CALGARY OR EDMONTON?

Question

I am a single 20 year old male from ontario with a Gas Technician Liscence and I am considering moving away from ontario, I have become bored.... I am trying to choose between Calgary and Edmonton, I am trying to find out which city has better Night Life (which clubs?), Females, Events (when), Beaches (were)...
I am LOOKING for Fun.

Which 1 is right for me? Thank you

Answer 1

I cant believe everyone just said Edmonton and they didnt even answer your question/

I am also 20, I have been in Calgary for a year and a half from BC.

There are tons of clubs in Calgary that are different themes. Roadhouse and the Whiskey seem to be the most popular.

There is also 17th ave that has tons of bars all on the same street, and lots of people like to bar hop down the street during the summer. And is very popular for hockey during hockey season.

There's also a really cool bar called Aussie Rules here, which is a dueling piano bar.

Calgary also tends to get more concerts than Edmonton.

I am a female and females are everywhere? Haha not sure what to say about this, there will be females at all the bars and clubs.

As for beaches, well Im from B.C. and I have never been to a beach in Alberta, I think most Albertans go to the beaches in B.C., in which case, Calgary is closer to those too.



On top of this, Calgary gets better weather (Although I think the weather here still sucks). The drivers are slightly less scary. Calgary has the most job opportunities, it's only 45 minutes away from the mountains in which you can tons of different activities in. I'll add more if I think of it

Answer 2

Personally, I would go to Calgary. I worked at the Lodge at Kananaskis 1 hour west of Calgary for 3 1/2 years in the late 80s early 90s. I found Calgary a lot more exciting then Edmonton. Be warned though, apartments are pricey. If you have relatives to live with for the first while, that would probably help the transition.

I made a bundle at this resort. Board at that time was $35 a week, yes a week. I didn't even have to buy groceries, only my toiletries and clothes. I saved so much that I was able to buy my own house back in St. John's, NL after only 3 1/2 years. But times have changed since.

As to events, why not email out to the tourism department out there. They should be able to tell you what events are held in the two cities. Also, try and find out what the apartment rents are like.

Answer 3

Edmonton sucks so much! Nothing to do there, no entertainment, high prices. I just sit at home and do nothing because everything costs a fortune. The only things u can do is go to a movie, a park or wem. Nothing special. I've only been to calgary once and I loved it. A lot more opertunities! Lots of people in edmonton are a$$holes. But I guess every city has those..... Edmonton is all city, no fun. Hard to find fresh air, cause it's all polluted!!

Answer 4

Edmonton has a beach, at the West Edmonton Mall.



Really, just go to whichever you can get a job at first. Both are good cities. Edmonton has more trades jobs though.



They both have decent night life.



Calgary winters are a tiny bit less brutal.

Answer 5

I'm an Edmonton boy through and through, there's West Ed, Whyte avenue if you like to have a good time, downtown is a riot, so go for edmonton!

Answer 6

Albertans always seem so united, so I thought I'd try to provoke some interprovincial rivalry (since there are no Oilers/Flames game to do the same).

My sisters boyfriends Parents came in from lebanon. We were able to see both cities. Based out of Calgary, we managed to see most of Calgary and go to Banff, Lake Louise, Edmonton, and Drumheller.



I must say that I found Calgary to be phenomenal. Everything was so new, clean and efficient. It just seemed like a city that worked. We saw all the major sites, rode the C-Train everywhere, and drove on just about every trail. It was just great.



Then we drove up to Edmonton. Wow what a boring drive, the only time I used my steering wheel was to get around Red Deer.

We went to the WEM, drove downtown, saw the parliament and then drove across the river to the Muttart conservatory. I tried to get Game 6 tickets (Oilers vs. Dallas) but couldn't. I must say that I wasn't impressed with the city. It seemed dirty, lifeless, abandoned. There were a lot more ghetto like neighbourhoods in and around downtown, including around Skyreach or Rexall Coliseum. I love Calgary and Have lived here for my whole life. It is better than Edmonton!



If your looking for events



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Edmonton's Klondike Days

As the 4th largest Fair in Canada, Klondike Days can trace its origins back to 1879 when Fort Edmonton was expanding from a trading post to establishing itself as a gateway to the North.

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Street Performers Festival

At the Street Performers Festival, buskers from all over the world come to Edmonton for 2 weeks in mid-July. What is a busker? Busking is the art of street performing or street theatre. A style of performance like no other.

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Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

This festival is 11 energetic-filled days in August, where life is truly a stage in Old Strathcona. One of the largest Fringe Festivals in North America.

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Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

With a track record of attracting over 5,000 spectators, and 1,500 participants, this is held annually at the Louise McKinney Park, South of Grierson Hill between 95 St. & 99 St.

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Symphony Under the Sky Festival

Imagine a summer night, sitting in Edmonton's beautiful river valley, listening to great classical music performed by the talented Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

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Storytelling Festival

Edmontonians celebrate the art of storytelling with this magical festival. This is held annually the first weekend of September at Fort Edmonton Park.

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HarvestMoon Festival

The HarvestMoon Music & Arts Festival is the longest running festival of its kind in Canada. This music and arts festival differs significantly that it simply exists to celebrate the creativity of the Creator through a wide spectrum of quality art.

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Harvest of the Past & Heritage Food Festival

This spectacular harvest and food extravaganza starts with an early-bird breakfast followed by an abundance of Alberta-produced foods including buffalo, elk, organic foods, Ukrainian food and desserts.

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Edmonton International Film Festival

Come celebrate the Edmonton International Film Festival as movie fans and filmmakers from across Canada and around the globe gather.

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Bright Nights Winter Family Festival

The country's largest outdoor festival of lights brings you up-close and personal to a land of fairytales, forests and fantasies. The festival features terrific prizes, a fun and informative program, and over 500 electrifying Christmas displays.

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Edmonton Chante

Edmonton Chante, the annual French Song Festival, features main stage entertainment, music workshops, jam sessions, late-night dancing, street performers, exhibits and activities and shows for children.



calgary



Calgary Winter Festival

Second week of February.

various community centres around Calgary



Calgary Cowboy Festival

Third week of February

Glenbow museum and Convention Centre



Calgary Winefest

Third week of February

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)



Enbridge Playrites Festival

December through March

Alberta Theatre Projects / Martha Cohen Theatre



Downtown Dining Week

First half of March

Various Downtown Restaurants



Calgary Rodeo Royal - Sneak Preview of the Stampede featuring the Royalty.

Late March / Early April

Stampede Round up Centre / Corral



There are about 72 Pubs and Nightclubs in Edmonton.

there are about 80 Pubs and Nightclubs in Calgary.



Most of the Nightlife in Edmonton is stupid and its boring

calgary is a better.



Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Only thing in Edmonton to go to is the mall...but I think there are more opportunities in Edmonton anyways.