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This TikTok Video Shows Why People In Vancouver Live In A 'Completely Different Reality'

Look away now, Toronto.

A person hikes in B.C. Right: An island on a body of water in B.C.

A person hikes in Vancouver, B.C. Right: An island on a body of water in Vancouver, B.C.

Editor

Life in Vancouver, B.C. is very different from anywhere else in Canada, and this TikTok video shows just how much.

It highlights what life in the city is like — full of beauty and nature. People living in other provinces, who are likely shovelling out their driveways full of snow right now, will probably shed a tear watching it.

If you're feeling down about all the rain Vancouver has gotten lately, just watch this and you'll remember why it's an amazing place to live.

The video managed to even make the snow look magical.

The TikTok was on point, showing off these four ways that living in Vancouver is like being in a different reality.

The Nature

The thing that's highlighted most in the TikTok video is the stunning nature in Vancouver. Hikes, views, rivers, and forests are all showcased — and look beautiful.

City of Glass

The skyline of Vancouver is shown, glimmering in the sun. Some people refer to Vancouver as the City of Glass because all of the buildings have a glass architectural aesthetic. It looks like a city out of a utopian movie honestly.

The Mountain & Ocean Combo

The view of the city, ocean, and mountains all in one is super unique to Vancouver. Clearly, the TikToker has a great apartment because the view he has is incredible. It's a reminder that Vancouver really does have it all.

The Beaches At Sunset

There is basically nothing better than watching the sunset from a beach in Vancouver — and there are so many to choose from.

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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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