So you need your dose of Canadiana, we see? Well, lucky for you, it’s just a short 2 hour and 40-minute drive north from Seattle to Vancouver, British Columbia, 143 miles along I-5 and BC-99.
Once you hit Vancouver, you’ll find plenty more to do than just stuffing yourself full of pancakes and maple syrup (not to mention hearing more “eh’s” and “aboots” than you ever imagined).
While it is true that Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities to live in on the continent, it is also considered one of the world’s most livable cities, not to mention one of the planet’s greenest as well. So if you like it up there enjoying Vancouver’s mountains, saltwater, fresh air, and the occasional palm tree (yes, it’s true), you could always come back—it’s not far from Seattle!