I moved away from Vancouver — here are 12 things locals are in denial about
As a former local and born-and-raised Vancouverite who put in a solid shift of my 20’s in Gastown — I feel qualified to say what’s about to be said. Sometimes it takes leaving a place to see it with clear...
If you move to Vancouver you will inevitably develop these 5 personality traits
You said you’d never be like this. You arrived in Vancouver bright-eyed, optimistic, and determined to remain true to yourself. You looked around at the locals, judged their behaviours (which they absolutely deserved), and promised internally you would never fall...
Tesla driver in BC was caught ‘literally asleep at the wheel’ speeding down Hwy 1...
Police in Metro Vancouver are warning drivers to remain attentive, even in a self-driving vehicle, after ticketing a woman who “appeared to be literally asleep at the wheel” on Highway 1. The BC Highway Patrol says the motorist was caught...
If you’re a single Vancouver guy still struggling on dates — read this
Dating in Vancouver can feel brutal, especially if you’re a guy who’s genuinely trying and still not getting very far. Between the flakes on apps, the city’s socially guarded personality, and the fact that women somehow keep falling for f**kboys,...
I can deal with Vancouver’s rain — here’s the actual worst parts about living in...
Rain gets blamed for a lot in Vancouver. And sure, it’s adequately miserable and grey half the year. But here’s the thing: rain comes and goes. Some days it pours, some days it randomly stops and gives way to a...
7 of the best indoor activities that keep the winter blues away, from an experienced local
Winter in Vancouver hits in a particularly miserable way. To survive, you simply must find (actually fun) indoor things to do in Vancouver. Every year, I tell myself this will be the season I embrace it. I’ll romanticize the rain....
9 money-saving rules I live by to survive as a Vancouver girl, and you should...
Talking about the high cost of living in Vancouver is so common that it’s almost boring. Anyone who lives here knows that we pay to live in this city, determined to prove that the mountains and ocean are worth the...
I can confirm these 9 Vancouver stereotypes to be 100% true, as an apologetic local
Even as a true Vancouverite (born and bred in the suburbs and now a city-dweller), I like to think I’m relatively self-aware. Vancouver – and the people who inhabit the city — comes with a specific set of unique quirks....
This small BC town is home to ‘Canada’s only desert’ and the ‘warmest freshwater lake’
This small town in B.C. has many claims to fame, making it one of the most popular getaway spots in the province. If you want a trip full of beautiful views, warm water swimming and sunny days – look no...
One of BC’s ‘best places to live’ is this dreamy little seaside city with charming...
This beautiful waterfront spot offers all the quaint vibes you could hope for from a small town, but with all the city amenities you need. There’s a bustling food scene and shopping, balanced out with a serene nature and historic...
