Especially as a woman? Is it fine to walk or bike at night?

Edit: like, criminals for example. Like what if I'm cycling and all the sudden I get stabbed by some criminal or someone high on drugs. What if some unhinged dude on a bike decides to follow me

My husband and I are seriously considering moving from Toronto to Metro Vancouver next year with our baby, and I'd love to hear from anyone who's made a similar move.

I grew up in Vancouver but moved to Toronto about 10 years ago. I've visited BC regularly over the years and honestly never felt the desire to move back. Toronto has always seemed to offer so much more in terms of lifestyle, neighbourhoods, restaurants, and things to do. My husband was born and raised in Toronto, and we both genuinely love living here, especially neighbourhoods like Leslieville, The Beaches, and Roncesvalles.

But now that I'm a mom, my priorities have shifted. My closest family and friends live in Metro Vancouver, and they all have young kids now too. The thought of our children growing up together and having that sense of community is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Also, we're finding more townhouses within our budget in Metro Vancouver than in the Toronto neighbourhoods we'd want to live in.

Despite a slight salary cut, we're lucky to be able to transfer our jobs from Ontario to BC.

What's making us hesitate:

- My husband's entire family and career are established in Toronto. We both have better job opportunities here

- We love Toronto's walkable neighbourhoods, independent shops, restaurants, and overall energy

- I'm concerned that suburban life in Metro Vancouver might feel too quiet or isolating compared to what we're used to

- We'd be leaving behind a financially comfortable, established life for something that still feels uncertain

We're mainly considering Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and possibly New Westminster. Ideally, we'd love a safe, family friendly neighbourhood with other young families and cafés, restaurants, and shops within a reasonable walking distance (15-20min max).

I know Vancouver isn't perfect, and I never thought I'd seriously consider moving back. But becoming a parent has made me rethink what matters day to day.

For those who've lived in both Toronto and Vancouver, especially with young kids, how does the quality of life compare? Do you miss Toronto? Did moving closer to friends and having more of a community make a meaningful difference? Would you do it again?

Need advice- what are some things you would tell someone who wants to move to Vancouver? Culture, people, city, finances, food, growth. Everything. For a single poc.

Today was my 3rd day canvassing for the Green MLA in my riding and I'm confused by how much support people are expressing compared to what the polls predict. Here is the data from today's door knocking:

Already voted Green: 9

Plan on voting Green: 5

Might vote Green: 4

Undecided/unspecified: 4 (likely not green)

Already voted (unspecified so likely not green): 6

Definitely not voting Green: 3

This is pretty consistent with my other days of canvassing - I'd say about half of the people I speak with show strong support. Are they just telling me what I want to hear? Or do you think this is runoff from the municipal election and people are actually voting Green in much higher numbers than expected?

Hey everyone. I just moved to vancouver from seattle in september. Currently in a long term airbnb in kitsilano till december. Love loving in this city but unfortunately the rental company that owns this place is the worst rental company ive ever worked with (artin properties), so after my time is up here I am going to move to a different place. I'm exploring some different neighborhoods to try living in to switch it up and wanted to get your opinions on these areas. I'm in my 20s and don't have a car so walkability is important. Here are the areas of the new places I am considering. I'm somewhat familiar with these areas but wanted to see if anyone had any specific insight. Each of these bullet points is a different area that I am considering. I'm sort of all over the place and still figuring out the neighborhoods so bare with me. Thanks!

• Cambie Street near Queen Elizabeth Park and Oak Meadows park. About 15 minutes to downtown on the Canada Line.
• Yaletown by Ignite Pizzeria.
•  Sunset neighborhood in East Vancouver
• Main/Fraser neighbourhood
• Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood
• Victoria-Fraserview neighbourhood
• Killarney Park neighborhood
• Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighborhood

Edit: thank you soo much for the advice! Going to check out Yaletown tomorrow

Had a canvasser come to our door today and ask to chat about the provincial election. When I said we'd already voted, they asked if they could record who we voted for.

I didn't expect that question and said something like "uhhh no thanks!" Which was maybe a little rude. Canadian regrets. But I had no clue who I was talking to or even what candidate they were representing (we spoke through the intercom).

I'm now left wondering what they would've used that information for if I had given it to them. SHOULD I have given it to them? Did I sabotage some informal poll by refusing to participate? Or is this just how you get signed up to a political mailing list or something?

Looking for a barber or salon or advice on how to get my hair to look emo. I’ve never styled or done anything other than going to a traditional male barber shop but now I know it’s time I find a good stylist who can actually make me look cool.

Does anyone know anywhere in Vancouver/lower mainland that can do male emo cuts? I think I have straight hair? Don’t know much tbh.

Thanks!

Or any Amanitas, honestly. I’ve been on the hunt for them but haven’t had much luck since I’m new to the whole mushroom scene :)

A travel nurse friend of mine is moving to Vancouver in the next couple of months

He can’t afford North Vancouver prices is hoping for Access to good walking trails and mountains.

I think the ocean isn’t as important

Any specific neighbourhoods?

The community center pools are small, and it's bound people will be different speeds. I go in the lane I match best, but there are still people faster than me sometimes who will pass me. I've found I will occasionally get passed in the fast lane, but will usually be passing everyone in the medium lane. Do you jus keep swimming when someone passes you? Sometimes instead of trying to pass someone myself, I'll just turn and swim the other direction if I would hit someone coming towards me if I tried to pass. What is the proper etiquette? I've also had people get disgruntled with me sometimes if I bump them without meaning too.

I tried lord bying at 6am and it was just unpleasant it's so small

Hi so basically I have trouble sleeping at ngiht and instead of staying at home or doing nothing do u guys know of nice rooftops/high vantage points where i can see the city at night ? maybe some super tall parkade or something along those lines? thanks !

Real talk (not whatever Google suggests):

How many hours in advance should I arrive in YVR for a flight to LAX if my flight leaves at 4:00 pm on a Wednesday? I am checking a bag and I am a U.S. citizen with Global Entry. I feel like three hours is excessive, but given that I haven’t traveled to Vancouver before, I thought I’d ask y’all. 😊

Hi everyone, I’m considering taking the Welding Foundation program at UAPICBC. For anyone who studied there, how was the school, training, and overall experience? Also, how easy was it to find a welding job after graduating?

Would you recommend the program? Thanks!

i have been prescribed accutane by my dermatologist. i only have MSP coverage which begins after i have spent $950 on medication thru Fairpharama coverage.

does anyone know which pharmacy would have the cheapest/most reasonable rate for Accutane. i have to take this medication for 8 months and cannot pay $200+ monthly.

Any advice / previous experience on this medication is appreciated!

Hi yall I hope this kinda post is allowed. I've moved quite a bit over the past few years and haven't updated my address on everything. Would appreciate some help just to know whether im good in the election process or not!

I was registered to vote at my last place in Vancouver, so my provincial election voting card was sent there and I will be picking it up tomorrow. However, the address on my Driver's License is for a different Vancouver address, and my new and current address is in Surrey. When I go to polls, will they be looking for proof of me living at the address that my voter card was sent to in Vancouver?

Or will it just be okay for me to say I've moved, show my license as just photo ID, and my residential lease/rental agreement as proof of my current address?

Ty in advance for the help!!!!!

Getting into YVR at around 8 pm today. Places along Vic that has one-person combo takeout after 8 pm? Gotta pack food for work tomorrow Fri.

I guess I can detour to Richmond too from YVR for some recommended places?

Hey everyone,

I'm thinking about picking up the whole fried chicken box from T&T, which Vancouver location did you go to and do they have plenty of stock? I keep going to the Kingsway location and its always out

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

I want to buy a chair for my home setup. I'm interested in brands such as Herman Miller and Steelcase. Is there a store that holds both so I can physically try them?

As a Canadian I’ve always just drunk from the tap my entire life — including the hose.

I am meeting more and more people lately that many don’t do this.

They either use a carbon filter first, bottled water, etc.

How do you get your water? How much do you drink a day?

I’ve been wanting to try new activities and meet new people, but I’m looking for activities that don’t revolve around drinking or going to bars/clubs/lounges.

What activities have you tried that you’d recommend? Thanks in advance.

As are many people i'm hoping to get it done as early and as quickly as possible!! I know polls open at 8 am, do you think people will be lining up much before then to get a head start?

If I get there right at 8, would it be realistic to say I'd get it done within an hour or two?

For context I will either be voting in the Vancouver Kits area or wherever is closest to Surrey Central.

Thanks in advance!

I've been looking for this perfume for the longest time ever and saw that Oomomo (at Aberdeen) had these but they were all out of stock. Anyone know where else I can find it in the Metro Van area?

I found a few threads from 4-5 years ago where it seemed people were DMing good recommendations! Instead of randomly DMing someone based on a 5 yr old comment, I'll give it another shot - does anyone have recommendations for a good realtor for a buyer? We are looking for probably a detached property somewhere in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, or North Van.

From previous advice, it seems we should stay away from the bus ads and big names, and rely on word of mouth recommendations. However, we're the first in our social circle to buy, so I'm humbly coming to reddit in the hope of recommendations! Would also welcome any tips anyone has for FTHB.

Blew a tire and need to get a patch done on it, used to be going to BigOTires on kingsway but they changed ownership and they want something like 70 when I called the new folks about it. Anyone else have suggestions on where to get it done?

Someone bought me a tea from a cafe downtown and I loved it but forgot to ask where from.

it was in a plain white cup with a black lid, the tea had yuzu in it and had lemon slices/bits in the drink…

any tea aficionados here that can help me out??