The Great Things About Living Here

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In this blog I thought I’d describe some of the things I enjoy about living in Alberta.

1) The Summer

I always hated those summer days in New Brunswick when the mercury reaches the 30s and the humidity made it feel like you were in a dryer full of wet towels. The few weeks of summer we do get here are very enjoyable. The dry air makes summer more comfortable and enjoyable.

Another enjoyable feature of the summer season (If you live in the northern areas of the province) are all the extra daylight hours. With the sun setting so late at night, one can play that extra round of golf or swim in the pool a little longer.

2) Big Events

Living on the East Coast we often don’t get to see all the big events such as concerts, live acts, ect. (Although things have been changing with the Rolling Stones, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performing in Moncton the last few years). I’ve been to a lot of concerts since I’ve been here. Most notably the Eric Clapton and John Fogerty shows as well as the many Edmonton Oilers games during the winter. I always enjoy big events even though they are expensive. They are definitely exciting and the experiences are very memorable.

3) The Mountains

This one is very obvious. The views are breathtaking and the wildlife around this areas is amazing. I hear the skiing in this area isn’t too bad either.

4) Food

A farm fresh steak from an Albertan farm can’t be beat. I’ve also discovered perogies. Maybe they exist in the Maritimes. I certainly don’t know. I’ve never seen them in the grocery store but they are delicious. Now if only I could find a place in Alberta that can make good Acadian “Fricot”.

Next Blog: The Not so Great Things about Living Here.