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When people ask where I’m from, I say, “Vancouver,” and then I wait for the inevitable response, “Oh Canada is lovely.” With a clever glint in my eye, and a conscious decision to be polite, I respond, "Actually, I’m from Vancouver, Washington, the original Vancouver.” You see, Vancouver, Washington was founded in 1857, and Vancouver BC was founded 1886. Now the best thing about my city is that we embrace the epitome of elegance and surrender to the rougher blue collar parts of ourselves. Vancouver has excellent museums, historical landmarks, and natural areas galore, but it also has cinema, bars, and a healthy car enthusiast population.
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