To those that say we have no style:
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/10/gastown-4th-most-stylish-neighbourhood-in-the-world/
I'd trust Complex over anything spit out by Globe and Mail, CTV etc... This is magazine in tune with the world culture scene.
And that we don't have great festivals
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/10/worlds-best-drinking-festivals/
Just some food for thought for those that constantly belittle Vancouver and how great of a city it is when compared to city's of similar size and history