The Vancouver transit system consists of only four factions The Blue and Translink bus systems, the Skytrain, and the Seabus. The fare is equal for all of these systems and you can transfer between them seamlessly. Additionally a fair shair of the buses in Vancouver and Whistler come equipped with bike racks which the GTA is super far behind implementing.

9. Crepe Shops
Over the course of a few hours encountered 5 different crepe shops. Crepes are fairly un-healthy and yet we didn’t notice to many people suffering from the bulging waist lines that come from over indulging in them.

8. Climate
Any one who lives in Toronto is painfully aware of the inconsistency that is Toronto weather. that argues that the weather in Toronto is extremely inconsistent. The past two days (April 27th and 26th 2009) are a great example, 24 degrees yesterday 12 today. Awesome.

7. Litter
I didn’t notice as much of a litter problem in Vancouver City as I did Toronto and Whistler had virtually no litter to speak of probably due to the fear of Bears invading.

Perhaps Toronto needs to implement a Bear influenced litter deterent program. People would be quick to not litter if doing so resulted in a vist from the bear cavalry.

6. BC Bud
BC Bud is basically a brand name. No one refers to Toronto Marijuana by name.

5. Australians
Australians love to migrate to the Vancouver, more specifically the ski resorts. Australian instantly make anyone more attractive.

4. Canucks > Leafs

The leafs have not made the playoffs since the lock out in 2005 the Canucks have made it twice in the same amount of time and our currently doing it with our old captain.

3. Mountains
Not only do mountains provide amazing views they are also great for winter sports. The hills of the GTA pale in comparison on both counts.

2. Atmosphere
The atmosphere in Vancouver/Whistler seemed much more positive and youthful than that of Toronto. Not to say that Toronto is old and negative they just felt different. Whistler itself was like a big giant action sports bubble filled with the aforementioned Australians.

1. 2010 Winter Olympics
Vancouver got the Olympic games we wish we had, sure Vancouver didn’t beat us directly but we pretty much gave up trying after not the 2008 games.