Winnipeg vs Calgary

I lived in Calgary for ten years and I have now been here 15 months. I was transfered here for an 18 month contract which ends in April. THen I am going back. I can be fully objective about these two cities. Comparing Calgary to Winnipeg is like comparing diamonds to dog shit!!

Calgary is better than Winnipeg in almost every capacity. Take a look at the categories below:

Economy: Calgary blows Winnipeg out of the planet

LOcation: Calgary wins because of the mountains

Entertainment: Calgary has more than Winnipeg. The Stampede beats anything here

Weather: Calgary has better winters. more comfortable summers

Crime: Calgary has far less crime-less natives

Cleanliness: Calgary is the cleanest city on earth according to Mercer in LOndon.

Family: I still think Calgary wins as a better place to raise a family. You don't have to worry about your kids getting mugged in bad areas.

Downtown: Not even close. Calgary is better

Attractiveness: Calgary is nicer than Winnipeg. It is cleaner and has the mountains in the background

The only two areas that Winnipeg might have an edge is cost of living and less traffic. Some might like a slower pace, but that is a matter of preference.

Calgary is Canada's future it is the best city in country right now. No questions asked. Winnipeg is the biggest shithole I have ever seen and I have been to Detroit and Buffalo. I think Winnipeg is worse.

People who think it is great here must have a bloody I.Q of 9.

Our city licks dog balls compared to Calgary.

No shit Sherlock. You can't compare Calgary and Winnipeg just like you cant compare Winnipeg with Vancouver. Its two different things. I suggest you keep your mouth shut JamesK lest an aboriginal person shanks you and count the days till you go back home. God it so obvious Calgary is better get a life. Make the best out of what you are stuck with instead of whining about it.

HAHAHA!! JamesK what did you expect when you came to Winnipeg? Your employer hates you and this is your punisment for something that you have done. You are really stupid for accepting a job here and then complaining about it. I hope the rest of your time here is filled with misery. Hey its -30 with the windchill. Cold enough for ya? HAHHAHAHHA!!! Sucker!

JamesK wrote:

I lived in Calgary for ten years and I have now been here 15 months. I was transfered here for an 18 month contract which ends in April. THen I am going back. I can be fully objective about these two cities. Comparing Calgary to Winnipeg is like comparing diamonds to dog shit!!
Calgary is better than Winnipeg in almost every capacity. Take a look at the categories below:
Economy: Calgary blows Winnipeg out of the planet
LOcation: Calgary wins because of the mountains
Entertainment: Calgary has more than Winnipeg. The Stampede beats anything here
Weather: Calgary has better winters. more comfortable summers
Crime: Calgary has far less crime-less natives
Cleanliness: Calgary is the cleanest city on earth according to Mercer in LOndon.
Family: I still think Calgary wins as a better place to raise a family. You don't have to worry about your kids getting mugged in bad areas.
Downtown: Not even close. Calgary is better
Attractiveness: Calgary is nicer than Winnipeg. It is cleaner and has the mountains in the background
The only two areas that Winnipeg might have an edge is cost of living and less traffic. Some might like a slower pace, but that is a matter of preference.
Calgary is Canada's future it is the best city in country right now. No questions asked. Winnipeg is the biggest shithole I have ever seen and I have been to Detroit and Buffalo. I think Winnipeg is worse.
People who think it is great here must have a bloody I.Q of 9.

Not everyone likes the mountains. It is unfortunate you are having such difficulty adjusting to your changed circumstances. Perhaps your transfer to Winnipeg was done as part of a grand design to teach you something about tolerance. Perhaps your boss just wanted to get you out of his hair. You sound like an arrogant ****. Your IQ comment is obnoxious and you probably are too. The prairies are beautiful and there is nothing like a prairie summer.

IQless wrote:

<quoted text>Not everyone likes the mountains. It is unfortunate you are having such difficulty adjusting to your changed circumstances. Perhaps your transfer to Winnipeg was done as part of a grand design to teach you something about tolerance. Perhaps your boss just wanted to get you out of his hair. You sound like an arrogant ****. Your IQ comment is obnoxious and you probably are too. The prairies are beautiful and there is nothing like a prairie summer.

If you defend winnipeg the title you chose fits. I was asked to oversee a project here in Winnipeg because I was the only one qualified to do it. I was offered a huge bonus because the boss knows how big a shithole Winnipeg is. I get a tax free bonus of almost $40,000. I was also given 20 free return trips to Calgary over this 18 months for 3 days each.

This city is a pathetic piece of monkey shit and I am counting the days till I get back.

Ask a 1000 people what is more beautiful the flat prairie land of Winnipeg or the Rockies in Calgary's background. I think you know what the response would be.

Winnipeg sucks nothing to do cold no mountains,no good hotels ,or food,people get a grip travel WINNIPEG is the shithole of Canada.

no shit Sherlock wrote:

No shit Sherlock. You can't compare Calgary and Winnipeg just like you cant compare Winnipeg with Vancouver. Its two different things. I suggest you keep your mouth shut JamesK lest an aboriginal person shanks you and count the days till you go back home. God it so obvious Calgary is better get a life. Make the best out of what you are stuck with instead of whining about it.

You do not know where I live-so let em try.

JamesK wrote:

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You do not know where I live-so let em try.

You are an idiot for accepting a job in Winnipeg and then complaining about it. Grow up and be a man loser. Next time don't take a job in Winnipeg if you can't handle it. Get a life.

Former Employee wrote:

Winnipeg sucks nothing to do cold no mountains,no good hotels ,or food,people get a grip travel WINNIPEG is the shithole of Canada.

I know Winnipeg sucks. If you don't like it LEAVE! That's what i'm doing. Don't be a baby about like JamesK.

JamesK wrote:

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If you defend winnipeg the title you chose fits. I was asked to oversee a project here in Winnipeg because I was the only one qualified to do it. I was offered a huge bonus because the boss knows how big a shithole Winnipeg is. I get a tax free bonus of almost $40,000. I was also given 20 free return trips to Calgary over this 18 months for 3 days each.
This city is a pathetic piece of monkey shit and I am counting the days till I get back.
Ask a 1000 people what is more beautiful the flat prairie land of Winnipeg or the Rockies in Calgary's background. I think you know what the response would be.

Who cares what the majority thinks. It is an individual thing. And as for you, you could have always said no, but your GREED got you here, so SUCK IT UP AND QUIT WHINING.

JamesK IDIOT wrote:

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You are an idiot for accepting a job in Winnipeg and then complaining about it. Grow up and be a man loser. Next time don't take a job in Winnipeg if you can't handle it. Get a life.

I had no choice and I was initially told it wasn't that bad. No one else could do the work and there are not many jobs in my field. I can't afford to lose my job. I am 2 months from leaving and I get 10 days off in early March. I am leaving this shithole as I have paid my dues for 15 + months. I have sucked it up, froze my balls off, and almost went insane.

JamesK wrote:

I lived in Calgary for ten years and I have now been here 15 months. I was transfered here for an 18 month contract which ends in April. THen I am going back. I can be fully objective about these two cities. Comparing Calgary to Winnipeg is like comparing diamonds to dog shit!!
Calgary is better than Winnipeg in almost every capacity. Take a look at the categories below:
Economy: Calgary blows Winnipeg out of the planet
LOcation: Calgary wins because of the mountains
Entertainment: Calgary has more than Winnipeg. The Stampede beats anything here
Weather: Calgary has better winters. more comfortable summers
Crime: Calgary has far less crime-less natives
Cleanliness: Calgary is the cleanest city on earth according to Mercer in LOndon.
Family: I still think Calgary wins as a better place to raise a family. You don't have to worry about your kids getting mugged in bad areas.
Downtown: Not even close. Calgary is better
Attractiveness: Calgary is nicer than Winnipeg. It is cleaner and has the mountains in the background
The only two areas that Winnipeg might have an edge is cost of living and less traffic. Some might like a slower pace, but that is a matter of preference.
Calgary is Canada's future it is the best city in country right now. No questions asked. Winnipeg is the biggest shithole I have ever seen and I have been to Detroit and Buffalo. I think Winnipeg is worse.
People who think it is great here must have a bloody I.Q of 9.

Calgary is the greatest city in Canada right now. my girlfriend and I are moving there in July. I can't believe how many stupid morons there are in this city. People who think this city has alot going for it. What? Natives,-40 weather, welfare jobs, crime, filth, stagnation. This city looked o.k in 1950, but now it is a pure shithole.

It is one thing to say you like it because of family and you grew up here, but to say this city is great for other merits is really lame.

JamesK wrote:

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I had no choice and I was initially told it wasn't that bad. No one else could do the work and there are not many jobs in my field. I can't afford to lose my job. I am 2 months from leaving and I get 10 days off in early March. I am leaving this shithole as I have paid my dues for 15 + months. I have sucked it up, froze my balls off, and almost went insane.

You could always get another job. You sound like you're just a whiner. First you said you were given an offer you couldn't refuse. Now the story is you had no choice. Yeah, find someone else to blame. That's your problem. You are just a very negative person and rather than trying to make the best of circumstances you play the complain & blame game. I know people who are happy to be here because they come from countries where there is no freedom and they kill you if you whine too much. Unlike Winnipeg where that doesn't happen. We listen to all your whining. They are very happy to be in Winnipeg. I know people who have terminal illnesses and really have something to complain about but DON'T. They make the most of every precious moment they have left. Maybe, James, you ought to meet some of these people. Then you would know what a real winner is. In the meantime, you are a whiner and a loser and you need to get a life.

Russ T wrote:

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Calgary is the greatest city in Canada right now. my girlfriend and I are moving there in July. I can't believe how many stupid morons there are in this city. People who think this city has alot going for it. What? Natives,-40 weather, welfare jobs, crime, filth, stagnation. This city looked o.k in 1950, but now it is a pure shithole.
It is one thing to say you like it because of family and you grew up here, but to say this city is great for other merits is really lame.

How about: excellent opera company, symphony orchestra, and live theatre? Perhaps this is too much culture for you. And speaking of aboriginals, the aboriginal community has some great recording artists. Maybe if you weren't such a racist you would value that instead of running down the aboriginal people and their culture.

Whiney wrote:

<quoted text>You could always get another job. You sound like you're just a whiner. First you said you were given an offer you couldn't refuse. Now the story is you had no choice. Yeah, find someone else to blame. That's your problem. You are just a very negative person and rather than trying to make the best of circumstances you play the complain & blame game. I know people who are happy to be here because they come from countries where there is no freedom and they kill you if you whine too much. Unlike Winnipeg where that doesn't happen. We listen to all your whining. They are very happy to be in Winnipeg. I know people who have terminal illnesses and really have something to complain about but DON'T. They make the most of every precious moment they have left. Maybe, James, you ought to meet some of these people. Then you would know what a real winner is. In the meantime, you are a whiner and a loser and you need to get a life.

Great post! You ROCK and you have a good head on your shoulders.

Too Much Culture wrote:

<quoted text>How about: excellent opera company, symphony orchestra, and live theatre?

I would rather goto one NHL game than see all that boring crap. Opera, symphony,etc are for upper class white elite. That's why the government subsidizes it. I would give up all that for the Jets to return in a heartbeat.

Whiney wrote:

<quoted text>You could always get another job. You sound like you're just a whiner. First you said you were given an offer you couldn't refuse. Now the story is you had no choice. Yeah, find someone else to blame. That's your problem. You are just a very negative person and rather than trying to make the best of circumstances you play the complain & blame game. I know people who are happy to be here because they come from countries where there is no freedom and they kill you if you whine too much. Unlike Winnipeg where that doesn't happen. We listen to all your whining. They are very happy to be in Winnipeg. I know people who have terminal illnesses and really have something to complain about but DON'T. They make the most of every precious moment they have left. Maybe, James, you ought to meet some of these people. Then you would know what a real winner is. In the meantime, you are a whiner and a loser and you need to get a life.

I agree with James. This city is death for many. The people who love it here are the real losers because it shows that they do not go anywhere else or are trapped here.

James has every right to express his displeasure about being in Canada's most pathetic city, just as someone has the right to complain about having a terminal illness.

Whiney wrote:

<quoted text>You could always get another job. You sound like you're just a whiner. First you said you were given an offer you couldn't refuse. Now the story is you had no choice. Yeah, find someone else to blame. That's your problem. You are just a very negative person and rather than trying to make the best of circumstances you play the complain & blame game. I know people who are happy to be here because they come from countries where there is no freedom and they kill you if you whine too much. Unlike Winnipeg where that doesn't happen. We listen to all your whining. They are very happy to be in Winnipeg. I know people who have terminal illnesses and really have something to complain about but DON'T. They make the most of every precious moment they have left. Maybe, James, you ought to meet some of these people. Then you would know what a real winner is. In the meantime, you are a whiner and a loser and you need to get a life.

I partially agree with James. Living in this city causes mental torment for some as they have a hard time connecting themselves and they can't stand the cold or the mosquitos in the summer. Sure there are worse scenarios, but i get how people can be frustrated with life in Winnipeg.

You should not scorn people for complaining about Winnipeg as this is the appropriate avenue to do so. My friends brother committed suicide 4 years ago because he became depressed here. Again, I can see how this city can negatively affect people

Whiney wrote:

<quoted text>You could always get another job. You sound like you're just a whiner. First you said you were given an offer you couldn't refuse. Now the story is you had no choice. Yeah, find someone else to blame. That's your problem. You are just a very negative person and rather than trying to make the best of circumstances you play the complain & blame game. I know people who are happy to be here because they come from countries where there is no freedom and they kill you if you whine too much. Unlike Winnipeg where that doesn't happen. We listen to all your whining. They are very happy to be in Winnipeg. I know people who have terminal illnesses and really have something to complain about but DON'T. They make the most of every precious moment they have left. Maybe, James, you ought to meet some of these people. Then you would know what a real winner is. In the meantime, you are a whiner and a loser and you need to get a life.

This post is mostly about whether Calgary is better than Winnipeg. Do you question that?
Calgary is better than Winnipeg in almost every capacity: Economy, location, weather, entertainment, crime, cleanliness, quality of infrasture. Almost every poll will verify this. Do you challenge this?
I grew up here so I like Wpg based on what I am used to, but it can't compete with CAlgary. You must realize this as this is what this thread is mostly about.