• I was born and raised in the Vancouver suburbs, so I know what's worth visiting and what isn't. • I don't think the Gastown Steam Clock and the Capilano Suspension Bridge are worth the hype. • To experience the city like a local, I recommend leaving downtown and exploring other neighborhoods.

As someone who was born and raised in the Vancouver suburbs and now lives just outside the downtown area, I know there's a lot to love about the Canadian city.

However, like any place, there are some spots that are more worth visitors' time than others.

Here are four things that I think will give you the best Vancouver experience — and three I think you can skip.

For a variety of independent and local shops, check out Main Street.

I like to start in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood for a bit

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