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Don't listen to the haters...especially those who have never been to Calgary, but feel the need to insert their opinions and sweeping generalizations.

I lived in Calgary for seven years and loved it.

It certainly will be a change from Seattle, however. You're inland...so it'll get warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. It'll be a "dry" cold...any skin that isn't covered will freeze on contact, but the wind doesn't go through you like it does on the coast. Chinooks are great...when that warm air comes down into the foothills and it's 18C in mid-February, you learn to deal with the odd May snowstorm. Better update your meds if you get migraines, though.

If you were an outdoors person in Seattle, you can do the same in Calgary. Canmore is an hour away; Banff is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The city is lousy with bike paths and walking trails.

Housing costs are going through the roof these days, and have been for years. The cost of living is rising, no question.

It's a western town, so of course it's going to celebrate its western heritage. Embrace the Stampede...pretend you're a cowgirl for the week and roll with it. It's not going away...so hating on it won't do you an ounce of good. Head to Lammle's and get yourself a good cowboy hat.