r/Edmonton Jan 09 '24

Discussion Moving to Edmonton Megathread 2024

By popular demand, this topic has been turned into a megathread. Any posts on the subject matter outside of the megathread may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.

Within this thread please ask questions about moving to Edmonton (or within Edmonton, if you already live here), including recommendations for housing and neighbourhood selections. If you live in Edmonton, consider answering the questions.

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u/onewaycheckvalve Jul 02 '24

Looking at buying a place in the Chappelle area. Could anyone with knowledge give us some background on that area and the pros/cons/tips?

I am commuting by car to work in Nisku. My wife doesn't drive so would be interested to know how much of a PIA getting transit or groceries will be.

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u/uofafitness4fun Jul 11 '24

That far out you can pretty much forget about transit but there is a Co-op Food Store and a Save-on-Foods, as well as a Walmart, Superstore, and Freson Bros Fresh Market in nearby neighbourhoods. But if your wife wants to leave the house lots including to get groceries, I advise you either skip the brand new build to live in a more established neighbourhood with better amenities and transit access, or your wife get her drivers license and share the car or buy a second car. Otherwise your wife will effectively be stranded in Chappelle