Accommodation for Newcomers in Lethbridge

Migrate Canada » Accommodation for Newcomers in Lethbridge

Immigration Accommodation in Lethbridge Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Lethbridge one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Lethbridge for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Lethbridge may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Lethbridge take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Lethbridge, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Lethbridge is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Lethbridge Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Lethbridge as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Lethbridge is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Lethbridge for new immigration arrivals.

Lethbridge () is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. With a population of 101,482 in its 2019 municipal census, Lethbridge became the fourth Alberta city to surpass 100,000 people. The nearby Canadian Rocky Mountains contribute to the city’s warm summers, mild winters, and windy climate. Lethbridge lies southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River.

Lethbridge is the commercial, financial, transportation and industrial centre of southern Alberta. The city’s economy developed from drift mining for coal in the late 19th century and agriculture in the early 20th century. Half of the workforce is employed in the health, education, retail and hospitality sectors, and the top five employers are government-based. The only university in Alberta south of Calgary is in Lethbridge, and two of the three colleges in southern Alberta have campuses in the city. Cultural venues in the city include performing art theatres, museums and sports centres.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Lethbridge Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Lethbridge may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Lethbridge can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Lethbridge

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Lethbridge varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Lethbridge use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Lethbridge and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Lethbridge for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Lethbridge were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Lethbridge area.

All renters in Lethbridge have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Lethbridge to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Lethbridge Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Lethbridge this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lethbridge	8 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+14033949292	120 Stafford Drive S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4W4, Canada
Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre	1 review	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+18007166199	526 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, TN T1J 3M2, Canada
Best Western Plus Service Inn & Suites	4 reviews	Hotels	+14033296844	209 41st St South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Z3, Canada
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Lethbridge	5 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+14039422142	4073 Second Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Z2, Canada
Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts	1 review	Hotels	+14033281123	320 Scenic Drive S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B4, Canada
Holiday Inn Lethbridge	4 reviews	Hotels	+14033805050	2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7M1, Canada
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites	4 reviews	Hotels	+14033285591	1124 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2P8, Canada
Sandman Hotel Lethbridge	9 reviews	Hotels	+14033281111	421 Mayor Magrath Drive S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L8, Canada
Quality Inn & Suites	5 reviews	Hotels	+14033316440	4070 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z2, Canada
Ramada by Wyndham Lethbridge	2 reviews	Hotels	+18006817991	1303 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2R1, Canada