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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on May 12, 2011 12:34:34 GMT -8
Calgary is a big oil and gas executive city. Streets are generally really clean and well maintained. Calgary is very much the conservative (republican) epicenter of Canada. There's a week long event here called the Calgary Stampede which is a big rodeo and carnival with a lot of events and attractions surrounding it. It's one of the more expensive cities to live in Canada. And area-wise, it's fucking huge.
Edmonton....
These are just my opinions. I despise most things about Edmonton and Edmontonians are more than welcome to talk shit about Calgary.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2011 12:34:39 GMT -8
damn, that would suck! Has anyone been to Banff? Great AMAZING hiking but the city of Banff is a tourist trap! AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS! Go to Waterton instead.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on May 12, 2011 12:35:34 GMT -8
AIDS But I've only been there in the winter.
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Post by mase50 on May 12, 2011 12:37:32 GMT -8
AIDS? what?
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on May 12, 2011 12:39:00 GMT -8
Exactly
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Post by alex on May 12, 2011 12:40:40 GMT -8
I'm not going to talk shit about Calgary except to say that without the Olympics, Calgary would have been Edmonton's identical twin.
I agree that the stretch of Gateway Blvd from the city limit to Whyte Ave is horrendous, but to judge a city based on 1 road which ends up turning pretty fucking nice makes me think a lot less of your arguments.
for the rest of this thread I think I'll reply to shit-talk about Edmonton with only pictures.
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Post by alex on May 12, 2011 12:43:31 GMT -8
damn, that would suck! Has anyone been to Banff? Great AMAZING hiking but the city of Banff is a tourist trap! AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS! Go to Waterton instead. go to Jasper. Almost no chain stores, more actual nature and small town feel.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2011 12:44:13 GMT -8
Fuck! Us Albertans are definitely showing our pride today!
Whyte Ave. is pretty awesome, and like Regina, Edmonton has some nice lush parks and rivers.
edit - AGREED, JASPER IS NICE! WATERTON IS NICER THOUGH.
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Post by mase50 on May 12, 2011 12:44:17 GMT -8
i would like to see some pics of both cities
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on May 12, 2011 12:47:33 GMT -8
Most of my bias towards Edmonton has to do with driving in it. The constant construction everywhere, the fact that your Mayor doesn't know what a snowplow is, circle intersections, the street numbering is backwards, and the numerous roads that all of a sudden decide to change names when you haven't turned off it.
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Post by know ID yuh on May 12, 2011 12:53:44 GMT -8
Winnipeg = St. Louis Edmonton = Detroit/Cleveland Calgary = Dallas/Houston Montreal = Awesomeville This is extremely accurate. Canada = Mexico
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Post by davers on May 12, 2011 12:57:16 GMT -8
I still can't figure out if you were trying to insult Canada or Mexico on that one.
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Post by Shaxspear III Esq. on May 12, 2011 13:02:03 GMT -8
I agree that the stretch of Gateway Blvd from the city limit to Whyte Ave is horrendous, but to judge a city based on 1 road which ends up turning pretty fucking nice makes me think a lot less of your arguments. . Haha fair enough. Calgary has its shitty areas tucked away in the eastern part of the city.
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Post by alex on May 12, 2011 13:19:01 GMT -8
Most of my bias towards Edmonton has to do with driving in it. The constant construction everywhere, the fact that your Mayor doesn't know what a snowplow is, circle intersections, the street numbering is backwards, and the numerous roads that all of a sudden decide to change names when you haven't turned off it. this is what I like to call "misinformation" We've got an absolutely massive fleet of snowplows and contractors. Unfortunately we've also got an urban sprawl problem which gives us thousands of km of roads to clear. Roads which start at 1st and end somewhere around 215th at this point. Much easier than having 4 different addresses with the only distinguishing factor being a direction (NW, SW, whatever). I agree with the roads being named all kinds of different shit. That drives me nuts too, but it's hardly a reason to call Edmonton 'a hole'. for your viewing pleasure: Art Gallery of Alberta FolkFest Alberta Legislature High Level Bridge "Great Divide Waterfall"
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Post by mase50 on May 12, 2011 13:26:34 GMT -8
Great Pics!! I am def excited to visit Edmonton this Summer. How are the Strip clubs? I have been to vancouver's strip clubs before and there amazing
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Post by Horned Gramma on May 12, 2011 13:26:20 GMT -8
I have to say, that looks like a beautiful city.
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Post by alex on May 12, 2011 13:33:23 GMT -8
like with any city, there are some areas that just plain suck and are ugly, but manufacturing is rarely pretty. There are homeless, and there is road construction, but as far as I know every city has those problems. The trick is to enjoy what's good, and try to ignore what's bad.
We have a massive river valley running fron the NE to the SW which fucks traffic and street names up, and our airport is 30 min from downtown. In spite of all that, I love this city, and I can't imagine living anywhere else.
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Post by alex on May 12, 2011 13:34:45 GMT -8
Great Pics!! I am def excited to visit Edmonton this Summer. How are the Strip clubs? I have been to vancouver's strip clubs before and there amazing Go to Eden or Diamonds. I haven't been to either in years, but it's generally agreed upon that those are the best 2 in the city.
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Post by mase50 on May 12, 2011 13:37:28 GMT -8
Nice
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2011 13:41:23 GMT -8
Very nice indeed Alex. Is that where the Folk Fest is held? Also, River Valley is amazing.
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