This thread is solely for those relocating/moving to Calgary after PR issued or Study/SOWP issued.

We will discuss what you need to know before arrival and upon arrival.

Like the saying goes, knowledge is power.

I live in Calgary so I’m going to be providing real and live information.

For those who also reside here, feel free to give your input.

We will be talking about the following;

- Housing (short and long term)

- Jobs

- Insurance

- Resources

- Freebies

- Schools

- Churches

- Businesses

- Licensing

- and many more.

A picture of Calgary Tower in downtown Calgary.

DereI:
A picture of Calgary Tower in downtown Calgary.

Throw more light please.
What currency do they use.
Visa availability
Job availability
Cost of Visas

OBTOREPA:

Throw more light please.
What currency do they use.
Visa availability
Job availability
Cost of Visas

Calgary is in Canada, Canadian dollar and Visa is mandatory.

DereI:
This thread is solely for those relocating/moving to Calgary after PR issued or Study/SOWP issued.

We will discuss what you need to know before arrival and upon arrival.

Like the saying goes, knowledge is power.

I live in Calgary so I’m going to be providing real and live information.

For those who also reside here, feel free to give your input.

We will be talking about the following;

- Housing (short and long term)

- Jobs

- Insurance

- Resources

- Freebies

- Schools

- Churches

- Businesses

- Licensing

- and many more.

Nice thread
Following

what if one is coming for vacation? holiday ?

OBTOREPA:

Throw more light please.
What currency do they use.
Visa availability
Job availability
Cost of Visas

Calgary is a city in Alberta.
Alberta is a province in Canada.
Canada is a country in North America.

Currency = Canadian Dollars (Cad)
Visa availability to canada… there are so many ways to immigrate to Canada. I’ll post the various Nairaland links shortly.

sageb:


Nice thread
Following

Thanks.

It’s a beautiful city.

csckid:
what if one is coming for vacation? holiday ?

Oh my, there are so much to do and see in Calgary and it’s environs .

The popular Banff tourist centre is just a little over an hour from Calgary.

I’ll also be posting updates on things to do in Calgary.

OBTOREPA:

Throw more light please.
What currency do they use.
Visa availability
Job availability
Cost of Visas

Here are the links as promised:

https://www.nairaland.com/7776621/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

csckid:
what if one is coming for vacation? holiday ?

Here is a link for those looking to visit Canada.

https://www.nairaland.com/2103860/canada-visit-tourist-visa-discussion

Calgary is officially experiencing housing crises.

Calgary needs more homes. We have a plan.

Calgary is experiencing a housing crisis. One in five Calgary households are unable to afford where they currently live. That’s 80,000 households who are spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Low vacancy rates, higher than normal rent increases, and escalating home prices are putting Calgary’s competitive advantage as one of the world’s most livable cities at risk.

To ease the strain and support Calgary’s prosperity now and for future generations, we need more homes in all shapes and sizes in all neighbourhoods. We have a plan to do that.

The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy names specific actions we can take as a city to address the housing crisis and remove barriers to housing affordability and economic prosperity.

It includes five outcomes;

Increase housing supply
Support affordable housing providers
Support The City’s housing subsidiaries
Ensure housing choices meet the needs of equity-deserving populations
Meet the affordable housing needs of Indigenous people living in Calgary
The strategy incorporates the 33 actions recommended by the Housing and Affordability Task Force and a handful of additional new actions in addition to 38 previously Council-approved actions for work that is already underway.

These proposed actions will increase the supply of market and non-market housing, ensuring that there is a diverse range of options in all communities so all Calgarians can find a home that meets their needs.

Calgarians have asked many questions about some of the proposed actions. There have been frequent questions about two specific actions, parking and rezoning. This document provides additional information around the parking and rezoning actions to consider.

The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy will be reviewed by members of Council at the Community Development Committee meeting on Sept 14.

People living in Calgary can hear the strategy and have their say at that meeting.

https://www.calgary.ca/social-services/low-income/task-force.html?redirect=/housingstrategy

Good evening from here.

Anyone landing Calgary on October 3 around noon? Hit me up, I might be able to offer a free airport pickup.

Goodluck to the lucky person(s) in advance 😃

Highway 401 in Canada

Nope, we don’t have these in Calgary hahaha

DereI:
Good evening from here.

Anyone landing Calgary on October 3 around noon? Hit me up, I might be able to offer a free airport pickup.

Goodluck to the lucky person(s) in advance 😃

Hmnnn

yamunla:


Can u stand as my sponsor ,I am coming through study route..

Tuition paid.

LOA received ..

When you say “sponsor” what do you mean?

Congratulations on your admission 😊

What school?

DereI:


When you say “sponsor” what do you mean?

Congratulations on your admission 😊

What school?

...

yamunla:


Anyway you can sponsor..Will appreciate advice too .

If I can get your email or number I won't mind


Langara college

For information and advice regarding your study process, you’d want to visit this thread.

All the best 😊


https://www.nairaland.com/7776621/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/156

Good morning from here.

Planning to come to Calgary before end of year?

Start searching for accommodation

Start applying to jobs

Start studying the areas you want to live in, transit system, etc

From next week, I’ll be posting more information about housing in Calgary.

- Locations

- Sites to find housing

- Different rent rates

- Buying a home

- Etc

We are waiting on this info

jgbemson1:
We are waiting on this info

Stay tuned next week.

Can one get a job with a visitor visa in Calgary?

DereI:


Oh my, there are so much to do and see in Calgary and it’s environs .

The popular Banff tourist centre is just a little over an hour from Calgary.

I’ll also be posting updates on things to do in Calgary.

Hello sir,
Im moving to Waterloo from lagos, nigeria... As a new immigrant what food items will you advice me to come with... How do I even preserve them so they don't go bad befor I get to my destination? Please help.. Thanks in advance.

MrALIVE:
Can one get a job with a visitor visa in Calgary?

Not 100% impossible but very highly unlikely. Canadian employers request for SIN( social insurance number) before employment.

DereI:


Not 100% impossible but very highly unlikely. Canadian employers request for SIN( social insurance number) before employment.

but can one get unskilled jobs that do not require this SIN number like factory jobs,loaders?

Can you pls enlight us on job availability there and skills one can acquire before coming over. Thanks for the good job

DereI:


Not 100% impossible but very highly unlikely. Canadian employers request for SIN( social insurance number) before employment.

How much do I need to migrate to Calgary?

MrALIVE:
but can one get unskilled jobs that do not require this SIN number like factory jobs,loaders?

Okay, I’ll clarify.

Upon arrival into Canada as either a PR, a student or on spousal work permit, a Social Insurance Number (SIN) is issued to you. This is the number that identifies your legal stay in the country.

It is your identity. If stolen can cause a huge chaos. This number is issued to you by the government of Canada and any employer who would want to employ you need this information in order to put you into their system.

With this number, you can also file your tax return

seemegold:
Can you pls enlight us on job availability there and skills one can acquire before coming over. Thanks for the good job

Oh yes!!! Job availability depends on your skills set. There are platforms you can search for jobs. Like indeed, LinkedIn or directly on the companies website.

If you’re looking for an IT job, you’d need to know what area you’re specializing or want to specialize, check the requirements posted and work to meet the skills

Ceasarceasar:


How much do I need to migrate to Calgary?

If you’re referring to immigrating to Canada funds, here you go:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html