I perfer living in a city, but I don't like being in such large crowds. I live in Calgary and don't care that it is so boring. I will find fun in my life anyways.
I’ve lived here 29 years and NOBODY... NOBODY says “ a boot”.... N*O*B*O*D*Y.... I have no idea why you want that to be a thing. It simply doesn’t exist.
I love how when everyone talks about Vancouver it’s always about the downtown part. It would be cool to see the lesser known parts of the city, the parts with less tourists.
I'm from Vancouver. I love south Granville (right across the Granville bridge that takes you to the clubs). There are a lot of shops and cafés. UBC is the local university, but it's pretty much a mini city. Spanish banks and Jericho are other beaches, but my favourite beach is Kits. Across the street, there are a lot of restaurants and the beach feels very urban which I like. During the summer, there is the PNE and Richmond night market (not in Vancouver, but a bridge away). That's all I can think of off the top of my head. And yaletown is a neighbourhood downtown with really good restaurants.
J.J. McCullough lol I’m not talking about those “beaches”, I’m talking about Winnipeg beach and ones like that. Man-made lakes designed to be beaches. Fake sure, got sand, got water, still a beach in my books
I was hoping you'd touch on the cost of living and what the economy is like there comparative to Canada. Everybody I talk to over here in Newfoundland goes, "Vancouvers nice but it costs an arm and a leg to live there! Good luck". Maybe you should do a video showcasing "Best Places to Live in Canada" and talk about some of the reasons why you think that! Just an idea. Great video!
I was in Newfoundland in late May and early June. It was a beautiful place to visit and I look forward to going back some day to see more of the island. I was in Vancouver a week ago and it was also a beautiful place to visit but I don’t feel the same desire to visit again soon.
@@donald3210 Totally agree. Idk. I would say thats the atmosphere. Like in Newfoundland that's about the pristine nature and the people. While in Vancouver nature isn't that pristine and people aren't that genuine when you pay a closer look. Like that's just a mostly ordinary big city. Just imho.
I’m from Toronto, what I liked about Vancouver was this serene laidback feeling the city has. No one seemed to be rushing to get places, I attributed this to the mountain/ocean views, I felt super calm the whole time I was there. The bike lane network was incredible. It was weird seeing electrified buses hooked up like streetcars. Negative point: I’ve never seen homelessness like I did there, particularly daytime heroine use.
Vancouver adopts a lot of homeless from across the country due to mild winters. They are not completely home grown , a lot come from east of the Rockies. Its not accurate to blame Vancouver as the cause.
@@peterk3227 this! My mother works as an Outreach support worker not too far from Vancouver. One of the things she does is help people in need find housing. She’s always telling me about how so many people come from the colder regions of Canada like the prairies in search of a warmer climate. The sad part is, a lot of said people are not only less fortunate, but don’t do their research before migrating and are unaware of the high cost of living, specifically housing, here in BC. As a result, some have been known to end up on the streets of Vancouver, as like you stated, it has one of the most mild climates in Canada. There’s a very good chance that a good chunk of those homeless people you see come from other provinces. You could say it’s a homeless trap as opposed to a tourist trap. It’s quite unfortunate really.
I'm from Seattle, and I visited Vancouver several years ago. Just like Portland, Vancouver felt similar to Seattle in many ways. the main thing was that Vancouver struck me as a place that Seattle could be in 10 years of advancement in public transit, intercity connectedness, and city planning (zoning). Beyond that, I went to college 15 miles south of the border and visited Abbotsford, white rock, and Point Roberts, etc.
Vancouver has pretty sound city planning. Seattle has NO city planning. All Seattle ever does is let a city block (or two) lay abandoned for several years, then build expensive condos for the wealthy on the same site. By contrast, Vancouver transformed an old shipyard into The Shipyards District, with shops, restaurants, and other attractions. San Francisco did something similar with Ghirardelli Square, built on the site of an old chocolate factory. Seattle has NEVER done anything like that.
That’s why I’m so lucky to live in southern Ontario, cause we only get snow November to March. Bruh, you don’t even have beaches in Alberta, am I wrong?
4:40 1977?!? 5:22 "allegedly iconic buildings" 5:31 "knock off Space Needle thing" bwhahaha 7:15 way better than my stock footage of Grouse Mountain 8:33 is that a new meme?? Great job. You can tell there was a lot of love put into this video, and you captured a lot more of the "soul" of the city than I ever could as a non-resident. I've only been once (albeit briefly) but hope to return soon and maybe even visit you (I also have relatives in Greater Vancouver) and perhaps avoid some of those tourist traps, although Stanley Park looks amazing. Anyway, thanks for collaborating with me, my Canadian twin with cooler hair and fashion style.
I've been to Vancouver once, as a 16-year-old. I really liked it for the most part. Lots of scenic beauty, whether it was mountains, oceans, or tall trees in Stanley Park. The neighbourhoods had character too. The one part which was jarring was that the Downtown Lower Eastside is pretty close to Gastown, and you can pretty easily wander into it without intending to. It's not a dangerous place for tourists, but it's a neighbourhood unlike many in Canada. Seeing that many homeless people with obvious mental health and drug issues in one place really struck me.
Totally agree - that pocket is not just the worst in Canada by far but likely the worst in North America and rivals the ghettoes of Cairo and São Paulo. It really is quite the scene. The BBC did a documentary on it just before COVID that was pretty blunt in its descriptions.
@@JeffKing310 I don't know if I would compare it to Cairo or Sao Paulo. They're very different, and I would say the other two have problems the Eastside doesn't. I've been to Cairo, including walking in some of the poorer parts, and there was a much deeper level of poverty there. (A lot of children beg for money on the street in Cairo. The parents frequently have a drug problem from what I gather.) I haven't been to Sao Paolo, but if the reported murder rates are even remotely accurate, it is a lot more violent than the Lower Eastside, and most places in the world. But I do think it's comparable to somewhere like the Tenderloin District in San Francisco or Skid Row in Los Angeles. The real problem in the Eastside isn't really crime per se. The crime rate is higher than average, but it's not stupidly high and it's mostly against people who are homeless there. This is bad, but it also means that if you're a tourist or an outsider in the neighbourhood, you shouldn't be overly scared. Mostly, the problem a lot of the people who live on the streets have there is keeping themselves healthy and alive.
My mother works as an Outreach support worker not too far from Vancouver. One of the things she does is help people in need find housing. She’s always telling me about how so many people come from the colder regions of Canada like the prairies in search of a warmer climate. The sad part is, a lot of said people are not only less fortunate, but don’t do their research before migrating and are unaware of the high cost of living, specifically housing, here in BC. As a result, some have been known to end up on the streets of Vancouver, as like JJ stated, it has one of the most mild climates in Canada. There’s a very good chance that a good chunk of those homeless people you see come from other provinces. You could say it’s a homeless trap as opposed to a tourist trap. It’s quite unfortunate really.
@CMelYT no one watches it for education. If you want education in this area don't watch youtube, or at least not videos with comfy style animation. Most people just want to find there some "persinality test" thing, or asmr-like content. Which is exactly what thex make.
Been to Vancouver several times. Most recently I went this summer for a few days to visit a friend. We did the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. It was really nice and free (if you're looking to avoid that $53 price at Capilano Suspension Bridge).
maybe its that regular white folks are just too pour to travel to Vancouver other than going to Tim Hortons and call it a true Canadian experience . others might be worried about bumping into family members living on Hastings.
Oh my gosh I like how you talk! You're so blunt, never bulls**ting around and just stating the hard facts in a rather informative, efficient, and fun(ny) way. Keep up the good work, JJ!
I went to Vancouver when i was about 12 and i remember all these landmarks, i recall my parents being more excited about gastown than my brother and I, i remember waiting in line to the Grouse Mt gondala. I think my favourite touristy thing was the acquarium honestly. Great Video J.J
@Todd Jodoin Its called projection! Whose the boring ass? He was 12! Even then, he didn't see the point of Gas Town. I lived for a while in Vancouver and have been to all the places mentioned. I avoid Robson, Davie and Denman, just as much as Gas Town. I have taken a visitor to the Capilano Suspension Bridge , the fish ladder below the damn and up Grouse on the Gondola as it is convienient that they are all close together. But, if there was enough time, I would have hiked Lynn Canyon, for the suspension bridge and I'd rather hike Seymour or Cypress for the views. They don't call it the Grouse Grind for nothing. And, even an old nature loving Boomer like me would never go to the Gondola without checking my cellphone to see if it was open.
Victoria has better weather than Vancouver. We tend to get even less snow here compared to the Lower Mainland, and it rains about twice as much in Vancouver as it does in Victoria. Also, Vancouver Island is further west.
Victoria is further west than Vancouver AND is the warmest city in Canada AND has 30% less rain than Vancouver. So, I wonder what other falsehoods are spoken on this video. 😉
that was 30 years ago now liberals took over the city and beggars and druggies are everywhere even doing drugs at the law-court its so dirty now compared to back then. so sad. i recommend not to even bother with downtown.
PSA: Instead of Capilano Suspension Bridge you could have gone to the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge. It's a 15 minute drive from Capilano, plenty scary (for those scared by suspension bridges), and is free.
@@kevinwelsh7490 true, but you can take the 228 Lynn Valley bus from Lonsdale Quay which only takes half an hour, and you get to ride on the SeaBus which is more fun anyway. Total price: $8.50 return.
I wonder if Lynn Valley was where my parents took us as kids. They were cheap as the day is long and would never have paid to walk across a bridge. I remember it being pretty scared crossing the bridge
No! Stop going to Lynn valley. It's a terrible place to take a family and all the trees are dead! Stop crowding my park and swimming in my canyon. I don't want tourist dollars; I want a people free park with no one bothering me while I cliff jump.
@@andrewseary Nope, that's definitely Cap Canyon. Lynn Valley's isn't that wide, that long, that flat, or that crowded. It also doesn't have a building at the end, as at 9:00. And it is _much_ scarier than Capilano.
When I visited Vancouver from Seattle I was shocked by how patriotic Canadians were. I always thought Americans were over the top but Canada said “Hold my beer.”
Same bro, im also from Seattle and everytime I go somewhere in Vancouver I see some huge Canadian flag hanging all over the place. (Trust me the only time I've seen this in America is in Walmart)
Born and raised in Prince George, I moved to the Okanagan by Grade 11, moved to Kelowna for College, and moved to Burnaby for work as a software engineer, and now I live in the rural bits of the Langley Township. Vancouver to me was a status symbol of making it in this world, at least to a poor child like myself aspiring to be in tech. When I got there, it took only a few weeks for the novelty to completely wear off. I took regular trips out to downtown Vancouver to do meetups, and my wife and kids and I would just sometimes go for a drive and cruise around. Once youre done viewing all the really cool buildings you're NOT allowed to do anything with without special clearance, you're basically done. All the malls sell the same tchochkeys and tourist trinkets and especially clothes. The NUMBER of clothing shops boggles and numbs my mind, but the relatively tiny tiny TINY number of tech stores was a weird thing to wrap my mind around. Personally, I've found solace in surrounding myself with acres and acres of sun kissed fields closer to Abbotsford and the Border, away from the concrete jungle, and intensely overcrowded spaces
I've been to Vancouver twice and very much enjoyed it, though it is one of the pricier places to visit in North America. When in Vancouver I passed on the Capilano bridge and instead went to the Lynn Canyon bridge, which is free and much less crowded.
It isn't free. Its paid for by taxpayers. We don't object to you using it, but we'd prefer that you not let all the other tourists know. We don't want it to get too crowded.
Moved from Ireland to Vancouver last year. Lasted 9 months then moved home. It was very very expensive. Not what I expected at all. When I got back to Ireland people asked me what it was like, i just said it’s great for a holiday but for m personally couldn’t live there long term. I enjoyed Seattle at lot more, visited maybe 4 times while I was over there. Still a very Great video JJ!
5:47 I believe the reason that building is considered iconic is because it's modeled after the Flatiron building in NYC, which was an architectural marvel at the time it was built
I love when you do collabs with or mention other RUclips channels I love watching as well. Thanks for this interesting video. I sadly have never been to the Pacific north west, as I've lived my whole life in the "midwest" region of the USA. Vancouver seems like a very interesting place to be so I will definitely add it to my bucket list.
It's an incredibly beautiful place. But if you're up for a suggestion: visit either Vancouver Island, BC (much more geared for tourists, more outdoor things to do, more beaches, and absolutely beautiful, the only drawback is you MUST have a car while visiting, as public transport is bus only and is quite confusing if you don't have a great knowledge of it), or Seattle, WA (which has a more urban feel, but being bigger than Vancouver has a lot more things to do!) over Vancouver. Nothing against Vancouver itself, but it felt very difficult to navigate compared to the other places (if you hadn't been there before)
I have family in Vancouver and I love visiting. The two things I love about it are, it’s natural beauty and climate. When you visit from other parts of Canada during the winter time, it’s pleasant because it seems so warm. And, when visiting during the summer it’s pleasant because it’s warm but not too hot. Perfect mild summer weather. Btw, I laughed so hard at forested tumour! Great video.
born here, and was promptly swept away to the east kootenays. always loved & felt a pull to this city though, and want to, when i finish HS, go to either UBC or UVIC.
My memory of Vancouver is one shrouded in nostalgia. I was 15, it was summer break and life was stress free. The song Dancing Queen by Abba plays on loop as I think of waiting in line to get on the ferry to Vancouver Island.
I am from Toronto but I loved Vancouver so much the first time I went there, that I continued to go there every year... and eventually moved there. Such an amazing place to live.
I've been to Vancouver 3 times as a tourist and I can't never get enough of it...beautiful nature, trendy shops and restaurants, and of course the ocean!! I'd move to Vancouver in a heartbeat if it wasn't so expensive. Thanks for the educational and informative video!
the best part of vancouver when I went last summer in 2019 was hiking at grouse mountain, going to a korean bbq in Robson street, riding the sky train, going to lions gate bridge, going to park royal mall and metrotown mall, going to some parks, getting bubble tea :p, and going to canada place in the fly over. i also went to north van. loved it there. but the worst part of my trip was leaving :( . i hope i can go back there this summer lol. :)
Vancouver is like a second home to me. Growing up, my family and I went there every summer to visit relatives. My favorite part is definitely Stanley Park. I love walking along the seawall, even though it takes three hours. The views and scenery are absolutely incredible. Even though they aren't "Vancouver" proper, I also really enjoy North Vancouver and West Vancouver. They still have a big city vibe, but also lots of nature.
I live in seattle and come to vancouver pretty often. I just love coming up to stanley park, eating and also just enjoying the shopping there. But mostly eating!!
Every time anotber RUclipsr that I watch appears on JJ's channel, I am reminded that my combination of interests is not as unique as I think. Also, I have still not yet been to Vancouver, but this video has renewed my commitment to visit in May after I get through one last grueling year of college. It'll be a nice little reward to myself!
I moved to Vancouver a few months ago. Very nice, very Canadian city with one exception - unbelievable amount of homelessness, drug use and petty crime that would put most American cities to shame. The temperate climate makes year round outdoor living more do able I guess. But wow, a lot of walking zombies and people with severe mental health challenges.
One of my favourite thing to do in Vancouver is go kayaking at Deep Cove. When I go back, I really want to check out the TRIUMF particle accelerator at UBC.
Ironically the best spots of Vancouver are outside of the downtown area (skiing/museums/gardens). The exception is stanley park, but i would struggle to call that "downtown"
They come from the rest of the country for heroin and the for fact that this is the only place in Canada where they won't freeze to death. Social workers in other provinces used to give them bus tickets to get here.
@@jamesthomson8659 not just hasting. they are everywhere now, downtown is a garbage can now. you cant go to the beach and have a glass of wine but you can do drugs anywhere.
I am an American. I've been to Victoria and never been to Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city just by looking at it. Victoria is the only place I went to in Canada. I see you are right at home going through the city. Visiting the places within your hometown is golden.
As a Surrey kid, I think it'd be cool to see a part two where you explore and/or talk about the cities of Greater Vancouver. I know they're kinda boring, but there's a few great spots and probably maybe some interesting trivia.
My parents and I have lived in Calgary since 2003. We used to live in China and Russia. We went to Vancouver in 2007, 2010 and 2021. I think Vancouver has more variety of experiences but I don't know if I prefer living in such a busy city.
If I am making my way to North Van, Dog Mountain Trail is my go to. Currently living in Burnaby as i used to live in kits and pay an arm and leg for rent lol.
Haha we even have an ugly viaduct but ours goes partway into downtown and isn't so close to the water as yours was. Ours is getting torn down at some point too.
As a Vancouver expat living in Seattle I can say wholeheartedly the beaches here suck. Can't wait till they start bringing my Canucks down here to play. 3 or 4 NHL games I can afford lol.
As someone from Saskatchewan I have to say Vancouver is one of my most favourite cities in Canada- al though, not a fan of rain coming from one of the most sunniest spots in Canada it’s a hard adjustment - feels a little depressing. Love the hustle and bustle of the city, the views, the vibes! I notice the people in Vancouver socialize and interact quite different than other Canadians, could just be the big city feel! Over all though, I love the city and am planning on going to film school over there:)
You are uniquely beautiful yourself! I have been to Vancouver before and loved your city. It's beautiful and clean. I rode the sky-train subway and was amazed at how clean it was. I stayed downtown and spent an afternoon on Granville Island. I purchased some white raspberries in a market on the island. I had never had white raspberries before. In total, I was there about four/five days. We went to Stanley Park, rode the river taxi hydro-boat across the river close to the Canada Place cruise terminal and ate at a river-front market type place. We also had lunch one day at Hamburger Mary's. Would love to return someday. I also met a gorgeous Norwegian while I was there. I would love to meet you someday. Thanks, stay safe and keep up the great videos.
Love Van! I’m from Seattle. Favorite Vancouver memory? Maybe getting lost in East Van a long long time ago trying to find a party, and ending up going to weird all night diner and meeting some really awesome people that knew where the party was and lead us there..speaking of East Van...maybe you do a video on Mount Pleasant? Thanks.
We've been to Vancouver three times from the UK and loved every minute in the city, and also in Chilliwack, where we have friends. We would love to come again but the travel insurance is now too high for us to afford. Good luck everyone in Vancouver. We were the only passengers in the small aircraft formation which flew over Golden Ears Bridge on its opening day. We have the only video and photographs from the sky! Wonderful times! We now get our kicks by visiting sites such as yours, so thank you!
Thamy, I don't speak Portuguese, but I watched a couple of your video's. You look like you are having way more fun in Vancouver than JJ. He is just making fun of the stupid tourists in this video. You are showing people the fun things you do. You might be making fun of us stupid Canadians to your Brazilian audience for all I know, but you sure are having fun doing it. JJ rubs some Canadians the wrong was as he is usually bitching about Canada for an American audience. I may not speak Portuguese, but I've spent a lot of time in South America, and I know that it is okay for a Peruvian or a Chilean to criticize their country to another Peruvian or Chilean, but criticizing it to an American is frowned upon. Some don't even like to call them Americans, they are Estadounidense. I used to live in Vancouver and have been to all the places in this video. Some are places I would take visitors (Capilano, Granville Island, Stanley Park, even Grouse Mountain), but I'd avoid taking them to any of the streets he mentioned unless they expressed an interest. If I was worried about cost I'd go to Lynn Canyon for the suspension bridge, or drive up Cypress for the view. I'd go to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC if I wanted to show totem poles and native culture. I've taken visitors to Steveston, and Langley. I've never taken anyone to Gastown. Most of what JJ recommends is stuff I can find in any large city, Donair and Fries , Sushi, Pubs, entertainment districts shopping districts, they are not unique to Vancouver. In Brazilian terms if I go to Rio de Janiero, I'm going at Carnival and I'm damn sure going to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and the Playa de Copacabana. They might be tourist traps but they are what makes Rio unique. I'm sure to find shops, restaurants and bars. Probably even, Starbucks and McDonalds just like on Robson Steet.
I think Canadians are used to it growing up there. I'm from Norway, we go out jogging, cycling and kayaking a lot. It's very refreshing in our colder weather. But when I was lived in South of Franch for a year, I used to get tired bcz of the weather. In summer you just melt bcz of heat. But In summer months, Norwegian weather is very nice, and the sun doesn't go down properly, day or night. For a little while the sun disappears at midnight, but pops back again. So it's about what people are used to. Canadians night not like the hot sun.
Uh, which standards specifically? You mean California and Florida? Sure, but people from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, or even New York and Mass would certainly find Vancouver to be warm-ish compared to their own weather.
Mopscrub if you are from Mid West USA...trust me Vancouver will be warmer for you. Also Minnesota is colder than Toronto, I have visited both in a winter.
Carlos GC Most tourists here come from places like California and China, where it’s warmer. Also, areas around the Northeast might get cold in the winter, but are warmer in the summer, while we don’t normally go much above 80°.
My grandparents were from Vancouver. My Grandfather was Squamish and my grandmother's family was originally from Quebec. When they got together they immigrated to San Diego, California. I love your videos because there are so well done and I get a little nostalgic from the way you speak as it reminds me of the way my grandparents spoke. Thank you for the excellent content :)
2:55 Shoutout to that store! Haha! I have a suitcase from them that is still in great shape! 🙌 Living cheap in Van is possible once the Lamborghinis stop intimidating you 😅
This video simultaneously makes me disappointed that I didn’t see the GasTown clock when I was in Vancouver and glad I missed it because now J.J. Cannot relentlessly patronize my experience.
Ive been to Vancouver and I mostly went to UBC and the places around it. My favorite spot out of all of the tourist traps was Granville island, mostly cause of the food. Originally from Texas, my brother went to UBC and we avoided most of the tourist traps. I love the city and my favorite part is the seafood and asian food.
Well Vancouver really has 3 million people that are just divided into multiple municipalities. Its not super amalgamated like Toronto or New York for example.
Your tone is too contemptuous of Vancouver. You're basically begging the audience not to travel to Vancouver. P.S. I live in Kitsilano and it's not that bad.
I first came to Vancouver in 1984 and stayed for the summer. Then I moved to Vancouver in 1990. I used to work at Rooster's Quarters on Denman and Robson. I used to eat at the Aristocratic Restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Granville. Now, 30 years later, I am moving back for semi-retirement.
This is one of your most interesting videos. In some ways Vancouver seems a lot like Boston, MA, and in other ways [not just the Winter weather], definitely not. It would be interesting to watch a JJ compares Boston and Vancouver video.
Vancouver was a bit popular among Hawaian chiefs, the Kamehameha family in particular, in the late 1700s. Wierd sailboat roofs are fashionable these past 30 years or so. The Denver airport, a downtown Honolulu theatre/mall and it seems the stations of our new "Moneytrain" light rail project.
Hey dude, absolutely loved your style of presentation, found it super relatable and unique. Haven't been to Vancouver yet but hoping to in the next few months. Keep up the great work!
I went to Vancouver this summer to visit my uncle and it's so weird seeing all these places I've seen before and its kind of weird to think that I may have been on at least one of the buses in the background!
I've been to Vancouver (in fact, it's the only place I've been to outside the United States), but being that it was a weekend years ago spent at a high school music competition, my memories mainly consist of an exchange concert we did with Magee Secondary (our choirs had done the same the year prior in our neck of the woods), the competition, the awards ceremony, and a pizza lunch at Stanley Park before heading back across the border.
I love how this is basically just a 10 minute video roasting Vancouver.
It's JJ after all...
🤣
🤣 So much pride
Complaining is a part of being a Vancouverite
Roasting by sensitive Vancouverite standards.
I can tell you're a city kid because you find pleasure in just being in areas with large crowds of people on a Saturday night. This guy gets it
I perfer living in a city, but I don't like being in such large crowds. I live in Calgary and don't care that it is so boring. I will find fun in my life anyways.
Never knew how fascinating it is to see places on RUclips that I see every day on my way to work. LOL.
Same, it makes me wanna visit Vancouver
@@elzogalleta3121 It's aight, better city to visit than live in.
Gautham Prasad yes it’s best place for tourists and weather is awesome
@@srivanitalks-canadainfo8525 uh weather isn't that awesome . Bad for people who have SAD. It's grey for most part of the year.
I know!
I'm Canadian and I've NEVER heard a Canadian accent this thick
im from vancouver island and ive never heard anyone talk like that
Clearly a mental case
I’ve lived here 29 years and NOBODY... NOBODY says “ a boot”.... N*O*B*O*D*Y.... I have no idea why you want that to be a thing. It simply doesn’t exist.
i think it's a Canadian accent you learn in a British arts school. my guess he's British and yes flamboyant!
@@delftblue8801 must be British wa-na-bee Canadian.
"That's full of smaller cities no one had heard of"
*Cries in Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby and Coquitlam*
Wait a sec, I've heard of Richmond. It's where pretty much every package I order goes through. Good to know it's just another way of saying Vancouver.
I prefer Richmond . It is my fav part of Vancouver
@@ungrave5231 that’s cuz the Vancouver airport is actually in Richmond!
New Westminster and Delta: bruh.
@@aandwdabest North Vancouver: bro.....................come on man
I love how when everyone talks about Vancouver it’s always about the downtown part. It would be cool to see the lesser known parts of the city, the parts with less tourists.
But those parts are boring!
@@JJMcCullough You could have talked about the PNE and all that stuff even though it's November.
J.J. McCullough ya those parts rly are boring and the PNE is just a fair
I'm from Vancouver. I love south Granville (right across the Granville bridge that takes you to the clubs). There are a lot of shops and cafés. UBC is the local university, but it's pretty much a mini city. Spanish banks and Jericho are other beaches, but my favourite beach is Kits. Across the street, there are a lot of restaurants and the beach feels very urban which I like. During the summer, there is the PNE and Richmond night market (not in Vancouver, but a bridge away). That's all I can think of off the top of my head. And yaletown is a neighbourhood downtown with really good restaurants.
"I just spent several thousand dollars to visit Vancouver for 4 days, let's spend one of those days in DELTA"
“A beach in Canada, there’s not many of those”
*laughs in manitoba*
Lmao thats if you dont get shot in Winnipeg first.
ya.. feel like for someone that lives in Vancity.. he doesn't. even though he does.. its a strange feeling fer sure..
Saskatchewan’s 100 000 lakes are also laughing
Some crappy slime-covered lakeshore is not a beach.
J.J. McCullough lol I’m not talking about those “beaches”, I’m talking about Winnipeg beach and ones like that. Man-made lakes designed to be beaches. Fake sure, got sand, got water, still a beach in my books
I was hoping you'd touch on the cost of living and what the economy is like there comparative to Canada. Everybody I talk to over here in Newfoundland goes, "Vancouvers nice but it costs an arm and a leg to live there! Good luck".
Maybe you should do a video showcasing "Best Places to Live in Canada" and talk about some of the reasons why you think that!
Just an idea.
Great video!
I live in Victoria and it’s already expensive. I can’t even imagine what Vancouver is like.
Lol. I might be wrong but I kinda prefer Newfoundland over Vancouver. Any time any day. Life feels lifier there. Lol.
I was in Newfoundland in late May and early June. It was a beautiful place to visit and I look forward to going back some day to see more of the island. I was in Vancouver a week ago and it was also a beautiful place to visit but I don’t feel the same desire to visit again soon.
@@donald3210 Totally agree. Idk. I would say thats the atmosphere. Like in Newfoundland that's about the pristine nature and the people. While in Vancouver nature isn't that pristine and people aren't that genuine when you pay a closer look. Like that's just a mostly ordinary big city. Just imho.
@@thhal6058 we met some really friendly people in both places. But yes, Newfoundland is all small town folks and Vancouver is definitely a city.
For non-Vancouverites or non-Canadians, this guy's accent is extremely puzzling to us as well.
It’s forced and faked
@@Computernet-xz8fu I thought so, too. I bet shares and igloo with 4 other roommates who work in the film industry.
Someone be my freind in Canada pls
@@SinanRawther what up?
@@SinanRawther What up?
I’m from Toronto, what I liked about Vancouver was this serene laidback feeling the city has. No one seemed to be rushing to get places, I attributed this to the mountain/ocean views, I felt super calm the whole time I was there.
The bike lane network was incredible. It was weird seeing electrified buses hooked up like streetcars.
Negative point: I’ve never seen homelessness like I did there, particularly daytime heroine use.
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this is 100% true. Canadians are being priced out of the housing market in their own country. beyond disgusting
I also agree with the obvious homelessness numbers.. largest I've seen in any city. Very in-your-face & obvious in many of the 'burbs too.
Vancouver adopts a lot of homeless from across the country due to mild winters. They are not completely home grown , a lot come from east of the Rockies. Its not accurate to blame Vancouver as the cause.
@@peterk3227 this! My mother works as an Outreach support worker not too far from Vancouver. One of the things she does is help people in need find housing. She’s always telling me about how so many people come from the colder regions of Canada like the prairies in search of a warmer climate. The sad part is, a lot of said people are not only less fortunate, but don’t do their research before migrating and are unaware of the high cost of living, specifically housing, here in BC.
As a result, some have been known to end up on the streets of Vancouver, as like you stated, it has one of the most mild climates in Canada. There’s a very good chance that a good chunk of those homeless people you see come from other provinces. You could say it’s a homeless trap as opposed to a tourist trap. It’s quite unfortunate really.
as someone who grew up in Vancouver i love this video. you made us seem fun. *whispers* when you know we are not.
I'm from Seattle, and I visited Vancouver several years ago. Just like Portland, Vancouver felt similar to Seattle in many ways. the main thing was that Vancouver struck me as a place that Seattle could be in 10 years of advancement in public transit, intercity connectedness, and city planning (zoning). Beyond that, I went to college 15 miles south of the border and visited Abbotsford, white rock, and Point Roberts, etc.
Point Roberts is still here in Washington. But I understand that you went there.
I was in Vancouver a week ago and will end my cruise on the 1st. Pretty cool place.
Vancouver has pretty sound city planning. Seattle has NO city planning.
All Seattle ever does is let a city block (or two) lay abandoned for several years, then build expensive condos for the wealthy on the same site.
By contrast, Vancouver transformed an old shipyard into The Shipyards District, with shops, restaurants, and other attractions. San Francisco did something similar with Ghirardelli Square, built on the site of an old chocolate factory. Seattle has NEVER done anything like that.
Good to see J.J. showing us around his home. Greetings from Peru.
Viva Perú!
Sebastian My boas is from Peru. He immigrated to Vancouver.
@@AthenaCannon Huh, What's a 'boas'? Never heard that before.
Lmao totally! Gross
oh wow, 5:13 I spotted myself in the blue coat with the glasses! I was on a school trip from Victoria! that's insane
Defne Tanyer omg😂
Woah cool!!!
Where
I don’t see the blue coat?
kevin welsh check her channel, she ain’t lying
I bet you wish you said hello Defne!
“Vancouver isn’t that cold”
Hello from Calgary, where it snows anytime of the year except for July
I have experienced July snow in Calgary
That’s why I’m so lucky to live in southern Ontario, cause we only get snow November to March. Bruh, you don’t even have beaches in Alberta, am I wrong?
@@HAA0603 Highly doubt that it never snows in april cuz in southern quebec we just got snow this april
Silence Calgarian
what it never snowed in Summer in Montreal it only starts snowing when its in October or November to April
4:40 1977?!?
5:22 "allegedly iconic buildings" 5:31 "knock off Space Needle thing" bwhahaha
7:15 way better than my stock footage of Grouse Mountain
8:33 is that a new meme??
Great job. You can tell there was a lot of love put into this video, and you captured a lot more of the "soul" of the city than I ever could as a non-resident. I've only been once (albeit briefly) but hope to return soon and maybe even visit you (I also have relatives in Greater Vancouver) and perhaps avoid some of those tourist traps, although Stanley Park looks amazing. Anyway, thanks for collaborating with me, my Canadian twin with cooler hair and fashion style.
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I love you Mr. Beat
The mad lad Kansas Kid annotated the whole video I love it
This explains a lot, except for why Vancouver has a monument to Warren G. Harding of all people and I sub to both of y’all.
didn't know you were a high school teacher but I think that shouldve been obvious to me considering the sheer 🌽CORN🌽
I went to Vancouver a decade ago and can't wait to go again!! I can never have enough of Canada, such a great country. See you soon!!
Don’t it’s full of drug addicts
Living 30 minutes from the border, Vancouver is my go-to “I’m tired of Seattle” day-trip. God bless the NEXUS card.
I've been to Vancouver once, as a 16-year-old. I really liked it for the most part. Lots of scenic beauty, whether it was mountains, oceans, or tall trees in Stanley Park. The neighbourhoods had character too.
The one part which was jarring was that the Downtown Lower Eastside is pretty close to Gastown, and you can pretty easily wander into it without intending to. It's not a dangerous place for tourists, but it's a neighbourhood unlike many in Canada. Seeing that many homeless people with obvious mental health and drug issues in one place really struck me.
Totally agree - that pocket is not just the worst in Canada by far but likely the worst in North America and rivals the ghettoes of Cairo and São Paulo.
It really is quite the scene.
The BBC did a documentary on it just before COVID that was pretty blunt in its descriptions.
@@JeffKing310 I don't know if I would compare it to Cairo or Sao Paulo. They're very different, and I would say the other two have problems the Eastside doesn't.
I've been to Cairo, including walking in some of the poorer parts, and there was a much deeper level of poverty there. (A lot of children beg for money on the street in Cairo. The parents frequently have a drug problem from what I gather.)
I haven't been to Sao Paolo, but if the reported murder rates are even remotely accurate, it is a lot more violent than the Lower Eastside, and most places in the world.
But I do think it's comparable to somewhere like the Tenderloin District in San Francisco or Skid Row in Los Angeles.
The real problem in the Eastside isn't really crime per se. The crime rate is higher than average, but it's not stupidly high and it's mostly against people who are homeless there. This is bad, but it also means that if you're a tourist or an outsider in the neighbourhood, you shouldn't be overly scared.
Mostly, the problem a lot of the people who live on the streets have there is keeping themselves healthy and alive.
That area is jarring to us people living in Vancouver also.
Okay Italy got you topped newfoundland has the cliffs nwt and Nunavut have insane mountains they dont you bots in there your a joke
My mother works as an Outreach support worker not too far from Vancouver. One of the things she does is help people in need find housing. She’s always telling me about how so many people come from the colder regions of Canada like the prairies in search of a warmer climate. The sad part is, a lot of said people are not only less fortunate, but don’t do their research before migrating and are unaware of the high cost of living, specifically housing, here in BC.
As a result, some have been known to end up on the streets of Vancouver, as like JJ stated, it has one of the most mild climates in Canada. There’s a very good chance that a good chunk of those homeless people you see come from other provinces. You could say it’s a homeless trap as opposed to a tourist trap. It’s quite unfortunate really.
This is a really accurate review :)
Nope it’s a disgusting city
Didn't expect to see you here
you’re from vancouver???!!
@CMelYT no one watches it for education.
If you want education in this area don't watch youtube, or at least not videos with comfy style animation.
Most people just want to find there some "persinality test" thing, or asmr-like content. Which is exactly what thex make.
@Cassandra Mel explain how you know more
6:50 real ppl climb the grouse grind
7:40 lynn valley suspension bridge is a great alternative, and its free
real ppl climb the grouse grind once (there fixed it for you)😁 they also take the gondola down!
Been to Vancouver several times. Most recently I went this summer for a few days to visit a friend. We did the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. It was really nice and free (if you're looking to avoid that $53 price at Capilano Suspension Bridge).
I went to Vancouver and the weed was really strong.. I was practically falling off the trails in Stanley park looking up at the trees
What do you mean by weed? As in weeds?
@@BoraCM marijuana.
@@griffinl5036 Do they grow it there? I thought Oblio Lepoint was referring to weeds.
@@BoraCM they do! British Colombia is famous for it's high quality weed
@@griffinl5036 I thought it could only be grown in the tropics.
Little known fact - the steam clock emits a tone that can only be heard by Asian tourists.
Rick Drew omg you didnt
I love that sound
sounds racist
@@chosesdupasse2260 ....nope, just a clock
maybe its that regular white folks are just too pour to travel to Vancouver other than going to Tim Hortons and call it a true Canadian experience . others might be worried about bumping into family members living on Hastings.
Oh my gosh I like how you talk! You're so blunt, never bulls**ting around and just stating the hard facts in a rather informative, efficient, and fun(ny) way. Keep up the good work, JJ!
I went to Vancouver when i was about 12 and i remember all these landmarks, i recall my parents being more excited about gastown than my brother and I, i remember waiting in line to the Grouse Mt gondala. I think my favourite touristy thing was the acquarium honestly. Great Video J.J
@Todd Jodoin ok boomer
@Todd Jodoin Its called projection! Whose the boring ass? He was 12! Even then, he didn't see the point of Gas Town. I lived for a while in Vancouver and have been to all the places mentioned. I avoid Robson, Davie and Denman, just as much as Gas Town. I have taken a visitor to the Capilano Suspension Bridge , the fish ladder below the damn and up Grouse on the Gondola as it is convienient that they are all close together. But, if there was enough time, I would have hiked Lynn Canyon, for the suspension bridge and I'd rather hike Seymour or Cypress for the views. They don't call it the Grouse Grind for nothing. And, even an old nature loving Boomer like me would never go to the Gondola without checking my cellphone to see if it was open.
Victoria has better weather than Vancouver. We tend to get even less snow here compared to the Lower Mainland, and it rains about twice as much in Vancouver as it does in Victoria. Also, Vancouver Island is further west.
shush. You want all the tourists to invade the island? I worked in Vancouver, I vacationed on the Island.
It’s kinda windy on the island doe
The island is boring asf. Also small. Im just a people person but still lol
Thank you for saying this Colin! I knew Victoria had better weather, so it was wierd JJ's putting out false info out there.
"Best weather in Canada"
Ahem, is Victoria a joke to you?
Eric Buhne oh god yes
@@JJMcCullough ooof, it's fightin' time :p
Victoria is further west than Vancouver AND is the warmest city in Canada AND has 30% less rain than Vancouver. So, I wonder what other falsehoods are spoken on this video. 😉
Victoria is colder than Vancouver, IDC what the actual data is, I've been there many summers and all of last month. It gets really cold at night
Daft Ladybird full of bums
i visited Vancouver 30 years ago; My impression then was that it was thhe most beautiful city in the world.
I moved to Vancouver 30 years ago. Times change! It is now way too crowded.
Visits Paris... recalculating...
that was 30 years ago now liberals took over the city and beggars and druggies are everywhere even doing drugs at the law-court its so dirty now compared to back then. so sad. i recommend not to even bother with downtown.
@@blackittysamurai paris isn't even that nice lol. almost every other place in france is nicer than paris.
@@jamesthomson8659 Times definitely change and non-viable city. That's why everyone's bitter and stuck in the rain and cold.
PSA: Instead of Capilano Suspension Bridge you could have gone to the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge. It's a 15 minute drive from Capilano, plenty scary (for those scared by suspension bridges), and is free.
Actually, that IS the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge! Capilano Bridge is much larger and scarier.
@@kevinwelsh7490 true, but you can take the 228 Lynn Valley bus from Lonsdale Quay which only takes half an hour, and you get to ride on the SeaBus which is more fun anyway. Total price: $8.50 return.
I wonder if Lynn Valley was where my parents took us as kids. They were cheap as the day is long and would never have paid to walk across a bridge. I remember it being pretty scared crossing the bridge
No! Stop going to Lynn valley. It's a terrible place to take a family and all the trees are dead! Stop crowding my park and swimming in my canyon. I don't want tourist dollars; I want a people free park with no one bothering me while I cliff jump.
@@andrewseary
Nope, that's definitely Cap Canyon. Lynn Valley's isn't that wide, that long, that flat, or that crowded. It also doesn't have a building at the end, as at 9:00. And it is _much_ scarier than Capilano.
When I visited Vancouver from Seattle I was shocked by how patriotic Canadians were. I always thought Americans were over the top but Canada said “Hold my beer.”
Were you here in early july?
we have a tiny leaf on everything
Even McDonald‘s has a tiny maple leaf hidden in their logo. At least on packages and on social media.
Same bro, im also from Seattle and everytime I go somewhere in Vancouver I see some huge Canadian flag hanging all over the place. (Trust me the only time I've seen this in America is in Walmart)
@@positiveband9645you should take a trip down south then lol. American flags everywhere
Born and raised in Prince George, I moved to the Okanagan by Grade 11, moved to Kelowna for College, and moved to Burnaby for work as a software engineer, and now I live in the rural bits of the Langley Township. Vancouver to me was a status symbol of making it in this world, at least to a poor child like myself aspiring to be in tech. When I got there, it took only a few weeks for the novelty to completely wear off. I took regular trips out to downtown Vancouver to do meetups, and my wife and kids and I would just sometimes go for a drive and cruise around. Once youre done viewing all the really cool buildings you're NOT allowed to do anything with without special clearance, you're basically done. All the malls sell the same tchochkeys and tourist trinkets and especially clothes. The NUMBER of clothing shops boggles and numbs my mind, but the relatively tiny tiny TINY number of tech stores was a weird thing to wrap my mind around. Personally, I've found solace in surrounding myself with acres and acres of sun kissed fields closer to Abbotsford and the Border, away from the concrete jungle, and intensely overcrowded spaces
I've been to Vancouver twice and very much enjoyed it, though it is one of the pricier places to visit in North America. When in Vancouver I passed on the Capilano bridge and instead went to the Lynn Canyon bridge, which is free and much less crowded.
David Burrow B.C.= Bring Cash 💰😊
It isn't free. Its paid for by taxpayers. We don't object to you using it, but we'd prefer that you not let all the other tourists know. We don't want it to get too crowded.
yes Lynn canyon is nice, lighthouse park and white cliff is nice. the hatchery also nice when they have salmon.
when he says that Vancouver is never cold, I look outside and there is a foot of snow lmao yeah sure buddy😂
Lmao same!
Yeah haha
Yesterday it was -10˚C in Vancouver
Sarapauli vG Come to Edmonton see how cold it is here
Looool that's cute
Moved from Ireland to Vancouver last year. Lasted 9 months then moved home. It was very very expensive. Not what I expected at all. When I got back to Ireland people asked me what it was like, i just said it’s great for a holiday but for m personally couldn’t live there long term. I enjoyed Seattle at lot more, visited maybe 4 times while I was over there. Still a very Great video JJ!
5:47 I believe the reason that building is considered iconic is because it's modeled after the Flatiron building in NYC, which was an architectural marvel at the time it was built
I love when you do collabs with or mention other RUclips channels I love watching as well. Thanks for this interesting video. I sadly have never been to the Pacific north west, as I've lived my whole life in the "midwest" region of the USA. Vancouver seems like a very interesting place to be so I will definitely add it to my bucket list.
It's an incredibly beautiful place. But if you're up for a suggestion: visit either Vancouver Island, BC (much more geared for tourists, more outdoor things to do, more beaches, and absolutely beautiful, the only drawback is you MUST have a car while visiting, as public transport is bus only and is quite confusing if you don't have a great knowledge of it), or Seattle, WA (which has a more urban feel, but being bigger than Vancouver has a lot more things to do!) over Vancouver. Nothing against Vancouver itself, but it felt very difficult to navigate compared to the other places (if you hadn't been there before)
As someone who lives on the east coast, Vancouver has always fascinated me
I have family in Vancouver and I love visiting. The two things I love about it are, it’s natural beauty and climate. When you visit from other parts of Canada during the winter time, it’s pleasant because it seems so warm. And, when visiting during the summer it’s pleasant because it’s warm but not too hot. Perfect mild summer weather. Btw, I laughed so hard at forested tumour! Great video.
born here, and was promptly swept away to the east kootenays. always loved & felt a pull to this city though, and want to, when i finish HS, go to either UBC or UVIC.
My memory of Vancouver is one shrouded in nostalgia. I was 15, it was summer break and life was stress free. The song Dancing Queen by Abba plays on loop as I think of waiting in line to get on the ferry to Vancouver Island.
I am from Toronto but I loved Vancouver so much the first time I went there, that I continued to go there every year... and eventually moved there. Such an amazing place to live.
I've been to Vancouver 3 times as a tourist and I can't never get enough of it...beautiful nature, trendy shops and restaurants, and of course the ocean!! I'd move to Vancouver in a heartbeat if it wasn't so expensive. Thanks for the educational and informative video!
the best part of vancouver when I went last summer in 2019 was hiking at grouse mountain, going to a korean bbq in Robson street, riding the sky train, going to lions gate bridge, going to park royal mall and metrotown mall, going to some parks, getting bubble tea :p, and going to canada place in the fly over. i also went to north van. loved it there. but the worst part of my trip was leaving :( . i hope i can go back there this summer lol. :)
Vancouver is like a second home to me. Growing up, my family and I went there every summer to visit relatives.
My favorite part is definitely Stanley Park. I love walking along the seawall, even though it takes three hours. The views and scenery are absolutely incredible.
Even though they aren't "Vancouver" proper, I also really enjoy North Vancouver and West Vancouver. They still have a big city vibe, but also lots of nature.
I live in Victoria, so I've been to Vancouver plenty of times. I really enjoy the greater food selection and better transportation.
I live in seattle and come to vancouver pretty often. I just love coming up to stanley park, eating and also just enjoying the shopping there. But mostly eating!!
Every time anotber RUclipsr that I watch appears on JJ's channel, I am reminded that my combination of interests is not as unique as I think.
Also, I have still not yet been to Vancouver, but this video has renewed my commitment to visit in May after I get through one last grueling year of college. It'll be a nice little reward to myself!
May in Vancouver is beautiful but bring a raincoat.. umbrellas and rain do not mix here.. believe me the rain does not FALL STRAIGHT!
I moved to Vancouver a few months ago. Very nice, very Canadian city with one exception - unbelievable amount of homelessness, drug use and petty crime that would put most American cities to shame.
The temperate climate makes year round outdoor living more do able I guess. But wow, a lot of walking zombies and people with severe mental health challenges.
You must be born in Ontario dude, All those "abOOTs" sound just like a Southpark parody of Canadians.
Exactly. WTF
Here! Here! It almost ruined the entire otherwise pretty witty video for me.
It sounds like he has a Scottish accent
Right? I've lived in Canada for almost 40 years, I've never met a single person that pronouces things like this guy does.
It’s more of a western thing, as a Torontotarian myself I can confirm a say about
One of my favourite thing to do in Vancouver is go kayaking at Deep Cove.
When I go back, I really want to check out the TRIUMF particle accelerator at UBC.
I always wanted to go then when I finally got there, I was gobsmacked at the amount of homeless people. That’s always what I remember.
So you visited Hastings Street? The original skid row.
Ironically the best spots of Vancouver are outside of the downtown area (skiing/museums/gardens). The exception is stanley park, but i would struggle to call that "downtown"
They come from the rest of the country for heroin and the for fact that this is the only place in Canada where they won't freeze to death. Social workers in other provinces used to give them bus tickets to get here.
@@jamesthomson8659 not just hasting. they are everywhere now, downtown is a garbage can now. you cant go to the beach and have a glass of wine but you can do drugs anywhere.
Lol yup isnt vancouver great?
I've never seen a Canada tourism ad. gotta say after watching this, i wanna visit Vancouver now
@@kevinwelsh7490 lots of black bears in north van though.
@@kevinwelsh7490 if you’re talking about the grizzlies that moved to Memphis aka the NBA team, yeah that makes sense
I am an American. I've been to Victoria and never been to Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city just by looking at it. Victoria is the only place I went to in Canada. I see you are right at home going through the city. Visiting the places within your hometown is golden.
“It rarely snows in Vancouver.” That’s what I don’t like about Vancouver, a wet and damp Christmas year after year.
As it proceeds to snow like two days later
Yeah I’d still call that an uncommon occurrence in early-January, let alone Christmas Day.
ArcticoFolf it had been consistently snowing in February-March for the past 3 years though
That was may favourite part of Vancouver. I never had to shovel snow once or put on a parka several times a day to take my dog out to pee.
Ok then go live in Calgary or Yellowknife.
I was there this summer. It's where I started my relationship with the love of my life. The city will always be a paradise to me.
@Todd Jodoin Fuck off, loser
Loved Lynn Canyon as the free version of the suspension bridge thing :)
As a Surrey kid, I think it'd be cool to see a part two where you explore and/or talk about the cities of Greater Vancouver. I know they're kinda boring, but there's a few great spots and probably maybe some interesting trivia.
Vancouver is so beautiful! I have no regret to have moved here 🏔
Amen!
My parents and I have lived in Calgary since 2003. We used to live in China and Russia. We went to Vancouver in 2007, 2010 and 2021. I think Vancouver has more variety of experiences but I don't know if I prefer living in such a busy city.
I like you because you appreciate 8 and 16 bits. I Aspire to he successful like you.
Much respect from a Canadian Living in Las Vegas!
I went to Vancouver once, it was nice. Surprisingly high number of people dying in the streets.
yeah somehow everyone forgets to mention that part.
@@savana9371 It's like a secret or something they don't want tourists/visitors to know about, but it's BAD
I'm from Maple Ridge so I have fond memories for waiting on transit for 3 hours just to get to downtown.
Despite his tongue-in-cheek video making fun of it, Vancouver is easily one of the best cities I've been to. Simply amazing.
5:48 the building is similar to the Flatiron Building in New York City, USA. Great video, JJ. I hope to visit Vancouver soon
Lyn Valley is way better than the suspension bridge. It’s free lol
Came here to make sure someone said this!
@@brawnhilda7203 30 Foot Pool
it's good for the night lights. But if you are a resident and get the annual pass Cap Suspension Bridge is worth it then
SSSSShhhhhhh, don't tell the world 😉
If I am making my way to North Van, Dog Mountain Trail is my go to. Currently living in Burnaby as i used to live in kits and pay an arm and leg for rent lol.
Ah, yes, my favorite city. Guildford Town Centre.
As a Seattlite Vancouver seems very similar. Theres even a space needle like thing!
Haha we even have an ugly viaduct but ours goes partway into downtown and isn't so close to the water as yours was. Ours is getting torn down at some point too.
As a Vancouver expat living in Seattle I can say wholeheartedly the beaches here suck.
Can't wait till they start bringing my Canucks down here to play. 3 or 4 NHL games I can afford lol.
As someone from Saskatchewan I have to say Vancouver is one of my most favourite cities in Canada- al though, not a fan of rain coming from one of the most sunniest spots in Canada it’s a hard adjustment - feels a little depressing. Love the hustle and bustle of the city, the views, the vibes! I notice the people in Vancouver socialize and interact quite different than other Canadians, could just be the big city feel! Over all though, I love the city and am planning on going to film school over there:)
You are uniquely beautiful yourself!
I have been to Vancouver before and loved your city. It's beautiful and clean. I rode the sky-train subway and was amazed at how clean it was.
I stayed downtown and spent an afternoon on Granville Island. I purchased some white raspberries in a market on the island. I had never had white raspberries before.
In total, I was there about four/five days. We went to Stanley Park, rode the river taxi hydro-boat across the river close to the Canada Place cruise terminal and ate at a river-front market type place. We also had lunch one day at Hamburger Mary's. Would love to return someday. I also met a gorgeous Norwegian while I was there.
I would love to meet you someday. Thanks, stay safe and keep up the great videos.
Vancouver? I hardly know her I already regret making this joke.
I loled.
I don't get it.
@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath it's a stupid joke only us Canadians and Americans understand I'm sure
Living in Greater Vancouver, I was highly amused about the names you came up with for some of the places.
Love Van! I’m from Seattle. Favorite Vancouver memory? Maybe getting lost in East Van a long long time ago trying to find a party, and ending up going to weird all night diner and meeting some really awesome people that knew where the party was and lead us there..speaking of East Van...maybe you do a video on Mount Pleasant? Thanks.
We've been to Vancouver three times from the UK and loved every minute in the city, and also in Chilliwack, where we have friends. We would love to come again but the travel insurance is now too high for us to afford. Good luck everyone in Vancouver. We were the only passengers in the small aircraft formation which flew over Golden Ears Bridge on its opening day. We have the only video and photographs from the sky! Wonderful times! We now get our kicks by visiting sites such as yours, so thank you!
OMG, I've lived here for only 6 months and you have demonstrated very well what Vancouver is, better than i showed on my channel
Thamy, I don't speak Portuguese, but I watched a couple of your video's. You look like you are having way more fun in Vancouver than JJ. He is just making fun of the stupid tourists in this video. You are showing people the fun things you do. You might be making fun of us stupid Canadians to your Brazilian audience for all I know, but you sure are having fun doing it. JJ rubs some Canadians the wrong was as he is usually bitching about Canada for an American audience. I may not speak Portuguese, but I've spent a lot of time in South America,
and I know that it is okay for a Peruvian or a Chilean to criticize their country to another Peruvian or Chilean, but criticizing it to an American is frowned upon. Some don't even like to call them Americans, they are Estadounidense. I used to live in Vancouver and have been to all the places in this video. Some are places I would take visitors (Capilano, Granville Island, Stanley Park, even Grouse Mountain), but I'd avoid taking them to any of the streets he mentioned unless they expressed an interest. If I was worried about cost I'd go to Lynn Canyon for the suspension bridge, or drive up Cypress for the view. I'd go to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC if I wanted to show totem poles and native culture. I've taken visitors to Steveston, and Langley. I've never taken anyone to Gastown. Most of what JJ recommends is stuff I can find in any large city, Donair and Fries , Sushi, Pubs, entertainment districts shopping districts, they are not unique to Vancouver. In Brazilian terms if I go to Rio de Janiero, I'm going at Carnival and I'm damn sure going to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and the Playa de Copacabana. They might be tourist traps but they are what makes Rio unique. I'm sure to find shops, restaurants and bars. Probably even, Starbucks and McDonalds just like on Robson Steet.
1:33
-By American standards, Vancouver is cold.
I live in Seattle, tourists always complain about how cold and grey it is.
I think Canadians are used to it growing up there. I'm from Norway, we go out jogging, cycling and kayaking a lot. It's very refreshing in our colder weather.
But when I was lived in South of Franch for a year, I used to get tired bcz of the weather. In summer you just melt bcz of heat.
But In summer months, Norwegian weather is very nice, and the sun doesn't go down properly, day or night. For a little while the sun disappears at midnight, but pops back again. So it's about what people are used to. Canadians night not like the hot sun.
Uh, which standards specifically? You mean California and Florida? Sure, but people from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, or even New York and Mass would certainly find Vancouver to be warm-ish compared to their own weather.
Mopscrub if you are from Mid West USA...trust me Vancouver will be warmer for you. Also Minnesota is colder than Toronto, I have visited both in a winter.
Carlos GC Most tourists here come from places like California and China, where it’s warmer.
Also, areas around the Northeast might get cold in the winter, but are warmer in the summer, while we don’t normally go much above 80°.
"A beach in Canada"
Visit Halifax, it has a plethora of beaches within and around it. 😁
Oh , GOD, the abandoned polar bear exhibit. I remember when they got rid of them. It was so sad. This video is getting to me, man.
That's why Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is full of Canadian tourists. Except this year with the border shut down.
1:42 I think seattle embraces rain while vancouver embraces its better beaches and being warmer than most of Canada
My grandparents were from Vancouver. My Grandfather was Squamish and my grandmother's family was originally from Quebec. When they got together they immigrated to San Diego, California. I love your videos because there are so well done and I get a little nostalgic from the way you speak as it reminds me of the way my grandparents spoke. Thank you for the excellent content :)
I loved this, I can't wait to see Vancouver BC!
Di your self a favor if you want to blow a bunch of money in vancouver just drive to Whistler
2:55 Shoutout to that store! Haha! I have a suitcase from them that is still in great shape! 🙌 Living cheap in Van is possible once the Lamborghinis stop intimidating you 😅
This video simultaneously makes me disappointed that I didn’t see the GasTown clock when I was in Vancouver and glad I missed it because now J.J. Cannot relentlessly patronize my experience.
Ive been to Vancouver and I mostly went to UBC and the places around it. My favorite spot out of all of the tourist traps was Granville island, mostly cause of the food. Originally from Texas, my brother went to UBC and we avoided most of the tourist traps. I love the city and my favorite part is the seafood and asian food.
"Vancouver is a relatively small city, by big city standards.
it just has over 600000 people."
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What's also interesting about the 600,000 is that they are onre of the 4 most densely packed people on the continent.
Well Vancouver really has 3 million people that are just divided into multiple municipalities. Its not super amalgamated like Toronto or New York for example.
@@adanactnomew7085 no its metro area is only 2.4 million
The weird building in Gaston was used as the library in the first Never-ending story movie. 80's kid.
"Never goes below 0 even in the winter" LOL so I was just imagining the last few weeks. Gotcha
It just got to -5 this october lol
@Matthew Morycinski Record low is zero F or about -17 C.
I have photos on English Bay with three foot of snow on the sand.
Coldness is exciting in Vancouver
Your tone is too contemptuous of Vancouver. You're basically begging the audience not to travel to Vancouver.
P.S. I live in Kitsilano and it's not that bad.
I first came to Vancouver in 1984 and stayed for the summer. Then I moved to Vancouver in 1990. I used to work at Rooster's Quarters on Denman and Robson. I used to eat at the Aristocratic Restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Granville. Now, 30 years later, I am moving back for semi-retirement.
I'm migrating there from the Philippines, we'll all be there next year, we love the rain and cool weather.
Hooray!!!
You missed the iconic crackhead shooting up on East Hastings
crackheads*
Crack is smoked you fuckin moron...Heroin is injected
@@willypikkton1367 they usually do both.
We've got even BETTER crackheads in Seattle! With the Covid-19 crisis, we shut down our misdemeanor courts and now Seattle is a zombie movie! Yeah!
This is one of your most interesting videos. In some ways Vancouver seems a lot like Boston, MA, and in other ways [not just the Winter weather], definitely not. It would be interesting to watch a JJ compares Boston and Vancouver video.
Me: haha I know those buildings!
Also me: lives in FRICKIN Vancouver
Vancouver was a bit popular among Hawaian chiefs, the Kamehameha family in particular, in the late 1700s. Wierd sailboat roofs are fashionable these past 30 years or so. The Denver airport, a downtown Honolulu theatre/mall and it seems the stations of our new "Moneytrain" light rail project.
Hey dude, absolutely loved your style of presentation, found it super relatable and unique. Haven't been to Vancouver yet but hoping to in the next few months.
Keep up the great work!
Why is he ripping on Gastown it’s beautiful and fun to walk around 😭
Gastown sucks LOL. Idk if you're from Van, but Gastown sincerely sucks 😂
Ashton Ryder I am from Van & I enjoy the sound of my heels clacking on the lovely stone paved roads, as I walk along 😹
It's tourist trap
It's actually pretty boring.
@@kevinwelsh7490 the real Chinatown is Richmond. Chinatown is abandoned and filthy now as opposed to Richmond where everything is new and shiny.
I went to Vancouver this summer to visit my uncle and it's so weird seeing all these places I've seen before and its kind of weird to think that I may have been on at least one of the buses in the background!
I been to Vancouver many times love it! In fact I going to be going to school there next year ;)
I've been to Vancouver (in fact, it's the only place I've been to outside the United States), but being that it was a weekend years ago spent at a high school music competition, my memories mainly consist of an exchange concert we did with Magee Secondary (our choirs had done the same the year prior in our neck of the woods), the competition, the awards ceremony, and a pizza lunch at Stanley Park before heading back across the border.
One of the most informal and engaging videos of our city! Such a great job man!