Greater Vancouver vs. Minneapolis-St. Paul area

[NowInWI]

This doesn't seem like a fair comparison, to me. Maybe you could compare Vancouver to Seattle, and maybe San Francisco, but that's about it.

[NowInWI]

Originally Posted by NowInWI

This doesn't seem like a fair comparison, to me. Maybe you could compare Vancouver to Seattle, and maybe San Francisco, but that's about it.

I tried to include some pictures I took while in Vancouver, but can't seem to get it right.

[robertpolyglot]

Originally Posted by MtnLion512

friendly people - ever spent time there? Twin Cities have "Minnesota Nice", Vancouver is known for the same type of 'coldness' as Seattle, having been to both places I thought the difference was noticeable

Agreed. It's all of the northern (overcast) part of Ecotopia. It's annoying. In SEA, you'll get it from a WASPy American. In YVR, you'll get it from a WASPy Canadian. It's certainly NOT Montreal in terms of attitude.

But, it's six, one half dozen, or the other, so, to drink coffee, eat a slice of pie, and read the paper on your own, I'd rather do it in Vancouver than Minneapolis, and deal with it. Hands down.

[TwinsVikingsWild]

I would say Vancouver looks great because of all the action going on. Some people like to go half full or half empty. I'd say Minneapolis is good beacuse you have a lot to do (fun stuff). The springs and falls are slightly warmer in Minneapolis. I'd say Minneapolis, but Vancouver is great too.

[pwright1]

I have to agree with ShrikeArghast on this one. I didn't find it to be all that expensive and the people are pretty cool imo. One of my all time favorite cities. If you're up there at the end of the month, checkout the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. It is simply spectacular and last a week.