There is much to say about Vancouverites, from our weird stereotypes and quirks to what we are like according to foreigners.
Nonetheless, we're still nice, kind people.
Although locals typically keep to themselves and offer a short smile to passing strangers only when they feel like it, they can also be tenderhearted and have proven so through countless acts of kindness.
One recent example from this month is when someone discovered a $5 bill and note reading "Feel free to use [the money] as you wish," in a book at a Vancouver Public Library branch.
Similarly, a UBC student has been helping peers find pockets of caffeine-filled joy throughout the school year by hiding coffee gift cards across campus.
Vancouverites seemingly prefer to communicate kindness through notes, likely due to our reserved nature, but one friendly resident is trying to change that through a friend-making club.
There have been a number of good-natured instances, including a sweet exchange on the SkyTrain, a letter to a garden thief, and a heartwarming appreciation for healthcare workers by an entire neighbourhood.
Last year, many Vancouverites took part in a wholesome TikTok trend. They hid free things all over the city, from concert tickets to hefty sums of cash, leaving clues the mystery locations online.
One Vancouver news anchor even went as far as mailing his tie to a man for his wedding. And a local gelato shop offered up sweet treats for free to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day.
The bus drivers are also considerate around here. Earlier this year, when Vancouver was hit with snow and, thus, chaos on the roads, the driver of a bus that was stuck offered to help explain to a passenger's boss why they were late.
Vancouverites' kindness extends beyond fellow locals. A retired firefighter and his grandson helped save a beached skate found at Spanish Banks.
