Thousands Of Canadians Want To Name A Street After Ryan Reynolds But He's Not So Sure

He gave the idea a "hard pass" for the best reason!
Managing Editor, Canada

Although thousands of Canadians have signed a petition to name a Vancouver street after Ryan Reynolds, it seems the actor himself isn’t so sure about the idea!

Last week, radio host Kevin Lim set up a Change.org petition, claiming that “Vancouver’s favourite son” deserves to have a street named after him.

The appeal says that Reynolds should be honoured in this way because of his super-generous charitable contributions and for helping “elevate the positive profile of his hometown to a worldwide audience.”

Despite all the compliments, it seems Reynolds isn’t totally convinced by the idea.

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Very kind but hard pass. Ryan Reynolds

Responding to the petition over the weekend, Reynolds described the suggestion as “very kind,” but said it was a “hard pass” from him.

“If traffic sucks everyone will say, ‘Ryan Reynolds is a mess’ or ‘Ryan Reynolds is really backed up,’ he joked. 

“My brothers would enjoy this too much,” added the Deadpool star.

Despite the actor’s response, it seems the petition continues to gain traction!

As of Monday morning, the appeal, which is addressed to Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, had over 3,000 signatures.

This comes just days after Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, donated half a million dollars to two Canadian charities.

Got to love him, eh?

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.