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Chip Wilson statue, bagged beer, and new 'SkyLift': How Vancouver fared on the jokiest day of the year (PHOTOS)

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The best Vancouver-based April Fools' Day jokes spotted on social media for 2023.

Vancouverites didn't hold back from some April Fools' Day fun. 

From real-life pranks to witty online jokes, locals shared plenty of clever gags. 

We saw some surprising limited edition sips and bites, like bagged beer and adult-sized chocolate coins, and an innovative upgrade to Metro Vancouver's transit system.

Here are some of the Vancouver-based April Fools' Day pranks spotted on social media for 2023:

Public transit is taking to the skies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by TransLink (@translink)

It even comes with specially-equipped pups!

This iconic landmark might set sail, but not anymore. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Canada Place (@canadaplace)

Chip Wilson had some April Fool's Day fun too. 

A Vancouver Netflix star is joining a new dating show with... Duo the Owl? 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Duolingo (@duolingo)

Bagged beer, anyone?

How about an odd limited edition treat?

One restaurant is faking farewell. 

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