#VancouverIStay has city tweeting why they love it

Tired of hearing mostly negative things about Vancouver, a trio ofbloggersset out to find people with positive things to say about the city.

That's whyCassandraAndertonand two other bloggershit up several locations around Vancouver, asking people to shoot short videos and write messageson why they love the city.

Thebloggerssay they know Vancouver has housingaffordability issues, but they wanted to focus on positive aspects of living in the city for a day.

They got more than 30 people to jot down what they love about Vancouver and many more on social media.

Anderton admits there were some people who chose not to sign the boards and many didn't have positive things to say.

"We're not trying to whitewash anything here," she said."We're just trying to show the otherside for a day or two and bring people together over something positive."

Here's what Vancouverites tweeted with the hashtag #VancouverIStay

Vancouver's beauty was a big reason for many

Others said it was the wonderful people

Then, there'sthe food and art

Some felt the city needs to accept the criticisms that comeits way