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Chip Wilson statue, bagged beer, and new 'SkyLift': How Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­fared on the jokiest day of the year (PHOTOS)

Don't be fooled!
Maria Diment
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The best Vancouver-based April Fools' Day jokes spotted on social media for 2023.(top left) @translink/Instagram (top right) @strangefellowsbrewing/Instagram (bottom left) @duoling/Instagram (bottom right) @canadaplace/Instagram

Vancouverites didn't hold back from some April Fools' Day fun. 

From real-life pranks to witty online jokes, locals shared plenty of clever gags. 

We saw some surprising limited edition sips and bites, like bagged beer and adult-sized chocolate coins, and an innovative upgrade to Metro Vancouver's transit system.

Here are some of the Vancouver-based April Fools' Day pranks spotted on social media for 2023:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Public transit is taking to the skies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It even comes with specially-equipped pups!

This iconic landmark might set sail, but not anymore. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chip Wilson had some April Fool's Day fun too. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Netflix star is joining a new dating show with... Duo the Owl? 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bagged beer, anyone?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How about an odd limited edition treat?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

One restaurant is faking farewell.