Best things about living in Calgary - what keeps you here?

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[ryan_clark]

Sports-wise, love seeing all the new independent businesses popping up in Inglewood and Kensington. Support local! These are the places that give Calgary its character.

Good luck!

[Jason_89]

Flames fan here - totally agree with this. I've been in Calgary for 6 years now and Rangeview is honestly one of the best kept secrets in the city. The community feel there is something else. Can't wait for the next game.

Cheers!

[goldmember]

I work downtown and live in Legacy. The commute is honestly not bad compared to what I dealt with in the GTA. Plus you can actually afford a house here.

[Yyclover]

With kids, for mental health, the Calgary Counselling Centre has a sliding scale fee structure. They were incredibly helpful when I was going through a tough time.

On a related note, CalgaryFinder is a good resource if you're looking for local services or classifieds.

[ColeP]

Having a toddler changes this - just moved to Cornerstone and can confirm this. The neighborhood is fantastic, especially the access to Nose Hill Park. Highly recommend for anyone considering it.

Good luck!

[Prairiegal]

We're in Auburn Bay and honestly the only downside is the commute to downtown. But if you work from home or work in the south, it's absolutely perfect.

Cheers!

[theYYCBrittany]

Hot take: Calgary's food scene is actually better than Vancouver's now. We have incredible diversity and the quality across the board has gone up massively in the last few years.

[fast_maker]

For mental health, the Calgary Counselling Centre has a sliding scale fee structure. They were incredibly helpful when I was going through a tough time.

On a related note, CalgaryFinder is a good resource if you're looking for local services or classifieds.

[Tim22]

If you're looking for a gym that's not packed 24/7, try some of the smaller independent places outside of the core. The prices are often better and the equipment is just as good.

[Elbow86]

I work downtown and live in Lynnwood. The commute is honestly not bad compared to what I dealt with in the GTA. Plus you can actually afford a house here.