5 WEIRD THINGS HIDDEN IN VANCOUVER FORESTS
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Feeling your presence in the breeze...gently...through the trees...💖
Being from eastern Ontario, I’ve only been out to Vancouver once. Back in the mid 1970s we bus out to Vancouver on a high school trip. It was great, seeing Stanley Park brought back memories, even if it looks a lot different now. Thank you.
Very cool!
These types of videos are my favorite of yours. I live in Langley and sometimes go to Vancouver just for the hell of it because it's cool. Fun to check out the things you show!
That's awesome!
you are great. keep it going homey!
I appreciate it!
Imagine walking that path in the dark and seeing Chewbacca staring at you 👀💀
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Try Geocaching to take you to amazing places all around the world and where you live. There are over 2,000 active geocaches in the Vancouver area.
Great stuff. Most don't realize that nature can create the ultimate artwork. I've got to get to Vancouver when the"Great Captivity" is over.
You should!
I just stumbled across your channel and so happy I did. As a fellow Vancouverite born and raised with a love of exploring our backyard, I love seeing where you go!!
Awesome. Thank you and welcome, Angelina.
Great find! I used to live in Vancouver and my suggestion is to go try some of the crazy flavours at La Casa Gelato . They're in the Guinness World Record Book.
I LOVE Casa Gelato! 218 flavours. I should go to try them all sometime 😂
This was a real surprise. Interesting to see what you can come up with under the current circumstances. I couldn't quite figure out what the first artwork was supposed to be. From your picture of what was once there it looked like large slugs waking up. The snow covered rocks were great. Keep up the surprises.
This video put me in a good mood. That's about the highest compliment I can give.
BAM! Have a great day, Jason!
You deserve it!
Another great/interesting video Michael. I am so impressed by all that you have been able to find to keep you filming during the lockdown. Can’t wait to see what you come up with this week.
Thanks again, Ron! Yeah, next week will be a few odds and ends of things you didn't know about around Vancouver, I think...
If you were in Hope, just a bit further and you could see Hells Gate. I seem to recall it's a cool view over the river with some neat trails. But that's probably more of a warmer weather thing to see.
Just started watching your videos the other day mate. Started off with the Caledonian Sleeper video, needless to say, fantastic. Great content mate, extremely well presented and its a treat to watch your videos in lockdown as it lifts my mood, positive vibes man. Keep them coming, all the way from the UK 🇬🇧.
Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard! And great last name! 😉
@@DownieLive No problem at all mate. Next time you are in the UK, you'll have to visit Birmingham, 2nd largest city in the UK after London where I'm based. Loads of great things to explore and shoot for content, we have the set locations where they film Peaky Blinders, Cadbury World (if you love chocolate), the Custard Factory and loads of canels where barges would pass through in the 1900's delivering trade from London and going up North. Let me know if you need a guide anytime! 👍
An amazing 'tour around!' Thank you so much! 😊
Dam mike you nailed it again !!
There's no stopping you !!
Awesome video! I know it's getting harder but keep up the great job !!
Thanks so much, Shawn! Trying to get another video out for next week. Fingers crossed if it's on time.
There is so much to see there! Wow! Thanks for taking us along.
Another fantastic Vancouver video!! thank you!
Thanks Jared!
Hey Mike,
Congrats on 100k subs in under a year. You will be over 1/2 mill this time next year, well done my brother.
Your videos never disappoint, always fresh, always entertaining.
Thanks
Thank you so much. I appreciate that! Fingers crossed 🤞
I'm a day late with my comment this week, but good to see you are keeping fit and well and finding ways to share with us some more of your home city given the lockdown conditions you currently experience. Melbourne is out of it's circuit breaker 5 day lockdown but couldn't have come at a worse time for our florist industry (Valentines Day rose trade trashed) and tied me down on my birthday, of all days. Now I recall almost losing the heels of one of my Blundstones while trekking around Stanley Park on the Sunday afternoon of Labor Day Weekend 2018. I was surprised that the only wildlife I encountered were Canada Geese and one solitary black squirrel. I didn't know about the big storm that wrecked parts of the park that you mention in the video. That must have really cleared a lot of the critters out. Sorry to hear that coyotes are going rogue there at the moment - the La Nina weather that your continent is experiencing must be making it hard for them to find food naturally. Now that I'm free to travel outside Melbourne again, I've been using my free public transport pass to do regional day return train trips for country lunches. Hoping your turn to escape (beyond Hope) comes soon. In the meantime, keep up your creativity in showing us more of what Vancouver has to offer beyond the usual tourist haunts. For example, what neighbourhoods have been invaded by friendly raccoons? I recall a mob of them on West 22nd Street when staying with a friend there in October 2018. I'm sure you will come up with some surprises. Cheers from Michael.
Did I just hear "Woohoo big Summer blowout" when you were in the "cave"? It's my notification tone on my phone but my phone is on silent at the moment, so it couldn't have been mine. Hahaha
You heard right! 😉
I grew up in Surrey, 62-72.
Stanley Park was my favorite place to go exploring. My family moved to Las Vegas after this heavenly first 10yrs of my life.
I’ve lived in Chilliwack since 1998 and I still don’t know if the teapots or the trail came first. For anyone not from the southwest corner of BC, Chilliwack is where Cultus Lake is. Approximately 100 kms east of Vancouver. Michael you might want to try Lindeman Lake too.
You missed the Redwood Park Fairy Houses in Surrey. I was a bit disappointed. Though kudos for putting Teapot Hill on the list. Very popular in the summer and parking is pretty limited. Cultus is my home away from home.
Your a beast! Wow, the steps you put in and the energy that you have. As always, I love your stuff!!!
One of your wonderfully surprising videos. In at 2 days drive from you yet I want to come see them all. From Bakersfield California USA.
The Richmond Fisherman's Wharf is a great place to visit, especially during the weekend! Boats line up at the dock selling their freshly caught seafood (I believe they close at 3PM). There are some sea lions that also hang around the area! A few minutes walk from the wharf is Garry Point park. It's a nice place for a relaxing walk during sunset!
Oooh yes this would be good. Remember when that little girl got pulled in the water by a sea lion when they got too close? They are fun to watch though. And they have the historical buildings you can peak into. Garry Point when they had the tall ships was a fun outing too.
Great work! Some fantastic vids about Vancouver and the surrounding areas that bring out the secrets! A place worth checking out if you have a young family is Redwood Park (17900 20 Ave Surrey). Not only is it an easy place to wander through with all sorts of different trees there are open fields for playing around on (or sky gazing), trails to explore, covered picnic sites and a playground for kids. But the main reason I am suggesting this ties into your 'hidden things' theme. Within the park...a little off the main trail is the Fairy House Village. Dozens and dozens of little houses that have been built and/or decorated by kids and families.
I love where I live. There is a reason we pay outrageous money to be here.
Really weird things in forest and that freaking cool!! !! Wonderful the snow covered rocks and icicles! Fun walk with you! I liked and subscribed! See you..
Awesome! Welcome!
Great! Thanks fore the treasure hunt. Go see Dartmouth, Nova Scotia this late July. There's lots of history there and Halifax was lively at night pre-covid. Hopefully, the pandemic will slow down a bit there by then.
Sounds great!
Ah yes, during that one random sunny day we had last week...
Thanks for this great video, makes me want to go out and explore my own backyard more!
Get out and wandering, Marisa!
Since you were out in White Rock, should have checked out the Fairy Forest at Redwood Park!!
They should give you the autonomy of the website! You would do a better job with the spots and their location 👍
Haha. True.
Love it..more power!!
Thanks Mike! I’m heading out for a walk to see what I can see.
Alright! Tag me on Instagram of you see anything
3:18 - well, Mike, it’s because he’s been “barking” up the wrong tree…😝
Teapot Hill is a great hike over a beautiful lake. I lived in metro Vancouver from 1968 to 2010 and then moved to Chilliwack. I have been here for over 11 years now and I am never going back to the big city!
The one thing you didn't mention was that the White Rock pier has been there since 1914 and was destroyed by storm surges in Dec 2018. It has since been rebuilt and that was the pier you were one (the newer one).
Michael, this is FANTASTIC. Thank you for everything! Stay safe and keep on doing what you do!
That’s awesome! I’m going to move to Vancouver next week so I definitely will check out lots of spots you mentioned.
Awesome, Clara! Welcome!
I came upon that water bridge thing & polar bear exhibit on my aimless walk back in 2019 & i thought I was transported to England.
Great video. If you do a part 2 there's a massive mastodon sculpture hidden in the forest on Bowen Island. Found it a couple years back.
Should do something like best outdoor basketball/tennis courts soccer fields and running tracks in Vancouver. Any free outdoor sport related things
Hope is such a cool little town.
I learned that Hope, BC, was where “First Blood” was filmed. There’s a clear shot of an Esso station in the film.
Hi Matt! There are still several recognizable Rambo locations left in Hope: ruclips.net/video/GlAQWRxwv70/видео.html
There is a life size carved wooden statue now of Rambo in Hope !
First Blood is my favourite movie (besides Ratatouille) for that exact reason. The mountains look so beautiful and all that forest.
I love Canada ❤️
Loving these videos! So many new things I want to explore now. I did the Teapot Hike a few years ago- definitely unique!
That's awesome!
Great video! I wish the Vancouver City Council would have had the website updated with information on which art can still be found and which has disappeared from Stanley Park.
Yeah, that would be helpful. If you find any, let me know! I couldn't find them all.
i love this channel!! first video and this is so pure and positive and gives so many great ideas for exploring whenever i bring my fam to BC :) thank you Michael!
My pleasure Alyssa! Thanks for the kind comment 😊
With respect to K'Ayacht'n artwork, and the title "We hold our hands up to you" in Coast Salish culture, when you hold your hands up to the people, this is a way to say "Thank You". Essentially, your arms are at 90 degrees in front of you. Palms open towards you, and you are holding your hands up to the people, giving thanks. Commonly observed during a long house or traditional ceremony. In this case maybe the artists are giving thanks to nature?
Thanks for the info! That's so good to know. Thank you.
@@DownieLive You can see a demonstration in this video at 1m 10s, ruclips.net/video/vjTvtmrl5iU/видео.html&ab_channel=YouGotCharlened
Is this similar to saying Huy ch q'u? I hope I spelled that right.
@@jayden4249 it is exactly the same. Arm gesture is typically used when there is signing, so as not to interrupt.
Thanks for letting me know, appreciate it!
🌲🍁A fun day video outdoors exploring Art in Nature, including Wizzard weave twig characters!
"Where to go next?". Thinking.... The expression
"Going to the dogs" 🐕🐩🐺🐾came to life in my imagination ! Beth, cheerfully and faithfully Subscribed in N.W.Montana
Loved this video! I've lived in Vancouver for most of my life and I had no idea these things were here! hahahah
Ah ha!!! When I can show lifetime long locals someplace new, I know I’ve done a good job.
Thanks Alyana!
I recognize White Rock! I saw the pier from the train when I took the Amtrak Cascades from Seattle to Vancouver two years ago. They said a big chunk from the middle of the pier had been washed away by a storm. Has that been repaired? I couldn't tell from your camera angle.
I suppose it has been replaced. It’s the full pier there now.
2006..., well..., it was a difficult year, but I did tell my social worker, some rearranging was going to take place...
Thank you for sharing, I loved the tea pot treasure hunt, what a neat idea!
Unique and very interesting.
I would love to see Tranquille, BC
There's a climbing tree near King Edward Station that goes preety high
The parks were amazing. Vancouver is on my bucket list. So glad to see your steps..I always wonder how many steps you must take in a day!
thanks for showing all these awesome spots can't wait to burn em down
Love the dragon
Super cool I wanna go to Vancouver
More near exp,oration. I loved Teapot Hill, and the art in nature walk. Such a shame that some disrespectful mimi-mind destroyed one of the pieces but we will always have evil amongst us - some even in leadership positions! There is so much to explore in a province the size of BC. The caves near Hope were something- good thing the motel makes you sign a waiver, or the freeloaders would be feigning distress. Recreating the Chilean miners scenario would not be a plus, as I had nightmares for weeks, after watching the rescue operation on TV. Was it real clauateophobic? I like some caves- li,e Mammoth, Luray Caverns (VA), or Carlsbad but I have seen some on the Travel Channel that would be too tiny for me to like.
Another great and enjoyable video! Even though I've lived here for years I always seem to learn something new from you. Thanks!!
My pleasure, Jamie! Thanks for watching!
Yes, I caught the puns! You must be experiencing cabin fever? Interesting video today! Thanks for taking us along! Remember your gloves (plural) next time!
You bet! Hahaha!
Thankfully, it wasn't Goblin or Gnome. Because afterwards, you keep looking for him for a long time! lol
You should do more snowboarding
East Harrison has a trail loop with all different masks on the trees, its pretty cool and well, then you have to get gelato at Chantillys after 😁 so its a win win
Sounds like a win to me!
It is great watching your videos. It allows me to see if the places you visit are accessible for someone using a walker. This week’s video was very interesting. My husband wants to pass on a message that you are very talented with the camera and likes your format.
So nice of you. Thank you so much, Stephanie!
I was just looking for somewhere new to go. It's too bad Bates Park is "closed" for slope rehabilitation(they didn't attempt closure very seriously). The treehouses are amazing(but scary)
The beautiful Pacific Northwest is one of those places where my heart dwells. Just being in the forest with you brings back the feeling of peace I recall from years ago. The treasures hidden in the woods were wonderful especially the twig sculptures - wow, fantastic.
Thanks Mike . Once again, you knocked it out of the park and into a magical realm.
🤗 So glad I could bring those memories back for you, Pete. Thanks for watching and the kind words.
Hey Downie-
Have you seen the birdhouses at RedwoodPark inSurrey?
I have not.
Some other people have told me about them. I guess I need to check them out now! 😄👍🏼
1:53 pure Canadian 🇨🇦
Awesome stuff man, has anyone told you that you kind of look like jay beagle from the Vancouver Canucks
I haven’t heard that before.
I can’t wait to hike teapot again. It has been about 20 years and there were no teapots there but the story was that when they put the trail in they did find a teapot.
Can't wait for the next post bro! Next thing you know we got vaccine and on your way out for more adventure.
Woo hooo! Let’s gooo!
Peter von Tiesenhausen is an amazing artist. He has made his property an art instalation. My sister frames his wall art. If you ever come up to Grande Prairie to see the Philip J Curry dinosaur museum call on Peter.
Well done! I'm sure it is a challenge to come up with content these days, and you always do it with charm and great information. I love your channel.
Thank you, Didi!
Disappointed at the lack of Bigfoot :(
Then again he is the hide and seek champion.
The last time I walked along that pier in white Rock it was covered in stone not wood. It looks good. Does it still stink like raw sewage?🤮
Nope! It just smells like fresh air and the sea!
How far across the water is it to the U.S.? (Asking for a Friend.)
@@williamneal9076 White Rock Beach is about 5 mins from the U.S. borderline. In a Boat it is probably about 20 mins.
So I'm not sure how much you are traveling via skytrain these days, what I think would be interesting is if you took the skytrain and got off at a stop and show us some of the interesting sites/restaurants etc in that neighborhood.
Ohhh good idea, Thomas!
Thanks
@@DownieLive You're welcome. Can't wait to get back to Vancouver after things are safe again. One of my favorite little spots is Bear Creek Park on King George/88th. But you might give me inspiration for places to go as a tourist.
good day Mike ,
Love your channel Mike. I lived close to Cultis Lake when I lived in Maple Ridge. Look forward to your vlog. Always so full of energy and beauty. Thanks again Mike.
Another creative and fun tour! I especially liked the sunset at White Rock Pier. I love sunsets especially on the water. It reminded me about my visit to Victoria in Oct 2018. I took a sea plane out of Seattle. What a fun ride. Victoria is beautiful especially when the downtown gets lit up at night. I wish I had made time to see Vancouver. I took the ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles and spent a few nights at a lodge in Olympic National Park. It was a great experience overall. I met great people on both sides of the border and got to see a beautiful corner of the world.
Amazing
Love it! You shot this before the cougar attacks I hope!
do you mean the coyote bitings in Stanley Park ?
Love your channel, dude. Hoping to move to Vancouver as soon as all this covid mess is under control, so I'm taking notes for all my future exploration from your videos :) thank you and keep them coming!!
I was thinking of going to Vancouver in April or May, but wanted to know if it was worth travelling to during the shoulder months vs summer months? Please let me know your recommendations thanks!
I felt strangely drawn to Teapot hill. Must be my British love of tea!
loved the video- the editing, the humour, the visuals & the content✨🆒
So glad!
Wow cool
Superb Video I love it, you're doing a great job. Greetings from Southern Bavaria
2:55. 5:02
1 kilometer =
1093.613 yards
& good video 👀🔦💯✔
Those weird things in forests don't even come close to the everyday, out in the open weird that is Vancouver.
That's cool, the one thing i managed to do last year was explore all the nearby green spaces, no art hiding in them though, but was reason to get up and got me outside for a few hours. Longing for the days when freedom is back again and i can go further away.
Thanks for the positive vibes bro ! We can all use a little good mental health right now !
So true! Thanks so much!
@@DownieLive just finished watching ur videos and I have to say ur doing some great community service by keeping the vibes up and I didn’t knw our beautiful city had so many gems around us ! Thanks for all the tips ! Subscribed ! See u around town !
How beautiful that's your forest at your corner side, Downie... I love your country, Canada than anythings, greeting from Indonesia... 😍😘😎👌🏻🇨🇦❤️💕
You should have had Redwood Park in South Surrey. Look it up.
Not that I care much about Vancouver because I live on Vancouver island KOOL Artwork but I am sorry to have to tell you. "Those are Not Big Trees" 😃 Where I come from we call them Pecker Poles lol not bad for the city though but I liked your video. Liked and Subscribed. Cheers
Thanks Mike...that was a fun vid to watch....relieved that you did not have an 'encounter' with a coyote in Stanley Park...like you I monitor my steps for my walks....cheers
Norvan falls hike out of Lynn Valley is wonderful.
The less known
Roberson falls hike via the old cedar trail (starting from the top of mountain HWY.) It passed a tree too big to cut down in the 1920s so it was left
The lion's mountain hike.