American Couple Explores Vancouver Canada (Van Life in BC Canada)

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @deniseandreed
    @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому +11

    What do you all think, did we miss out on any iconic Vancouver spots? Let us know!

    • @Mistmantle88
      @Mistmantle88 2 місяці тому +5

      If you are going to Vancouver Island, the coho and chinook salmon runs are happening now! Stamp Falls Provincial Park (with a fish ladder for the salmon) is free and only a few minutes out of your way if you are passing through Port Alberni heading to Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park. Cape Scott and San Josef Bay at the north end of Vancouver Island would be a shame to miss!

    • @lucialowry1904
      @lucialowry1904 2 місяці тому +3

      On Vancouver Island you can snorkel swim with the salmon in Campbell River. If you want 100% guaranteed Orca sightings go to Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island or in Victoria.

    • @dmacpher
      @dmacpher 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Mistmantle88Was just our Coho fishing in Port Renfrew!

    • @NatashaJain-lp2si
      @NatashaJain-lp2si 2 місяці тому

      Personally, I haven't been yet, but wouldn't mind going with you to swim, hike and eat all over again.

    • @lindsayder
      @lindsayder Місяць тому

      On Granville Island Go fish for fish and chips, Lee's donuts and terra bread. Museum of Anthropology out at UBC, Britannia heritage mine museum near Squamish on sea to sky hwy (the road to whistler). At the night market there is a strawberry cheesecake mochi that is super yummy

  • @dreaminginhuesofblue
    @dreaminginhuesofblue 2 місяці тому +18

    True Fact: did you know that the Grey squirrel is considered an invasive species in British Columbia as they have almost decimated our native Red and Douglas squirrels. So glad you are enjoying being here!

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      No kidding! Yikes… looks like my “fun” fact backfired 😅😂

    • @cowbayshrub
      @cowbayshrub 2 дні тому

      I was about to post the same thing when I saw your post

  • @PNWCoastGuy
    @PNWCoastGuy 8 днів тому

    Lynn Canyon suspension bridge...that current steel cable bridge replaced the original rope and wooden bridge around the 1970s. The steel cable suspension system was also reinforced in the 1990s. Before those improvements, the suspension crossing was way more scarier ... not like the tame version today.
    Looking through the wooden slats and seeing the water below, wondering whether one of the wooden slats would snap, and the more pronounced swaying when lots of people were on the bridge made the experience much more intense. I still remember my first crossing of that original rope bridge back in my younger days ... I was shaking so much and holding onto the rope for dear life ... like being in an Indiana Jones adventure.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  7 днів тому

      Talk about an adrenaline rush! You’re a brave soul for crossing that version of the bridge… phew.

  • @pleasantvalleypickerca7681
    @pleasantvalleypickerca7681 Місяць тому

    Hi guys. Really enjoyed the Granville market segment as I used to have lunch there sometimes when I was at art college. The Emily Carr college of Art and Design was located just down the street from the market when I attended in the late 80's to early 90's getting my Fine Arts degree. The market looks like it really hasent changed much in over 30 years and that's a good thing as it is a great market. By the way Emily Carr is one of BC''s most famous artists. She painted from the late 1890's into the 1940's. I was lucky enough to see her paintings of the rain forest she did later in life at the Vancouver Art gallery and they are amazing paintings.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому

      Granville market has a great energy! Must have been a great area to attend school, you must be talented! We will keep our eyes peeled for Emily Carrs work, thanks for sharing!

  • @kimbarry4674
    @kimbarry4674 2 місяці тому +7

    Happy you're enjoying our amazing country❤🇨🇦

  • @NatashaJain-lp2si
    @NatashaJain-lp2si 2 місяці тому +3

    EEK! That all looked so delicious! Awe baby love, I felt you on those tears at the end. Our foodie to the core. Miss you 4 so dang much it hurts. I appreciate these videos because it really does feel like we are hanging out with y'all. Very true to a day in the life with you both.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому

      Miss you and love you ❤️❤️ you’ll always be our OG travel buddy

  • @crowfoot1199
    @crowfoot1199 13 днів тому

    Every year I think to myself, I gotta check out the Richmond night market, and every year I miss it! That sushi taco looked AMAZING. One place to try the next time you come to Vancouver is Via Tevere Pizzeria, a neopolitan pizza place on Victoria Drive, just a block over from Commercial Drive, also a neat little multi-cultural community. They have a huge stone oven that's like 900 degrees, they make the pizza dough there when you order it, then bake the pizza in that super hot oven for like 90 seconds. Best. Pizza. I. Have. Ever. Had.
    Sub'd!

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  13 днів тому +1

      We love Neapolitan pizza!! That sounds amazing 🤩
      The sushi taco was divine we could eat so many! Reed also loved the fried squid

    • @crowfoot1199
      @crowfoot1199 12 днів тому

      @@deniseandreed gonna try it for sure next year when the market starts up again!

  • @alexjh47
    @alexjh47 2 місяці тому +1

    If you're going to Vancouver Island, you should check out the Horne Lake caves.

  • @christianlassen7027
    @christianlassen7027 2 місяці тому +4

    The greater Vancouver area and BC in general had it all. Everyone east of the Rocky Mountains is envious. But they will never admit it. Enjoy😷

  • @beth-bi9yv
    @beth-bi9yv 2 місяці тому +1

    You guys should definitely drive through Kelowna. It's about 4 hours from Vancouver. Known for fruit orchards, fresh water lakes, beaches, and wine.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому +1

      Ooooh yes thank you for the suggestion! 😊

  • @Living_LovingSanDiego
    @Living_LovingSanDiego 2 місяці тому +1

    I've done Capilano, and if you were freaked or on Lynn, you don't wanna do Capilano. It's wider and wobbly. I was freaked out on that one.
    Looks like fun! Make me wanna go back to Vancouver.
    Stay safe yall & God bless.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому +1

      McChelle! You are quite the traveler too :) thanks as always for watching 😊

  • @stephenmccreery6511
    @stephenmccreery6511 2 місяці тому +2

    About a mile from my house is a suspension bridge used by cars and trucks even busses its 262 ft over the river but its over a day north from Vancouver by car

  • @artharrison9586
    @artharrison9586 2 місяці тому +2

    If you like old trees you should go to Vancouver Island and check out some of the giants.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      We love old-growth forests! That's a great recommendation

  • @Shepp-19
    @Shepp-19 Місяць тому +2

    Trees way over 100 years old. Beautiful place

  • @echobeefpv8530
    @echobeefpv8530 2 місяці тому +3

    I just had to sub ! You guys are so fun to watch !! Enjoy Canada !

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for subbing! We're glad you enjoyed the video we had a blast making it.

  • @lornalee7600
    @lornalee7600 2 місяці тому +1

    So enjoying your videos of visiting us ❤

  • @vic052096
    @vic052096 2 місяці тому +3

    Sushi sushé! My two favorite things, the outdoors and delicious food. Hope you two are enjoying the adventures!

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @jorgee7470
    @jorgee7470 2 місяці тому +2

    Welcome to British Columbia 🇨🇦😀

  • @Autostade67
    @Autostade67 2 місяці тому +2

    Those iconic gray squirrels are the number one invasive species in the region...they are EVERYWHERE in the city now...thousands and thousands...Thanks, New York! They're cute as hell but yowza. :)

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      I'm so shocked we didn't see one lol
      Way to go New York haha

  • @trevorclayw8705
    @trevorclayw8705 Місяць тому

    Love watching all y’all’s travels, fire content 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jimshaw9449
    @jimshaw9449 2 місяці тому +2

    Your playing where I spent my youth, back in the 70s it's where you went to escape, you can see why it was popular, and you probably saw the comerative plaques dedicate to the many who have lost their lives, an inheriant danger woven into an amazing landscape, hope you enjoyed your visit to Lynn canyon.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому +1

      Wow what an incredible place to grow up! Yes Lynn canyon was beautiful. We did see the plaques, and definitely heeded the warnings. Thanks for watching!

  • @allanlewisorr335
    @allanlewisorr335 2 місяці тому

    Well done I enjoyed your video. I lived in Victoria for many years now I'm out in Rock Creek BC, go to Hope take highway number three you will enjoy the drive.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the rec and for watching! It’s been a great trip!

  • @phillipbond7682
    @phillipbond7682 2 місяці тому +2

    Great review. Thanks

  • @Kaptionist
    @Kaptionist 2 місяці тому +2

    You guys have to make the trip to Whistler or Squamish when you have the chance. Or, hit up Grouse Mountain (but that one costs a bit). Steveston is also a hidden gem as well.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      YES, the adventure capital!!!! Thanks for the recs!

  • @Maddie.taylor
    @Maddie.taylor 2 місяці тому

    miss exploring with you guys so much!!! definitely makes me think of blue pool to see those cliff jumpers 😅

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Oh my gosh cliff jumping together is a core memory!! ❤️ we miss it too!

  • @rwilsonweir5697
    @rwilsonweir5697 2 місяці тому

    Hello You two globetrotters. You make me feel nostalgic for my youth! I spent my best 12 years in Vancouver and along the west coast. I met my husband there (best choice ever) and I'm now in ontario. Your video reminded me of all of the fantastic things that I love so very much about the west coast of Canada. Thank you for your video 😊

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Thank YOU for watching, we are glad you found us! Such a special and magical place and we’re glad we get to share our experience with you.

  • @anneballantyne3766
    @anneballantyne3766 2 місяці тому +3

    Brilliant! I could never eat squid but darn, you seemed to enjoy it! 💙

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      It was delicious! It’s very neutral in flavor for a sea creature. We could eat fried anything though 😂

    • @lak1294
      @lak1294 2 місяці тому +1

      Anne Ballantyne, calamari is squid! You've never had calamari? It's all over the place, especially in Greek restaurants, but many other western restaurants too have it as a standard appetizer.

    • @anneballantyne3766
      @anneballantyne3766 2 місяці тому

      @@lak1294 allergic to seafood.. both my hubby and me so no lobster even!! 😬

  • @eldorado17427
    @eldorado17427 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, Love the nightmarket. 😀

  • @ubiquitousLeees
    @ubiquitousLeees 2 місяці тому

    You’ve made me so excited for my next adventure to the mainland. We haven’t been to the Night Market yet!
    I hope you’re enjoying the inevitably gorgeous drive to where your next destination is, and that this storm isn’t affecting your travels too much!
    Reed sounds like me at heights for sure. 😅

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому +1

      Oh my gosh driving through western Canada has blown us away!!! 😍

    • @ubiquitousLeees
      @ubiquitousLeees Місяць тому

      @@deniseandreedI look forward to one day following in your footsteps. Driving up the Sunshine Coast is high on my list of things to do next year, along with hitting Squamish and Whistler, and omg to one day make it to Alaska! 🤩 I haven’t been anywhere out here in BC aside from the island and Vancouver, and my mind is blown anytime I see pictures and videos.
      Safe travels! Stoked to be following along on your journey!

    • @ubiquitousLeees
      @ubiquitousLeees Місяць тому

      @@deniseandreed 🖤🖤🖤

  • @sharis9095
    @sharis9095 2 місяці тому +1

    As a kid I'd get about 1/2 way across that suspension bridge and then panic and freeze. The other kids would run across and it bounces and sways and feels sketchy as hell. Love seeing it again though.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Hahaha what a great memory eh? The swaying was sketchy for sure. I'm sure kids purposefully make it sway hard.
      We were surprised at how steep the bridge was!

  • @orcanuck
    @orcanuck 2 місяці тому

    next time you're in vancouver, if you want to try good poutine you should check out la belle patate on davie street. best poutine! and authentic montreal style. davie in general is worth checking out as the davie village is part of the gaybourhood as we call it. it's a cool part of the city :)

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Oh yes a fellow foodie, that’s a great rec, thank you! And we will definitely put davie village on our list :)

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish Місяць тому

    You never made it to Wreck beach ,, it’s a nudist beach below The University of British Columbia Columbia

  • @nealmacdonald8191
    @nealmacdonald8191 2 місяці тому

    Go to Hon's Won Ton Noodle House at 25 E 2nd Ave. Near main and Hastings. Always crowded always good. Been there over 40 years.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      The way to our hearts is through food recs, thanks so much!!

    • @nealmacdonald8191
      @nealmacdonald8191 2 місяці тому

      @@deniseandreed You'll love it and you're welcome

    • @nealmacdonald8191
      @nealmacdonald8191 2 місяці тому

      @@deniseandreed My fav dish was Beef Brisket Won Ton Noodle in soup

  • @annaandgary1
    @annaandgary1 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there a video coming of your visit to Vancouver Island?

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Not this time BUT we are already planning our next trip to the Island. We want to visit Tofino and so much more.

  • @markeuringer8106
    @markeuringer8106 2 місяці тому +3

    So how does Vancouver area compare to where you are from in USA?

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому +1

      It’s awesome! Very clean safe city overall. The surrounding natural beauty is unmatched for a large city. It has a strong international feel to it

  • @brett5312
    @brett5312 2 місяці тому

    Whistler! It's not that far!

  • @Every_State_Park
    @Every_State_Park Місяць тому

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому

      ❤️ we miss you two already! Have a fun trip!

  • @jeffross5424
    @jeffross5424 2 місяці тому +1

    welcome to my home city

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Vancouver is a great city. It ranks very high on our list of favorites

  • @panographiximageservices3147
    @panographiximageservices3147 Місяць тому

    Night Market is cool, but it’s gotten outta hand. It used to only be $2 - $3 per dish back in the early-mid 2000’s

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому

      We’ve heard! As budget travelers we were definitely wishing we had visited years ago, but we didn’t want to pass up the opportunity.

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish 2 місяці тому +1

    Lots of other places for Asian food around metro Vancouver cheaper including the bubble tea

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I bet! You pay more at the night market for the experience. Do you have a favorite place to eat?

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 Місяць тому

    Capilano is pronounced “cap-in-lan-oh”

  • @debbierambo658
    @debbierambo658 2 місяці тому +1

    Food looked even for me…

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому +1

      There was chicken skewers there! Haha

    • @debbierambo658
      @debbierambo658 2 місяці тому +1

      @@deniseandreed hmmmm…. Maybe. Lol

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 Місяць тому

    You guys are probably to hell and gone from Vancouver. By now, I am writing this in late September. If you get the chance, try to get up to Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Lillooet then come back down into the Fraser Valley it is an amazing Trip around.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому +1

      That is a great plan! We really enjoyed our time in Pemberton recently

  • @glennelliott708
    @glennelliott708 2 місяці тому +1

    Lynn Canyon: all those tourists on a supposedly “local knowledge” hiking area. Ugh. Come back in the off season when the locals are about.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  2 місяці тому

      I (Reed) thought for sure we were over the weight capacity! Haha, I'm sure the Capilano suspension bridge is even busier eh?

    • @glennelliott708
      @glennelliott708 2 місяці тому

      @@deniseandreed that is the most I have ever seen on that bridge at one time. The canyon itself is notorious for the large number of drownings as the undertow and flow rate is surprisingly high and mostly young adults do not respect the danger

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 Місяць тому

    You guys are probably to hell and gone from Vancouver by now. I am writing this in late September. If you get the chance, try to get up to Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Lillooet then come back down into the Fraser Valley it is an amazing Trip around.

    • @deniseandreed
      @deniseandreed  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the recs! We’ve been told that Squamish is the adventure capital of Canada. Sounds like a good time 💯