FOOD HAUL / Real Canadian Superstore / Shopping Haul and what is the Superstore? / Alaska Road Trip
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2023
- She's going to go down all the aisles! Checking out prices on stuff we buy like Chai Tea, chicken, tomato soup and kale. A few bananas are on the list as well...and we can't forget broccoli.
We have to get a looney to release the shopping carts...don't worry we'll get it back!
It will be fun and an adventure in a Class C plus, bigger than a vanlifer (Van Life) but smaller than a truck Super Class C. We'll scout out places for future visits to Alaska (there will be 4 of them).
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Now David can go to Canadian Tire !!
Oh yeah! Keep watching...we may surprise you!
Going through every isle in that store would be a all day event.
She loves it! It's like a vacation for Sondra.
So like Aldi I love that you have to return the cart to get your quarter back less door dings
Yes, Maryann, we really like that aspect of "cart management" that more USA stores could do so easily. Thanks for the comment.
As a Canadian, I enjoyed watching a video of Americans shopping in Canada! 😂
😆 thanks...I guess?!? We enjoy the Real Canadian Superstore and it's offerings are different than in the lower 48. Lots of fun.
I feel the same way when shopping in the lower 48! Love your content. Just discovered the channel.
I love the cart management system! Just like Aldi in the U.S., but a little more expensive. A quarter at Aldi's vs a dollar (loonie) in Canadia.
Agreed, Steve. I wish all stores did it... fewer carts in the parking lot.
Who carries a dollar coin in the US?
@nobull4414 very true. That's why Aldi does a quarter for their carts.
I can’t believe that Super Store!!! You need to pack a lunch just to go shopping! I would lose my mind!! Simply amazing 😻 so happy you showed this! OMG, the famous Canadian Tomato Soup 😂😂😂😂 I wouldn’t be able to get out of there for less than $500.00.
Lol... great store. It's a treat for us. Yes, very hard to keep it under $250!
Very nice store, and you really showed some self control. Now I'm hungry!!
LOL...we really enjoy that store. Just a little self-control...we did give in on a few items! Thanks, Bill.
That was fun
Thanks, Judith. Glad you enjoyed it.
These videos are just so relaxing! I have been subscribed for probably a week or so and I cant stop watching them! Hoping one day when me and the wife retire we can live how you guys have!
Thank you. Glad you found us and we're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Love going to the grocery store. Very interesting!! Everything is so clean and shiny!! Great video.
Thanks, Linda! Sondra loves going to the store when she has a list and can go up ALL the aisles! 😆
Okay, what just happened. I spent 17 minutes of my life watching a couple grocery shop. And it was so much fun! Love your videos. An added bonus, not a plastic bag in sight as you left the store.
OK, Carey, that is hilarious. I never thought of it that way when we did this video. So now it's even funnier because everyone is going shopping with us..even if they don't like to shop! 🤔😂🤣😎
I am really enjoying this grocery store
It's a really nice store, Anne. Great layout and good prices with a fantastic selection. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels We are going to Orillia Ontario from the states in our RV for a reunion. What in the way of food can we have? We really don't want to have a lot of food and then customs people confiscate it.
@annegibson6072 great question, Anne. No eggs or poultry are allowed and no fresh fruit or veggies either. They are real focused on firearms, ammo and drugs as well as any commercial goods for sale. Each crossing is unique. Hope that helps.
very nice store
It's a great store, Kristina. We enjoy it.
The Real Canadian Superstore……the Hobby Lobby of grocery stores. Safe travels.
Sooo.. that's why Sondra enjoys it so much, Keith! Haha.thanks
Thanks for the video
Glad you enjoyed it, Rick. I hope that it brought back some good memories of your home country. Appreciate your comments.
Nothing better than a great super store to shop at when you are not in your familiar place(s) to distract you and entice you! Thanks for sharing the experience! #199👍
Sondra would agree 1000%. She enjoyed herself immensely. It's a nice store.
From the sounds it made it seems you got a clunky cart!
LOL...I think it had a flat tire..which got worse the more stuff we put in it! Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😎😊
Hello, I'm Maxine from the UK. I'm new to your channel/video's. My dad used to drive HGV trucks for a living and took us to work in school holidays.
The supermarket you visited is massive! Small trolleys though lol.
Looking forward to watching some more videos.
It was huge, Maxine. And really well laid out. A favorite of ours. Thanks for finding us. Excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
At Aldi in the United States we use a quarter to get a shopping cart, and get the quarter back after shopping.
Yep! We enjoy shopping at Aldi in the lower 48 too! It's a great idea...more stores should implement it. Thanks
No spam musubi in the deli section? LOL! Glad you all having a safe journey!
LOL...only in Hawaii. Used to get it at Azeka's on Maui. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. Aloha
That was fun to watch.
Thank you, Carolyn. Glad you enjoyed it. We thought it would be interesting to most.
Thanks for the tip on the PC Chai. I've never tried it as I just automatically go to Tazo. I'll have to give it a try. We love broccoli too, but, have been eating broccolini a lot more lately. We sometimes take a trip to the US for a couple of days just to do a bit of shopping. We love finding groceries that we don't have in Canada. Also, Campbell's soup is no longer made in Canada. It is all made in the US. They do have a Marketing HQ and Distribution Centre here in Canada. The cans do say Campbells of Canada and they also say Designed in Canada. Hmm, does that mean the product or the labels or both? Interesting!
The PC chai is good. We weren't taking the chance on the tomato soup since that is our go to soup when Sondra hasn't made any veggie beef. Specialty items only available in certain countries is super cool. We love finding those. Thanks for the comments. 😎
Great video, we are happy we found your channel! we are enjoying the Alaska adventure so far and will be taking notes along the way. It was great to get your perspective on the grocery store in Canada....as Canadians we have been taken back with the substantial increases in our food here. Keep up the great content and safe travels!
Thank you. I think grocery items have significantly increased everywhere. We always think that it's expensive everywhere but in the USA so it was great to see some lower prices in Canada...and a great selection. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
sounds like your cart had a flat..lol
I think it did, Scott. I should have returned it sooner but it didn't seem that bad in the beginning. I think it got worse as we loaded up the cart. 😎
Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Great show safe travels
Thanks, Dean. Appreciate the comment as always.
Nice shop guys looking forward to the chef cooking and the journey
Oh yeah, Simon. She's got to get cooking for sure!
Very interesting to see the difference in the shopping trips, I do like the buggy ideal
Thanks, Matt. Every trip is a unique experience! Lol. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
yea you guys did great. Welcome to Canada and British Columbia! And have a wonderful trip...eh
Thank you. That means a lot! 😍
I really enjoyed your shopping trip. Most people hit Costso on there way up. It was interesting seeing the different store and what they had. Thanks for sharing.
Costco is good, Julie but there are some items we wanted that only the Superstore carries so that was the reason. We may hit up Costco in Anchorage. Appreciate your comments.
when running the cart, you need to learn to keep up with her, you are going to wind up lost in the super store, and then you will be embarrassed when they call your name on the speakers when she can't find you. LOL
LOL...hey, were you following us a few weeks ago in the store?!? It's happened...just sayin'. 🤔🤣😎
@@bigtruckbigtravels LOL
Very informative vlog. Can we see more bread fondling ❤😂❤
LOL...oh yeah....there will be more ....
Nice store but seeing the Whataburger sack just was the icing on the cake. Texas is proud lol.
Oh yeah, James. The Whataburger bag, foam cups and t-shirts go where we go! Thanks for watching. 😎
The Canadian store was wonderful, the video was wonderful, you guys were wonderful, the cart wheel had a chunk of rubber outta one of the wheels... 😂
Thanks, Ed. It was "clunking" for sure! Appreciate the comments. 😁
There is plenty of Darien fruit here in Thailand
That's cool! How does it taste?
In US we have ALDI, you need a quarter for the cart. You cart made some strange noises ,lol . We like to shop in Canada. For us living in Michigan, it‘s just a 45 min drive to get some goodies.
We wish there was a Real Canadian Superstore closer to us in the USA. Great store. I think the cart had a flat tire and got worse as we loaded it up!
I know you all seen those bascarts before. I live in Kentucky, we had those carts back around the early 1980s, they didn't last long. We had to put a quarter in them, if you wanted your quarter back, we had to do what you all did.
Love the cart system. I wish more stores did it.
Hi guys... We found that very interesting... We love the part about returning it and getting your money back ...the cart that is.... However running around with that cart with a flat tire would drive me crazy... We take our Own bags when we go grocery shop and also... Can't stand those little plastic bags that always break... Enjoy the video.... Looking forward to your next one... Have fun and stay safe...J&A
Thanks, J&A. Haha... didn't really notice the cart wheel until I did the video! Too funny. Safe travels.
Great deal on all that, wow on the chicken price
Thanks, Jim. The prices were good until we got to the chicken! Wow is correct. Needless to say, we're not eating chicken!
You should try are dollar stores :) Great show safe travels
Sondra loves the dollar stores...we've seen Dollar Tree and Dollarama. She'll have to give them a go in Canada.
While at the super store you should have bought a bunch and stocked up, you could put things in the bunk bed, lol... You probably know but wash that California salad makings really well. They just had another bunch of tainted foods. Hope your drive is going well, stay safe and healthy.
Lol... oh that bunk is plenty full! Thanks... and the greens always get washed! I don't think Sondra needs any encouragement to "stock up"! Appreciate the comments.
Artemis the jeep...goddess of discovery/the hunt?
I love it!!! Thank you.
Lol I was laughing the whole you was shopping because you two are just like me and my boyfriend when we go shopping and Dave you want good kettle chips try utz kettle chips they are so good and there potatoes chips too
Good times, Barbara. I handle the cart and loading while Sondra does the shopping. It works out well. Glad you enjoyed it and could relate to it as well.😊
Wow that is some pricey chicken
Very pricey, David. That's why we didn't get any! Thanks for the comments.
Hi my happy campers l am so happy that you are in Kelowna, isn't it beautiful country and so green. I followed you shopping good deals eh? You both look rested and happy must be the good Canadian Air. We have the same soer stores in my province but we all then Maxi because this is a French province. You could go back next week and the chicken breaststroke could be $3.99. In Canada our stores have a new flyer that starts on a Thursday since you'll be there for 10 days pick up the in going flyer and on Monday pivmckone unfortunately the starting Thursday and compare.Have you guys been touring or visiting? I can't already wait for your next video. Godbless you stay safe.❤😊
Hi Linda, good to hear from you this week. We'll keep the Thursday flyer in mind for future visits. Thank you. We're enjoying the trip and thus far, the weather has been great and the roads are real nice. We are touring up to Alaska so trying to make a few stops along the way but not staying long in any one place until we hit Alaska. Thanks for the comments. 😍😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels HI Sonndra do you mean the chicken went down to 1.99 s pound?
@@lindawalker404 we're used to getting out at $1.99 / lbs. But it was $7.99 / lbs! We were not going to pay that much for chicken. Lol
I think it’s so cool that Sondra was wearing the Blue Ridge Parkway tee shirt! I have about six of them and they’re the best wearing shirts I own! Have you two traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway before?
Jerry
Thanks, Jerry. We've traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway many times since we used to live in the Boone, NC area for several years. I've hiked many sections of the AT and our family took a spring break "vacation" one year while hiking from Fontana Dam to Clingmans Dome. Those t-shirts are super comfy. I have one as well.
@@bigtruckbigtravels yes indeed. The shirts are the best wearing ever!! It’s great to learn that you lived in the High Country! I want to live there for sure. I love the Watauga/Avery County area and have spent many days and nights there. Thanks a lot for your reply. I am enjoying the vlogs! Take care and happy, wonderful travels.
Good video 😊just saying I think you like to eat 😊
Thanks Stephen, Sondra has a thing about over packing when it comes to food... plus she hates spending $8 on a box of cereal. Appreciate the comments. 😁
Things are probaby more expensive in Kelowna. Than in GTA. Prices have skyrocketed last year in Canada.
I think you're right. We're going to compare when we get to Whitehorse.
The store looks like a WinCo.
Similar but the Canadian version.
@@bigtruckbigtravelswe love Winco.
Love how they call it “Pop” up North and in the South, Soda! 😅 $7.00 lb. For chicken breast?
Nope, just nope. On sale her for $2.99 lb. I get a bunch and freeze.
Very true. Sondra looks for the $2.99 on chicken. Thank you for watching the channel. 😁
Glad you
Like our superstore!!!
I would love 💗 to live in your new fifth wheel and big truck!!!
But we need to win a lotto to afford to live year round linked you all do!!
Tell me your secrets to afford it???
Love the Superstore, Anne. We worked for 35+ years, stuck to a budget and saved. Took a vacation every year but never an extravagant one. Kept our cars for 10-23 years... actually only purchased 3 cars in 35 years. Frugal and thrifty while we worked so we could enjoy retirement.
We have Aldi's here in our area in Missouri and that is how we get our carts. It is a quarter here. You bag your own groceries.
That's how the Aldi is in Alabama too. I like the quarter "rent" that you get back when the cart is returned. Hey...Whataburger is now in the KC area! Just sayin'.... 😁
@@bigtruckbigtravels Yes they are here by us in Independence,MO
What's with the twin rig following you?
LOL...They are friends of ours, Larry. We happened to purchase the same unit at the Tampa RV Show in 2022 specifically for this trip and others too. 😎
That's Canada, still confused about measurements, lol. Half-standard imperial/half metric. The thing is, by federal law, everything has to be advertised in metric. But, because most people still order food, produce, etc., in Imperial . . , they can also post the prices in pounds, ounces, etc... Because of inflation, chicken has gone through the roof. It used to be cheaper than beef and pork.
Thanks, Terry. That just really threw us off because we were expecting everything in metric... so we had to readjust back to imperial! Lol. Funny.
@@bigtruckbigtravels You're welcome. We use a mix of both systems: the forced, official one (metric), and the one normal people use in their everyday lives (Imperial).
I prefer to call it "The Real Canadian Stupor-Store".
LOL....🤣
Well lookie here - someone found their "Happy Place" 😃 That store is HUGE. Not sure what that other vegetable was you were smelling (I think it was a veggie) - I will have to go back and turn on Close Caption to see how you say it and what it is. The candy aisle is for me! Chocolate covered raisins, cranberries, blueberries - actually anything covered in Chocolate works for me! That seemed like a bargain for what you were able to get. When I saw that gallon of milk... I was scratching my head since you are not in Orion how would you fit it since the frig is much smaller. Anyhow, thanks for letting us tag along... keep enjoying yourselves!
Oh, she was in her "place" all right! We have a small but full sized fridge in Curiosity. It's amazing what Sondra can pack in it! We were smelling Durain...it's a weird fruit and smells bad!
@@bigtruckbigtravels Very interesting fruit. Not sure if I would get pass the smell! Thank you for such a quick response!!
Aldi does their carts the same way
We love Aldi, Connie. It's so smart to do the carts that way. Appreciate you watching the channel. 😎😊
BTBT,HELLO
Hello, Flyby. We forgot to check the egg pricing...we expected it to be sky high...we were really surprised to see some items in lbs and not kgs. Don't know why...oh well. Stay safe. 😎
Great shopping trip, but I have creator question, does youtube de monetize because of the background music in the store?
Thanks for the question. We're not doing the channel for monetary gain but if the "background music" heard in a video is incidental to the video story then YT does not have an issue with it. In other words, if the music heard in a video is background and not the "point", main feature or subject of the video then YT doesn't care about it and you're ok to use it. Now video a concert....well, you'll get dinged for that one!
Early on in my channel I had videos get dinged because of music playing on our car radio and another in a restaurant.
@SoaringTogether that's interesting. I've never been dinged for background music on any of my videos. Now, the music is definitely background because we're talking over it.
My husband and I only go maybe once a year to the super store. Not a big fan of the superstore.
We enjoy the selection and some of their products we like and can't get in the lower 48. Appreciate your comments.
Curious if you have weight concerns regarding the items you have onboard the class "c"?
Lol... always weight concerns unlike our big rig which has no weight concerns... except for some bridges we go over! 🤔🤣
durian it is pronounced Der-Ree-In
Thank you. Had not really seen it before. Cool store.
Our soup tastes like sugar but your KD tastes like cheeze whiz 🤮
We really prefer the US tomato soup but the Presidents Choice products are top notch. Thanks for the comment.
@Big Truck Big Travels I live right by a superstore but still go to safeway lol. I'm gonna have to try those items u showed 👍