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Alberta Temporary accommodation


Reservations are recommended for all temporary accommodations. Contact us at arriving @ ualberta.ca if you require additional temporary accommodation suggestions.
Hostelling International

www.hihostels.ca/edmonton edmonton @ hihostels.ca
Phone: 780.988.6836 Fax: 780.988.8698

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Daily dormitory accommodation (8 beds per unit) starting at:
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$29 for members
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$33 for non-members (Jun - Sept).
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Twenty minute walk or ten minute bus ride from campus.
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Rate vary depending on time of year

GO Backpackers Hostel
http://www.gohostels.ca
Phone: 780-423-4146
10209-100th Avenue

* May to September
* Dorm Rooms:
o 6 beds - $25 per night + tax
o 4 bed - $28 per night + tax (June 1 - Sept 30)
* Private Room:
o Double bed and single bed) - $78 per night + tax
o Queen Bed rooms - $88 per night + tax
* Close to Central LRT Station and ETS Transit Centre.
* Online reservation available with credit card on Hostelbookers and Hostelworld.


YMCA

(open 24 hours)
10030–102A Avenue Phone (780) 421–9622
www.edmonton.ymca.ca msewell @ edmonton.ymca.ca

* Dorm-style rooms:
o $30/day (no co-ed dorms)
* Single rooms:
o for men $45/day, $152/week
o for women $45/day, $160/week
* Accommodation is available for men and women on separate floors. $10 deposit for key is required. Rooms are available on a first–come, first–served basis (cannot be reserved in advance but can be put on hold for the same day). Residents have access to a common room, swimming pool and a cafeteria.
* women's accommodations are on a secured floor with floor lock.
* Close to Churchill LRT station, 10 min. to campus.

Days Inn Edmonton South

http://www.daysinn.com
10333 University Ave
Phone: 780-430-0011

* Student special offer of $109.99/ night(must be able to show you are a U of A student at check in). Rate includes continental breakfast, parking and Internet access.
* Hotel requires credit card at check in
* Staffed 24 hours

Holiday Inn Express Downtown

http://hiexpress.com
10010 104 street
Phone: 780-423-2450

* Basic rooms starting at $159/night
* Close to LRT station

Comfort Inn and Suites Down Town

http://www.comfortinnedmonton.com
10425 100 Ave
Phone: 780-423-5611

* Basic rooms starting at $108/night
* Walking distance to LRT station
* Free highspeed internet


University of Alberta Residence Services

www.ualberta.ca/residences guest.services @ ualberta.ca
Phone: 780.492.4281 Fax: 780.492.0064

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Lister Dormitories (available May to August 25 only)
o
from $49 per night for a single room
o
$59 for a twin room.
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Lister Guest Services are closed from December 25 to January 4.

St. Joseph's College Residence at the University of Alberta

Dorm room with one single bed and full meals. Available May to August only. See website for details: www.stjosephscollege.ca
Phone: 780.492.7681 ext. 248
Email contact: sjcres @ ualberta.ca
$64.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Weekly Rate (7 to 12 nights)
$50.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Bi-Weekly Rate (13 to 28 nights)
$38.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Monthly Rate (29 nights or more)
 

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Kanamen said:
Alberta Temporary accommodation


Reservations are recommended for all temporary accommodations. Contact us at arriving @ ualberta.ca if you require additional temporary accommodation suggestions.
Hostelling International

www.hihostels.ca/edmonton edmonton @ hihostels.ca
Phone: 780.988.6836 Fax: 780.988.8698

*
Daily dormitory accommodation (8 beds per unit) starting at:
o
$29 for members
o
$33 for non-members (Jun - Sept).
*
Twenty minute walk or ten minute bus ride from campus.
*
Rate vary depending on time of year

GO Backpackers Hostel
http://www.gohostels.ca
Phone: 780-423-4146
10209-100th Avenue

* May to September
* Dorm Rooms:
o 6 beds - $25 per night + tax
o 4 bed - $28 per night + tax (June 1 - Sept 30)
* Private Room:
o Double bed and single bed) - $78 per night + tax
o Queen Bed rooms - $88 per night + tax
* Close to Central LRT Station and ETS Transit Centre.
* Online reservation available with credit card on Hostelbookers and Hostelworld.


YMCA

(open 24 hours)
10030–102A Avenue Phone (780) 421–9622
www.edmonton.ymca.ca msewell @ edmonton.ymca.ca

* Dorm-style rooms:
o $30/day (no co-ed dorms)
* Single rooms:
o for men $45/day, $152/week
o for women $45/day, $160/week
* Accommodation is available for men and women on separate floors. $10 deposit for key is required. Rooms are available on a first–come, first–served basis (cannot be reserved in advance but can be put on hold for the same day). Residents have access to a common room, swimming pool and a cafeteria.
* women's accommodations are on a secured floor with floor lock.
* Close to Churchill LRT station, 10 min. to campus.

Days Inn Edmonton South

http://www.daysinn.com
10333 University Ave
Phone: 780-430-0011

* Student special offer of $109.99/ night(must be able to show you are a U of A student at check in). Rate includes continental breakfast, parking and Internet access.
* Hotel requires credit card at check in
* Staffed 24 hours

Holiday Inn Express Downtown

http://hiexpress.com
10010 104 street
Phone: 780-423-2450

* Basic rooms starting at $159/night
* Close to LRT station

Comfort Inn and Suites Down Town

http://www.comfortinnedmonton.com
10425 100 Ave
Phone: 780-423-5611

* Basic rooms starting at $108/night
* Walking distance to LRT station
* Free highspeed internet


University of Alberta Residence Services

www.ualberta.ca/residences guest.services @ ualberta.ca
Phone: 780.492.4281 Fax: 780.492.0064

*
Lister Dormitories (available May to August 25 only)
o
from $49 per night for a single room
o
$59 for a twin room.
*
Lister Guest Services are closed from December 25 to January 4.

St. Joseph's College Residence at the University of Alberta

Dorm room with one single bed and full meals. Available May to August only. See website for details: www.stjosephscollege.ca
Phone: 780.492.7681 ext. 248
Email contact: sjcres @ ualberta.ca
$64.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Weekly Rate (7 to 12 nights)
$50.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Bi-Weekly Rate (13 to 28 nights)
$38.00 + 4% Tourism Levy Monthly Rate (29 nights or more)
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Very Very useful info Kanamen,kindly post some information about Calgary as well.

Thanks
 

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For CALGARY

1) Relax and enjoy the comfort of your MASTER BEDROOM. It's move-in ready with NEW bed and linen, FREE wireless internet access, cable TV and FREE Cleaning Services.

The home has been fully renovated and has multiple bathrooms, and sitting rooms. The kitchen is FULLY LOADED and ready for you to cook and eat. There is FREE on-site laundry facility and ample parking. The price is $600 per month all inclusive! All you need is simply your suitcase and your food. Sorry, no couples.

You are quiet, responsible, clean, non-smoking, respectful. You will be sharing the home with up to three other individuals. You are minutes from Deerfoot Trail, downtown, major bus routes, Foothills Industrial Park, Safeway and the CO-OP.

We can be reached at (403) 816-2146 or through email. Thank you and we look forward to providing you with a safe and respectful home.


2)http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/sub/
3)http://relocatecanada.com/calgary/rentals.html
 

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Thanks very much kanamen for your prompt reply.But I will be very obliged if you could share some info regarding family accommodation ,with 2 kids.

Thanks once again for your time.
 

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Thanks very much kanamen for your prompt reply.But I will be very obliged if you could share some info regarding family accommodation ,with 2 kids.

Thanks once again for your time.
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-housing-apartments-condos-2-bedroom-Guaranteed-Good-Location-Best-Price-2-bedroom-900-sq-ft-W0QQAdIdZ282594594
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/f-housing-apartments-condos-W0QQCatIdZ37
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/apa/2413133044.html
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/apa/
 

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Housing in Canada

In Canada, continued strong demand for housing and increasing house prices have resulted in a decline in rental occupancy rates (increase in rental vacancies). One of the most important task ahead of you is finding a place to live.Canada offers many different types of housing and a wide range of prices. Finding the right place for you and your family to live will take some effort.

In Canada there are differences in housing types, largely because of different climate conditions. Prices are different. They depend on local and employent conditions and the number of houses and apartments available. Land costs in big cities are high. For that reason, there are usually many apartment buildings in big cities. Apartments can be ideal for people who cannot afford to buy a house.
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Types of housing

* Apartments
* Rooming house
* Semi-detached or duplex
* Singe-room occupancy
* Detached

Canada
Housing Customs

* Canadians take care of their houses and gardens.
* Most Canadians want to eventually buy a home. When Canadians grow older, they often sell their houses and use the money from the sale to buy an apartment.
* Canadians do not expect people to visit without invitation.

Renting
In Canada you can rent a place to live on month-month basis, or rent for one or two years. There are different types of living places for rent. Following are the different types of rental accomodation you will find in most Canadian cities and towns.

* Co-operative housing - It is a type of subsidized housing. rent for about half the units is what the tenant can afford to pay. Rent for the other units is market or near-market rate.
* Public Housing - This usually refers to houses or apartments the provincial government built and manages through a local housing authority. Public housing sets rent on what the tenant can afford. To get public housing you must be atleast 16 years old and a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
* Shared housing - Shared housing can be an apartment or house that share with another person or another family.
* Special needs housing - It is a type of shared housing. Specially designed and built for people with special medicl and physical needs.
* Subsidized housing - You pay less rent for subsidized housing that you do for compltely owned rental housing. This includes public housing, non-profit housing and co-operative housing.

The Housing market
Finding a place to live in Canada
Currently, the rental market has a strong supply of residential rental properties (approximately 5%, which is significantly above the average vacancy rate of 3.3%).

The Canadian rental market can be described as tenant-friendly. Historically low interest rates for mortgage-type borrowing have influenced people to move from renting to owning. The higher supply of rental properties means landlords are offering different incentives such as free rentals for a month, free parking, home appliances and so on. This is especially true in densely populated cities, such as Toronto. In Canada, 33% of all properties are rental properties.

56% of all Canadian immigrants settle in Ontario, the majority in the Greater Toronto Area, so some of this section focuses on Toronto. If your chosen Canadian destination is different, you will still find many of your questions answered here.

In addition to other large Canadian cities, such as Vancouver and Montreal, Toronto is where a large number of students arrive from many countries in the world in order to develop, improve or perfect their knowledge of the English language.

The housing market in the rest of the major cities in Canada including Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax is similar to Toronto. However, the main difference is the price levels for purchasing property (real estate). See listing below for the average price of a detached bungalow (single story house with no common walls with neighbours) in major Canadian cities:

Finding a place to rent
There are many ways to find an apartment or a house to rent. Canada may have workers who will help you find a place to live. Workers can help you find a place to stay until you find an apartment or house. If you are having difficulty finding a permanent place to live, consider a room taht rents by the week or a month. You can also ask your friends or fmily alredy living in the community. But to find the apartment or house that is right for you to live, you have to do your own search. You can also search the classified ads in ethnic newspapers, community newspapers, and daily and weekly newspapers.

The different types of accommodation generally available in urban areas such as Toronto are as follows:

* Apartment
* House
* Single room
* rentals Hostel / Guest House accommodation
* Homestay accommodation
* College or University campus residence
* Hotel
* Motel
* Other shared accommodation
* Government-subsidized housing (usually requires a long waiting period).

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it gives an indication of the choice you have when choosing accommodation.

Paying the rent
Rent is usually payable on the first day of each month. Some londlords may ask for postdated cheques. A postdated cheque cannot be cahed until the date shown on it. If you pay your rent in cash, make sure you get a receipt for the full amount. You can also pay your rent by certified cheque. It is a cheque that a bank guarantees it will cash. Many landlords expect a certified cheque for the first and last months' rent.
Location
Location is important. A good location demands high rent, though prestige is usually a factor as well. You probably won'y find an apartment or house within comfortable walking distance of work or shopping. Make it easy on yourself as possible. Walk around the area you like with a map. You may see a sign in a window advertising an apartment for rent.

Once you decided on location, you have to decide what type of home you can afford. A single family detached house is usually the most expensive choice. Semi-detached, duplex, townhouse and apartment condominiums are usually less expensive.
Where to look
There are many different sources of information when looking for an apartment or a house to rent:

* Our Housing Classifieds
* Local community newspapers (Villager, Guardian, etc.)
* City newspapers (Toronto Sun, Vancouver Sun, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, etc.)
* Free rental publications available in public places such as subway and bus stations (Homes for Rent publication, etc.)
* Personal contacts (family, friends, etc.)
* Management offices of rental properties (buildings, co-operative housing, etc.)
* Government offices
* Real estate agencies (not many do rentals)

In most cases for Toronto and major Canadian cities, the closer you are to the city center, the higher the rent/mortgage will be. In Toronto, average rental prices are:

* Approximately C$850/month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city of Toronto is (between $500 and $1,200 depending on the proximity to city center and the amenities included)
* Around C$1,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment (between $900 and $1,500 depending on the proximity to city center).

There is a small supply of luxury apartments priced up to several thousand dollars a month.
REF http://www.nriol.com/welcome2canada/housing-in-canada.asp
 

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Thnx friend. Very useful info for someone like me...looking for range of accommodation choices....
 

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Kanamen said:
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-housing-apartments-condos-2-bedroom-Guaranteed-Good-Location-Best-Price-2-bedroom-900-sq-ft-W0QQAdIdZ282594594
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/f-housing-apartments-condos-W0QQCatIdZ37
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/apa/2413133044.html
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/apa/
Thanks a lot.

May God always bless you!
 

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+1 for the post..Thanks
Thanks for pulling up this thread, it is exceptionally helpful. And to think, I did not even know it existed!! You are a great source of help c&b . Unfortunately, I have to WAIT to give you a + :mad: :mad:
 

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Kanamen said:
The #1 Guide to Canada Hotels
http://www.canadianhotelguide.com/
eye opener..
Thanx