The problem with Calgary, in comparison to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, New York, DC, Philly, Boston, and any other older city is that in all of those cities, there is effecient public transportation and the cities themselves are very walkable with neighborhoods typically having walkable amenities. Calgary is a hellscape of planned communities that are spread over way too much area. Driving to go out is a complete bummer. In my neighborhood (in DC), I can walk to 5 or more different hotspot areas that are full of nightlife. It's just easier when you can walk.
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