Moving from a small town to a big city like Calgary was definitely an eye-opener. From the endless city streets to the people, food, and culture, there were plenty of things that took me by surprise.

Even after living here for a while, some things still catch me off guard. Here are eight things that shocked me about Calgary as a small-town transplant.

Traffic is wild

In my small town, it takes a total of 10 minutes to get across town, but in Calgary, that feels like a dream. I’ve unfortunately learned the hard way that taking Deerfoot at 5 p.m. is basically a test of patience and a real-life game of Mario Kart .

The endless neighbourhoods

Did you know Calgary has over 200 neighbourhoods? Coming from a town I could easily navigate blindfolded, it was a shocking reminder of just how b

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