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Originally Posted by djsFlames
A+ OP, made me laugh.
Vancouver is No Good. However, if I could afford to live there comfortably right now, I probably would. That is solely due to the ocean.
Calgary is devoid of character right now. The only things thriving are the grocery and home supplies stores. People are largely focused on getting by. Now people are heading west to the mountains for variety and fun instead of downtown as that is what is safest and allowed. Really hard to judge or gauge the city in pandemic times, but it will take time to regain traction in terms of atmosphere, fun and variety around the core when we come out the other side. I would like to believe that in 5 years things will be much better and vibrant around these parts. Hopefully better than it ever was with new businesses and a new event center.
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I’ve been to Vancouver so many times. Sorry but what is so vibrant and great about Robson that you don’t get on 17th ave? What can you do there that you can’t do in Calgary?
Robson and Younge is a bit like the beltline on a much smaller scale. Sure downtown Calgary can be a dead zone after work but not the beltline. Pubs in the suburbs are also wall to wall busy during non covid times, people going for walks, runs, lots of local shops.
Sorry i just don’t understand what “atmosphere” people are looking for. What makes Vancouver so vibrant? Is it theatre’s, more coffee shops?
I suppose there’s granville island but it’s a bit overhyped if you ask me. It’s just a farmers market on the water. If you take your food outside there’s crazy seagulls eyeing your food.
I don’t get it.