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Summary

An East Coast Canadian Got People To Call Out 'Infamous Vancouver Stereotypes' & It Got Real

"I'm on the East Coast and been told sh*t about Vancouver..."

Editor

Someone living on the East Coast admitted to the Vancouver Reddit community that they have heard some not-so-flattering things about Vancouver and turned to locals for the truth.

They asked what "infamous Vancouver stereotypes" actually hold true for people, and most weren’t afraid to get real about the local quirks.

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It seems like Vancouverites can laugh at themselves at least!

Being social doesn't seem to be the city's strong suit.

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There was an obvious theme...

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The dress code might look a little different in the West Coast city.

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Some people dream of moving out West to live that active lifestyle, but how real is it for some locals?

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They may not always walk to walk (or hike the hike), but they sure dress like they do.

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When you live in one of the most expensive cities in the country, your idea of a cheap drink might look a little different.

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That goes for where you live too.

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The city is used to dealing with rain most days, but throw some snow in there and things tend to get a little wild.

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When you're so used to the rain, you just have to embrace it.

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People never miss a chance to roast people's driving skills in the city.

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Others weren't too happy at the idea of people on the East Cost talking sh*t.

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So there it is, even locals admit that bailing on plans, dropping a lot of money, and having some unique fashion choices, are signs of a classic Vancouverite.

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    • Editor

      Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. After working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, she joined Narcity with a move to B.C., drawn to the beauty of Western Canada. Since then, she's documented her experience moving to Vancouver, covering everything from local events to bucket-list travel destinations across Canada's West Coast.

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