by: Preacher992

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:16:55 +0000

I know for a fact that the Mackenzie Brother(s) are former Americans (now, disgruntled Americans), thus any comments will of course be totally biased in favor of their adopted City (and Country)

by: Mackenzie Brothers

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:06:35 +0000

The Preacher makes his point and does not speak with a forked tongue, but, as the Mackenzies say when in Vancouver, \”chacun a son gout\”. And we lift a Molson\’s to that. We\’ll be checking the next Michelin Guide to see if Portland has gotten that third star and is poised to make a challenge for the five star status currently enjoyed by its northern neighbour.

by: Preacher992

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:27:30 +0000

Although,Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular (ie:overpopulated) and expensive to live in. Although it is a much more scenic city that its closest southern cousin (Seattle), it is heading down the same path as her. Traffic is increasing, and more and more people are having to move further and further away to the suburbs. It would be too simplistic to say that Vancouver has become more popular, because it is so beautiful. If that was the only reason, then Vancouver would have become the LA of the North long ago. What really put Vancouver \”on the map\” was Expo 86. That is the year Vancouver \”grew up\”. People from all over The World, who had never heard of Vancouver, saw first hand the potential for Vancouver to be a major player on The World scene. With the winter Olympics quickly approaching (opens 2010), Vancouver is going through its next metamorphis. Will Vancouver really become The LA of the North? Vancouver\’s nickname is already \”Hollywood north\”, because of all the film projects that are produced in and around Vancouver. Every growth to a city has its pros and cons, it is a necesary evil. Vancouver is no longer the \”little city\” that I knew in my youth, she has entered the \”big leagues\”. I currently reside in Portland,Or and I can honestly say, that Portland is a much more liveable city than Vancouver. Portland is the Vancouver of 30 years ago. Does tthis mean Portland is better than Vancouver? Not necessarialy, it just means (for me) a more affordable a less crowded city to live in. Portland is currently experiencing a growth of its own of some sorts, but nothing like Vancouver. Who knows maybe in 30-50 years Vancouver,Seattle and Portland will become one megalopolis in its own country of Cascadia. I hope that day does not come too soon.

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