Tips for moving from Winnipeg to Edmonton?

May 14, 2012 6:57 AM

Tips for moving from Winnipeg to Edmonton?

I'm moving from Winnipeg to Edmonton in early June, and am looking for advice. Specifically recommendations for a moving company, or opinions that UHaul or similar is better? Tips to make things a bit smoother? Must-dos and do-nots?

I have a queen-sized bed, small love seat and an assortment of clothing and kitchenware-filled boxes - not that much, but more than when I've moved before, stuffed into a small car or truck. It'll all be going to an approximately 600-foot condo on the 6th floor.

I don't own a car right now, so packing that or towing a trailer isn't really an option.

posted by narcissus_and_ambrosia to Grab Bag (3 answers total)

Check with ABF U-Pack. They have a smaller pod-type item called a re-lo cube. Many folks here on the green have used them and have been very pleased.

I sent away for their information and I got a DVD and a bunch of really helpful advice (we ended up not moving, but I'd use them next time I have a long-haul move.)
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 7:27 AM on May 14, 2012

The other answer of course is: if it costs more to move your stuff, than it would to buy it new in Edmonton, then just sell your stuff on Craigslist and use the money to buy a new bed and love seat.
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 7:29 AM on May 14, 2012

Welcome to Edmonton!

Personally, with that amount of stuff, I'd go with uHaul or something similar. Especially if you can take the bed frame apart, it should easily fit in out of their smaller vans. Or, if the furniture isn't pricy, buy new or over Kijiji when you get here.
posted by Kurichina at 9:49 AM on May 14, 2012