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Originally Posted by Drybrain
I’m from Calgary but moved away, so I guess it’s “yesterday’s city” for me!
In seriousness, I think what you’re saying is true (minus the palatable climate part) but the reason people move there in large numbers is simple: higher than average wages, cheaper than average houses.
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Well yeah let's be honest, jobs are what drive a lot of people to Calgary, but that's the same for most people moving anywhere. The majority of people like their hometowns and would stay all things considered equal. The somewhat cheaper housing is part of it for sure, especially if you're coming Toronto or Vancouver, but it's also expensive compared to other cities where people come from.
There are people who move here for the Rockies. Though, I would say it's more common for the Rockies to help keep people here once they've discovered them, than it is for them to lure people.
My dad moved here from Toronto for work in what was supposed to be a 2-3 year stint. He took up skiing, and never moved back.
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