I've lived in Canberra my whole life and can attest to the quietness being a nice quality of life for living here but I can fully understand why it can be disappointing for visitors. I'd describe the city as more of a super suburb rather than the likes of the bustling cities of Melbourne and Sydney. You can expect the same level of people as you would any other suburb in Australia, only that these suburbs are binded together with great planning and design. You can find life in the CBDs at Civic and Belconnen and what not and some nice scenery and things to do (museums, walks, etc.) but it's nothing compared to other cities in Australia. P.S the reason why you won't find any crazy skyscrapers in Canberra, as apposed to any other city in Australia, is because when it was constructed the idea of the design was to keep every building's height below the new parliament house (to accentuate it's importance and what not), giving it more of a unique look than other cities.
A like and a love for this comment. Your education about the levels of the buildings in comparison with the new Parliament house is a game changer in my understanding of the uniqueness of Canberra. Thank you!
I live in Canberra. Moved here from Melbourne for work. At first I’d like to leave right away lol. After 8 years, I’m still here and already called it home. I love it here, so laidback, less people, close to nature, so many good restaurants and cafe, travel to/from work is not a pain.
I looked at your tour of Melbourne just before retiring for the night last night. I was struck that hardly any people were visible. Today I looked at you in Canberra. Even quite, and I can't think where are the people. You cut a lonely looking figure. I contrast your stay here so far with the interesting people you met in Europe like that lovely lady who sang and gave you a gift if vegetables! I get the impression of a very efficiently run country, quite clean, but the people are not very visible and not as friendly as the people of Europe. I like the quiet, though, and their food seems varied and delicious. Anyway, of course I like your videos....I am subscribed and look forward to seeing the world through your travels and videos. T. Noel.
Wow, thank you so much for your much detailed review Thess. I’ve been to a couple of places after Australia and I’m currently working on the videos. So stay tuned for more to come. Above all, thank you for your unending support.
@@MilesOnVansCanberra was specifically designed NOT to be a big city. It's designed to be a collection of satellite suburbs with nature land separating everything. I'm from Canberra myself and am quit surprised by how quiet it is. It very much depends on what day and what time you're about, but yes, usually a lot busier than that.
Thats NOT Canberra. They ripped it all down and rebuild it with sterile buildings and giant malls. It's Canberra is name ONLY. Great video,man. There was life back in the 80's/ 90's but not anymore. All the interesting ppl moved. I'm in Sydney now. They ripped Sydney apart as well..."Progress".
@@MilesOnVans For me (I played in bands) it had a vibrant arts community. Writers, musos, theatre, drama workshops. It had a great youth cafe, Uni bar for bands, many band venues, clubs. Very healthy band scene, lots of 'punk' bands/ culture despite it being well after 1977...Great community spirit (and radio station 2XX) Market stall days every Saturday. Great music (I managed a vinyl and tape shop) shops and other alternative shops. Now it's all gentrified...as is the way of most places, sadly. Including Sydney. I live in the heritage (The Rocks) area of Sydney but it's slowly going that way too. Ppl used to say "don't live in Canberra, it's boring !" But at that time, it was a thriving, creative, friendly town. I had an absolute ball there between 1979 and 1996. Met some amazing ppl. Your video and commentary is very well done. Thanks.
wow! so detailed! from your words I could easily picture how vibrant it was back in the years. Sadly, the so called civilisation brings about its negatives too, and that’s the part that generations have to bitterly deal with. Thank you for your feedback on the video, well appreciated 🙏
@ Oh, thanks. It was a bit meandering. I’ve been looking at a lot of different videos of Canberra, then and now. It depresses me, I should stop 😂 I grew up on the Gold Coast, Collangatta/ Tweed Head. Same story there. It’s all gone ! My high school was exactly the same, however but was about to undergo renovations. Thanks for your kind words. I need to accept that this is the way we do things in Australia. 👍✌️💫
Thanks for sharing your experience with explanation.
My pleasure! thank you for watching
Great video thank you for sharing Mr Milles !!!!!
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Bangladeshi videos soon ✌️
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You’re welcome! thank you for watching
I've lived in Canberra my whole life and can attest to the quietness being a nice quality of life for living here but I can fully understand why it can be disappointing for visitors. I'd describe the city as more of a super suburb rather than the likes of the bustling cities of Melbourne and Sydney. You can expect the same level of people as you would any other suburb in Australia, only that these suburbs are binded together with great planning and design. You can find life in the CBDs at Civic and Belconnen and what not and some nice scenery and things to do (museums, walks, etc.) but it's nothing compared to other cities in Australia.
P.S the reason why you won't find any crazy skyscrapers in Canberra, as apposed to any other city in Australia, is because when it was constructed the idea of the design was to keep every building's height below the new parliament house (to accentuate it's importance and what not), giving it more of a unique look than other cities.
A like and a love for this comment. Your education about the levels of the buildings in comparison with the new Parliament house is a game changer in my understanding of the uniqueness of Canberra. Thank you!
@@MilesOnVans No problem glad i could help! keep up the great vids!
Appreciated
I live in Canberra. Moved here from Melbourne for work. At first I’d like to leave right away lol. After 8 years, I’m still here and already called it home. I love it here, so laidback, less people, close to nature, so many good restaurants and cafe, travel to/from work is not a pain.
Thanks for sharing! Canberra was the quietest capital city I’ve seen so far.
I looked at your tour of Melbourne just before retiring for the night last night. I was struck that hardly any people were visible. Today I looked at you in Canberra. Even quite, and I can't think where are the people. You cut a lonely looking figure. I contrast your stay here so far with the interesting people you met in Europe like that lovely lady who sang and gave you a gift if vegetables! I get the impression of a very efficiently run country, quite clean, but the people are not very visible and not as friendly as the people of Europe. I like the quiet, though, and their food seems varied and delicious. Anyway, of course I like your videos....I am subscribed and look forward to seeing the world through your travels and videos. T. Noel.
Wow, thank you so much for your much detailed review Thess. I’ve been to a couple of places after Australia and I’m currently working on the videos. So stay tuned for more to come. Above all, thank you for your unending support.
Where are the people?
I remember when you went to LA Manga...
Yes.
It looks more asuburban than a thriving city center
True, it was a difficult capital city
@@MilesOnVansCanberra was specifically designed NOT to be a big city. It's designed to be a collection of satellite suburbs with nature land separating everything.
I'm from Canberra myself and am quit surprised by how quiet it is. It very much depends on what day and what time you're about, but yes, usually a lot busier than that.
good to know that, thank you@@Rastusmishka12
Yes it like like some neighborhoods in NYC
I said it, it looked exactly so.
What made you want to visit this city? What were your expectations?
It was on my way, my idea was to see 4 cities and Canberra was just on the way to Sydney
@@MilesOnVans I see... makes sense...i see the population as 472, 394 and shows a steady increase over time.. it doesn't explain why it was so empty
It doesn’t explain at all
Are they abandoned or are they vacation homes
Pretty much looks abandoned to me
@@MilesOnVans wow...I wonder about that... if so why and what will happen
🤷♂️
hows the temperature like? do u feel cold with vet on?
Yee it was cold
Normally Sundays are a day of rest and church for some countries but I thought you would see ppl going to church, or having breakfast at a cafe
True, but even at that, the next day Monday was pretty much same.
@@MilesOnVans wow... do you think maybe it is that specific location ?
I read there are 63 neighborhoods in Canberra including a China town, winery etc etc
Yes, I guess so because Canberra is off the coast. And 90% of Australian live in the coastal areas.
Australia has around 60+ wine producing regions.
Thats NOT Canberra. They ripped it all down and rebuild it with sterile buildings and giant malls. It's Canberra is name ONLY. Great video,man. There was life back in the 80's/ 90's but not anymore. All the interesting ppl moved. I'm in Sydney now. They ripped Sydney apart as well..."Progress".
So, how was Canberra before ?
@@MilesOnVans For me (I played in bands) it had a vibrant arts community. Writers, musos, theatre, drama workshops. It had a great youth cafe, Uni bar for bands, many band venues, clubs. Very healthy band scene, lots of 'punk' bands/ culture despite it being well after 1977...Great community spirit (and radio station 2XX) Market stall days every Saturday. Great music (I managed a vinyl and tape shop) shops and other alternative shops. Now it's all gentrified...as is the way of most places, sadly. Including Sydney. I live in the heritage (The Rocks) area of Sydney but it's slowly going that way too. Ppl used to say "don't live in Canberra, it's boring !" But at that time, it was a thriving, creative, friendly town. I had an absolute ball there between 1979 and 1996. Met some amazing ppl. Your video and commentary is very well done. Thanks.
wow! so detailed! from your words I could easily picture how vibrant it was back in the years. Sadly, the so called civilisation brings about its negatives too, and that’s the part that generations have to bitterly deal with. Thank you for your feedback on the video, well appreciated 🙏
@ Oh, thanks. It was a bit meandering. I’ve been looking at a lot of different videos of Canberra, then and now. It depresses me, I should stop 😂 I grew up on the Gold Coast, Collangatta/ Tweed Head. Same story there. It’s all gone ! My high school was exactly the same, however but was about to undergo renovations. Thanks for your kind words. I need to accept that this is the way we do things in Australia. 👍✌️💫
You’re most welcome and I appreciate the time you took to watch and comment
Oh wow! It looks so empty Miles, maybe everyone has gone to church!! The parliament looks good👌🏻
Another transport card 😅
Hahah yes, even the next day Monday, it was still pretty much silent XD
@@MilesOnVans 🤣