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Set on Canadas west coast, Vancouver and Victoria blend urban sophistication and multicultural vitality with spectacular settings near mountains, ocean, and rain forest. Both cities are famously livable: Vancouver gleams with towering skyscrapers; the smaller Victoria charms with its historic waterfront. To see the appeal, stroll and bike in Vancouvers Stanley Park, eat fresh seafood, sip cocktails, browse boutiques, and visit renowned museums and gardens. Sure, it rains out here, but take a cue from the laid-back locals in their chic, all-weather clothes.

VANCOUVER AND VICTORIA TODAY

Separated from the rest of Canada by the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver and Victoria have always marched to a West Coast rhythm that is in many ways more similar to Seattle, Portland, and even parts of California than to their Canadian counterparts. Add to this their proximity to the sea and coastal mountains and you have winters that are mild, summers that are balmy, and landscapes that are lush with temperate forests and gardens. Nowhere else in Canada do daffodils bloom in February! And despite Victorias old-English facades, these are young cities with active, outdoorsy, and health-conscious populations. Residents sometimes exude a slightly smug, laissez-faire attitude, but who can blame them? They live in a place that is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful and livable in the world.