The British Columbian metropolis gets an average of about nine snowy days a year. And did we mention, there are no highways in Vancouver. Despite the cold temperatures, Calgary is considered the sunniest city in the country, based on a survey of Canadian cities.
The average monthly low temperature in Vancouver never even drops below freezing. So even in the depths of winter, the coastal influence manages to keep the chill off. The city of Vancouver is situated on a peninsula, something like San Francisco, surrounded on three sides by water. While this provides a valuable element of scenic beauty, it also puts a critical restriction on urban expansion. Of course you still have inland access to the east, and there are bridges linking to more suburbs to the north and south.
But you cannot overlook the economic pressures created by the geography of the city. But wealthy Asian investors have played a critical role in driving real estate prices through the roof. And yet Calgary is a far cry from being the armpit of North America.
Furthermore, Alberta is home to the second largest oil and gas reserves in the world, bringing vital economic stimulus and opportunity. And that makes Vancouver look even less affordable by comparison. Yes, we do like our nicknames in Canada. In general, living is—unfortunately—pretty expensive. As you can see, the cost of housing is the biggest the difference. The average home in Vancouver is selling for more than double the cost of an average home in Calgary.
But remember, averages can be misleading. The facts are incontrovertible. And if the disparity in income could offset that difference, that could help to ease the pain. The stairs in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery is a popular place to chill and catch some sun. Calgary has its fair share of quirky places to shop, including NERD a shop in Inglewood that specializes in fashion and accessories for roller skating.
Link: Beltline Embraces Density. And yes we have food truck too. The Beltine has several pedestrian oriented main streets with pubs, patios, shops and restaurants. While the Beltline may not have as many grocery stores at the West End it has two major grocery stores as well as several specialty grocers like Community Natural Foods. Give it time. The master plans are surprisingly similar, build highrise residential development next to an iconic new library, along with some major sports and entertainment facilities and a multi-use pathway along the water and people will want to live there.
Link: East Village a billion dollar work of art! In this case, the master plans differ. Eau Claire and Downtown West have tremendous potential, especially if you add in West Village which could become a funky innovation campus for start-ups businesses, perhaps even the next Amazon, Google or Apple if we play our cards right. Link: Downtown West a quiet evolution. Shaw Millennium Park, combined with the new civic art gallery will become the heart of vibrant urban community in the near future.
Photo credit: Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Granville Island is the urban playground for those living in Kits and False Creek, however, Granville Island is more a tourist attraction than an amenity for residents. Kits is home to numerous great restaurants. The province is closely tied to the oil industry, so when oil demand dips, unemployment rates skyrocket.
Luckily, if you're not moving for oil, you shouldn't be impacted. Alberta has a hot job market with several large organizations headquartered in the province. In , Forbes named Calgary the cleanest city in the world. In , it won the same title, this time from Mercer Global Financial. Calgary is a notoriously clean city with minimal air pollution, clean drinking water, and an excellent sewage system.
While this will never be the main reason you choose to move to Alberta, it's definitely a nice bonus! Alberta's cost of living is generally less than British Columbia.
Entertainment, rent, housing, dining out, and more are all generally less expensive in this province. Alberta offers a very low sales tax for its residents. Unlike other provinces, it doesn't impose a provincial tax on people, so everyone only pays the five percent national good and services tax GST. In comparison, B. There are endless new stories of young professionals choosing to leave B. The rental market is incredibly competitive and has no stability.
Not to mention that most young professionals feel that despite making a good income, they'll never be able to afford to own property in Vancouver.
The average cost of a house in Calgary is less than half of Vancouver's prices. This alone is a huge factor in most people's decision to move to Alberta. The majority of Albertans live in homes between 1,, square feet. This is a decent amount of space, allowing people to have yards, pets, and their claim of land.
For people who are considering having families, space is important to living a quality life. For the physically active, Alberta is the perfect new home.
Popular ski towns Banff and Jasper are nearby for all your winter sports activities. You can also visit these areas for beautiful hikes in the summer. Additionally, there are plenty of parks for running, biking, and more. You will have no problem getting your fill of exercise and sports in this province. Alberta gets a lot of sun especially in comparison to B.
And, Alberta gets a decent amount of snow in the winter.
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