Marie-Laurence is from Trois-Rivières. She thinks Vancouver is much more earth-friendly, and people are more respectful of pedestrians. Her secret talent is that she can sing all of Justin Bieber’s songs. Her favourite Explore moment was being at the top of Whistler Mountain, she thought the view was fabulous and the sun was shining bright. She identifies herself with a parrot because they both talk a lot and she likes tropical countries.

Noémie is from Sherbrooke. She thinks Vancouver is a much bigger city and is much greener. She doesn’t think she has a secret talent. Her favourite Explore moment was having hot chocolate on top of Whistler Mountain; she thought the view was really amazing. She identifies herself with small monkeys because they are both cute and kind, but can also be mischievous.

Florence is from Montreal, Quebec. She thinks Vancouver is greener and the bus service is better. She says she doesn’t have any secret talents, but she can text on her phone without looking at it. Her favourite Explore moment was the Peak 2 Peak on Saturday. It was amazing. The landscape was unbelievable. She would identify herself with a parrot because they have a lot of liberty and freedom. Also, they are colorful like her personality, because she is very dynamic and always smiling.

Alexandra B. is from Chicoutimi, and thinks that Vancouver is bigger and has better public transportation. Her secret talent is that she can imitate Gollum from the Lord of the Rings. Her favourite Explore moment was being at the top of Whistler mountain. She identifies herself with the squirrel from Ice Age, because they both do many crazy facial expressions.

Marie-Eve originates from St. Cyrille de Wendoven. The town is close to Drummondville. Her secret talent is she can create noise with her ear by just placing her hands over her ears. Her favourite moment in Explore was Whistler, because she enjoyed hiking on Whistler Mountain. An unforgettable experience was when she saw a bear with her friends on Whistler Mountain. She would identify herself with a bird because she enjoys travelling.

Rémi comes from Rivière-du-Loup. He says that the view of the mountains around Vancouver is amazingly wonderful. His favourite moment during Explore was when he went bungee jumping. He identifies himself with a wolf because he thinks family and friends are very important, and he knows how to work with and respect other people.

Juan Carlos comes from Colombia, and says Vancouver is very different. He says his secret talent is his creativity. His favourite part of Explore was the fishing activity and the outdoor activities in general. He identifies himself with a lion because they are both strong and smart and have good leadership skills.

Alla is from Montreal. He thinks Vancouver is greener than Montreal and this city has a beach. But, he prefers Montreal’s weather. He doesn’t want to say his secret talent. His favourite moment in Explore was in Whistler, especially Peak 2 Peak on Saturday. He identifies himself with a fish because he loves water and being free.

Marie-Pier is from Trois-Rivières, a town with a lot less attraction than Vancouver. She is an ambitious individual whose favourite Explore moments have been hanging out with her friends in a café. She identifies herself with a penguin because they face the harsh winter every year and likewise, she is able to face difficult situations in life.

Anne-Josée is from Quebec City. She says it is a smaller city than Vancouver, and unfortunately there is no beach or mountains, but the weather is warmer during spring. Vancouver is way more multicultural than Quebec City. Her favourite part of Explore was watching the sunset on the beach and discovering new places in the city. She identifies herself with a cat because she can be both very independent and warm. She likes to receive attention, but only when she decides to.

Catherine L. comes from Drummondville, I would say that the biggest difference is how multicultural this city is. And how you just have to take a quick look by the window to notice how unique this place is. She loves dancing, but she doesn’t think that is a secret talent because everyone knows it. Her favourite moment of Explore was simply laughing with her wonderful Explore friends. She identifies herself with a cat because people tell her she moves like a cat and she loves to get attention, but only when she wants to.

Damien comes from Montreal. He thinks Vancouverites are way more relaxed than Montrealers. They are also more in shape. His secret talent is that he knows the first 100 numbers of pi by heart. His favourite Explore moment was mountain biking in Whistler. He thinks it is one of the best activities you can do there. He identifies himself with a fox because they are both clever, and always ready to party.

Myriam prefers Vancouver in contrast from her hometown because here there are lots of beaches and the landscape is amazing. She can pack a lot of clothes in a really small bag, that’s her secret talent. In Explore, her favourite moment was in Ucluelet because she loved the cruises. She identifies herself with the chameleon because she can deal with different situations.

Stéfanie is from the south shore of Montreal. She says the weather is much better there. On the other hand, she says Vancouver is more relaxed. Her secret talent is that she can spin her hands 360 degrees. Her favourite Explore moment was doing the Peak 2 Peak at Whistler. She identifies herself with a lion because she protects her family and her hair is like a lion’s mane.

Roberta comes from Brazil. She thinks Vancouver is a beautiful city, like her hometown (Rio de Janeiro). Her secret talent is her concentration. Her favourite moment in Explore was the Lookout Tower, she loved being able to see the entire city. She identifies herself with dogs because she thinks they are friendly.

Diego comes from Montreal. He thinks Vancouver is greener and people are more relaxed here. His secret talent is helping other people. His favourite part of Explore was having a lot of activities to do, and the trip to Whistler. He identifies himself with a panther because he considers himself a reserved and careful person.