American Reacts to INCREDIBLE Places on Vancouver Island
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- As an American there are many places around Canada that I have never seen or heard of before. Today I am very excited to learn about some of the most amazing things to see and do on Vancouver Island. If you enjoyed the video feel free to leave a comment, like, or subscribe for more!
From someone that lives on Vancouver Island, this video JUST BARELY scratched the surface of things here on the island to do and see.
100%! I moved to the Okanagan just before I had my daughter, and now my goal is to take her to explore the island at least once a year so she can see all the things. This year we covered more parts of Victoria, especially the Inner Harbour and downtown, Esquimalt Lagoon, Qualicum, Port Alberni, and Tofino. Hoping to take her to Port Renfrew, China Beach, French Beach, etc. next year
Yup. I've been living here on "Fantasy Island" since 2011. I feel very fortunate to call this place home.
Shhhhh..... don't tell them 🤣
@@bruhjamalhavok5787 I'm going to spill the beans don't worry though this isn't for the tourists.
One of my favorite places on VI is a place called Marble Meadows. In between Campbell River and Comox Valley after a fairly steep 13mile hike progessing through a forest dominated by fur, spruce and, cedar you transition into scrub alpine. At the top is a plateau of alpine meadows, craggy rock, and mosses with a view of surrounding sections of Strathcona Park. It's fairly common for the location but if you go at just the right window a couple of weeks a year the plateau has several types of alpine flowers blooming in shades of red, yellow, orange and purple. Spotted with ponds that reflect the summer skies and surrounding peaks broken only by the ripples of a light breeze. Its a challenging hike and uneven craggy terrain along sections of the top call for good footwear.
You have to be an actively fit hiker or you'll feel it the next day. I've been 4 times in the past 20 years and I've only ever seen 2 other people on two occasions aside from my hiking partner.
The first time, I stepped on a mud wasp nest on the descent after leaving the trail to pee. It's a tough hike with a swollen ankle. This is not a solo affair, (thx bud), unless you're an experienced hiker knowledgeable to the area. Even with the ordeal on my first trip the landscape etched itself into me. I will never forget it.
Just 1 of thousands of gems on Vancouver Island that the tourists won't ever go to. Not to disparage those places. They have an ease of access that is appealing.
i live on the island too :3
As someone who lives on Vancouver Island, I can confirm that it’s incredible. There is WAY more to see than is in this video.
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@@abelis644 They just don’t get it. 🤷♀️
@@corinnasutherland8554 and i hope they never do enough came during pandemic dont need more
Yes but we don't want more tourists flocking here. 😊
For the record, the narrator badly mispronounces "Cowichan" (should be cow-i-chen), "Saanich" (should be sah-nich), "Ucluelet" (should be you-clue-let). Also can't believe they skipped Ladysmith, home of Pamela Anderson.
And me! Although I expect that there aren’t many people who would care about that 😂
We moved to Ladysmith 3 years ago from North Vancouver. Best thing we ever did! And we got a house with a view of THE WATER (he always goes on about water) 😂
And where ‘Resident Alien’ is filmed.
I mean, it's easy to miss Ladysmith even when you live on the island....😜😅
Came here to say this. They also missed Chemanis.
Ladysmith, the Paris of the mid island
I am born and raised on Vancouver Island and I rarely ever leave. There are new adventures around every corner.
Tylers reaction to the Cathedral Grove trees was delightful.
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As an Islander who lives 15 minutes outside of Cathedral Grove, I concur. “Are these trees an optical illusion?!” 😂
Im from Québec and i have to say : Vancouver's island is the most unique place ive ever been! So much to see. Great people. Great climate. Truly is a paradise.
I’m Vancouver Island born and raised. Living in Victoria last couple decades. And yes it’s paradise. ❤ 🇨🇦
I've been in Victoria since the 70's, and it's fun hearing tourists say "This is where I want us to Retire!" It's also Fun hearing Ladies in the Butchart Gardens tell their Husbands "See??? THIS is what I want, and you said it Couldn't be Done!". LOL
@@MatthewFordVictoria lol
British Columbia is amazing. We have beaches and ocean coastlines, mountains, Canada's only desert, rain forests, we can grow grapes and peaches, we have old growth forests with giant cedar trees, hundreds of fresh water lakes; you can truly do anything here. We're blessed.
Nope.
No we don't.
We have nothing here.
Nothing at all.
It's ugly as sin and boring.
Right?
RIGHT???
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@@abelis644The first rule of Vancouver Island is, don’t talk about Vancouver Island.
What the hell are you talking about I live hear were is this desert Sumer is full of smoke from fires no work homeless
@@rickemery212 Okanagan - do your research before spouting off. Yes, global climate /weather pattern changes have affected our province sufficiently that we’ve had increasingly greater number of longer lasting widfires over the past few years, as well as substantial flooding. But the specific little gem which is the subject of this video - Vancouver Island - has so far been immune to much of the type of disaster to which you refer.
@rickemery212 you live "here" desert areas are Thomson-Okanaga" including Osoyoos, Kamloops, Merritt, Princeton, and other parts of the Okanagan. I have travelled the country more than once. It is amazing but not devoid of social and environmental issues
My G.G.Grandfather Captain James Douglas Warren came from P.E.I. in 1858. He opened up the Trade Routes around Vancouver Island to the Haida Gwaii. He had many Schooners, Steamships and Shipwrecks, including the famous S.S.Beaver that sunk at Prospect Point in Vancouver in 1888. One hundred years later our family moved from Vancouver to Ucluelet, into the first Shack on the Boardwalk. We were in the first Calvalcade out to Port Alberni for our School year's in 1960. I retired back from Vancouver to the Island and have been seeing my first boyfriend from 52 yrs ago,we are climbing mountain's and chasing tides all over Vancouver Island. We went to the Broken Island's and stayed in his Floathome in Canoe Passage, preparing to go back for a crab,shrimp,& salmon vacation.❤
After living in Toronto for 35 years, and then Vancouver for over 32 years, we recently retired to Victoria on Vancouver Island to be closer to our son who works for the Provincial government here (as this is the capital of British Columbia). Although we lived in one of the most beautiful and coveted places in Vancouver, Victoria and Vancouver Island does not even compare, it is so spectacular! We absolutely love it here and every day is a day in paradise. Not only is it beautiful and the weather incredible, but the people are so friendly and the pace of life is so peaceful. This has got to be one of the very best places on earth to be. I feel so very blessed to call this magical Island my home.
Agreed.
From the six Nations outside Brantford, ont...
Spent a few years in Toronto...hate visiting, too busy, too polluted now, and everyone is angry...
Prefer the far west coast
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Agreed! I was born in Manitoba just west of "Winterpeg". My Dad was a Doctor and came to Victoria for a Medical Covention in 1979. Daffodils were Everywhere, while Manitoba was going through another Snowstorm! Right away, my Mother told my Dad "That's It!!! You go Home and Sell the House, cuz I'm Staying Here!!!" Now we get to Tease our Manitoba friends every Winter, with pictures of us having Christmas Dinner outside, Picnic Style!
@@MatthewFordVictoria
Same! I grew up in Winnipeg but moved to Victoria in 1988 as a new RN.
I have rarely been back to the Prairies since my parents moved here too. They have passed now unfortunately.
I am still in awe every single day of the beauty of this paradise.
Nothing nowhere compares and I was actually born in France & know the French Riviera.
I still prefer living here.
Take care! See you around town! 😅
Isabelle
I should add, I had applied for a Nursing job at the Hospital (Helmcken) and came for an interview in February '88.
I left Winnipeg in a blizzard & like your parents arrived here with blooming daffodils, roses, etc.🤩 and the ferry ride over was my first one, I thought I was dreaming!!!
I got the job and was here by June 6th!!!
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@@abelis644 There's a Comic Strip I love sending out every Winter.... A Man in a short sleeved shirt and holding a glass of iced tea is watching TV, that shows a News Reporter holding a Microphone with icicles all over him. The Man's wife calls from the Kitchen... "What are you watching? A Horror Movie?" and he replies... "No... Just the Manitoba Weather!"
59 years here as of this month and you are not wrong my friend, every second has been what you have shown in that video. I can't thank you enough, I am in tears as I type this. Bless you for educating the world of our Paradise.
59 years for me in June. From comox
@@MrRoundwound
36 years in June! 😊
From Saanich 👋
Awww... 🥹
I've been here 36 years on June 06!!!
I'm still in awe of this paradise.
From Saanich! 👋🌠
I am born and raised on the Island . There is so much beautiful nature here . Thanks Tyler, you can experience this for yourself !
Everyone always talks a bout the souther half of the island. what's the northern half like? I imagine it's less popular cuz it's colder and such but is there really nothing much up there?
@@Ghalion666Sure thing, stay away, please. 😅
This is why Victoria is one of Canada's most beautiful capitals!
THE most beautiful.
But I live here so I'm biased...
Except for the Pandora area
Having grown up in Victoria I can attest to its beauty (but yes, haters gonna hate). Victoria is actually quite well known in 2023 by Americans and others. Growing up there were tons of American tourists. I’m biased but this is one of the most spectacular parts of Canada, bar none.
Fully agree!
Such a stunning city. Also, amazing food throughout. Beacon Hill Park and Francis King Park were my families favourites. Still are!
@@cleejack1851 one drawback to island living is the ferries. If you have family and friends on the mainland like me, it's ridiculously expensive going back and forth. Last trip was almost $200.00.
Looks beautiful! However, the Gaspe area which is seldom mentioned has also beautiful falls, and historical sites. Saguenay Tadoussac has beautiful breathtaking areas and rock formations. Great food too!!
@@cleejack1851 the social media trolls complain how Victoria has deteriorated and is not what it was 50 years ago
I have family in Comox on Vancouver Island, and from my own visits I have to say this video barely scratches the surface of what all Vancouver Island offers. The best part is that some places like Tofino are literally the very end of the road with very few people outside of Canada knowing about them, so at the right time of year you can have some of the most pristine beauty you can imagine all to yourself.
The expedia guy butchered most of the local names but he is correct in that the island is amazing. Lived in Victoria for 10 years and regret leaving. You can start from the center of the city, drive for 20 minutes, and see some of the most beautiful wilderness anywhere. Vancouver Island should be on everones bucket list.
Especially Cowichan!😅
I was just going to ask... where's Kaweechan Bay? Never heard of it! LOL!! Must be near Sawn+itch! 🤦♂
It's pronounced: COW + itch + in (final syllable is pronounced like "an" found at the end of "Michigan".) And Saanich is: SAN + itch, not SAWN + itch.
At first when narrator pronounced Cowichan. I was thinking where's that? Then realized he butchered the name, ( plus a few others) gave me a laugh. But totally right this is a very special place to live. And the winter without all the snow is fantastic!! This is home ❤
Right? It was painful
Yes I literally had to go back to figure out he was talking about Cowichan Bay. I must say I have never heard it mispronounced that way before.
The one thing not mentioned about Vancouver/Vancouver Island is they have the most temperate weather in the country. It doesn’t get very cold or snowy in the winter. A little wet at times that accounts for the beautiful gardens and lush forests.
Very True! If you look at the Weather Map in the Winters, Victoria is usually the Warmest place in Canada, rarely going below zero! But places such as Winterpeg, Manitoba (where I grew up) get their Winters around Minus 20 to Minus 30.
When I lived in Saanich (not pronounced “ Sawwwwnich”, but Saaaanich), I used to drive to Victoria, (10 minutes), and would crest a hill and Lo and behold, would see the Olympic Mountains (Washington Statel, USA) looming above Victoria…it always took my breath away!!! Vancouver Island is a jewel in the earth’S crown. I am a tad biased but it truly is a gem!!!
I know the exact place you're talking about. My first morning after moving here, I crested that hill and was stunned with the beauty of it all.
Pronounced like Sanitch, born and raised in saanich
My favorite view driving the Pat Bay into town from Saanichton where I live!
Will never forget that view the first time I came here to go to school. Drove across the country from Halifax, crested that hill and was awestruck. Have lived in this paradise ever since. That was in 1989.
I know so funny hey, we owe our great mtn views(Baker/ Olympic Peninsula range) to Washington state!
My friends and I once went camping on Long Beach near Tofino. We arrived after dark, set up our tent, made a fire, etc. While playing guitar around the fire, we heard some "barking", but weren't sure where it was coming from. In the morning, we discovered that we had set up our campsite about 50 ft away from a giant molting elephant seal, and kept him up with our fire and music, etc.
I thought you were going to say and you saw wolves. People have seen those on this beach as well.
@@JSLCummins Wolves would have been less surpising, but I have to admit it was something of a relief to see that our barking neighbour wasn't as nimble as wolves would have been...
I'm tempted to re-label the sound as "howling" because it was longer in duration, but I think it's more accurate to call it deeper, lower-frequency barking, since it was such a large animal.
Wonderful video Tyler thanks for sharing. However, the video only covered the south Island and part of the mid Island, There's hours more at the North Island including a ski hill and crazy amount of fishing, hiking, and entertainment. I live almost halfway between the North and South Tip of the Island in the Comox Valley and although the video was absolutley beautiful I was disappointed they missed the rest. There are some gorgeous gems out here. There are parts of the season where we go skiing in the morning, come down and play golf and then go swimming in a river and then hit an awesome pub or restaurant for live music. Look up Strathcona Park, Mt. Washington and Comox Valley. As well North Vancouver Island.
Pffffff nothing past the Comox Valley. Lol
There are over 1,500 caves discovered so far on Vancouver Island. There are also several ski resorts.
Great point! This didn't touch on Mt. Washington or Strathcona at all! So stunning
I tubed the Puntledge River with a friend once. Can you say hypothermia?!? The Puntledge is glacial, a very pale blue water. When it met the Tsolum I was so happy... the dark brown, slow moving Tsolum was 60F... the mix of water water brought my body temperature up to tolerable...
I guess it's not tecnicaly vancouver island but they should have mentioned the island off of Vancouver island. Like Hornby or something gets like 5000 tourist in the summer.
It's driving me crazy, the narrator of the Vancouver Island video mispronounces every other place name.
Coh-wee-chan 😂
@@clarityplannercompanyat first I was thinking they meant Qualicum but figured it out!
I know, i was surprised they got Sooke right, so many people pronounce it like it doesn't have the e, like book.
Most Canadian cities were established next to waterways because the explorers travelled by boat. Prior to the expansion of the railway, canoe was the easiest way to get around.
Cities in general need water and trade so almost all cities are on rivers, lakes or the ocean; this is how nations formed. Only with very modern infrastructure do we see any towns pop up without close access to water and their is generally very specific incentive.
Fact.
Here in British Columbia we also had/have a huge lumber industry.
The waterways were used to transport the logs.
Victoria where I live (well I'm in Saanich, 7 minutes from downtown Victoria)
Victoria is a port.
We are the home of Canada's West Coast naval base in Esquimalt.
And in the 1800s many Canadians & Americans traveled by ship to the Yukon during the gold rush.
I grew up in Victoria and have lived in many places on the Island. Super grateful to call this incredibly magical Island my home.
Your comments are so fresh and funny. One thing I’ve learned from watching your exploration of all things Canadian - to love my country more than ever!! Didn’t think that was possible, but…
He's already watched it before he recorded it. Ever notice he has a knack of asking a question and magicly it's answered 5 seconds after he restarts it?
@@ontheroadwithyode390he is still funny.
@@ontheroadwithyode390
Like all good reporters, he does his homework!
Thankyou for featuring our amazing Vanvouver 🎉Island. We're very proud of the peace and loveliness we enjoy every day. We're so blessed.
And let's keep it that way.
No more silly videos telling the world about us!!! 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫
We Canadians are truly blessed with unbelievably beautiful vistas from coast to coast to coast. Each province and territory offers unique and stunning landscapes, cities, towns, villages, national and provincial parks, and historical locations and installations like nowhere else. Couple all that with friendly people and delicious local food and you will know you are in heaven. Chimo
Thank you so much to each of you who took the time to read my comment and give it a 'like'. Chimo
Thank you to each one who kindly took the time to read my comment and give it a 'like'. Chimo
@michaeljamesstewart1000
Well it's a great comment!😊
👋 from Saanich BC
@@abelis644 Thanks so much. Chimo
I live on Vancouver island and at 72 years young I still marvel at our beauty and experiences to enjoy here for ALL ages‼️🇨🇦
I loved this reaction Tyler, and how much you were amazed by just a portion of the scenery on Vancouver Island. I grew up in the Comox Valley on the central east coast of the Island and lived in Victoria for a couple of years and I can verify how beautiful Vancouver Island is. However saying that, this video doesn't even show 1% of the incredible scenery and lifestyle. You commented on the mountains on the mainland of BC and they are incredible to see on a daily basis, but you may not know that the Island has it own mountain range extending the whole length of the Island. The highest peak is the Golden Hinde at 7200 feet. Mt. Washington near Courtenay is 5300' and is an incredible ski resort where you see the Strait of Georgia while skiing. I've skied and played golf on the same day...such an awesome place.
Yes, the Island is the top of a mountain...did you also know it is a actual rain forest as well :) I was born and raised here on the Island and what almost one one knows that visits is it is an actual Rain Forest !
I was surprised that the video didn't go north of Parksville. I get that it's hitting tourist hot spots but there is, as you say, only 1% of the island covered in this video
Me too ! I'm in Sayward, about 45 minutes from Campbell River, the farther down this way you go, the more beautiful it is :)@@stevenbenson9976
What's left of it sadly. So little remains of the huge Douglas Fir trees that once stood here. (Whole Island) Greed, destroyed the forests here! It's a crying shame! Maddening really!
@@stevenbenson9976 I was surprised they skipped right past Nanaimo. The harbour area is quite nice.
You can ski,fish,golf,all in the same day during the winter as well a surfing explore,hike and sightseeing. An amazing place to visit and even better place to live.
I have lived in the Vancouver area for all of my adult life and moved to Vancouver Island after I retired. Truly a magical place. But you don't need to drive far and wide to see the diversity of this province, truly a magnificent place to live with some of the best camping you've ever experienced. Lakes, forests, mountains, and the ocean, take your pick.
Again Tyler, I would always welcome you.
Tell me you're a liberal without saying you're a liberal.
Same! Born and raised Vancouverite, moved to the island at retirement. It’s been 8 years now!
@jillybelphegor4819 I moved to Victoria from Edmonton when I was 19 years old. It was the early '80s and times were tough. All my family and friends said I would be running back in six months. But I resolved to live under the bridge if I had to before that happened!
There were a few tough years, but I've never regretted the decision. I feel blessed to have been able to make a living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and then I moved to one of the Gulf Islands where I was also able to make a pretty good living... and am now in semi-retirement.
So don't wait to live on Vancouver Island until you retire. There are LOTS of opportunities for youth and you can live and work here to fulfill your dreams now. Plus, although the island is enjoyable at any age, it's especially so when you're young and healthy enough to REALLY enjoy it.
I wish you the best in your migration west!
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. The mountains that you see are the Olympic mountains in Washington state.
I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and at the age of 80 I’ve still yet to see everything. I’ve been coast to coast in Canada but love my ROCK the most!🌲⛰
We are same age... Yes, I did move to Europe for nine years but ended up back here again... I am up North on the Island
Vancouver Island is on the western side of Canada
I am very fortunate to live on Vancouver Island for over 65 years and still have not seen half of what it has to offer. It is a true beauty.
As a Canadian, I have to remind myself once in a while not to take my home for granted. When you see it every day, you tend to forget how beautiful and rich your surroundings are.
That's true wherever you live also explains the tourists .🙂
@@2l84t absolutely 🥰
Hey Tyler, I moved to BC from Nevada 30 years ago, and never looked back. I loved living in Reno, but, as you have said, BC is essentially paradise. I live just south of Vancouver, but we go to a timeshare on Vancouver Island a couple times a year to relax and enjoy the sites and food, etc. It is definitely special. I have travelled all over the world, and I haven't really found anywhere I'd rather live more than Vancouver. Perth, W. Australia comes close, but yeah, Vancouver has got to be just about the most livable city I've ever seen. It's a shame that you have to be a millionaire just to buy a home there, but if it were cheap, everyone would move there I guess.
We had relatives from California visit Vancouver and we told them we would take them to Victoria on a ferry. They were amazed when they saw the ferry. They pictured something like a tugboat, not the several decks bigger one we went on.
BC has the largest ferry fleet in the world.
@@leoyoung7547 The world’s largest ferry system is located in Japan and transports over 50 million passengers every year. The ferry service, operated by the Japanese government, covers a total of 143 routes across the country, stretching from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the far south. Additionally, it serves ports on nearby islands such as South Korea and Russia.
since i grew up on van isle, i never thought of it much. but now i find it impressive to seeing what are essentially mini cruise ships that lasts 2-3 hours rides.
You should see the new Fast Cat Ferries we have here on Vancouver Island now. There are 3 and 4 levels of car deck now...there pretty big !
@sharmanoshea2342 the only new fast cat ferries in BC belong to Hullo and are passenger only ferries between Nanaimo and Vancouver
Thanks for reminding me how blessed I am to have been raised and raised my children in Beatiful British Columbia.There is no place like it on earth.
On my first visit to Tofino, one of the most memorable things I noted was the quality of the sand on the beach. The sand is almost black, but it's like silk. I've been to Carribean beaches, but the sand in Tofino has them beat all to heck. Luxurious, soft, silky. Funny the things that make an impression. 🙂
That was one area. A lot of sand there, is also grey or tan.
My Dad was always looking for mega Japanese (glass ball) fishing floats. He infected me with a love of Beachcombing.
@jillybelphegor4819 Lucky!!! Dad found 3 small ones over the years. And bought a 1-foot-across one with netting in a store for a lot of money once...
We had a cabin on the North Okanagan Lake for some years, and were very lucky to have that wonderful black sand on our beach. It's so relaxing to walk on in bare feet.
My husband and I spent our honeymoon on Vancouver Island, 50 years ago, and camped on Long Beach (Tofino). There was the trailer section, tent section, and the nude section. You can no longer do that. We returned in the spring to celebrate our 50th. I could have stayed on the beach forever.
I went to the University of Victoria and lived in Victoria for 12 years. I moved away, but I do miss the nature and scenery of the Island. I wish it wasn't so expensive to live in BC.
BC stands for, 'Bring Cash' lol. So worth it tho.
@@sammills4621 it's worth it if you can swing the finances and are into the outdoorsy lifestyle 24/7 type of thing. While I like a bit of hiking and stuff, I'm more of a homebody so for me the price tag isn't worth it. I moved to Saskatchewan and I might be able to actually afford a house here someday, and the people are friendlier.
@@agentm83 I agree. I had a hard time financially on Salt Spring.. I usually just enjoyed the beauty of the area on my own, discovering roads, beaches, trails.. anything free to do. I returned to Ontario to help care for an elderly parent.
Yes, I have friends in Nokomis, Sask. It is the province to buy a home.. New Brunswick.. the Maritimes in general, is as well.
I hope you find a wonderful home to purchase, @agentm83 !!
@@sammills4621 Thanks, yeah my sister and brother in law moved to Charlottetown, PEI. If I was gonna move to another region in Canada, Atlantic Canada would be pretty high on my list, looks beautiful out there.
@@agentm83 the east coast is amazing in the culture, people, traditions. My niece is moving next month to Brown's Arm, Newfoundland.
They bought a house at half the price of a southern Ontario home. I know friends from Ontario who now live in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It might be harsher weather on the coast .. but it is getting extreme all over the world for weather. Def, very beautiful out east. Wishing your sister and her family well in Charlottetown.
Lol hearing someone suprised at ferry’s is so funny because they’re so common
Thanks for reminding me how beautiful our country of Canada is and how blessed we are to live here.
All of BC is wonderous really, we have so many different landscapes and like 14 different biogeoclimatic zones. You need to drive up from the border to the interior of the province, then along the north to Prince Rupert and catch the ferry to the north tip of Vancouver Island. Then drive down the whole island where you can catch a ferry to Vancouver or Port Angeles USA.
As long as they visit only & don't stay...
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Thank you for doing a video on my home, "the Island". We are proud of our piece of this great country.
Your videos are always interesting. I always laugh when you find the most mundane Canadian things confusing. We proudly celebrate our quirks. Keep up the good work. The more you uncover, the more you discover.
Born and raised in Sooke, I visit the potholes multiple times a year and have visited almost all locations listed. I'm so blessed to live here
We are so so lucky to live here. I'm in Saanich.
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Yeah, I lived in Sooke for the entire decade of the 80s, and I remember it being a popular hangout among the high schoolers, back then.
Jealous. I went camping at Sooke potholes as a kid and tried to go back a few summers ago, but it was completely full and we had to go home. Drove 6 hours that day for nothing lol.
I live in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The mountains you see when you stop the video at the 18:05 mark of your video, are the Olympic Mountains we see from Dallas Rd. The Olympic Mountains are actually lining along the northern part of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State! The water in between is called the Juan de Fuca Strait. We can see the United States directly from here.
I lived on Dallas Road :)
I've always felt myself lucky to be born and raised here! Thank you for flattering our island! And yes, there are trees in Cathedral Grove that are that thick! Anyone thinking of visiting should just go! You won't regret it!
Just visit... don't stay dear tourists...
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I've lived on Vancouver island for 40 years and there is still so much more for me to see.
We have lots of mountains and the highest concentration of black bears and cougars in North America.
And eagles... don't forget the eagles. It always amuses me how Americans claim the bald eagle as their own (even though they nearly wiped it out) and yet most of them are concentrated on Vancouver Island and west coast Canada in general.
I grew up on Vancouver Island! My family still lives there. It often gets overshadowed by many other places in Canada so thank you for making this video!
Am currently visiting on Vancouver Island, from Montreal. The nature and fresh air are second to none!
Lived here for 35 years, the video does no justice lol
And everywhere on the island is gorgeous and filled with amazing trails and rivers and waterfalls. You gotta come visit bro
Vancouver island is long considered one of Canada's worst-kept secrets. The city of Victoria alone has been often regarded as one of Canada's most romantic cities, and the lush, unbroken coast along the rest of the island is stunning. My sister got to spend two straight weeks near Nanaimo at an international Girl Guides camp, and she said the area was indescribable. I have ALWAYS wanted to travel there, me being in my landlocked beauty of a home known as Saskatchewan, and I hope to do so in the next few years!
Hello, from Nanaimo. We are glad your sister enjoyed herself here!😊
@@frankaq3951Her and about 3000 Girl Guides all agree that Nanaimo is da bomb! (her words, not mine)...
Being in Girl Guides on the island was wild. I live in the interior of BC now and my daughter’s experience doesn’t even come close! Imagine playing sardines and going for walks in the forests in this video. Our camping trips were so amazing (except for needing a million tarps because you never have a dry trip haha)
It's worth the trek! Come on over!
Agreed, it's the most amazing place to live and I keep finding beautiful places tucked away. Been on the Island for 25 years and I'm never leaving
❤❤I live in Campbell River on Vancouver Island and this video is freaking hilarious. You really should visit Vancouver island. It is our paradise of Canada for sure. We see whales and dolphins, cruise ships and cargo ships…as part of our everyday life
Victoria is crowded and expensive to live, more of a to visit major city. The outlying cities are a beautiful place to raise a family. We can ski and surf on the same day haha.
You REALLY need to explore the North Island! Campbell River area and North of CR is where the real beauty is at. You haven’t even seen the best part of the island! Go North !
Shhhhhh….. don’t tell anyone! There will be too many tourists!
@@laurieleannie too many are scared of the wildlife I find. Hahaha
Born in Victoria, living in California. Thanks for this.
I'm the opposite, born in California living in Victoria 😂 it's balanced!
@@rocketsoccer1 yes! I'm jealous.
As a resident of Victoria for over 30 years now I love it here. It's a small government/tourist town. I don't want to be anywhere else but Vancouver Island...Canada's Hawaii!
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LOL, I live a stones throw from Fisherman's Wharf.
Thanks for covering this, my stomping grounds! ❤️🇨🇦 (Meaning all off Vancouver Island!)
I'm close too..been here 2 years ... Paradise!!! Stunning!!
@@lucysky9827 It truly is! 🙂
I wouldn't call 300,000 small!
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Fair.
I should have clarified. Small as in I can walk from 1 side to the other in 45 minutes. From Fisherman's Wharf to Uptown. Though I admit I'm a fast walker. With good lights, I can cycle it 10-15.
@@theravyshow2570it feels small. Especially if your family goes back generations on the island. My family’s been there for over 110 years and I moved away because it was too small. Everyone I met knew like 20+ other people I knew, even if they were new to the island.
This video shows true life on beautiful Vancouver Island!!! It’s a gem !!!
Glad you like the island. I'm in Victoria (really Esquimalt, a municipality) and it's home to me. He did pronounce some place names wrong, but showed us off pretty well.
Cowichan cracked me up.
I was just in Esquimalt two weeks ago, going back in November.
@@sandrajewitt6050 Saanich was pretty interesting as well??!! 😃
Everything on the other side of the hat is Victoria
I am one of many, Lucky enough to call Victoria home! Until you visit here Tyler, you will never experience how beautiful Vancouver Island is. I hope that you get a chance to travel through Canada one day and show our American neighbours how special this country is! Thanks for your interest and continue with these videos! 👏🏼
Yes it is an optical illusion, the trees actually look smaller than they really are. They are huge, douglas firs can reach over 300 feet tall and 15 feet in diameter, western red cedar can grow even larger. You might have seen some of these forests on TV or Movies as many shows have been filmed on the island including Supernatural and some X File shows and movies,
Back along an old line up towards Strathcona Park 25 years ago I came across an old stump. The tree had been cut sometime before the great fire I'd guess. It had over 20 springboard notches around the base reaching 30 or more feet above the ground before they had reached a point where the trunk was straight and they could cut. I had no means of measuring it aside from referencing against our truck. It's diameter was longer than our Ford long box extended cap with its tailgate down by at least a couple feet. That's over 23ft excluding the extra past the truck length and the root bases more horizontal spread which would probably have brought it closer to 35 ft as the roots spread out like trees of their own.
Yes indeed I worked in the movie industry in the 1990-1994.Gustalt dendrite dreamland productions in Burnaby was a fx technician.Oh and your correct mate the old growth forests are incredible.Im in the Okanagan valley now and the trees still huge but not close to 300-400'.The huge ferns look like Jurassic park
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wow!
Amazing!
I live in Saanich, it breaks my heart to hear your story.
I wish our magnificent giant trees should have been left alone.
Anyway. Thanks for the story!
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I live here. I love it. Victoria is a comfortable daytrip away from our farm and quiet sandy beaches are within a bike ride from our door. What the video failed to capture is we also have mountains with permanent glaciers and skiing with high speed quad chairs on the Island too. In the summer it turns into a zip line, downhill mountain biking and alpine hiking mecca. It is literally possible to wake up early in the springtime in Tofino and go surfing before driving to Qualicum Beach for a quick game of golf, and then hit up Mount Washington to go skiing late in the same day.
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Don't tell them all of our secrets!!!
They'll come & never leave!!!😂😂😂
Tyler you would be hard pressed to find a major Canadian City without a waterfront, either ocean, lake or river.
Indeed, it's hard to find a big city that doesn't have a lakeside, riverside, or coastal position anywhere on Earth, other than in a desert environment.
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uuuum, basically anything in alberta,sask,and manatoba. eldmontons just spread out in the middle of nowhere
@@BarkerVancity calgary too. the urban sprawl is frightening. But the desire to be near water is strong here, because we do have two rivers bisecting Calgary, the Bow and the Elbow. Edmonton has rivers, as does Winnipeg ie the Red River, remember the floods in MB?
Yes, I was going to say that while the prairies may not have oceans, prairie cities have rivers. Every city needs water.
Just part of the beauty of Canada 🇨🇦
Hey Tyler, here is an amazing fact. The most cougars in North America live on Vancouver Island.
Buchart Garden is massive, and stunning. It’s a great place to find peace and solitude
I’ve lived on Vancouver island for 26 years and raise my children here. My daughter currently lives in Victoria. It is truly a paradise on earth here.
I lived in Victoria for 6 years but had travelled there for short periods before that. The first time I went it was at Christmas time. Victoria really knows how to do Christmas. The temperture when I left Halifax NS was -35 celsius and I arrived in Victoria where the temperture was +15. It was weird to see people playing golf at that time of year. As soon as I walked out of the airport, the thought ran through my mind that I could live without snow for Christmas. Victoria rarely got snow then but they had 98 cm of snow dumped on them starting on Christmas Eve 1996. I went there the Christmas after that happened.
We went ot Cathedral Grove and some of the biggest trees had fallen due to the storm. I stood next to one and you could put 1 more person standing on my shoulders and still would not reach the width of the tree. At the tops of the trees the branches are covered with moss that extend to the other trees around them. My first thought was were are the dinosaurs.
There are a lot of people in Canada who retire in Victoria because it has the best climate. When the temperature drops to -1 celsius people say it's very cold.
Downtown Victoria is breathtaking. Some of the streets are cobblestoned and the shops are great. If you were going to pick a place to start your adventures in Canada Vancouver Island would be it.
They imported labour from the Philippines, China and Hawaii to build the British Style buildings in the Harbour area. As a tourist site. It certainly worked! I was so enchanted when we had a field trip down to Victoria as a teen.
Victoria has So Many Retirement Homes as so many Seniors decide to pack up, sell their homes, and retire here. Face it, the kids have all moved out, why keep living in a big multi bedroom house by themselves? Who's going to mow the lawn? Who's going to shovel out the driveway when it snows?
I love the ferry rides to and from Vancouver Island. Victoria is still a great place to visit although homelessness is still visible. I love booking a lunch in the legislative building, catching a show at the largest IMAX theatre in BC, going to the Royal Museum, strolling over to Beacon Hill Park, and using the city bus on a 5$ day pass. For a whole day, I’d go to Butchart Gardens. It’s probably one of my preferred places to have High Afternoon Tea.
I love this! I’ve lived on Vancouver Island for 13 years. I’m in Cowichan Bay. This only showed a fraction of the beauty here. I hike all year long. And we hardly get any snow. There are so many quaint towns and shops. The beauty of the North island is missing from this video. But you’d never be bored here if you like being outdoors.
As an island girl this video does make it seem cute. It’s massively grown in population. There r big neighborhoods w big houses. Tonnes of money but I understand why ppl come. Never mentioned the skiing golfing kayaking camping shopping dining. The list goes on and on. We luv Vancouver island. Come visit but keep it clean ppl… we luv nature💕💕💕
Many would agree that Vancouver Island is the jewel of British Columbia. It has one of the most temperate climates in all of Canada, since the sea breezes keep it cool in summer, and in the winter it is warmed by ocean currents that flow along North America's west coast. For this reason many Canadians retire to Victoria, especially British expats who find our four distinct seasons harder to tolerate in their senior years.
I live in heaven, Parksville, BC and despite the beautiful video, is nothing compared to actually be here, so much to see, do and watch.
Highly recommended!
I stayed two nights at the Empress Hotel while attending university. This was to attend a B.C. history conference and I and several other history majors were sponsored by the university. The rooms were huge with many places to sleep so there were about 6 of us staying in this room. Incredible experience.
Thank you for❤❤❤😊😊😊 shining your light on our amazing island. We are so blessed to live here.
My brother moved from (home) Ontario to Vancouver Island (Naniamo) & never moved back...breathtakingly beautiful!!
I know what you mean. My late brother moved to BC decades ago and eventually ended up in Lantzville. Since our family is small (parents were immigrants from the UK), we all ended up here (from Ontario as well) to at least be in the same province together, although split between Van Isle and the mainland. Being up close and personal with wildlife is very unexpected experience for sure. And you’re right, it is beautiful here.
I'm Canadian and lived for 8 years in BC, just east of Vancouver. I've spent 2 weeks on Vancouver Island and it's absolutely amazing. I now live in Seattle and can tell you that Washington State has all of the same geographical offerings (just none of the fancy stuff in Victoria) between the Olympic peninsula (where those huge mountains were) and the San Juan Islands, which are just south of Vancouver Island in the same general area. The island is actually about 1/3 below the line of the border on the mainland, nestled into the Puget Sound.
The video didn't mention that much of that forest is considered a rainforest (temperate, not tropical). There are amazing rocky gorges with pools of crystal clear aquamarine water that you can swim in. The summers are warm and dry and absolutely amazing, though the West side of the island is cool because I'd the breezes, and the water is very very cold. I "swam" in Tofino and it wasn't much fun. Surfers have to wear drysuits (not wetsuits) to keep up their body temperature in the cold water.
They also don't show any of the east side of the island. You can easily see the mainland across the straight, and the beaches are the most amazing, crystal clear, but warm water-- so perfect for swimming. On a still day, it looks more like a lake because there aren't any waves. You can see the bottom and every rock and shell. Quallicum is a tiny town just north of the Sydney ferry. We camped there for a week and drove around the island. The beach there is my favourite saltwater beach I've ever swum at-- and i lived in Florida for 7 years! Actually, Oahu might beat it. But all those beaches were so crowded and this one was nearly empty.
The trees in Cathdral Grove are massive.
I kind of hate to say it, but this commentator is what Canadians’ most common feelings about Americans’ knowledge of Canada is made of!😂😂I don’t understand how so many Americans can know so little about their next-door neighbour! Having said that, this is a really enjoyable video of the island.
I'm from the island... this is by far the best place in Canada 🇨🇦
There is a large temperate rainforest along the entire Westcoast of BC. This would also include Alaska’s panhandle. It is great watching you react to what is our everyday world. I thought the same when you reacted to Vancouver.
Actually waaaay better than the video. We have ski hills as well and it is possible to go up the mountain and ski and then drive directly to the golf course and play a few holes and even then head to the beach for a fire and to watch the sunset.....so much to see and do it truly is amazing!
I love the look on your face while watching this video. The wonderment in your eyes and your smile…you have to see it first hand.
I go there on business a couple of times a year, and it never feels like I'm working. I LOVE it
I grew up here on Vancouver Island. This video shows a tiny fraction of the places to go and things to do here. Vancouver Island is a far, far more beautiful and exciting place to live or visit.
From the views of the forests, the snowy rocky mountain tops across the ocean, the sandy beaches, the numerous tiny islands you can visit, the crystal clear rivers with huge rocks to jump off and swim, and the park trails and the many camping areas.
The majestic castles, gardens, and old remnants of the coal mining industry and logging industry's that helped grow the cities.
Some of the most luxurious hotels and dining in the world. All the water activities like surfing 🏄♀️ kayaking, water skiing, boat planes, hunting, fishing 🎣 ,, he killer Wales and sea lions, the eagles, wildlife everywhere and so, so much more
I wouldn't want to have grown up anywhere else in the world. Everywhere else I've been to the scenery seems so dull and boring because I can't help but compare it to home. Beautiful British Columbia's Supernatural Vancouver Island ❤ 🏝 ❤
they didn't even mention cathedral grove, goldstream park, rathtrevor park, or longbeach in parksville 😂 some of the most iconic spots on the island.
I'm super grateful to live here because it is truly beautiful. honestly, they could double the length of the video and still not even cover everything.
They briefly mentioned Cathedral Grove
I live in Parksville. I agree it is one of the most beautiful places to live.
My uncle lived in Parksville for years before he finally passed. I wish I had visited him there in my younger years - had I seen it, I definitely would have moved there long ago. He kept that little gem a well-guarded secret 😂😂. I travelled to Parksville the first time this year. I love it there ❤
I grew up in Nanaimo. Then moved to Alberta in my late teens. Butchart gardens is one of my favourite places on the Island. It’s gorgeous.
I live on Vancouver Island and it is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet . So many beautiful places to visit and enjoy.
I’ve lived in beautiful Victoria my entire life, and realize I’m so lucky to live here. I’m still amazed that people travel from all over the world to see what I see every day! (But shame on Expedia for the many mis-pronounced place names!)
yes , I was shocked at Expedia announcer man's pronunciations.
The only one I wasn’t as shocked by was Ucluelet because I know British Columbians who can’t pronounce it either 😂 I know for a fact because I was at a party in the Okanagan once and there was a guy there wearing a Ucluelet hat and we went around asking everyone to read it out loud, more people failed than succeeded.
I live in Victoria, born and raised. It's more beautiful here than can describe.
Thank you for highlighting my beautiful home ❤
Served in the Royal Canadian Navy with my home base CFB Esquimalt. Vancouver Island is so beautiful and I have been to some places you can only get to by boat.
@ariesrcn Thank you for your valuable service.
This is where I grew-up. It is indeed pretty spectacular. There are many places on the island that are very special.
To answer your questions on Tent and camping - there are many hikes on the island - with 4 major coastal ones:
1) Juan De Fuca - usually 3-4 days hiking/Camping to complete. You need to pay a fee at the trail head. Plenty of ups and downs as you have to hike around beachheads.
2) West Coast Trail - 5-7 days. One of the world’s best hikes (seriously) - you have to book with Parks Canada and the spots are sold out within minutes of the season opening.
3) Nootka Island - 4-5 days. This one is tricky. You need to hire a boat or float plane to get to the trail head - but it’s beautiful with sea wolves, bears, and serious history. You pay a fee to the First Nation caretakers.
4) North Coast Trail. 6-8 days. Pretty rough trail. Beautiful. This one requires the use of a boat on one end and a shuttle on the other.
There is also a much easier and faster series of trails all over the island :)
I’m originally from Quebec but now live in B.C. and several years ago my husband and I took a trip to Victoria and did so many things that were in this video. We visited Craig’s castle and the beautiful gardens and the museum with the replica village. We ate fresh seafood at fisherman’s wharf and fed the seals. We did the one mile hike and it was peaceful and the smell of the trees were amazing. Last but not least we spent a night at the Fairmont hotel and it was beautiful. Other than the hotel this was a very inexpensive vacation and totally recommend it.❤
if Canada is one of the best countries to live in, and BC is the best province, ad Vancouver Island is the best part of BC, then the people of Vancouver island live in the best place on Earth. Lived here 47 years and can confirm its amazing.
The Spanish controlled this part of the world but they felt it was too cold. The British thought - its cold foggy and rainy - we’ll take it. Lucky for us as it’s so beautiful when the clouds clear.
Awesome channel- keep up the great work brother.
That’s so interesting! I didn’t know it was under Spanish control.
I love my home!! I have never need to leave the Island to go on some amazing vacations. I have lived here for 4 years and barley scratched the surface of all the amazing things to do and see here. And yes it is really that beautiful!
We don't call it the Parliament building in BC. It's called the Legislator. It's magical when it's lut up at night.
That’s “legislature”.
These reactions were so wholesome and joyful, it was really heartwarming to see.
I ve lived ,worked in Vancouvert Island for 8 years ,, Comox glacier ,monts Washington ,all the Island is a paradise to live , ❤
Something I enjoy is going down to the marina, sitting in my car, reading a good book, and watching the activity in the water, both man and animal, across the strait to Lasqueti Island, to Texada Island, to the mainland with the Coastal Mountains. I moved here back in the mid 70s, and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
I'm a Montrealer, and I've visited Vancouver Island twice now. I can attest to it's beauty! The Sooke potholes was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Some other things that I absolutely loved were Botanical Beach, and walking across that amazing train trestle in Goldstream Provincial Park. I'm kind of surprised that those were missing from this video. I guess there's just too much beauty to see in one video. 🙂.
So funny. I’m a Victorian. I always think of the Potholes as a place where teenagers go to jump off the rocks into the pools and get drunk. I guess it’s all about perspective. 😂
Love camping at the potholes
@@dorothyfielding8209I imagine it is like that at certain times. When I was there, on a sunny Sunday afternoon, it was a different vibe. Where every happy family or group had their own private swimming hole, in this crazy geological formation. It was quite something.
Sadly, there's usually a death nearly every year at the potholes ... kids being kids and showing off. I also like the train trestle, and used to cross it when there was still a risk of meeting a train -- talk about a rush! Now the rail line is mostly abandoned. I had friends that would tie ropes to the trestle and swing down across the deep valley... that was too much adrenalin for my liking though!
You have one point you mentioned about Canada. Not many Us folks know a lot about our beautiful country. Canada is larger in size than the US, however the majority of our population is within a few hours of the US/Canada border. We have ocean fronts on both the west and east coast. Lease come and visit our beautiful country.