5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's sister cities

From flying cabs to the claims of California rolls.

The City of Vancouver actually has decided not to accept any new sister cities, and so these five are the only ones for the foreseeable future. They are, in order of becoming sisters:1. Odessa and Vancouver still sometimes send gifts While the sister city agreement with Odesa is the oldest, the relationship is still acknowledged, though maybe with a bit less gusto than in previous decades.

2. Yokohama's totem poll Totem polls are one of the most iconic and unique aspects of the West Coast, having been a part of local First Nations culture before Europeans arrived.

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