this lovely video about my home! I moved the opposite direction from Winnipeg to London but love my home in Winnipeg
Thank you for this. I enjoyed watching my hometown be portrayed in a positive light in a professional style. Subscribed and i look forward to watching more.
I found this format of a city I know nothing about being presented to me really interesting. Good video Karl
I was shocked when I seen the title moved to Winnipeg, you never see that!
I use to dance for Folklorama, my parents also had a cottage at the lake, loved going to Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach on the Hot Summer days!
Some of the best summers of my life were spent in Winnipeg - why you might ask? because of the people. This Ontarian loves you Winnipeg folk: artsy, cultured, creative, down to earth and so very welcoming.
Just watched this and it’s made me so homesick! You’ve done such a wonderful job highlighting what makes Winnipeg special!
Eh, DCBB and Dr. Rocktopus cameos!! 😃 Both excellent bands - well chosen!
Welcome to Wpg! As someone who lived in London briefly and misses it dearly, I don't have the same enthusiasm for Wpg that you do but I'm glad you've found yourself at home here. 🙂
I moved from Nottingham to Winnipeg and I love it! 🌹
Lived there for three years. I love the Peg!
Jamie seems really nice and I’m glad you found each other. We don’t always get to choose where we live (I would not have chosen this small town in Southern California but… work). But, having a community is so important and so is making the best of where you live! Like the video.
Moved from Paris pretty much the same period you did. We arrived in September 2022 and we do share most of the comments in your video. We have the same questions of people here saying wait what? Why do you move from Paris to Winnipeg. Well it's not that bad ey. We love it here, we also loved our life back home but for now this our home and we intend to make the best of it. Maybe we'll meet someday! enjoy the fall and hope for a not too cold winter :D
Fantastic that you love Winnipeg ... In addition to friendly people, it has beautifully maintained parks such as Assiniboine Park, Kildonan Park, St. Vital Park. Great golf courses, cross country ski trails. Wonderful arts scene including painters, potters, musicians, and Manitoba Theatre Centre, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and so much more...
I love living here in Winnipeg I don't care what anyone says. This is truly one great city!
Except winter
@@Rexonamax There is plenty to do in winter.
@@xAnAngelOfDeathx what ?
I've never been west of Ontario. Would like to see Winny sometime.
@@Rexonamax *Winterpeg
THAT'S IT BACK TO WINNIPEG!!
Proud Winnipegger here 🇨🇦!!
TRUE NORTH! GO JEts GO! 🏒
Lovely film Karl. I am Canadian and I must say I love the UK 🇬🇧 and London as well. It is my dream destination. I love my home and I’m glad you like Winnipeg. 🇨🇦
Winnipeg and Manitoba are truly hidden gems of Canada. Yes we have our flaws like all places do but you just go with the flow. I’m so glad you are loving life here. Welcome to Canada and Welcome to Winnipeg. Thank you for this video
When you said in your last video that Winnipeg was your new hometown, I just knew that you’d moved for Love! ❤️❤
Welcome to Canada!! 🇨🇦
Thanks 😊
Welcome to the Peg! Happy I stumbled on this one 👍🏻
My dear dad was born in Winnipeg, but I've never visited. So glad you love it. I'm fiercely proud to be Canadian. Looking forward to more videos about us ! ❤️🇨🇦
Aw man you make us look so good! These are really similar reasons to why we moved here from a couple provinces over - affordability, lots of hidden beauty and culture, and amazing people! Welcome welcome welcome!!
When I read the title I knew immediately that you fell for one of our Canadian beauties. We strategically keep some of our finest women in the middle of the country to lure unsuspecting fellas, such as yourself, to be human shields against the thick swarms mosquitoes and black flies each spring. Welcome and good luck.
Redhill lost a legend, but Winnipeg gained a legend!!
GREAT video. I was born and raised in Winnipeg and will ALWAYS call it home. Don't live there now but not because I didn't like it, or because of the weather. It is great to see someone point out the wonderful aspects of the city. GO JETS, AND BOMBERS, GO ..........
Welcome to Friendly Manitoba! 😊☕️🇨🇦☕️
Your wife has the most heart warming smile. You clearly found good ones in each other
Well darn, this made me cry. So nice to see someone move here and have positive things to say. ❤