As others have said, cheer for the Flames. If you cheer other teams, sure... just don't tell anyone. I guess the loophole is when the Flames are not in the playoffs. In that case, I guess many will accept cheering for other teams if you're not able to cheer for Iginla.
You will probably want to learn to drive and get access to a car. If you need a jacket, you do not "need" a $800 Canada Goose Jacket to stay warm. You can easily stay warm with a sub $200 jacket if you layer up underneath. I have no idea where this began perpetuating, but apparently many Vanc people think this is true.
Learn to enjoy blue jeans. Learn to enjoy cowboy hats. Boots however, are optional.
Are you good at drinking? That's one of the few things actually open at night. For the record, our drinking age is lower than BC.
You might want to "invest" in some technology, netflix subscription or a video game console to stay sane.
Get a part time job if you can muster. Summer job if you're here in time. You'll want it for the thing you purchase to stay sane.
Stay away from certain communities at night if possible. Same as certain areas of downtown.
Boudoire Rouge is not lipstick, but perhaps involves quite an ample amount of it.
When friends visit, Banff and Drumheller are honestly some of the most interesting things they may want to visit. We also have a great zoo experience. One is near the downtown area and the other is 3 hours north. Put yourself out there to make friends to hang out with. Otherwise, this city can get dreary fast as it's not easy to "plug in" for nightlife here.
Food (especially Asian), may take a significant downgrade. You might want to learn to love McDonald's.
Get used to seeing people in T-shirts, shorts or some combination of that in all weather. I still stare in confusion when I see some kid running around in T-Shirt and shorts in -20C weather.
There's probably more.
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