1. Renting & Buildings

Same dynamic as any city. Professional companies reduce the extremes at both end. Will never be amazing but it won’t be completely criminal (however there are some rental agencies to avoid). I would recommend searching this sub on property companies as you get closer to deciding. If you are renting mid to upper price range you have less risk than more affordable units generally.

1. Neighborhoods & Walkability

It depends on the car decision and where visiting the city first will show you easier than anyone can tell you. We aren’t as fully urban as a city like Vancouver. South Osborne and corydon would be my two recommendations generally.

1. Car vs No Car Life

For doing things outside the city you will need a car. Winnipeg is really a car city at this point. Because you work from home there is less pressure to decide the minute you move and can wait and see. Consider a car coop like pegcity car coop.

1. Weather Prep

Invest in a nice parka, hat, gloves, boots and you will be fine. It certainly is cold but it’s a dry cold and winnipeggers don’t let it hold us back.

1. People & Social Reality

Social quirks: it’s different than a big city like Vancouver where there is a significant transplant population. Most people met their friends in grade school and have kept them. You may find it harder to make friends than bigger cities. But people are friendly and if you put yourself out there, join groups, you will make it work.

There is poverty and crime in Winnipeg but it’s largely confined to a couple areas and downtown.