I live in a Canadian city where hundreds of popular shows are filmed. From sprawling forests to skyline views, here’s what it’s like.

West Point Grey is a neighborhood steeped in tradition, with winsome homes and expensive real estate.

Its Point Grey Village shopping district has all the essentials and bespoke shops like Tenth & Proper Boutique and Urban Yarns.

I enjoy the area’s sophisticated feel and like to contemplate life (or my new purchases) over a coffee at Bean Around the World Coffee House.

A few blocks from the Village is West 16th Avenue, a tree-lined residential street where “Riverdale” fans flock to see Lord Byng Secondary School — its exterior doubles as Riverdale High.

The stately school has also appeared on shows like “Firefly Lane” and “Pretty Little Liars.”

Pacific Spirit Regional Park is adjacent to the University of British Columbia in the University Endowment Lands, just 5 miles from the city center.

It’s easy to access and houses plenty of walking, hiking, and cycling trails. Along the shoreline, you’ll also find the clothing-optional Wreck Beach.

Pacific Spirit is twice the size of Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park, which was a filming location for “The Twilight Saga.”

A stretch of beaches spans the northern tip of the West Point Grey and Kitsilano neighborhoods.

Kitsilano “Kits” Beach in particular, is a haven for dog-walking, cycling, fitness classes, tennis, picnics, and suntanning.

Visitors will find gorgeous mountain views and plenty of green space, which is why it’s favored by the neighborhood’s apartment dwellers.

The Wellington Apartments, a historic low-rise residential building, was famously used as Fox Mulder’s apartment on “The X-Files.”

It’s located in Kitsilano (one of the city’s most in-demand neighborhoods), with fashionable 4th Avenue shops just up the hill and the beach a few blocks down.

My go-to summertime spot is Jericho Sailing Centre, with its stunning waterfront views of both mountains and the skyline.

It’s so lovely that we locals like to keep this gem under wraps.

The adjoining Galley Patio & Grill serves homestyle burgers, fresh fish tacos, and local beer and wine. You can also pick up coffee and ice-cream cones.

There’s even a to-go option if you’d rather have a picnic in the park.

The Granville Island Public Market is a vibrant space with food and produce stalls, patios, and waterfront dining. It houses the island’s many galleries, artisan shops, arts venues, and outdoor activities.

Granville Island is also very family-friendly — I recommend visiting the water park and the Kids Market.

In the summer, the island even hosts the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.

One of Vancouver’s hottest locations, Mount Pleasant, is a chill urban area with an eclectic mix of indie shops, vintage wares, craft breweries, and serious coffee roasteries.

The area offers a range of cuisines and eateries, from old-school luncheonettes to upscale dining like the lauded Anh and Chi Vietnamese restaurant.

A weekly farmers’ market at nearby Dude Chilling Park also provides a fresh supply of local provisions.

Additionally, Mount Pleasant’s many galleries — like the Grunt Gallery and the City Centre Artist Lodge — contribute to its thriving arts community.

Commercial Drive, locally known as The Drive, is a buzzy street in Vancouver’s Little Italy known for its shopping, festivals, nightlife, grocers, and endless cafés.

Café Calabria, Vancouver’s oldest Italian café, is renowned for its potent espresso and authentic decor (Roman statues included).

I also like to stock up on imported cheese at La Grotta Del Formaggio, where the amiable staff tolerates (and even encourages) my broken Italian.

Vancouver’s Chinatown is one of the largest in North America.

It’s home to the Sam Kee Building, which holds the world record for being the narrowest commercial building, and the 1889 Wing Sang Building, which is one of the oldest buildings in the city.

The historic neighborhood offers affordable produce markets, traditional barbecue spots, noodle houses, and modern eateries.

Many of Chinatown’s landmarks are also hot filming locations, having appeared in movies like “Deadpool 2” and “Always Be My Maybe.”

For the latter, its dim sum scene was shot at New Town Bakery, and many of the film’s featured restaurants are just blocks away.

Steveston, located about a 30-minute drive from Vancouver, is a charming seaside town with a rich fishing history.

It’s so idyllic that the town’s Moncton Street businesses were even transformed into Storybrooke on “Once Upon a Time.”

At Fisherman’s Wharf, locals and tourists shop for fish and seafood (year-round) and highly anticipated spot prawns (May through June). And Pajo’s Fish & Chips (aka Storybrooke Fish & Chips) is a waterfront institution.

North Vancouver’s Shipyards District is just a 15-minute ferry ride from the city center. The waterfront neighborhood has undergone an ambitious revitalization with new businesses and the striking Polygon Gallery.

The district’s urban aesthetic has appeared on DC shows like “Arrow” and “The Flash,” and it was a regular shooting location for “The X-Files.”

If you’re looking for a refreshment, Nemesis Coffee at the Polygon Gallery makes a fine flat white.

Vancouver has certainly played a role on the screen. And with so many sets across the city, it’s easy to spot a few stars at our local bars and eateries, like the Shameful Tiki Room in Mount Pleasant or Chinatown’s Kissa Tanto.

Living in a city that’s such a draw for the filming industry is a daily reminder of what I have right at my doorstep.