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Here's what Vancouverites are actually like according to foreigners

Such an eye-opener!
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Ever wonder what international visitors think of 鶹ýӳand Vancouverites? We found visitors from abroad sharing their takes on the city on social media.

Like any city, 鶹ýӳhas its own unique quirks and stereotypes. Sometimes it takes a foreign perspective to really see them.

The city sees many visitors from abroad and some have taken to social media to share the distinct differences they've noticed living in 鶹ýӳcompared to where they used to live. 

Even fellow Canadians visiting this city have been taken aback by some very specific things, though Vancouverites would argue that they are completely normal. 

According to foreigners who have recently moved to Vancouver, this is what the city and the people are actually like: 

Starbucks is better in Vancouver

Though 鶹ýӳdoes admittedly have good coffee, the Starbucks coffee chain specifically is apparently better in Vancouver.

Anything longer than a 10-minute drive is considered "far"

鶹ýӳis a walkable city, meaning Vancouverites aren't used to having to drive far. 

Vancouverites are cliquey and fake

Even Vancouverites themselves say that locals tend to build their friend groups when growing up and in school and then stick to them, and are typically uninviting to new people - and it seems newcomers agree. 

鶹ýӳis synonymous with the "clean girl" aesthetic

Vancouverites seem to be styled mainly by Lululemon and Aritzia, and according to one out-of-towner it's hard to not cave to Vancouver's mainstream 'clean girl' aesthetic. 

No standstill traffic

There is traffic in Vancouver, but, as one person shares, it's always moving. 

Comfort is style

Another aspect of 鶹ýӳfashion is that a comfortable pair of matching sweats and a hoodie is considered stylish.

Crosswalk buttons are confusing 

Walking around the pole to find the button just to cross a street is a daily struggle here. 

Weed is everywhere

Vancouverites have fully embraced legalized cannabis with cannabis stores scattered throughout the city and weed being considered a 鶹ýӳnorm. 

鶹ýӳhas great food

鶹ýӳis known as a foodie city and Vancouverites have some of the best cuisine and restaurants at their fingertips. 

鶹ýӳmen have "no game"

Is Vancouver's dating scene as outlandish as it's social life? Apparently. 

Vancouverites wear shoes to the beach 

Taking one's shoes off prior to a nice stroll on a sandy beach may be the norm, but not in Vancouver. Since the beach is so accessible, locals can trek from beach to park within 15 minutes. So why bother? 

Hiking is "no joke"

Vancouverites take the outdoors seriously and, with the many beautiful trails and views, hiking is essentially a sport in this city.

Thanking the bus driver

Vancouverites are so polite!

Vancouverites say 'eh' and 'sorry' a lot

Sorry! We're Canadian after all, eh. 

10 things I’ve learned about after living here for 4 months (as an 🇦🇺😁) pls don’t take this 100% seriously HAHA
I’m sorry hahaha