Thinking about moving to Calgary for work - oil and gas outlook?

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[nutty_elk]

The sunshine here is no joke. Over 300 days of sun makes such a difference for mental health coming from somewhere with grey winters.

[Saddledomelover]

Anyone else notice how much better the restaurant scene in Calgary has gotten? Like we're legitimately competing with Vancouver and Montreal now on the food front.

Cheers!

[doug_baker]

I think people don't give Calgary enough credit. Coming from Toronto, the quality of life here is way better for the money. Plus no PST!

Hope that helps.

[nicole_chen]

Been thinking about this a lot lately. Calgary really does punch above its weight for a city its size. Great food, great outdoors, friendly people, reasonable cost of living.

[Jason_yyc]

With kids, lived in Calgary my whole life and this is spot on. The city has changed a lot recently but the core of what makes it great is still there.

Good luck!

[fast_maker]

Been thinking about this a lot lately. Calgary really does punch above its weight for a city its size. Great food, great outdoors, friendly people, reasonable cost of living.

[theWildOwl]

Hard agree on the winter driving thing.

LOL this thread got real fast. But seriously, valid points all around. Calgary is what you make of it.

[Prairiegal]

Thanks for bringing this up. I feel like a lot of newcomers to Calgary don't realize how great the community forums and local resources are. Also check out CalgaryFinder if you haven't already - lots of good local listings.

[reader_calgary]

Anyone else notice how much better the restaurant scene in Calgary has gotten? Like we're legitimately competing with Vancouver and Montreal now on the food front.

I think people don't give Calgary enough credit. Coming from Toronto, the quality of life here is way better for the money. Plus no PST!

One more thing - anyone else notice how much better the restaurant scene in Calgary has gotten? Like we're legitimately competing with Vancouver and Montreal now on the food front.

Cheers!

[wayne_morgan09]

This is so helpful! Couldn't disagree more actually lol. I've had the opposite experience but hey, that's what makes Calgary interesting - everyone's got their own take on things.