10 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Vancouver — one of Canada's richest cities

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Cars parked on a residential street with the ocean, mountains, and city buildings in the background in Vancouver
Business Insider's reporter saw luxury cars and waterfront mansions during her trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.

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The exterior of a coach Amtrak train car with an attendant stepping out a door on the right
Business Insider's reporter took the Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver to Seattle.

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I visited a Canadian province that felt like a dreamy, walkable mix of Europe and the Pacific Northwest

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Evening view of Victoria, Canada
I enjoyed visiting Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

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I'm a boomer who moved to Canada for love and found a great retirement and better weather

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Linda Ofshe sitting on a rock.
Linda Ofshe at Peace Arch Park, located on the border between the US and Canada.

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We moved to Canada from the US to start fresh. It's not perfect, but it seems like they're trying to make our lives better.

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Two men standing on a sidewalk pose for a selfie.
Chris Ouellet, right, and his partner, Andrew Kennedy, moved to British Columbia in 2020.

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These sleek, prefab buildings can add an office or spare bedroom to your backyard from $33,000 — take a look

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The exterior of a tiny home.
The exterior of a small ADU Aux Box.

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People are moving to Canada dreaming of a utopia with free healthcare and more tolerance. But the reality is Canada has its own set of problems.

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A man wrapped in two Canadian flag parades down an empty street.
Nearly 79,000 Americans moved to Canada from 2015 to 2023.

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