Bocivus

I grew up in Edmonton, until last year. I can think of a few reasons:

Edmonton is cold ALL THE TIME. The winters in Edmonton are brutal.

Edmonton is very ugly, sure it has some nice spots, like the parliament building and the river valley, but that's about it.

The city was planned really poor, don't even get me started on public transportation or the LRT.

Edmonton is one giant ghetto, save for a few spots south side and downtown. 

Edmonton is full of natives who are trashy and think they're all gangster. Especially north side. No job, just 6 kids and welfare. (I am half native so relax before I get called racist).

The people in Edmonton dress like they picked their clothes out of a dumpster. Literally. 

There's literally nothing to do, except for West Edmonton mall, which used to be fun, but is now a giant commercial tourist trap. 

I'll try to think of more.

Damn!  I see.  Thanks for responding.  From what you're saying I have a better understanding of why a lot of people on here feel the way they do about it.