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Old Aug 6, 2010, 1:38 pm
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yycworldtraveler
 
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Originally Posted by RCyyz

I say this next part respectfully. YYC always reminds me of an American city in that the downtown is mostly offices and people for the most part seem to live out in the burbs. To me, downtown YYC after working hours seems very deserted. (I'm talking specifically the area from Eau Claire Market over towards the Fairmont.)
True...downtown proper lacks the vibrancy of Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal. I wouldn't look for a condo in the actual downtown core. The neighbourhoods that surround downtown would be my choice if you want a little more vibrancy...Hillhurst/Sunnyside in the NW, Bridgeland in the NE, Inglewood in the SE, and The Beltline in the SW. Lots of condos and apartments in all these areas.

And to the OP...Yes you can live in YYC without a car, but as mentioned above it is a very large sprawling city where the car (well actually the SUV/truck) is king.
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