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Originally Posted by originalhypa
I don't know who you were addressing this to, but I'll assume it's me since I posted the Kamloops property.
Vancouver is done. It is no longer the city that I grew up in and around. It's become nothing more than a haven for foreign money. The mountains are full of selfie taking hipsters, while every service and opportunity we have is oversaturated. The rinks are always full. You can't ride the seawall without hitting a homeless addict, or a confused tourist. But worst of all, you can't afford to raise a family or live like we used to. I was fortunate to grow up on a nice property in a nice area. Whereas my kids have friends who live in high density, where crime and drug use are rampant.
When I went to Kamloops I was met with open spaces, polite people, and a great climate. I am an outdoorsman. I like to ride bikes, I like to shoot guns, and I like to have the freedom and space to enjoy these things. You can no longer do any of my passions in the lower mainland without running into trouble.
So consider that anyone who doesn't subscribe to the "lifestyle" of Vancouver living just doesn't feel at home here anymore.
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I lived in Kamloops for 5 months this year (I'm back now). I agree with everything you said. In the past, Kamloops used to be my 'pitstop' city on my way to Kelowna or to Revelstoke etc. but after immersing myself in the culture (yes, culture) over there, I could see myself fitting in. I was very tempted to move. Don't let the surroundings fool you. People always complain there's nothing to do in cities like that but it really depends on what you value. Personally I value space which the GVRD doesn't offer me especially now with density shooting through the roof.
Funny enough, I get bored in Vancouver much faster than I did in Kamloops. Why? Because 90% of activities around here cost more $$$ and the experience is barely worth it.
But if rich foreigners will pay, then all the other slobs should pay the same!
People in Kamloops flock to the hardware stores because they love building things. Why not? Pay for materials and DIY. Seems like a great alternative to spending $40 at a hip cafe surrounded by talking tanned mannequins as they discuss the best wheat free diet they should integrate into their active lifestyle between working at Hootsuite and posting sunset reviews on their wordpress page.
I'm old and like to rant about this. People always call this a world class city but where is it? Please show me?
Want to stay in Vancouver for $60 a night? How about in a van? - British Columbia - CBC News
I mean look at this shit ^
I guess we can all this city
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Van City!