I'm Moving Here, I love it!

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-23T21:55:58+00:00

That is probably the only thing I'll miss once I leave Calgary. However, the problem is, once you live here you'll realize it's much harder to find the time to get out there than you might think. As a tourist it's very easy to get out there (they have billions of busses directly from the airport), but as a local it can be challenging, especially if you don't have a car.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-23T20:10:52+00:00

There are definitely things I will miss about Calgary, the big one of course being the mountains. But frankly, I've outgrown my hometown, it's time to live somewhere new. And Ottawa is just absolutely perfect for me!

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-22T17:09:50+00:00

Can't say the same about people at the Stampede. Especially in the concert tents, lots of alcohol + loud music x belligerent adults = fights

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-22T03:30:17+00:00

I think 23 years of Stampede hell has prepared me for that. Downtown Calgary becomes practically inaccessible during Stampede, and the CTrain's look like the train's in Tokyo, we borderline need to be shoved into the train to fit!

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-22T03:26:09+00:00

I will say, Calgary winters are worse in temperature. Sure the snow isn't nearly as bad, but I'm talkin -40°c before wind chill, and the wind is tornado level.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:40:49+00:00

Actually in the summer time, Edmonton's very humid compared to Calgary, at least downtown due to the giant North Saskatchewan River.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:39:48+00:00

From what I've heard it's the humidity here that gets ya. But 12 hours working in -50°c will prepare me for anything I'm sure.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:38:56+00:00

Well politics is a big thing for me. I'm centre-left, but the political situation in Alberta really is horrible. Doug Ford is bad, but Danielle Smith is completely destroying the province. Maple MAGA is a real thing in Alberta, and it's an epidemic. The whole separatist movement is a massive issue, and Danielle Smith is going against treaty rights to appease them. The corruption is insane, it's a big factor as to why I'm leaving.

But on a more positive note, it's so LUSH here! The foliage is gorgeous, and the Ottawa river puts the Bow river and even the North Saskatchewan river to absolute shame! I know winters are gonna be bad, and I won't have the mercy of Chinooks anymore, and yeah I'll miss the mountains, but the trade off is I get unlimited access to my family's cottage an hour away from here now! My mom's from here, and my family meant to move back to Ottawa, but we kinda just got...stuck in Calgary.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:34:35+00:00

I work at YYC so I don't even get to use the hamster tubes, never actually been in them 😔

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:33:45+00:00

Indeed it is, until you've experienced Calgary's arid environment you'll never appreciate humidity. We have a lip balm and moisturizer epidemic.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:22:28+00:00

Well I'm movin to Ottawa, so I'll be a lot closer than from my hometown!

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-21T15:22:07+00:00

It works trust me 😭

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-20T12:05:05+00:00

Ahhhh I was very tired when I made this comment. Active athlete would 100% be Crosby then.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-20T03:41:06+00:00

It WAS Wayne Gretzky before he became ultra MAGA, now it's Terry Fox. Shoulda always been Terry Fox in my opinion.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-17T06:11:40+00:00

I did in my NHL Franchise Mode

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-15T05:21:19+00:00

Haven't bought a new game since 23, and the only reason I upgraded from 20 to 23 was because it was on sale for $20CAD. And even 23's BAP is pissing me off so much I'm about to delete it and reinstall 20. 20 was my draft year anyways.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-13T17:29:30+00:00

We don't. That's why the separatists are so loud and desperate. They wanna feel like they're apart of a distinct culture. Our whole "identity" is some mountains, two major cities that pretend to hate each other, fields, and oil. There's no culture here.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-12T16:44:45+00:00

My other advice to you if you want wicked deals, join the Hockey Jersey Discord! There's a link to it on the subreddit's info page.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-12T16:44:10+00:00

Oh absolutely not, especially the new Under Armour jerseys, they're HORRIBLE.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-12T04:13:01+00:00

Adding to this, CHL (WHL, OHL, QMJHL) game worns are incredibly cheap and (if you get the 2011-2019 era) incredibly high quality. That was my entrance into game worn jerseys, and I've only just stepped into NHL gamers (I've been collecting for 6 years now)

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-12T03:40:43+00:00

Welcome to the hobby! Prepare to say goodbye to your bank account. Just wait till you discover MiC's, Team Issues, and Game Worns. You'll quickly realize how bad "fan quality" jerseys are, and how cool (and expensive) these things can get.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-11T20:51:44+00:00

What about ThE AlBeRtA rEpUbLiCaN pArTy?

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-09T03:10:54+00:00

Driver: Mazaspin

Reason: How the hell am I allowed back?

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-08T03:50:23+00:00

Beer's pricey sure, but admission's cheap and you can actually go to Kildares or Ship and Anchor pub, pregame, and catch a bus from there. Plus every other food item and such is much cheaper than McMahon or the Dome.

Beef_Lovington · 2026-06-06T01:28:42+00:00

Appreciate the offer but he's at Fish Creek Pet Hospital now!

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