There’s always something new to learn.
Vancouver lives in duality. It’s wild and refined, laid-back and high-performing, coastal and cosmopolitan. One moment you’re sipping matcha in a sleek café, the next you’re deep in an old-growth forest or kayaking past city skylines. It’s a place where nature isn’t a weekend escape — it’s woven into daily life. Vancouver doesn’t just invite balance; it insists on it.
Whether you’re drawn by the trails or the sushi, the studios or the seawall — you’ll leave with more than you came for.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Vancouver.
5. Stanley Park is bigger than New York’s Central Park.
At over 1,000 acres, Stanley Park wraps Vancouver in a green embrace, offering rainforest hikes, beaches, and a seawall path beloved by cyclists and joggers alike.
4. You can ski and sail in the same day.
With ocean access and nearby peaks like Grouse and Cypress, it’s entirely possible to hit the slopes and paddleboard before sunset — a flex few cities can offer.
3. Vancouver has one of the largest urban Indigenous art collections.
The city showcases Coast Salish art throughout public spaces, bridges, and galleries — honoring the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples who’ve stewarded the land for millennia.
2. It’s a Hollywood favorite for filming.
Nicknamed “Hollywood North,” Vancouver stands in for New York, Seattle, and even Tokyo in film. Its diverse scenery and generous tax credits make it a production powerhouse.
1. The city banned highway construction through its core.
Unlike most major cities, Vancouver never allowed an inner-city freeway. This decision preserved neighborhoods and helped shape its reputation for walkability and livability.
Bottom line.
Vancouver is a city in perfect tension —
between glass towers and mossy trails,
between quiet reverence and bold innovation.
It’s not just livable. It’s unforgettable.
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