Vancouver is a diverse, friendly, city in western Washington, located on the north bank of the Columbia River. It is a city with a great mixture of a smaller-town feel, yet close enough to nearby Portland, Oregon, to offer all of the amenities of a big city. It’s truly the best of both worlds. Vancouver is also known for having a thriving LGBTQ community, ranking number 4 in numbers of gay residents in the state of Washington. It also has many outdoor green spaces and plenty of ...more