Living in Edmonton | The TRUTH about Alberta's Capital City

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I've lived in Edmonton Alberta my entire life so I wanted to share what it's like actually living here.🙂
Just like any city there are pros and cons 🤔
Here's the cons:
1. Edmonton's weather can be absolutely brutal. We have long very cold winters, that seem to last forever. ❄️
2. Unfortunately Edmonton can be known for having some pretty bad drivers. A lot of people are not used to driving on snow and ice so it can take a while to adjust. Also no one's going to let you in even if you have your signal on lol 😡
3. Edmonton is located almost in the middle of the second largest country in the world. We are very landlocked here. So if proximity to the ocean is important to you I wouldn't recommend moving here.🌊
4. In the recent years Edmonton's crime rate hasn't been the greatest. We rank 20% higher than Vancouver and 40% higher than Calgary.✖️
Pros:
1. There's lots of opportunity to get a job in Edmonton. There's certainly no shortage of work and you can get a job in pretty much any sector. It's a great place for business owners!👩‍⚕️👨‍💼👷‍♀️
2. If you don't want to live in the big city there is many surrounding smaller cities and sub areas around Edmonton. Areas like St.Albert, Sherwood park, Beaumont, Spruce Grove and many others. These places can be a great place to raise a family and are all very short distances to Edmonton.👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
3. Edmonton has a very diverse culture. There is lots to do here and there seems to be something for everybody. We have people from all around the world living in Edmonton so it's pretty easy for anyone to make friends 🕺
4. You are surrounded by nature in Edmonton, there's lots of Crown Land, provincial and national parks within short driving distance of the city. If you enjoy hunting, fishing or hiking there's lots to do around here. 🏕️
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@dasalekhya 11 ай бұрын

Moved to Edmonton from New Brunswick in April 2022 Did not have a doctor in NB for *16 years* ... got a *doctor in Edmonton in 1 day* yes, it is cold as hell... but at least I am NOT DYING due to lack of medical care

@khadijatopakunle9164 Жыл бұрын

So basically, reviews of most cities in different provinces in canada goes like : "it has a bad winter", "there's always road construction going on", "the winter is long", "oh there are homeless people ", "they do drugs too".....etc. ok, got it. 😅 at this point, I'm just going to close my eyes and choose any city on the map.... 😂

@detailforward2530 Жыл бұрын

Right?!

@desicanadian2272 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. According to those facts, even vancouver is not livable

@forfuxakes6814 11 ай бұрын

Good you don’t like it MOVE👋

@gangisgone9536 11 ай бұрын

Edmonton is fine XD the good out ways the bad just dont live in central edmonton. Like Whyte ave to down town and north side are no good. Can be fine for a day but shit to live.

@Pete-gw3sz 8 ай бұрын

He also basically described Montreal.

@danielappell3484 Жыл бұрын

As a ex-Calgarian I love to hear trash about Edmonton, but I got to tip my hat to the cultural life in your city. Edmonton makes the best of their winters by creating great theatre, great dance performances, and great art exhibitions. Edmonton culture is way more than just hockey and shopping malls. In a very significant way Edmonton is better than Calgary and Vancouver, because the people there know how to come together and have a great time. I love Edmonton, but, yah, winters are shit.

@JereJeremiah Жыл бұрын

Ex Calgarian here also. I love Edmonton its such an amazing place. We may not have mountain peaks, but we have absolutely everything else nearby and its great.

@Ynalaw Жыл бұрын

I'm a local performer in the exotic arts industry. I do dancing on stage for women's doe parties. My performance is called "Pete's pet snake." I do twirly whirlies on stage.

@danielappell3484 Жыл бұрын

You’re making me miss Edmonton more.

@alanguages Жыл бұрын

I want to attend the Edmonton Heritage Festival this Summer.

@dankelly5150 Жыл бұрын

@@alanguages You'll have fun, it's great !!

@alberthouramoose1641 Жыл бұрын

I am barely surviving here in thunder bay ontario, and been unemployed for a very long time, I am sick and tired of my living condition here, so Iam taking a gamble take my welfare check and move to Edmonton at the first of the month and hopefully get a job. Ill be homeless when i arrive in edmonton but crossing a finger that my story will be successful one

@tyler387387 Жыл бұрын

take a peek at construction companies in march ish because they'll be starting to hire for their summer season and most pay half decently with overtime.

@Kevin-wc8dt Жыл бұрын

@@tyler387387isn’t that only for construction workers like you need to post secondary for it or anyone can work

@tyler387387 Жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-wc8dt no, high school education is all most need, and sometimes they don’t even need that

@datchicray Жыл бұрын

I’m originally from Thunder Bay. Crazy how such a small isolated and undesirable city has gotten so expensive. Good luck friend.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

It may be for you, I don't know, but I found Edmonton to be a harrowing experience the last few years I lived there, the only thing that kept me there was a job that paid me a lot but left me with no time to spend it on. I don't know if there are many of those jobs left anymore.

@tasnimulhassan6882 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video bro. Very informative

@iossaiken 11 ай бұрын

Hi from Beaumont! Thanks for the shout out! That earns a thumbs up from me!

@TokyoRobb Жыл бұрын

Great video! Possibly moving for a job from the US. Love the insight.

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

That's great! Please let me know if you need any information. I would be happy to help you out.

@sexygeek8996 Жыл бұрын

If you are moving from the U.S. to Canada, be prepared for everything being much more expensive.

@drewdoctor1984 Жыл бұрын

No monies could buy me to kanada

@chrisrunn9540 Жыл бұрын

Edmonton isn’t bad you can dress for cold weather, Calgary’s weather I find harder to dress for. Montreal has the worst drivers. It has the same problems as any other city.

@brandonyoung5037 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mkyhou1160 Жыл бұрын

I spent 10 years in Edmonton, then moved to Calgary. No comparison, with mountains, Chinooks and much cleaner and larger downtown, Calgary is a better choice. Better road system too, Edmonton lacks a north south highway route into downtown. Edmonton is a good city but unless you are in the trades, or are a government worker, Calgary is a better choice.

@datchicray Жыл бұрын

Sure if moneys not an issue. Calgary has gotten pricey like everywhere else in Canada. Edmonton is that last proper city in Canada that’s still affordable.

@mkyhou1160 Жыл бұрын

@@datchicray I find Edmonton is about 50 to 100k less than Calgary, and has been that way last 20 years. It’s cheaper but not a lot cheaper.

@Tribuneoftheplebs Жыл бұрын

Edmonton river valley is better

@mkyhou1160 Жыл бұрын

@@Tribuneoftheplebs yeah but the bow river is clearer / cleaner with amazing fishing and “float the bow” is a city institution in summer. It’s also a short drive to enjoy it in Kananaskis/Rockies. Edmonton has nothing like Princes Island / river walk right in downtown, Louise McKinney is a dump in comparison.

@doje8341 Жыл бұрын

@@datchicraywhat do you think of edmonton with jobs, cost of living, house price

@DadPlaysBass 10 ай бұрын

Great video, I’m moving to Edmonton from Vancouver soon, maybe next year, but my plan is to rent over there for a full year so we have an idea of how things will be year round. I got a wife and two young kids, and I work in construction. Hopefully I find my peace of mind there

@saieishun Жыл бұрын

As a korean who wanna live in an edmonton. it's really helpful to me! thanks for your video :)

@10oirasoreusoj Жыл бұрын

Moved to Edmonton a couple of months ago from Ontario. The worst aspect is the high amount of homeless, lowlifes, addicts and sketchy people. Every time I go to a shopping plaza or anywhere with a big parking lot I have to check the surroundings, always looking if there are weird people that could break into the car. I have to secured everything in my back yard. I feel like if I weren't in Canada anymore. Positive aspects is lots of jobs, opportunities to make money and affordability. The city has lots of potential to become a nicer, more family oriented place. I will spend some years here but definitely not looking to stay for the long term. Good luck to all the new fellow Edmontonians!

@secretlyanonymous5793 Жыл бұрын

I live in Edmonton and yes there are homeless people but just that. nothing else of what you mentioned. maybe because you live in downtown? well that is expectable because all city centers are like that.

@brandonb3273 Жыл бұрын

Could be paranoid lol

@dnice4145 11 ай бұрын

@@secretlyanonymous5793Edmonton is no where near as bad as places like Vancouver/Toronto.

@user-cx8dr3cf7x 11 ай бұрын

The same can be said about ontario ten fold, when it comes to your druggies homeless and low life, addicts and sketchy people.

@WeTheNorthRaptors 8 ай бұрын

where you live tho? you could only see druggies near downtown or whyte ave

@Aprilsdailychaos Жыл бұрын

I thinking of moving my family to Edmonton from interior of BC. The real estate in Edmonton is actually affordable. Cheaper gas in Edmonton, less taxes. I could get a job right away as I'm an ECE workers. Also cold winters are good for my backyard ice rink ❤️

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

That's so exciting! If you need any help please let me know :)

@Sugarshane88 Жыл бұрын

Usually it would be the other way around lol

@kimjayme357 Жыл бұрын

@@rossstoroshenko Do you have any idea how to get a permanent residency there in Alberta?

@danc2426 Жыл бұрын

It’s a hole..lived there 15 years.. you will regret it! There is a reason it’s so cheap to live there !

@Aprilsdailychaos Жыл бұрын

@@danc2426 have you been to Kamloops it's a hole as well

@user-fo8oi9zg7m Жыл бұрын

Quick tip: There is very VERY little crown land around edmonton but there are a LOT of great recreation areas, provincial and national parks nearby.

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

Hey Remco, I was referring to west of Whitecourt. Pretty much everything west of blue quill is Alberta public land. Very hard to find that anywhere else in Canada so close to a dense population.

@onceu17 Жыл бұрын

May i ask which parts of edmonton should i be avoiding?

@user-oj6sf9qf5y 9 ай бұрын

Almost in the middle of Canada… May want to brush up on the old geography there.

@modestacattaruzza7400 Жыл бұрын

I live in my city for 65years, wouldn't have any other way Thank you.

@Lovethemusic385 6 ай бұрын

I lived there for many years and loved it. You can have many different experiences in the same city.

@djd8474 Жыл бұрын

Our coyotes are turning into wolves

@keytejano4548 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information :). How about the IT industry? as I'm thinking to move there.

@DannieKamete Жыл бұрын

As a person living in Europe, it is wild to imagine the size of Canada. It's the size of Europe but with only 5% of the population, meaning major cities (1 million+) are far from each other. Here, you can bike from one major city to another in a couple hours.

@michaelsyntak5418 Жыл бұрын

The vast majority of canada is frozen tundra. Over 90% of the population lives within 50 km of usa border.

@DannieKamete Жыл бұрын

@@michaelsyntak5418 isn't it more like the far north? Because south of Alaska, there's plenty of Canada that is basically wilderness

@benatkinson5671 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. Thanks! My personal experience is that Edmonton specifically, and Alberta generally, is far better than the places I have lived in southern and eastern Ontario. I was born and raised in Ontario, and I moved to Edmonton in 2002 when I was 27. I lived there for 7 years and then moved to Calgary in 2009, and I am still here. Personally, I find the weather in Alberta *way* better than in Ontario. Sure, every year we get temperatures below -50 for a week or two, but as they say, it is "a dry cold". When I lived near Toronto and also in Ottawa, the windchill there was brutal, so I would always choose -50 degrees Celsius in Edmonton and Calgary over how cold I felt in the 9 years I lived in Ottawa. I still remember waiting at the bus stop in front of Bonny Doon Mall one day and a girl asking why I did not zip up my jacket; I told her I did not feel cold, and maybe that was because I still remembered how the cold felt in Ottawa. Also, since the day I moved to Edmonton in 2002, I have always found people in Alberta to be far friendlier than in Ontario. Your comment about turn signals reminded me of driving in Ontario when even cops would not use them, so it is no worse in Alberta. In fact, I have found that drivers in Ontario will go out of their way to get in the way of other drivers. Slowing other people down and being otherwise obnoxious is a sport in Ontario. Thanks again for this video. I love Calgary, but I would still happily move back to Edmonton if an opportunity arose to do so. I actually consider Edmonton to be my *real* hometown in a lot of ways because it was not only the beginning of a new life for me, but also a *better* life for me. I miss the city a lot.

@eliciaeldridge3452 Жыл бұрын

Such a relief to hear, I am living in Ontario but my husband and I plan on moving to Edmonton in the next few years. I agree people just aren't very friendly here I am looking forward to experiencing a strong sense of community . and the dry winters because your right the wind-chill is painful.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

@@eliciaeldridge3452 I wouldn't qualify Edmonton as a "friendly city".

@dankelly5150 Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum I don't find it unfriendly !

@mckricks1 10 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right. Right now I am in a similar situation as you!

@Stephen-uz8dm 9 ай бұрын

@@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scumit is noticeably friendlier than Vancouver

@youcefriad 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info. I’ll be moving soon to Edmonton. I’m from Morocco

@samsungtaba8971 10 ай бұрын

Great honesty is the best policy you describes all the truth

@nazirlazir Жыл бұрын

Будь ласка, поясни, що означає CROWNED LAND?

@grantbablitz9835 Жыл бұрын

Buenos Aires is beautiful!

@Fawez Жыл бұрын

is 4500 cad enough for one adult to live there?

@sanj5026 Жыл бұрын

Hey what are your thoughts on cromdale neighborhood?

@cory4682 2 ай бұрын

Since,I live near the area,a lot of crime,most reasonable people know the area,s to avoid,at nightfall.

@drewb7460 11 ай бұрын

Big puss in the 90s was -20 daily and snow hills everywhere these days its mild

@carlmatthew-hy5nw 11 ай бұрын

I just recently moved to edmonton from prince george bc, and I can say its so much better than bc. everything here is way more affordable than bc, crime really is not as bad, the weather in prince george is a lot worse.. so I guess it depends on where you're moving from.

@McFuzzTravels 11 ай бұрын

I'm an American and it's hilarious to watch people criticize Canadian cities. Canada feels like utopia compared to the US. Bad drivers or potholes in Edmonton sounds like a beautiful problem to have compared to worrying about getting shot to death in any US city 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Can I take your place in Edmonton?

@cory4682 2 ай бұрын

We,have our share of Criminal activity,here.

@juanpablobravo1139 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I really needed to make a decision.

@jbsrecipes64 Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between Toronto in Edmonton about crime?

@DailyDDD Жыл бұрын

Great video. What type if crime is prevalent in Edmonton and what quadrant has the highest rate?

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 some areas that have higher crime rates would be McCauley, Central McDougall and some areas off of 118th ave on the east end of Edmonton.

@TokyoRobb Жыл бұрын

@@rossstoroshenko interesting, I would figure since it's close to the new ish high rises it would be so bad yikes 😬

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

Random violent crime is a problem in edmonton, lots of people ready to snap, it's a go-go-go city but not in a good way.

@Tribuneoftheplebs Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum lies. I only ever hear about random violence in Toronto and near Chinatown in Edmonton

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

@@Tribuneoftheplebs A single mother was beaten up at southgate bus station back in 2022, it happens.

@kristinawoelber6484 Жыл бұрын

I love Edmonton ♥️♥️

@dnice4145 11 ай бұрын

Life is,what you make. Ive lived in other parts of Canada and Europe and edmonton is a great place to live especially in the summer. I always find these discussions kind of odd, there are no perfect places to live every city has its pluses and minuses. Go to some of the places you think have it better and you'll hear the average person making the same type of complaints people make in your city. Housing prices has gone up recently but nothing like what is being experienced in major urban cities in Ontario/BC.

@NgoziEmechebe-kz1yv 6 ай бұрын

As an international student looking to study in university of Alberta, do you suggest Edmonton or Calgary in aspects of student lifestyle, job availability and accomodation

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 4 ай бұрын

Depends on your budget. U of A is a great university (Edmonton) and rent and affordability is much better there too.

@chrisfreund1524 Жыл бұрын

I’m originally from Winnipeg so I get the whole -50 windchill, drugs and crime stuff. Winnipeg I believe is the second most dangerous city in Canada. I live in New Brunswick now and I’m thinking of moving to Edmonton or Calgary for more opportunities and more things to do

@Tribuneoftheplebs Жыл бұрын

Edmonton is nothing like Winnipeg unless you plan on spending a lot of time down on Boyle street!

@dnice4145 11 ай бұрын

Crime in Canada is nothing compared to other parts of the western world or outside of that. People complain alot but, most will never be the victim of or witness serious crime.

@irmayuspon6654 Жыл бұрын

I am moving very soon to Edmonton Alberta ! Sold everything then move from Quebec ! Between all provinces in Canada I Only can think Alberta still one of the best comparing all provinces ! Just where I am in Quebec totally just not like before anymore ! the services most of them very slow especially in medical ! Lack of staff and incompetence medical staff ! You Should prepare your funeral to stay in this province ! But Edmonton it’s more opportunities for jobs,living,affordable,higher pay rates, low tax city, more money to save ! They have better faster Services and I just loving the vibes of English speakers! I feel home when I am there ! If we talking about Crime most big cities right now dealing hard with that but life need to keep going ! So that’s part of things to stay aware wherever we are ! Good luck everyone !

@KristinaRing 7 ай бұрын

My husband received an offer to move from MTL to Edmonton and we have to make a decision soon. I'd love to hear more about your experience and feedback, if you're willing! :)

@gp7910 4 ай бұрын

A lot of people from Quebec like Edmonton. Try to live in the French quarter in Bonnie Doon. Nice area

@vidarsrt797 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm, are you sure it's safe for families to move in Edmonton? Because I'm planning to move to Edmonton with my wife and kids for a fresh new start.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 4 ай бұрын

First of all, it's Canada, so of course it's safe. Second, choose your neighbourhood properly, do some research. You don't want to live in a high crime area, like certain parts of downtown, obviously. Most of Edm is very safe and family friendly.

@sagarratnapathankot7035 Жыл бұрын

I m here in edmonton since 14 year never been unemployed, i bought 3 houses. Doing great.

@daddygamer3978 3 ай бұрын

U FROM PATHANKOT BRO ?> I am deciding to move from india to london or edmonton , what is best .? from amritsar

@user-ir2fc2kq2c Жыл бұрын

I agree with the high crime rate, extreme weather (too cold or too hot), and very bad infrastructure and roads. However, I am going to disagree about jobs. There are few jobs both in government and private sector compared to Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, etc. There is not much to do and not much happening, again comparing to Vancouver and Toronto. I mean literally nothing to do aside from a few tired festivals. The public transit and LRT is on a downward spiral and unsafe to take and service is very limited. The air and environment is polluted from all the industry around and the city itself is very depressing with warehouses, industrial areas, and ugly grey buildings everywhere. In the summer there is smoke everywhere.

@SaturdayNightSlamMaster1980 3 ай бұрын

Warehouses/ industrial areas= jobs. 😒

@MrPlusses 8 ай бұрын

As someone who lived their whole life on the West Coast, from BC to Alaska down to California, Edmonton is a hard sell. 7 MONTHS OF WINTER. We would say it's going to be "Edonton Cold" at -10 on the coast. It was a descrition and a joke. We all knew it was -37c in Edmonton.

@TheChuckfuc Жыл бұрын

I really liked Edmonton, but I'm from Saskatchewan so I'm easy to please.

@hoainguyen5107 Жыл бұрын

I m thinking of moving to edmonton from Vancouver but still many worries. Rent is so high in Vanvouver now.

@dankelly5150 Жыл бұрын

That's normal as moving to another city that you're not familiar with can be scary ! The reasons why Edmonton's population has grown is simple....jobs, it's still a relatively clean city compared to American cities with blocks and blocks of decaying ghettos, crime isn't as bad as it's made out to be, and it's a great place to raise a family !

@hoainguyen5107 Жыл бұрын

@@dankelly5150 Thanks. But i have 13 son who bring from my hometown. I scare about winter when he waits a buses. He not yet has skills to live here. I will take more time to decide.

@patjackson1657 Жыл бұрын

A big part of Edmonton being a bad place to drive in has to do with a complete absence of even a shred of urban planning. 104 Ave. runs through what used to be the rail yards. It is wide and should be a main route in and out of the city centre. It has been a traffic nightmare for well more than a decade with constant construction. I lived downtown, was victimized by continual crime (robberies and vandalism) that averaged $250 per month over 2 years. I lived there while getting the best possible care at the Cross Cancer Institute. Over the course of that 2 years, I would make my way to the Cross, get my treatment, then try to find my way home because the route had been closed for construction during the 2 hours i spent there. I now live outside of the city, and limit my trips into or through the city to no more than once per month My advice to the City: Pick a project, figure out if there will be any more projects in the area, start them, get them finished BEFORE starting the next one! It is egregious to need to endure construction traffic for a year or 2, then see the finally completed project dug up again before the asphalt is even cooled!

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

Edmonton was a city designed to be lived in during the 50s and 60s, even though I was born well after that time, having looked at a lot of archival photos and seeing how the city was laid out, it really had that suburban design in mind and definitely was not designed to accommodate a population of 1 million plus. Because of that, Edmonton is not a well laid out city, it was never planned for efficiency, it was designed during the era of the family motor car when there were far less people on the road and it wasn't a big deal to take an inefficient path to get from one place to the next.

@lindystanway8110 Жыл бұрын

Screw that! The winters there literally hurt!!!

@MejefPlayzRoblox 8 ай бұрын

Im the 600th subscriber lol

@rossstoroshenko 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! I really appreciate it

@JeffAlexander-ep6vf 4 ай бұрын

My Edmonton Experience . I stepped off an airplane at 11 55 Christmas Eve . It was a layover . As I stepped out the door the light my cigarette I felt every possible hair in my nose stuck to the side. It was that moist and cold .

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 4 ай бұрын

It is not moist in the winter at all, it's extremely dry. Your skin starts to chap/peel within 1 day of arrival from somewhere normal.

@zuljjin 11 ай бұрын

Someone can live in a city their whole life and they'll still be ignorant of 70% of the day to day life. Metro areas are large, diverse and complex any 10 minute video is not going to give you a good perspective. Your experience can change living on 1 block vs another, never mind communities, districts etc etc. You can find a home anywhere, and you can experience hell anywhere.

@Alice-nn3oo Жыл бұрын

All true!

@joshdoddadbod Жыл бұрын

It's not a bad city. I lived there for 7 years. The things I didn't like were the roads (full of potholes) and the fact the city is not near ANYTHING. The river valley is beautiful, lots of activities in the city which is nice. This guy thinks the drivers are bad in Edmonton, come to Calgary friend. Lol

@miltonthomaslowe Жыл бұрын

You say lots of jobs? Is that in the oil industry?

@Prairielander 11 ай бұрын

I am from Vancouver and live in Edmonton and yes Edmonton has dodgy people. But Vancouver is far worse. The problem I have is a few bad apples really spoil the bunch. The fact that law and justice and welfare just caters to criminals is so stupid. I do jobs for corrections and they are more like resorts for criminals than a punishment. I think there needs to be mandatory work camps for those who cause trouble.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum 9 ай бұрын

The problem with that is you really cannot compare anywhere in Canada to East Hastings, that is world class terrible.

@dwargonedragon794 6 ай бұрын

Drugs, crime, homelessness, mental nutjobs and bad roads. Same issue in most of Canada's big cities. I personally think it's a cultural thing. It's not this bad compared to way larger and denser cities like Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore. In can be cold in winter but it's actually not that cold. There are bigger and more populated cities in the world that are colder like Harbin. It's a dry type of cold and easily countered with warm clothing (I work outdoors even in -30 so I know). I find myself shivering more in Vancouver with the same outfit, surprisingly. The only issue is that i find most people living here tend to "hybernate" during winter so i have to get the motivation to do things alone. Summers are too hot so I just stay home, it's worse than winter for me. The job market is bad everywhere. Here in Edmonton, it's more on basic labor but it's also hard to get in, too many applicants and too few jobs. I'm sure there are trades/degrees that will have easier time getting employed here but for the rest it's very difficult. I find Vancouver better when it comes to jobs as there's way more industries but the salaries aren't enough for the cost of living. There are fun events here and there but it's called deadmonton for a reason. I don't know if it's just culture or people are broke/too busy. Clubs are almost empty on a typical weekend unless they hold an event. People always recommend fishing and hunting but it's done outside the city so you better plan your trip. I love the bow zone but i can't go hunting on a whim. A lot of martial arts gyms, archery range, bouldering gyms, basically any fun stuff is too spreadout in the city (usually far from residential areas) and often only have few people. I wonder how they make enough money.

@jameshaxby5434 Жыл бұрын

How do the homeless people survive there?, It seems like they would freeze, or leave for warmer shores.

@farmerdude8833 Жыл бұрын

Crime/driving is only going to get worse, not better. More immigration means people coming from other countries where laws are not respected and crime is a part of life there. Get out now while you can.

@danwelterweight4137 Жыл бұрын

With a birthrate of 1.4 children per woman in Canada, well below the 2.01 children needed for the natural replacement of an aging population go ahead and stop immigration. Then in 15 years time when when your population has fallen by 10 million people, the cost of labor has gone through the roof and there isn't anyone left to work , pay taxes, buy services and goods to fuel the economy you will see what will happen to this country and it's economy without immigration. Without immigration Canada is not a viable country. Unless you want to tell Canadian women to stop pursuing a post secondary and post graduate education, stop chasing after a career and going up the corporate ladder. Go back home and just be stay at home moms. Go have 4 or 5 children each like your great grandmothers used to do to naturally replace the population. If you are able to convince Canadian women to go home and have 4 or 5 babies each, then yes you can stop immigration. If You ain't able to do that. Stop spitting on the hand that feeds this country. There are lots of options out there for skilled immigrants to go to take their skills and knowledge. In particular the US, Australia, New Zealand. Having them come to Canada is a win for this country, not a loss.

@farmerdude8833 Жыл бұрын

@@danwelterweight4137 Soooo, is my statement false? You spout out a bunch of crap, but again, is my statement false? It might be nice to live in your fantasyland where my statement is false, but common sense shows otherwise. snowflake

@mchri79 Жыл бұрын

Definitely sounds like every city in Canada.

@Black_Jack- Жыл бұрын

what can you say about neighborhoods such as elmwood, glenwood and jasperplace?

@user-kq5dt5ti5m Жыл бұрын

I miss Edmonton!

@hollywoodpotato5289 Жыл бұрын

Homeless in Edmonton? Jesus. That’s brutal.

@sunay8033 11 ай бұрын

Which cities are more convenient to use public transportation, you can survive without a car or not...

@sarahchan5604 8 ай бұрын

In Toronto, you can live forever without a car but it is expensive though

@vamadvisory497 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video… we are moving to Edmonton very soon. As you mentioned in your video that you are a realtor, can you help us to find an accommodation for family of 3.

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

Hi! I can certainly help you find the perfect property. Please call me on me cell phone at 780-965-1544.

@elemanjohn8287 11 ай бұрын

Спасибо за видео

@k.elliott5731 Жыл бұрын

You’ve clearly never been to Winnipeg. Everything there is a near-death experience. Edmonton is fantastic.

@pseudonymhacklife4111 11 ай бұрын

LMAO isn’t that the truth

@user-lw1qy4ep1j 4 ай бұрын

Hmmm, lived in Winnipeg many years and I am still alive to type this now. Just so you know.

@SaturdayNightSlamMaster1980 3 ай бұрын

Lived in the area for 10 years. Winter was more colder than edm.There was always stabbings on the local news.

@Ynalaw Жыл бұрын

Move to Winnipeg. They have the best fentanyl!

@MaryZhang-qw7dn Жыл бұрын

Winter is no the issue, cause you will stay indoors not outside, for most the people living there could be a choice but not ultimate as people always seek the best place for them. 1st

@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada Жыл бұрын

A much better choice is nova Scotia for the free university. Been here six months might need to go there

@user-eg9dc5pi1d 6 ай бұрын

How much does university cost in Nova Scotia? A recent report by advocacy group Students Nova Scotia found the rising costs of tuition in the province is a major financial strain for young people, with average domestic undergraduate rates sitting at $9,328, a cost that's 36.5 per cent above the national average of $6,834. wiki

@IntegratedMarketingEdmonton 7 ай бұрын

👍👍

@the.wayne.b 11 ай бұрын

good things about edmonton, the mall is big, the rivervalley is nice, housing is cheap compared to other cities. bad things about edmonton, everything else.

@microtechmachineshop 5 ай бұрын

My cousin keeps trying to get me to go visit her im edmonton i told her never

@frederickfallah786 Жыл бұрын

Nice ...

@jennadesjardins-hq6ro 23 күн бұрын

I lived in Edmonton when I was 1 to 4 years old

@datchicray Жыл бұрын

I’d love to move to Edmonton. It’s currently the only proper city in Canada that’s still affordable. Would be a shame to move so far away from family though. I wish it didn’t take such a huge move just to get ahead in life. Or I wish Ontario as a whole wasn’t so expensive lol

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure there will be many well paying jobs in Edmonton considering how our oil industry is doing, too many people trying to vote it out of existence and too many people coming from other provinces trying to vote in crazy leftist policies that destroy economies. I will tell you this, if you don't have a job lined up, I would strongly recommend not moving here first, edmonton is a very very very depressing city to live in if you're not making money.

@DustyLightning Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum How hard is it to get a job on the culinary side of things? Trying to escape the expensive hellscape of Vancouver, and I should be able to afford a mortgage on a cheap condo over there if I can get a job quickly.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

@@DustyLightning Depends, if you're a line cook I would not bet on it, the days of "cheap" condos were about 10-13 years ago. In Calgary at least you could buy a cheap condo for 100-125k I can only imagine it has gone up somewhat since then in Edmonton as well. Just be careful, Alberta isn't vastly cheaper, and the bleakness of an Edmonton winter is something that a lot of people can't handle. There's not nearly as much sunlight per day as in the lower latitudes of Canada and it's a lot colder and stays that way longer. If you combine that with any other distressing aspects of your life, it could be a very unpleasant time. I worked in oil and gas and in spite of my making really good money it still was tough dealing with that aspect. Edmonton is not for everyone.

@DustyLightning Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum I'm currently in management at around $44k/year plus benefits (relatively underpaid for what I do/am), and likely to move up to a sous chef level soon. Figured I'd stay in that for a year or so before venturing out. I don't mind dealing with the lack of sunlight, as I don't tend to get all that much due to working late shifts. The cold is my main concern given I currently lack the proper clothing for harsh extreme winters, but I've usually found cold dry winters easier than wet ones. Lowest I can recall being in is -20°, for whatever that's worth, and it was comfortable enough. I'd basically be looking for a total crap home or trailer home even to buy into since I'm used to living in discomfort. If it's possible to keep my housing expenses around about $1600 while building even depreciating equity, then I'm already doing significantly better than I could hope to here. It's basically a hail mary move for me to try and get out of poverty.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

@@DustyLightning You might be ok then, it really is a hail mary move and since I've moved from Edmonton, all I can tell you is that it may work out, however it may also be intolerable to you. How much determination do you have? Edmonton is not for the easily broken.

@WestenOfficial Жыл бұрын

If you lived your hole life in edmonton a d you have a lot of problems with it, then why dont you move to another?

@matthewalexander-brown3900 Жыл бұрын

highest suicide rates in north america too

@dinorosga9147 Жыл бұрын

Whole

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum Жыл бұрын

I did finally, best choice I ever made, I went back in 2017 and all the places that were "ok" and not as bad as the eastern parts of edmonton were now crawling with homeless and storefronts are dingy, police cars swarming areas that used to be decent, it was a surreal feeling.

@asherpangu Жыл бұрын

So basically winnipeg LOL every single thing he mentioned are what winnipeg is known for lol

@Booz2020 Жыл бұрын

Hello there. How SAFE Is Edmonton from Wild Animals ❓ i mean not in outskirts but suburbs. In Texas and Florida gotta be careful of lizards, reptiles, bears and fishes 👀

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

Hey! It's very safe. We do have moose, deer and the odd bear in town however as long as you respect them they will respect you. Mostly you need to be careful around the moose. Bears rarely will come into the city. The city of Edmonton certainly doesn't have an animal problem. But there is lots of amazing wildlife not too far out of the city 😀

@eamonhunter8978 Жыл бұрын

Coyotes every where hardly safe in some areas to walk your dog at night.

@joelmadrid2193 Жыл бұрын

"PANAMA RELOCATION TOURS!! W ITH JACKIE!! 🙋 😊 👍❤️👈"

@calebgamming5772 Жыл бұрын

I think that Edmonton and Calgary are freezing and cold

@rossstoroshenko Жыл бұрын

Haha I agree with you!

@uu19840906 9 ай бұрын

Just curious how could one city have both most friendly people and worst drivers.

@SaturdayNightSlamMaster1980 3 ай бұрын

Immigrant drivers 😂

@tylerward6723 Жыл бұрын

Lived in both Calgary and Edmonton. Much more freedom, quality outdoors, sun and in general better people and things to do in Calgary.

@gamingfero Жыл бұрын

How about real estate

@blackanaconda7138 10 ай бұрын

Edmonton has traffic ? 😅

@MalcolmRa 6 ай бұрын

E TOWN BORN...Alberta Born... Alberta Raised.❤

@watermelon_dragon 3 ай бұрын

Bro, all of this can be said about Winnipeg 😅

@levieberle690 2 ай бұрын

I love Edmonton

@mikemiller8975 Жыл бұрын

Like edm transit system way better then calgary tho 🥰

@Sexydhool Жыл бұрын

Anyone going to medicine hat

@vickymartirez8514 4 ай бұрын

I'm looking Jasper condo for sale

@Poosaycvm Жыл бұрын

Real question, are Edmonton drivers worse than Arizona drivers?

@danielledanielle3566 4 ай бұрын

From someone who has lived all over Canada and BC, and who has lived in Edmonton for the past 7 years, I can say this guy's analysis of the city is not accurate. The weather in Edmonton is often beautiful. Yes a brutal cold snap for a few weeks, but the rest of winter is sunny, pleasant, dry and full of fantastic outdoor activities to do. The drivers are some of the BEST in Canada, comparatively and around the world. They almost ALWAYS let you in. The most annoying thing is that people drive below the speed limit most of the time. The roads are extremely well designed comparatively and the traffic is the least amount out of any other city I have lived in. (But yes, there are pot holes due to cold/thaw cycle).

@cloroxbleach69493 Жыл бұрын

People who complain about Edmonton's crime / homelessness have never been to Vancouver's East Hastings + tent city

@user-ir2fc2kq2c Жыл бұрын

You're talking about 1 street in a 3 million+ metro area. Exactly the same thing in Victoria on one street. I guess you've never been to Seattle eh?

@manyhives Жыл бұрын

Winter 7 month? No way!!

@tommichaels7892 Жыл бұрын

welcome to canada

@sxslayerxs 11 ай бұрын

I’m from India, your roads are beautiful! You know nothing of what you talk my friend.

@jayman6868 7 күн бұрын

What ever you do DO NOT take the bus. You'll probably die.

@arla7247 Жыл бұрын

warmest part of Alberta ???

@sarahchan5604 8 ай бұрын

South Alberta is warmest, not Edmonton

@MR420_UK 16 сағат бұрын

This was also posted a year ago and a lot of things have gotten worse since then you should probably make an update video.. housing is reasonable? have you been to downtown china town in edmonton? go look around and tell me that theres affordable housing. use your damn eyes

@mckricks1 10 ай бұрын

I moved to Edmonton recently from the Greater Toronto Area. The road infrastructure is definitely horrible. And I don't mean the potholes/bad roads. I mean the way everything is designed, causing much unneeded traffic at times. As for the drivers, the only issue I have is that they are slow, but that is natural due to the slower lifestyle here compared to Toronto. I've been given opportunities to merge many times. Yes you definitely have to embrace the winter here to enjoy it more. But, the weather is way more stable than Ontario. In Toronto it could be hot and rainy in the same day with constant swings day after day. Cost of living is way cheaper. I still have everything that I need in close distance. I work close to UoA, but can live for considerably cheaper just north of the river and it's not a long drive to get to work. Yes there is lots of homelessness and druggies, but I have a feeling that will slowly improve, just like Oshawa has in the GTA. I think Edmonton will have a faster growth than anticipated because it is one of the last affordable places in Canada, and the liberals (that includes Ford) are just running Ontario into the ground. Calgary did not seem all that exciting to me. The Chinooks seem overrated, I didn't really notice it, and it is still cold there. To get to the Rockies you still have to drive a bit. Now I am making the choice if I will rent here or buy something, since I will likely be here for at least a few years. Quite a few more things to talk about, but those are just some of my opinions to add.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum 9 ай бұрын

I could not handle how bad commuting was in edmonton 10 years ago, could not imagine how bad it is now.

@WeTheNorthRaptors 8 ай бұрын

we follow speed limits here in edmonton. we are not horrible drivers like ontarians

@mckricks1 8 ай бұрын

@@WeTheNorthRaptors Nah, you guys are slow. And that can also bring safety risks.

@10oirasoreusoj 8 ай бұрын

Coming from the GTA too I can say that Edmonton is waaay better designed compared to Toronto! Toronto streets are super narrow, many intersections are not at 90 degrees like most cities but rather very wiggling, on top of that you have to bear the careless pedestrians, the entitled cyclists and drive on top of the rails of the totally bad designed street car (great idea to descent passengers in the middle of the traffic flow!) Edmonton has a way better planning at least they got triangle squares with a 90 degree angle to draft the intersections.

@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum 8 ай бұрын

@@10oirasoreusoj Please stay in Ontario and lay in the bed you guys have made there.

@wintertarzanjagrup2527 Ай бұрын

7 month winter

@systemsoversymptomsvisionw9806 2 ай бұрын

Better crime rate than nearly any American city...? Roads suck, but the commute is like 30 minutes to work almost no matter where you live and work, compared to 2-5 hours in Toronto... just to GET to work! Drivers suck, but they are more polite than most other places at least.