Hi,
For the last few weeks i have been researching Calgary but i am unable to find any recent information regarding the wards and pleasant areas to live.
I've been looking on Kijiji to get a rough idea regarding apartments, prices etc but quite a few seem to be in the NE area. Research suggests a few years ago that this wasn't a particularly nice place to live. Has this since changed?
I'm aware i should not be fussy until i have myself and son established and settled, i am just slightly worried as i don't want to be living in hell. Is that even possible in Calgary?
I have enough funds to manage comfortably for 11 months and although i am applying for jobs in Calgary from the UK i haven't had much success yet (I know on arrival i need to gain Canadian experience ASAP). Not one to let that deter me though. Based on your opinion, do you think i am going to struggle finding an apartment if i arrive and don't have work lined up immediately? (for the record i am willing to offer landlords 3 months rent in advance as long as i get a receipt)
A little background info - Although from the UK i have lived in Ottawa during winter and quite enjoyed -17c but -38c was a tad cold (understatement). I went earlier this year on a recce trip to Toronto and although beautiful, it felt so big and impersonal. I have a pull towards Calgary so i'm willing to give this area a try. I do drive but don't plan on getting a car immediately once i arrive so i will be relying on public transport at first.
Thank you in advance for your time and advice.
Kind regards,
Sarah
For the last few weeks i have been researching Calgary but i am unable to find any recent information regarding the wards and pleasant areas to live.
I've been looking on Kijiji to get a rough idea regarding apartments, prices etc but quite a few seem to be in the NE area. Research suggests a few years ago that this wasn't a particularly nice place to live. Has this since changed?
I'm aware i should not be fussy until i have myself and son established and settled, i am just slightly worried as i don't want to be living in hell. Is that even possible in Calgary?
I have enough funds to manage comfortably for 11 months and although i am applying for jobs in Calgary from the UK i haven't had much success yet (I know on arrival i need to gain Canadian experience ASAP). Not one to let that deter me though. Based on your opinion, do you think i am going to struggle finding an apartment if i arrive and don't have work lined up immediately? (for the record i am willing to offer landlords 3 months rent in advance as long as i get a receipt)
A little background info - Although from the UK i have lived in Ottawa during winter and quite enjoyed -17c but -38c was a tad cold (understatement). I went earlier this year on a recce trip to Toronto and although beautiful, it felt so big and impersonal. I have a pull towards Calgary so i'm willing to give this area a try. I do drive but don't plan on getting a car immediately once i arrive so i will be relying on public transport at first.
Thank you in advance for your time and advice.
Kind regards,
Sarah