Perhaps no city is more like Vancouver than its nearby American sister city Seattle...and yet the two cities are distinctly different in fascinating and delightful ways...
As we waited in line leaving the country of maple leafs whose motto is “we are not Americans”...we inched forward in the line to enter the nation south of our Majesties territories...and yet the similarities are before our eyes as we “inched forward” we did not “centimetre forward”...
After answering the typical customs questions that seemed cleverly crafted to confuse we drove along the I5 to the Emerald City...a city we have visited often and who continues its call...not just to the outlet malls either (although we saved over 50% on every purchase!) but also to the many surprisingly distinct neighbourhoods...
We found our accommodations (we like to spice things up by staying in a variance of locations) and did some exploring, checking out several locations around Lake Washington. Vancouver has the mighty Fraser River, the magnificent ocean side settings and some nice lakes...Seattle had a nice ocean front...yet it is Lake Washington that provides a fresh feel to the city...it is a wet Okanagan Lake meets Pacific Coast city...its sheer size and proximity to the city are desirable and pleasant...
Both Vancouver and Seattle are green cities...they get rain...plenty of rain, thus have lots of green trees...they both have ocean and lake waters...both are preoccupied with the environment...both are economically successful cities...both have some green envy of other larger cities...
Vancouver Sea to Sky city vs Seattle the Emerald City...which is best? In regards to lakes Vancouver has more lakes but the scope, style and substance of Seattle is perhaps slightly preferable...
The cities are both simply different shades of green and greener...but the road trip is not yet complete...so prepare to become more sensitive to the shades, blends and flavours...which will be followed up with a photo comparison...
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Yokohama,Japan where I'm living is also sister city of Vancouver..., but your city"Vancouver" is more clean and green than my city.
Hi Yas,
Welcome to Sea to Sky City....
Technically Seattle is not a sister city to Vancouver but most in both cities seem to consider it a foregone conclusion.
I was aware that Yokohama is an official sister city...Vancouver has a nice monument that celebrates the initiation of the relationship...and it is a city I would love to visit...I find Japan to be a fascinating country...
Vancouver is a clean and green city as is Seattle and I think most here would visualize Yokohama as being similar...what do you think the reasons are for it being less so?
I appreciate your comment thanks!
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