Why is reefing so big in Alberta?

[bassman]

Originally Posted by Lance

Im sure other West Coasters have noticed that Alberta, (Calgary in particular), seems to have considerably more reefers. (There are many more postings on this forum from Albertans). I don't know for sure, but I'd guess that Calgary has more SW outlets than Vancouver, even though Van is considerably larger. Aside from a half dozen shops in Van City there isn't really much else in BC. A few on the Island and in the interior and that's about it. Add Edmonton's SW shops to Calgary's and I'm sure there are twice as many as in BC.

Being that I just moved from Calgary 1 yr ago to BC I have asked myself this question on numerous occassions. Here is what I think it might be.

First off people on the coast are surrounded by oceanic reminders, fish, fish, fish, the novelty has long since worn off, for most. The ocean is fascinating but it's always been there.

Then there is the fact that Alberta is such a rich province. For a person wanting to open a new pet store Alberta clearly offers the best chance of success.

So now there are more stores in Alberta. Due to this the "the more you put things in peoples faces the more they have to have them" logic comes in. With more exposure comes the desire for more. Your freinds see your anemone, now they HAVE TO have one. Where 1 week prior they had never even heard a anemone.

This hobby then fuels it's own engine, too a point. It's just like crack, LOL Once you get one fish or coral you just have to have another one. Then you need better equipment and food, additives, snake oil, etc...

Finally you end up with demand, the more people screaming SW the more shops you are going to see opening up.


That is my take on it anyways.