Moving to or Around Alberta
There are many wonderful places to live in this great province of ours. Whether you're changing locations within the province or moving here from elsewhere, this page will direct you to the resources and information you need.
Alberta Communities
Wondering which Alberta community is right for you? Want to get more information about the community you've chosen? Find statistics here about communities in Alberta, and links to the individual websites of Alberta municipalities.
Buying or Renting a Home in Alberta
These links will connect you to general information and advice. To locate a real estate agent in your area, check an online business directory.
- Buying and Owning a Condominium - Tipsheet
- Home Renovations - Tipsheet
- Information for Landlords and Tenants - Tipsheet
- Renting a Mobile Home Site - Tipsheet
- Rent Supplement Program
- Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service | Contact
- Seniors Housing
- Social Housing
- TRANSFER TO HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRSAffordable Housing
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Federal Service - Buying a Home
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Federal Service - Housing Programs and Financial Assistance
Forwarding Your Mail
Make arrangements with Canada Post to have your mail forwarded to your new address.
Changing Your Address
Notify all applicable agencies and departments of your change of address. Here are some links to assist you.
- Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - Moving | Contact
- Driver's Licence | Contact
- How to Change Your Address
- Motor Vehicle Registration | Contact
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Federal Service - Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
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Federal Service - Canada Revenue Agency: Online Address Change
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Federal Service - Citizenship and Immigration Canada: Change of Address

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Federal Service - Old Age Security Pension
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Federal Service - Veterans Services
Getting Settled
Use these links to help you get settled into your new community. You may also find it helpful to browse through your municipality's website or an online business directory for your area.
Services and Schools
These links will help you find services and schools in your new neighbourhood.
- Alberta Dentist Directory
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Alberta Doctor Directory
| Contact
- Alberta Rural Family Medicine Network (ARFMN) | Contact
- Attractions
- Choosing a School
- Colleges, Technical Institutes and Universities
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Day Care Lookup
| Contact
- Directory of Public Libraries in Alberta
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Drug Benefit List (Interactive)
| Contact
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Family Day Home Agency Lookup
| Contact
- Heritage and Museums
- Hospitals - Approved Hospitals by Region | Contact
- Lawyers | Contact
- Motor Vehicle Registration | Contact
- Outdoor Activities and Recreation
Utilities
Investigate your options for utility providers and arrange for hook-up before you move in.
Finding Employment
If you haven't already found employment in your new community, check out Service Alberta's Finding a Job page.
Moving to Alberta from Another Province
Moving to Alberta from Outside Canada
- Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan | Contact
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CERTinfo - Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta

- Energy Providers
- Guide to Immigration
- Housing Support Programs
- Immigration | Contact
- Immigration - Help for Employers | Contact
- Immigration Publications
- Language Assessment and Referral Centres
- Residency Requirements for Operator's (Drivers) Licence
- Transferring to an Alberta School (K-12)
- Travel Essentials
- Welcome to Alberta
- Welcome to Alberta: Information for Immigrants Publication
- Working in Alberta: A Guide for Internationally Trained and Educated Immigrants
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Federal Service - Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Advice for Newcomers
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Federal Service - Financial Assistance and Benefits: Information For Newcomers
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Federal Service - Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing
General Information about Alberta

