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slcrocket · 12-19-2019, 07:55 PM

Hi Everybody,

I'll try to keep this short; currently living in the states, have always been interested in living in Canada. Feeling like a change might be due in the next year or so and have a few business contacts here (currently in Seattle) that could open some occupational doors in Alberta. My background is in Sales and I'm currently a Sales Manager.

I've been up to Calgary a few times - many years ago when I was in my early 20s I dated a girl who lived there going to U of A, so I was up a few times then. Otherwise, I've only been up for Flames games (most recently for Iginla's retirement). I like what I've seen of the town, definitely a small town feel and one I'm seriously considering.

My wife, however, has never been up there and while we have a family trip tentatively planned there for February, I'm trying to warm her up to the idea as I've only mentioned it in passing to her before. What are the biggest selling points of Calgary as you see them? Conversely, if you think it's a bad idea, I'd be curious about that viewpoint as well.

Lastly, if any of you have done the moving to Canada from the US process, I would love any details/info about that process. Thanks in advance!!

12-19-2019, 07:55 PM	#1
slcrocket Backup Goalie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lakebay, WA Exp:	Sell me on Calgary Hi Everybody, I'll try to keep this short; currently living in the states, have always been interested in living in Canada. Feeling like a change might be due in the next year or so and have a few business contacts here (currently in Seattle) that could open some occupational doors in Alberta. My background is in Sales and I'm currently a Sales Manager. I've been up to Calgary a few times - many years ago when I was in my early 20s I dated a girl who lived there going to U of A, so I was up a few times then. Otherwise, I've only been up for Flames games (most recently for Iginla's retirement). I like what I've seen of the town, definitely a small town feel and one I'm seriously considering. My wife, however, has never been up there and while we have a family trip tentatively planned there for February, I'm trying to warm her up to the idea as I've only mentioned it in passing to her before. What are the biggest selling points of Calgary as you see them? Conversely, if you think it's a bad idea, I'd be curious about that viewpoint as well. Lastly, if any of you have done the moving to Canada from the US process, I would love any details/info about that process. Thanks in advance!!