1. Because Vancouver is the perfect blend of urban life and nature

2. Because in Vancouver (aka Glass City,) you are surrounded by towering skyscrapers

3. Charming History

3. Sprawling mountains

4. And a beautiful ocean

5. Because there is no other market like the Granville Island Public Market

6. Which you can get to via Seabus

7. Because Vancouver has the best China Town in Canada

8. Because there are four distinct seasons

9. Because Vancouver is both a sophisticated, laid-back, AND artsy city

10. Because Vancouver boasts one of the best beaches in BC

11. Because that is just one of its many beaches

11. Because just look at this Inukshuk

12. Because you'll just have to get used to sunsets like this

13. Because Vancouver has the best Chinese food

14. Because in Vancouver these are both comfortable, casual, AND stylish

15. Two words: Science World. NOT Telus World of Science!!

16. Not to mention the Space Centre

17. Because if 15 and 16 weren't enough, this awesome city also had the Vancouver Aquarium for educational entertainment

18. Because this picture of Stanley Park says it all

19. Because Vancouver is just a car ride away from the greatest ski resort in the whole universe

20. Because Vancouver aims to be the greenest city by 2020

21. Because downtown looks like this at night

22. Because Vancouverites are kind of odd and the slightest bit arrogant
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Arrogant for good reason!
23. But just follow these simple rules and you'll fit right in!
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24. Because even though housing prices will make you want to cry and sell your first born for rent money...

25. And it rains over 161 days per year...

26. You couldn't imagine living anywhere else
