Vancouver's Dark Side part 2- East Hastings walk at night (4k video)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @theone9786
    @theone9786 4 года назад +75

    I lived for 11 years on Vancouver east side. As a handyman. Right around the corner on Alexander street. I walked through there on a daily basis. And I never got attacked or discreminated. These people on the street just want to be for themselves. They won`t harm you. Even if they look a little scary sometimes, just leave them alone, and you will be fine. Now I am back in germany for the last 8 years, and when I see what`s going on here, I wish, I would be back on this place where I had the most incredible expierience of my live. Greetings to all the people of Vancouver. German Jo

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +2

      Hi german jo, thanks for sharing your experience there. Why did you move to Germany? Are you planning on coming back to Vancouver eventually?

    • @theone9786
      @theone9786 4 года назад +13

      @@MyWalkAround OK, you should have asked " Why did you move BACK to Germany? No offence! But, while I stayed in Vancouver, my son got married, had a daughter, and my daughter got married, had 2 sons and a daughter. So, I became a grandfather in a very short time without knowing it. And they where always asking me to come home. What can I say? I am now 67 and I am tired of traveling. I get my pension, not that much, but I am OK with it. I love, on a daily basis, to remember the times in Canada and I am even bragging about it. I will never miss this experience, not for anything in this world. Canadians are great people!!! 💖💖💖

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +3

      @@theone9786 oh thats great, I'm glad you're enjoying your time with your family! Yes as a grand dad I'm sure it's fun to spend your with both your kids and grandkids! I'm glad you have good memories of Canada and the people here. Maybe one day you'll come back to visit :)

    • @theone9786
      @theone9786 4 года назад +2

      @@MyWalkAround Maybe. Never say no!👍

    • @ChasingtheHorizon
      @ChasingtheHorizon 3 года назад +1

      Paranoia is one helluva thing . . .

  • @lesterdiamond6190
    @lesterdiamond6190 5 лет назад +107

    What viewers can't experience is the smell of this place. Sea Air mixed with cigarette smoke, body odor and stale piss.

    • @endirrwiggins2494
      @endirrwiggins2494 4 года назад +3

      Thanks!

    • @herschelkrustofski9830
      @herschelkrustofski9830 4 года назад +6

      Yup, the whole area reeks like piss on a mouldy bucket of months old clam chowder... Can find some cool stuff at the sidewalk sales on Saturday though...!

    • @herschelkrustofski9830
      @herschelkrustofski9830 4 года назад

      @XBOXRULES sure, if you get your clothes there! 😆 I've got some good bike tires and a decent skateboard there before. Nothing cloth ever, just be smart about it...👍

    • @herschelkrustofski9830
      @herschelkrustofski9830 4 года назад

      @XBOXRULES 😁👍

    • @Bull3tBikes
      @Bull3tBikes 4 года назад +2

      It’s terrible , holding your breath before crossing an alley is always necessary

  • @brittanylow8215
    @brittanylow8215 4 года назад +63

    Couple blocks down there's literally multimillion dollar buildings its insane.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +9

      Yeah there's a huge difference once you just go a couple blocks. It's shocking how you walk along and suddenly come upon this

    • @kevincameron192
      @kevincameron192 3 года назад +5

      I'd be willing to bet that every building on that street is multi-million dollar.

    • @1blueorange
      @1blueorange 3 года назад +1

      Just like LA

    • @buzzbronx696
      @buzzbronx696 3 года назад +1

      Don’t do drugs?

  • @littleone3007
    @littleone3007 5 лет назад +91

    Theses people don’t want to hurt you. They only hurting themselves. ☹️

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +10

      I agree, generally they keep to themselves. Still, it's good to be aware of your surroundings when you are down there...or anywhere for that matter. Thanks for the comment :)

    • @markrichardson3566
      @markrichardson3566 5 лет назад +1

      For sure

    • @roachy69
      @roachy69 4 года назад +6

      That all depends on how desperate they are amigo

    • @joey8124
      @joey8124 4 года назад +2

      Little One . I live in this city but the rich part. People on the streets usually try to get themselves injured either from getting ran over or doing drugs , in hope of getting rescued and hospitalized. Once they are at the hospital they can enjoy a nice bed , warm food. And other free commodities. Hope this helped anyone :)

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад +8

      @@joey8124 What rich side planet do you come from Joseph that a makes
      you an expert on the homeless in the downtown eastside. Perhaps you would like to join me downtown for an evening and we will spend some time getting to know these folks one on one. You can share your expert opinion with them.

  • @TheNadzerin
    @TheNadzerin 4 года назад +39

    EAST VAN born and raised. Awwww home sweet home. Its actually not very dangerous down there, as long as you keep to your self, so will everyone else. The most dangerous thing down there are the drugs, specifically fentanyl.

    • @miked.5287
      @miked.5287 4 года назад +3

      Back in the 90's was all heroin..

    • @SleepyKev1n
      @SleepyKev1n 4 года назад +4

      Me and freinds will get super baked and the lounge there and walk down Hastings never had a problem with people they leave you alone

    • @SleepyKev1n
      @SleepyKev1n 3 года назад

      @Cuthbert Bracegirdle funny you say that cause I've been down there with my freind and her 2 other sisters all 19-26 range and never had a problem was summer time also

    • @SleepyKev1n
      @SleepyKev1n 3 года назад

      @Cuthbert Bracegirdle you act like Vancouver is a scary place to be 😂😂 you just probably run your mouth down there

    • @samoday2992
      @samoday2992 3 года назад

      Yep they are all too zoned out to bother with you . Even Canadian homeless are nicer then ours in Seattle 😄

  • @martykong3592
    @martykong3592 3 года назад +7

    WOW! Thank you for sharing this video, I grew up there in the 50's through 70's, so sad for me to see the decay and especially Chinatown, but also glad for the new parts of it that did not exist before 1970. Brings back many childhood and teen memories, but another comment said, I did not feel unsafe at all, as long as you are aware of your surroundings. Eye opener for most, but also reality of our sad times. It's still a beautiful place, and proud to be from Vancouver, but again, only recently realized it is now called DTES where I grew up.. my adult children will never understand that yes I am from the dark side :) Cheers and thank you again from south of the closed border ! :)

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад +1

      Hi Marty, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, things in the area seem to keep getting worse. And yes ppl there seem to generally keep to themselves, but being aware of your surroundings is important. Everywhere. Thanks for watching!

    • @chriscox1535
      @chriscox1535 3 года назад +1

      I’m curious have you been to Victoria BC before on Vancouver island ? Is it getting worse there compare to Vancouver I’m from Toronto

    • @martykong3592
      @martykong3592 3 года назад

      @@chriscox1535 No, have not been to Victoria since mid 60's so I don't know if they have the same issues or scale. Know in Seattle are now is rampnat and no solutions in sight :(

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 5 лет назад +10

    What a beautiful video you've made! Love this! Thanks so much. Watching it from beginning to end!

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Ambient!

    • @AmbientWalking
      @AmbientWalking 5 лет назад

      @@MyWalkAround You're welcome! Will appreciate it if you can watch some of my walks too!

  • @joelsoutlet8366
    @joelsoutlet8366 2 года назад +1

    Another interesting content and story. The light totally awesome and I really enjoyed viewing it. Cheers and have a happy weekend.

  • @MegaMusiclover66
    @MegaMusiclover66 4 года назад +21

    It’s gotten worse since the covid19 outbreak, since everyone is staying indoors there’s not much they’re getting from panhandling. They’re getting much more violent and aggressive with their approaches, blocking your way to an entrance, threatening to cough on you, and screaming at you. Soup kitchens are getting backed up, union gospel mission stated that lines are as busy as the holidays maybe even more. Most frightening of all, there’s no social distancing at all and I’m expecting numbers to skyrocket down there. It’s a really shitty situation all around.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +1

      Oh wow, that's scary. Not sure how anyone can force people there to not cluster together and keep 6 feet apart. Not sure if there are any answers...

    • @rickrick9986
      @rickrick9986 3 года назад +2

      Funny thing is in the streets and hostels and in the mainland on the streets covid 19 is basically non existent. Explain that?

    • @tysonseafoot7834
      @tysonseafoot7834 3 года назад +1

      @@rickrick9986 how is it non existent ? Lol

    • @Impaled_Onion-thatsmine
      @Impaled_Onion-thatsmine 3 года назад

      Good 👍 throw that junk out and I got away with it in our movie

    • @hughjarse8944
      @hughjarse8944 2 года назад

      Make sure keep wearing your mask for ever. Also, hiding under your bed will probably help save you from covid (coof)

  • @10x-g6g
    @10x-g6g 5 лет назад +29

    Damn, that street is like the methadone mile in Boston

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +1

      Oh really? I've never been to Boston before. Thanks for watching

    • @miked.5287
      @miked.5287 4 года назад +2

      It's been that way since the 80's..90's was real bad with all the heroin floating around..

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад +2

      Some of these people are the kindest best friends I ever had.

    • @FrederickFIintstone
      @FrederickFIintstone 3 года назад +1

      @@Finbarbird Get a job

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 3 года назад +1

      @@FrederickFIintstone i have a great one thanks for the advice

  • @aaronhow2568
    @aaronhow2568 3 года назад +3

    I love the part about "Just keeping the traffic safe" Had me in stitches!

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Hahahaha yeah, I'm sure the cops appreciate her doing that lol

  • @서울워크
    @서울워크 5 лет назад +7

    Really nice walk at night. I always support your work and walk. Thank you for sharing:)

  • @Queltamas
    @Queltamas 3 года назад +3

    I work security downtown Vancouver. Most of the people I deal with are not a big problem, like those doing drugs in a corner usually leave when I ask them to as long as I'm reasonable such as giving them 5 minutes or so to pack up and leave.
    Recently though its been getting bad, with a lot of homeless people who figured out that the police won't do anything unless they attack someone. We've had smashed windows and severe property damages. The police "arrest" them but then lets them go 10 minutes later and a couple blocks away with a court appearance order, nothing to actually make them believe they're going to jail.
    One of my coworkers actually went to one of those court appearances, which are open to the public, to see what would happen.
    Here's how it went,
    Judge: I see you're here again.
    Person: Yes sir.
    Judge: Don't do it again, I don't want to see you here next week.
    Person: Yes sir.
    Judge: Ok you can leave.
    Person: Thank you sir.
    Rinse and repeat, it never ends. Apparently the new 'catch and release' policy the police are using is actually telling those people they can do whatever they want as long as nobody is injured, and even then they are just released a couple of days later.
    The whole system has become a joke.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  2 года назад

      Yup, unfortunately it sounds like it is all accepted now. Nobody seems to be able or willing to do anything, and there are no consequences. Stay safe!

  • @Kk-kv1rw
    @Kk-kv1rw 5 лет назад +16

    It breaks my heart how bad this city as gotten, constantly seeing people on the streets with needles in their arms living on the streets and the governments big solution is putting spikes on the ground.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +3

      Yes I agree. Things have gotten worse from what I can tell. I only visit Vancouver, so I'm not here regularly, but it's not how I remember it from back in the day
      ..

    • @witchwishes3879
      @witchwishes3879 3 года назад

      @@MyWalkAround is this granville street

    • @wombalomba8440
      @wombalomba8440 3 года назад

      @@witchwishes3879 thats hastings street

  • @ogw28
    @ogw28 2 года назад +1

    Hi @My Walk Around! Your new fan here. I walked around there on Sept. 14, 2022 to vlog. It's very scary to walk down there. One guy threathened me to smash my cellphone. I wonder what kind of cam or stabilizer did you used to filmed in there?

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  Год назад +1

      I have an osmo pocket that I use

    • @ogw28
      @ogw28 Год назад

      @@MyWalkAround Hey bro! I went back again there for the second time last August 1st. While I was vlogging a black guy pushed me on my back and I fell on the ground and he grabbed my phone and smashed it on the ground. So be vigilant and take care bro! Good luck to your channel bro! 👋👊👍

  • @rickreed9525
    @rickreed9525 4 года назад +10

    Sad thing is this has been like this for decades. Each mayor or government does nothing about this problem. Quick band aid and that all. Now all over the province even working class is like this soon enough.

    • @rickreed9525
      @rickreed9525 3 года назад

      @Travis L Not as much as the Canadian prime minister has wasted through a plandemic.

  • @fabi57iamracer
    @fabi57iamracer 4 года назад +5

    There is an street like that in every city in my country.

  • @elvisdiamond2191
    @elvisdiamond2191 4 года назад +3

    I saw my old butcher shop! I loved that place 30 years ago when I was a dirt poor kid cuz it had fair deals so I ate well. Happy to see it still operating.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад +1

      Cool, I hope the video brought back some memories! Thanks for watching

  • @Jesusisfaithful22
    @Jesusisfaithful22 5 лет назад +3

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING WALK AROUND VIDEO, I REALLY ENJOYED IT LOTS OF PEOPLE OUT THERE BUT IT DON'T LOOK SAFE, KEEP UP THE INCREDIBLE WORK

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +2

      You're welcome Tracey! Glad you enjoyed it. For the most part the people in that area keep to themselves, but there were a couple shootings in the area that day. I'm working on that walking video, will post that at a later date.

  • @susanrutherford256
    @susanrutherford256 4 года назад +21

    Watching your video's hoping to catch a sight of my daughter. Her name is Kate. Miss her so much. Life is made of choices, and you only have yourself to blame if you end up on E. Hastings.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +6

      I'm so sorry Susan, I hope you are reunited with her one day...

    • @aperson-iv7em
      @aperson-iv7em 4 года назад +1

      Ruth O this is her daughter im sure shes tried to help but when a family member makes choices like the stuff that will land you here theres Uasually nothing you can do

    • @phoenixman8569
      @phoenixman8569 4 года назад

      If Riverview hospital didn't close this problem would not be as challenging as it is....

    • @phoenixman8569
      @phoenixman8569 4 года назад +1

      ok, you do have a point, but not every one who experienced trauma become a homeless drug addict.

    • @percybaxter3667
      @percybaxter3667 4 года назад

      Susan, what a terrible thing to say about your daughter. Ever wonder why she turned to drugs? Maybe because you're a piece of shit

  • @bogdan3444
    @bogdan3444 4 года назад +2

    I have to admit I ended up here because one song from "28 days later" was named East Hastings and some guy mentioned the hopelessness of the people you find there. I can see what he was talking about.

    • @Stophackingmyaccountidiots
      @Stophackingmyaccountidiots 4 года назад

      East Hastings is a song from Canadian artist Godspeed you! Black Emperor. It's off their album called f# a# infinity

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Yeah it's An area where people have a lot of "demons", so to speak. But you have to have hope if you be want to clean up and get out of that situation.

  • @wilfru1
    @wilfru1 5 лет назад +28

    this breaks my heart to see this city in this shape, i was raised in van, went to school in van, there had always been homeless in this area , but nothing like this, i have lived in australia for almost 30yrs now, i almost cant believe what i have just seen, what the hell happened, no hope, no future, shame on trudeau, his father was prime minister when i was growing up ,,

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +2

      Yes things seem to be deteriorating in that area. When I lived in Vancouver I didn't spend much time out that way, but I don't recall it being like this :(

    • @horseboy3248
      @horseboy3248 5 лет назад +6

      @@MyWalkAround do a walking video on welfare Wednesday

    • @TheFrameoff
      @TheFrameoff 5 лет назад +1

      He still is growing up...

    • @WatchMeTravelBC
      @WatchMeTravelBC 4 года назад +1

      Donny Genaille about 25-30 years ago.. CBC did an actual LIVE broadcast that was an hour long on Welfare Wednesday on East Hastings. Does anyone remember that? Lo and behold.. who do we see sitting at the bar at the Astoria? My aunt! I’ll never forget that moment! 😢

    • @screenplayer77
      @screenplayer77 4 года назад +2

      Vancouver is still amazing lol. This guy walks down one street where the homeless all mainly reside and you think that's Vancouver? This guy is a Vancouver hater from what I see. Not only that you can walk down hasting at night as this guy did (probably with a GoPro on his chest) and have NO problems with people. Get real.

  • @canadadan4437
    @canadadan4437 3 года назад +2

    Wow my first time in east Van was like a film set great video footage man thanks for sharing 👍🇨🇦

  • @kellinbeau8239
    @kellinbeau8239 3 года назад

    i love Vancouver. lived here my whole life and i was born only a few cities away, these people are terribly sad people with terribly sad stories.. i always thought it was entertaining to drive down hastings and seeing the wackos.. like watching a kid hurt themselves.. BUT! i wouldn't ever want to live anywhere else! anything you could possibly do or need is only a few blocks away or if you're looking for a more nature-esk adventure, its only a little drive away from countless parks, hikes, scenic forest walks, mountains, BEACHES, a nude beach!! and suspension bridges.. I love the Fraser Valley.. you can choose to be a bum on the street or you can get rich or famous out of Vancouver. It's all up to you!

  • @MaseTravels
    @MaseTravels 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for taking us along with you! Cool experience. 🍺😎

  • @Kk-kv1rw
    @Kk-kv1rw 5 лет назад +6

    Vancouver and Surrey are rapidly deteriorating, maple ridge is sadly following in the footsteps

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Wow, I haven't been to Surrey for a while, or Maple Ridge for that matter. It's not getting as bad as this is it?

  • @pvtjamesryan9397
    @pvtjamesryan9397 4 года назад +6

    U know it's sad and true at the same time I've walked these streets east west and main drive thru em every time I go to van I'm like let's go I need a reminder and how greatful I am to be clean and I can tell others what I seen on those streets and what wrong and poor choices in life can lead to and yes the government just sets everyone up for failure when it comes to people who make wrong life choices letting them die instead of helping them

    • @davevu9043
      @davevu9043 4 года назад

      Streets look like usa today

    • @davevu9043
      @davevu9043 4 года назад +1

      Like the 90s

  • @7inviere
    @7inviere 4 года назад +4

    I'm from Turkey and i've came across some people on the internet that talked about this place, how desperate it was and by many comments i imagined something much, much worse, a much more desolate and vigilent area. Comparing this to where i live i wouldnt say this is too bad. Granted there'a a lotta drug problems there but we have enough of our own too. Honestly these people are harmless, you can clearly tell that if you mind your business so will they. A bit like a pair of ghosts.

    • @samoday2992
      @samoday2992 3 года назад

      Your right I compare it to zombie land .except they don’t want your blood . I can’t imagine turkey being bad ! Does it have a heroin problem ?

    • @7inviere
      @7inviere 3 года назад

      @@samoday2992 not really

  • @ZeroGravity60
    @ZeroGravity60 4 года назад +4

    Living in the suburbs whenever I drove this area I made sure my windows were half way up. Life changed and I found myself living in the core of this neighborhood. I lived here 18 months. I discovered the people were pure, real. Even in obvious despair the people of the Vancouver East Side were more friendly then my neighbors since I returned to suburbia. The neighborhood is full of crime drugs pain and real people. Most deeply hurting but that's a big part of what makes them so real. P*E*A*C*E

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing that! As that community is struggling, it's not hard to understand that they would help one another in times of need. And I totally understand what you mean about people in suburbia lol

  • @Lobo_Loco1
    @Lobo_Loco1 2 года назад +1

    I go down to this area about 3-4 times a week to try and help out the homeless in any ways I can, even if it means bringing some new socks or cooking a food at home and delivering it to them.
    This area might look scary to some people and times can get heated because this is the streets but, if you understood where most of these people are coming from, its truly sad and painful.
    Also, if you're not from this hood and you're walking around taking TikToks and Lives here you need to ask for permission from the people unless you KNOW the people.
    People in this area are sick and tired of people doing this shit and believe me, there are some people who won't have it so you do this at your own risk.

  • @whyistegan
    @whyistegan 4 года назад +22

    You should've filmed when the Olympics came to town,and welfare was offering free bus rides for the homeless to get out of town...

    • @unlock07
      @unlock07 3 года назад

      greyhound??? Or city busses?

    • @Ryan-mw1ry
      @Ryan-mw1ry 3 года назад +4

      @Sierra J You realize that what he's saying is true right? What are you talking about. Did you reply to the wrong comment?

  • @SuperFrasman
    @SuperFrasman 5 лет назад +2

    We don't have any drug addiction here in Canada any more.............we only have 'substance abuse'. No prostitutes either, only 'sex trade workers'. What a great country.

  • @markrichardson3566
    @markrichardson3566 5 лет назад +7

    Been their,lost souls

  • @jacknunes9892
    @jacknunes9892 5 лет назад +4

    This is like a walk down the yellow brick road compared to Chicago streets at night.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      I've never been to Chicago. I guess it's really bad there?

    • @jacknunes9892
      @jacknunes9892 4 года назад +1

      @@MyWalkAround yeah I moved to Vancouver Canada and it's a total contrast lol 🍁✊

    • @sleazemcsleazerson1723
      @sleazemcsleazerson1723 4 года назад +4

      Why does everyone whos been to chicago or detroit treat it like a contest about who has a shittier city?

    • @biggiesmalls-vg4zm
      @biggiesmalls-vg4zm 3 года назад

      @@sleazemcsleazerson1723 good question

  • @OneClipAtATime
    @OneClipAtATime 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos! Wondering what camera/gimbal you use? Thanks!

  • @floradecanya1654
    @floradecanya1654 4 года назад +3

    Vancouver Eastside has lost its "small city" allure and is now experiencing the worst phase of urbanization leading to urban decay.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Yes this area has gotten really bad over the years. Unfortunately I don't see it changing for the better any time soon...

  • @unclebmcc6848
    @unclebmcc6848 2 года назад +1

    I remember stumbling through their at night. There are benefits of looking pissed off while standing 6'4 and weighing 260.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  2 года назад

      Yes I can imagine. You're Jack Reacher stature, so I'm sure it helps!!!

  • @glaciesvirgo5523
    @glaciesvirgo5523 2 года назад +1

    Poor souls are not going anywhere, just walking from East to West...🥺

  • @henryherman9113
    @henryherman9113 3 года назад +1

    May God keep them safe..So sad to see..God bless

  • @diehardgolfer1
    @diehardgolfer1 3 года назад

    was living in newton and was supposed to be at this group meeting thing on hastings street and did see lots of vancouver area but after checking out google maps i bailed on ever going near this area and for the life of me i'm not sure why any city or town in n.america would ever have this. it all starts from the top.

  • @chuks051
    @chuks051 5 лет назад +6

    Hi!! to all Torontonians here.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад

      Thanks for watching Jaden

    • @chuks051
      @chuks051 5 лет назад

      @@MyWalkAround Thanks man.

    • @chuks051
      @chuks051 5 лет назад

      @@MyWalkAround Hey can you love my comment again pls!.

  • @steev0510
    @steev0510 5 лет назад +3

    It’s like another world 😳

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +2

      Yes, it's quite shocking the first time you see it in person... Thanks for watching

  • @fixatroll5406
    @fixatroll5406 4 года назад +3

    So many people. So lonely!!
    To think. This was the hunting ground for pickton.
    I have walked these streets years ago. I was shocked
    People injecting drugs not more thsn 20 feet away from motorcycle cops hiding away on a side street.
    Young girls about 14 15 offering themselves for 20 dollars. Didn't even have shoes on. My job was only temporary so I got myself home and never forgotten my experiences down there. I did all of it. Stanley Park The old world's fair ground.
    Took Vancouver off will work there list. Went to Edmonton and Calgary instead. They haven't anything remotely close to that! A few pockets of abject poverty but still much better than East Hastings.
    Gun fire one night just a block away from. Gas Town
    I could hear it from my hotel room. Wow! Like 2 or 3 am.
    Confirmed on the morning news. I wasn't sure at the time. Could have been firecrackers or something else. But I heard it. Never went back. I also recall the 24 hour bars. What a mess they were. People passed out sitting snd leaning against the wall next to the sidewalk. Some just sprawled out sleeping. No cover of any kind. That is one tough neighborhood.
    Never been back. NO matter how much they are paying.

    • @fixatroll5406
      @fixatroll5406 4 года назад

      @@dr.jones.3832 Yes Sir! Vancouver was experimenting with those at that time. Don't know how that worked out? They appeared to be pretty empty except for the hard core. Never went in one. Didn't want to know.

    • @fixatroll5406
      @fixatroll5406 4 года назад

      @@dr.jones.3832
      I Googled " All night Bars Vancouver " and there are some that are covered as " After hours clubs " that are open until 4am. However I guess they are very expensive. The clientele are few and of a specialty in nature.
      That wasn't the case when I was there back in the day.
      It was a pretty Sad and desperate scene seeing the very intoxicated, passed out on the streets. Anyway I guess they adjusted the laws to better reflect the reality of the situation. Good for them!

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing your experiences. What did you do for work when you were here?

    • @fixatroll5406
      @fixatroll5406 4 года назад +1

      @@MyWalkAround I used to work at the temporary
      labor joints. 2 or 3days a week. Crashed at the single
      men's hostìl If it was too hot or couldn't make it there ?
      Then catch a few winks in the parks. That was over 5 years ago.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      @@fixatroll5406 wow you definitely must have seen some things going on there. Yes the area there just seems to keep getting worse. I hope you're enjoying yourself in Alberta now!

  • @Eric-lx8hp
    @Eric-lx8hp 4 года назад +1

    By and large it's pretty safe except the park encampments. Just watch out for the discarded needles and whatever that is easily stolen and has value will disappear.

  • @realitytvjunky6332
    @realitytvjunky6332 4 года назад +1

    I’m wondering how you were feeling as u walked through the area ?

    • @realitytvjunky6332
      @realitytvjunky6332 4 года назад +1

      U are rude.

    • @user-zq1lb3lx4m
      @user-zq1lb3lx4m 4 года назад

      @@realitytvjunky6332 well then how do you think he felt for fucksake? It's a clothing market for fucksake.

    • @realitytvjunky6332
      @realitytvjunky6332 4 года назад +2

      Ur a very angry person to someone u don’t even know. Sincerely hope ur anger dosnt create such divisions in ur life that will drive people away from u.

    • @user-zq1lb3lx4m
      @user-zq1lb3lx4m 4 года назад

      @@realitytvjunky6332 I'm not even really that angry....I was just imitating the comment before mine lolll

  • @thomasmartin6907
    @thomasmartin6907 5 лет назад +3

    Camera must be hidden as I thought they don't want to be filmed.?

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +1

      No, not hidden. Most people here were just focused on their own stuff, so didn't even notice me.

    • @jackcool25
      @jackcool25 4 года назад

      Yes they don’t wanna be filmed ...they’re gonna harass you...careful

    • @robertcraigdallie204
      @robertcraigdallie204 4 года назад

      You will get noticed and you will pay for it X 💯

  • @abemcmillan647
    @abemcmillan647 4 года назад

    My Ex baby mom is down there I pray for her everyday ii use to live in n vancover and Surrey have a daughter born in Surry BC we just moved back To ok Ontario and left the baby mom. Behind had no choice it wasn't we easy to survive. We plan on come back soon. We miss the life and Evelyn Olson babymom

  • @Ziebenator63-jj9ej
    @Ziebenator63-jj9ej 4 года назад +4

    BC has always stood for 'Bring Cash'. Housing costs and rent are among the highest on the planet. Is it any wonder there's so many homeless people??

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +3

      Agreed, it's expensive and prices just keep going up. There's no affordable housing there that is actually affordable. The money that People on social assistance receive don't go far at all. I think. It's either pay rent, OR eat. One or the other. .

    • @roachy69
      @roachy69 4 года назад

      @My Walk Around Not true, I work for public housing and these folks get more than enough to pay rent and eat IF they spend their money right but most don't. And you should see how these junkies treat an apartment when their given one, trashed in days! It costs between 10-20 thousand dollars each time one is trashed and abandoned. Your tax dollars at work LoL

  • @paulciurej
    @paulciurej 3 года назад

    Holy shit !!! I will never look at canada the same again...

  • @iftekharpalarca5875
    @iftekharpalarca5875 4 года назад

    Been living here all my life this is no shocker to me.

    • @Larindarr
      @Larindarr 4 года назад

      it doesnt mean it is ok as a 1st world nation.

  • @darrinkulyk9560
    @darrinkulyk9560 3 года назад +1

    I live 15 mins from there waz down there the other nite . Worked down there too . Only the people have Changed in 20 yrs

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Things have gotten worse there over the last 20 years , no?

    • @darrinkulyk9560
      @darrinkulyk9560 3 года назад

      Ya not really .... maybe more

  • @rvizcarra4320
    @rvizcarra4320 3 года назад +1

    I never thought Vancouver is like Manila in the Philippines, shocking!

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Does manila have many areas like this?

  • @pfdfiremedic3252
    @pfdfiremedic3252 3 года назад +1

    Looks like Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      People have mentioned LA and Ponderosa? In San Fran I think? I believe you're the first to mention philadelphia

  • @Lman600
    @Lman600 3 года назад

    Reminds me of downtown Winnipeg, just with more people

  • @metro4337
    @metro4337 3 года назад

    Looks like very safe.

  • @horseboy3248
    @horseboy3248 5 лет назад +42

    Do a video on welfare Wednesday

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад

      Why??

    • @ezioassassain
      @ezioassassain 4 года назад +8

      thats when they get paid welfare and ball out on drugs

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад +3

      @@ezioassassain so you want to get your kicks and watch that on video why don't you go down and feed them a cup of coffee and
      Support I

    • @ezioassassain
      @ezioassassain 4 года назад +4

      @@Finbarbird why would i watch this video when i see this shit everyday. no i do not support them because they constantly rob people. There are way to many car break ins and people getting their valuables taken.

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад +5

      @@ezioassassain you obviously know nothing about these people downtown have you walked in their shoes have you been abandoned by your parents and spent your time in social services do you have FAS like a lot of them do . Have you had a Mother's hug like most of them have never had where is your compassion??

  • @stacxzseveright0485
    @stacxzseveright0485 5 лет назад +2

    Looks scary out their great video !!

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад

      Thanks for watching Stacxz! It's definitely an eye opener in this area!

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 4 года назад

      Why does it look scary you could walk down there any time of night these are beautiful people with so many emotional scars and I am blessed to call many of them my friends.

    • @FrederickFIintstone
      @FrederickFIintstone 3 года назад +1

      @@Finbarbird lol "beautiful people" they're junkie losers

    • @Finbarbird
      @Finbarbird 3 года назад

      @@FrederickFIintstone never judge a man unless you have walked in his moccasins. Perhaps you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Most of these people weren’t. Many of them over a third of them were born to Mothers who drank a lot of alcohol which affected their brains. So many of the choices they make they cannot help.

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 4 года назад +2

    This looks like the introduction of the movie "Interview With The Vampire", where Louis(Brad Pitt) is looking down on the street about to pick someone for dinner.

  • @irmabolton8409
    @irmabolton8409 5 лет назад +5

    Do a video on Welfare Day

    • @cassidypresley3271
      @cassidypresley3271 3 года назад

      .......its martigarw day.....a day to celebrate!!!.....in another wards....welfare Wednesday. A day to buy your.....dope, beer and hard drugs.

  • @paulpoco22
    @paulpoco22 4 года назад +1

    Is your camera visible?

  • @darzie4117
    @darzie4117 4 года назад +2

    Ya whenever I walk easthasting I always have a can on me

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 3 года назад

      What's a can?

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      What do you mean by can?

    • @ALuimes
      @ALuimes 3 года назад

      @@MyWalkAround Mace I'm guessing

  • @voralom494
    @voralom494 4 года назад +1

    3:12 look at the guy in white cap on the left. This guy be like:
    - Windows restarts, please wait -
    😆😆😆😆

  • @matthewalderink8180
    @matthewalderink8180 2 года назад

    This looks like a pretty wild ghetto

  • @mohdyusuffsharif944
    @mohdyusuffsharif944 3 года назад

    Streets are filthy with quite a number of homeless and addicts. It's scary.but might be exciting and heaven for adventurous travellers.

  • @garrio8901
    @garrio8901 4 года назад +9

    "Wanna see my black money? 🤭😉"
    LMaO 💀💀😭

  • @Kat-Bat
    @Kat-Bat 5 лет назад +1

    Despite Vancouver having a serious homelessness problem, I do love the city. It’s beautiful, it’s huge! I just got back from a 5 day stay back on the 7th of October. I’m from Calgary, which I think is a pretty big city but it’s nothing compared to Vancouver! I do feel a bit unsafe walking around the city at night. When I was there, I went to a bar and took a bus that unfortunately drives right through east hastings! But it turned out alright! Does anyone ever talk to you during these walks? Or asks why you’re recording?? You honestly have nerves of steel to be doing this alone! Love your content 👌🏼👌🏼✌🏻✌🏻😌😌

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  5 лет назад +3

      Hi Kat, thanks for watching my videos, I'm glad you're enjoying them. I've never been to Calgary- but I hear it's beautiful there, but your winters are brutal lol!
      I've had one person make an off hand comment to me when I was filming one of my east Hastings videos once, but not threatening.
      What surprised me once was during the east Hastings crime scene video, I overheard one guy asking another guy where he put his gun. You can clearly hear it in the audio (I added text as well to highlight it). In any event, I'm just trying to capture a snapshot of reality there.
      Thanks again for watching!

  • @gerardguitarist
    @gerardguitarist 3 года назад

    Hades looks similar except it's inside the Earth and there is no electricity...

  • @cindyturpitz3256
    @cindyturpitz3256 5 лет назад +2

    Great

  • @Larindarr
    @Larindarr 4 года назад +1

    Oh God you should have walked on Granville.. the weekend is insane at night. So sad.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +1

      A few people have said that. Next time I'm in Vancouver I'll try to do that.. thanks for watching

  • @dolvan8305
    @dolvan8305 3 года назад

    good video. people cool. i been. will not share with mother. would like to visit again. would recommend for tourists. shoutout roielot

  • @truevudderhutz3482
    @truevudderhutz3482 2 года назад +1

    During this 4k Vancouver walk, as in the first one, we come across a couple of Vancouver Police officers who are walking the beat and on patrol in the area. Officers are posted to this location to ensure that there is a Police presence.
    do you live here ?

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  2 года назад

      I used to. I visit Vancouver thoigh

  • @jackcool25
    @jackcool25 4 года назад

    Do a walk around in the back alley..check it out

  • @Casper247OOO
    @Casper247OOO 3 года назад

    Dude you missed the beautiful teepee just randomly in the hood oh Canada

  • @knelson3484
    @knelson3484 3 года назад

    ONE YEAR AGO!

  • @conniedionne1688
    @conniedionne1688 2 года назад +1

    Wow like I lived in b.c...Vancouver I walked all over Ohh how times change..I used to go to * The 44 to eat we needed welfare stubb Gastown still exist??? We'd go not far from there was the Ivanhoe Hotel blues jazz this was on Blood Alley... feel like going bck up ... kooll video but it's sadd.. I was 18 yrs old now 57

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  2 года назад

      Things have changed since you were here, especially cost of living. It's insane!

  • @barbaraleszczynski2214
    @barbaraleszczynski2214 3 года назад

    Terrifyingly sad...😰

  • @denzelheden4256
    @denzelheden4256 5 лет назад +7

    0:25 is that rat or what?

  • @gooneegoogoo123
    @gooneegoogoo123 5 лет назад +2

    It appears that the entire pacific northwest is under experimentation. This is not by accident or fate.

    • @genedrakes686
      @genedrakes686 4 года назад

      From other things seen looks like great % of West coast not good from top to bottom . So glad I have lived at least 3/4 of my life! Recently was in Hamilton and it was a different kind of place ! Would not roam around there at night like I do for Toronto and Montreal. It's even suburbs that have got bad. A few months ago some lady approached me looking for heroin. Glad to say I have no idea! Once seen more police on a Friday morning in Brampton that a Saturday night walk in city!

    • @gooneegoogoo123
      @gooneegoogoo123 4 года назад +1

      @@genedrakes686 Yea it's crazy how things are now. I'm from Texas and used to go up to North Seattle to do contract work. I used to frequent Vancouver every other weekend. I loved it!!! The last time I was there was in 2016 and I could see the changes and how the vibe felt. On commercial Dr., the bar and restaurant owners were pissed about all the homeless at the park around the ways.

    • @genedrakes686
      @genedrakes686 4 года назад

      @@gooneegoogoo123 Then the odd thing for me is my very 1st trip to Montreal I hated the place and that was very early 90's. Went back in 08 and made a good 30 trips since then! Would like to make it out that way. Never had desire to fly and then found out a year ago have a scary level of claustrophobia ! At least got to see east coast which was a nice drive!

    • @gooneegoogoo123
      @gooneegoogoo123 4 года назад

      @@genedrakes686 Yeah I hear you

  • @callmeanythingbutlatefordinner
    @callmeanythingbutlatefordinner 2 года назад +1

    This shit is not confined to East Hastings anymore. The entire downtown core has become a zombie wasteland.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  2 года назад

      Yes I've noticed that there are tents along Granville St and other street in the DT core as well. It's unfortunate, but it seems to keep spreading along

  • @robinhansler4976
    @robinhansler4976 5 лет назад +1

    Good job

  • @yco67
    @yco67 4 года назад +1

    Downtown san francisco is worst than this in the night..

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      I've heard people mention san Fran and LA. It must be bad out there in Cali

  • @trashiestpotato673
    @trashiestpotato673 4 года назад +1

    There's nothing there. Rents expensive. For a shit hole.

  • @sandyg8706
    @sandyg8706 4 года назад +2

    Hastings isn't that bad at night.. as long as u keep to urself it's ok, just gotta watch where u walk tho.. great video btw.. 👍👍

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Sandy! Yes gotta be careful where you step, and as you can see, nobody bothered me while I was there. Mostly people just keep to themselves. Thanks for watching :)

  • @kolbeycam1328
    @kolbeycam1328 4 года назад

    I love Vancouver

  • @WilhelmFreidrich
    @WilhelmFreidrich 3 года назад +1

    Canada is more beautiful than I imagined.

  • @OvieSnips8
    @OvieSnips8 3 года назад +1

    This issue will take over the city if the Government and Politicians don't do anything. These people cant help themselves so someone else has too.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Unfortunately I don't see any government stepping in to do anything.

  • @Ritzy87
    @Ritzy87 Год назад +1

    Very very sad

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  Год назад

      Unfortunately it's just getting worse all the time

  • @saeedahmad866
    @saeedahmad866 3 года назад

    I have always been dreaming to go n live in canada. But these scenes are horrific, unbeliveable. First time, in 56 years of my life time, I think, I won't like to migrate to canada. Poor are the poor, no matter where do they live. I used to think that canada is a heaven (as portrayed by media) but now, this sort of real time youtubers has shown us the real side of the picture. Canada is a country found/exist on the surface of earth. Poor is, was n would always be poor. My lovely Pakistan is far far far better than all this. I live in a very good house like a villa in pakistan but canada can offer me only slums like this only. Long live beautiful PAKISTAN.

    • @EyFmS
      @EyFmS 3 года назад

      Im sorry, but what the fuck are you talking about? This is a couple of street blocks in Vancouver, the whole city is not like that. Even if this IS problematic you make it sound like Canada is a underdeveloped country 😒.

  • @gbb583
    @gbb583 3 года назад +1

    The girl laughing at the rat hahaha

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Yeah it was massive, freaked us all out lol

  • @JeeJeeBeats
    @JeeJeeBeats Год назад +1

    Has New-Westminster gotten better? 25 years ago it was violent af . Worse than Hastings in a way.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  Год назад +1

      I actually don't know New Westminster too well. Maybe next time I'll get some video there

  • @princeofcamelot1487
    @princeofcamelot1487 4 года назад +1

    You have your Easts and Wests mixed up again. You we're heading East on East Hastings when you passed pigeon park savings.... Not heading west

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  4 года назад

      Ah thanks, I haven't gone back to check the video but you could totally be right. I've mislabeled directions and sometimes even streets before lol. Thanks for the info :)

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      @@LilaPurcell yes, I went back and had a look. I'm sure I was going west

  • @belisariorodriguezgiron7778
    @belisariorodriguezgiron7778 4 года назад

    Pero esto es solo una ciudad!...es como decir Brooklin USA o Chicago street...el gobierno Canadiense todavia esta a tiempo de corregir esto

  • @tedrobinson5713
    @tedrobinson5713 3 года назад +1

    I love The Smell of NAPALM in the morning 🌄

  • @edgarpadaoan8015
    @edgarpadaoan8015 4 года назад

    Vancouver canada! What the hell happen man !

    • @Acklecrumble73
      @Acklecrumble73 4 года назад +1

      Good question! Full disclosure - I'm not an expert on this, but it's a long story that goes way back... Vancouver has a relatively warm climate for Canada, and is a port city with drugs coming through... This draws troubled people to the area. That's part of it. How people get to that point, I couldn't really tell you. A significant number of these individuals are first nations. The colonisation of America, the residential school system... long story there. There's also the Vancouver problem of high housing prices relative to wages, which means you're going to have a hard time with low income. The solution has to be multifaceted.

  • @yehornaumov5893
    @yehornaumov5893 3 года назад +1

    It's like crazy video game
    And worse than Winnipeg just a bit

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      This particular area on Hastings is bad. No doubt about it....

  • @Scottieguru
    @Scottieguru 3 года назад +1

    Looks pretty civilized, all things considered. This is a mental health issue. Canada should change it's laws on how it defines someone as being a threat to them self or a threat to others; in order to receive incarcerated treatment. Currently it functions as a bureaucratic economy of poverty and welfare that costs tax payers millions of dollars per year.

    • @MyWalkAround
      @MyWalkAround  3 года назад

      Hi Scottie, yes lots of people we see in this video are likely dealing with mental health issues. There's not a whole lot of resources for them currently, especially since info of the hospitals dealing with MH issues closed down years ago...

    • @Scottieguru
      @Scottieguru 3 года назад

      @@MyWalkAround Yes, the problem with mental illness in Canada is how the law interprets; a threat to oneself and/or others. Not to mention the issue of privacy when family members want to help. I know this all too well because I have a schizophrenic brother who lived on the streets for 30yrs. My family and I have tried desperately to help him get medical treatment and proper housing. He stayed often with my wife and I but he always disappeared; often for months at a time. People who are mentally ill refuse treatment but I would argue they should be forced to be treated once they are convicted of a crime.

  • @georgerustic3817
    @georgerustic3817 4 года назад

    with housing prices sky rocked rent so dam expensive an a minimum wage that doesn't match the situation just gonna get worse with more homeless people sad to bc this way after all these years cant fix the problem

  • @Arnel_A67
    @Arnel_A67 5 лет назад +2

    👍💕

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    @yosefspot 4 года назад

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  • @elevenslevin6782
    @elevenslevin6782 4 года назад +2

    This Is what LIBERAL Policies and Welfare cheques get you . And mass migration from foreign nations who are all fed and housed on tax payer dollars . While homeless canadians with disabilities suffer .

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 3 года назад

      Agree completely!! Libs suck