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Samalie · 02-13-2007, 12:32 PM

So it appears I'm moving from Edmonton to Winnipeg.

Any winnipeggers out there to offer advice on where to try to buy a house, recreation/etc out there, etc.

If it helps you to respond, I'm 31, married, 3 kids aged 12 to 4.

I'm excited, and stressed, and a myriad of other emotions. Any opinions out there (short of "Oh my god Winnipeg sucks ass, why in the fuck would you move here?") are appreciated

Leto · 02-13-2007, 01:07 PM

I don't have anything one way or another except to say that I've heard that the 'Peg is a VERY cool place to be.

I think you'll like it...

Charlatan · 02-13-2007, 02:40 PM

"Oh my god Winnipeg sucks ass, why..."

Sorry.

Actually, the extreme temperatures aside, Winnipeg, I am told, has a great arts scene. It has prodcued some interesting filmmakers and some wicked theatre and artists.

If that is your thing, you should really like it there.

Bossnass · 02-13-2007, 03:26 PM

Funny, I'm an Edmontonian and as I opened this thread the phone rang (it was my wife, who is in Winnipeg). All I can report is that the airport is cute, and it doesn't seem that cold. Well, she said about as cold as Edmonton, which as you know is a little cold right now.

We are in a state of ranking cities to where there is a very real chance of us moving- right now Winnipeg is above Saskatoon, St.John's, Montreal, and Kingston. (Edmonton, Calgary, London, Hamilton, Halifax, Vancouver are still above Winnipeg) I'm told I would like the summer 'lake' culture and I suspect I could tolerate the winter cold. I'd look into getting a boat and maybe a cabin if your finances allow it.

My 82 year old non-politically correct grandfather has advised that winnipeg has "too many damn catholics". That doesn't really factor into my opinion of the city, but it seemed to be a deal breaker for him. He also said all the 'indians' create too much crime throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
On the other side, my dad told me that I'd probably have a little culture shock on how 'white' winnipeg would seem after spending the last 5 years in Edmonton.

CandleInTheDark · 02-13-2007, 04:35 PM

I live in Winnipeg.

If like the arts, the Winnipeg is the place to be. Several art gallerys, and a ton of venues for local (and beyond) artists. The Forks, and Osborne Village will keep you busy for sometime with boutique shopping and events. The Exchange District has beautiful architecture and several boutique shops as well.

I can't say much for housing, as I don't have the experience to comment.

silent_jay · 02-13-2007, 05:28 PM

Not from Winnipeg, but I live in Thompson, hope it's warmer there than it is here.

Lucifer · 02-13-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bossnass

We are in a state of ranking cities to where there is a very real chance of us moving- right now Winnipeg is above Saskatoon, St.John's, Montreal, and Kingston. (Edmonton, Calgary, London, Hamilton, Halifax, Vancouver are still above Winnipeg)

C'mon out to St. John's, Bossnass! It's got a kick ass art and music scene and you'd kick up the tally of TFPers on the rock...

02-13-2007, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Samalie Tilted Location: Edmonton, Canada	Anyone in Winnipeg? So it appears I'm moving from Edmonton to Winnipeg. Any winnipeggers out there to offer advice on where to try to buy a house, recreation/etc out there, etc. If it helps you to respond, I'm 31, married, 3 kids aged 12 to 4. I'm excited, and stressed, and a myriad of other emotions. Any opinions out there (short of "Oh my god Winnipeg sucks ass, why in the fuck would you move here?") are appreciated

02-13-2007, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	"Oh my god Winnipeg sucks ass, why..." Sorry. Actually, the extreme temperatures aside, Winnipeg, I am told, has a great arts scene. It has prodcued some interesting filmmakers and some wicked theatre and artists. If that is your thing, you should really like it there. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

02-13-2007, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
CandleInTheDark Addict Location: Where the music's loudest	I live in Winnipeg. If like the arts, the Winnipeg is the place to be. Several art gallerys, and a ton of venues for local (and beyond) artists. The Forks, and Osborne Village will keep you busy for sometime with boutique shopping and events. The Exchange District has beautiful architecture and several boutique shops as well. I can't say much for housing, as I don't have the experience to comment. __________________ Where there is doubt there is freedom.

02-13-2007, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Not from Winnipeg, but I live in Thompson, hope it's warmer there than it is here. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

02-13-2007, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	I don't have anything one way or another except to say that I've heard that the 'Peg is a VERY cool place to be. I think you'll like it...

02-13-2007, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bossnass Détente Location: AWOL in Edmonton	Funny, I'm an Edmontonian and as I opened this thread the phone rang (it was my wife, who is in Winnipeg). All I can report is that the airport is cute, and it doesn't seem that cold. Well, she said about as cold as Edmonton, which as you know is a little cold right now. We are in a state of ranking cities to where there is a very real chance of us moving- right now Winnipeg is above Saskatoon, St.John's, Montreal, and Kingston. (Edmonton, Calgary, London, Hamilton, Halifax, Vancouver are still above Winnipeg) I'm told I would like the summer 'lake' culture and I suspect I could tolerate the winter cold. I'd look into getting a boat and maybe a cabin if your finances allow it. My 82 year old non-politically correct grandfather has advised that winnipeg has "too many damn catholics". That doesn't really factor into my opinion of the city, but it seemed to be a deal breaker for him. He also said all the 'indians' create too much crime throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. On the other side, my dad told me that I'd probably have a little culture shock on how 'white' winnipeg would seem after spending the last 5 years in Edmonton.