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But that is one of the main problems with Vancouver, good night culture should mean more then just getting drunk at clubs, Vancouver's night culture should include such things as night markets that go until 2 am, concerts that play far into the night, firework shows, holiday celebrations that last all night (Halloween and New Years are good examples), etc...

Generally, areas that have such venues as the symphony and art gallery also benefit from extended night life and atmopshere, a perfect example is the last time I was at the art gallery was when they had one of their late night wine galas where it did not close until 2am i believe.

this lady and others like her seem to be against city atmosphere in general, and I hate to say it, it most downtown areas i have been to in my life, midnight (especially on a weekend) is not a late time...

And how often does one go to the Opera or the art gallery? If this woman wants to ambiance of a sleepy town then she should move to the suburbs, or at the very least West Vancouver, and then she can simply commute for those special times she wants to be at the opera...