Tiny Island With a Big Hearted Vibe. Invited On The Bridge Of The Ferry

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • VAN LIFE ON A SMALL ISLAND OF UNDER 500 PEOPLE. VAN LIFE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 242

  • @michaelrobinsonphotography6552
    @michaelrobinsonphotography6552 3 місяці тому +108

    It was nice to meet you Chrome. I'm glad you enjoyed our little community.

    • @christinamann3640
      @christinamann3640 3 місяці тому +3

      It shows up very colourful and beautifully maintained on camera. People there take pride in their homes and it’s a treat to see the place vicariously

  • @ChristynaPatterson
    @ChristynaPatterson 3 місяці тому +10

    I have family that met in Alert Bay. An uncle was a fisherman and him and his wife settled in Sointulla. So thank you for going there so I can see it. Now I can visualize much better all the stories. You don't know what this means to me

  • @sacredstonecards9051
    @sacredstonecards9051 3 місяці тому +31

    Thank you BC Ferry, Mike and Chrome. We love you ❤

  • @Implant01
    @Implant01 3 місяці тому +16

    This is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen from you Chrome!
    The ferry boat tour, the people you met throughout the day and seeing the wildlife, especially those birds at the end made for an awesome day.
    That campsite was amazing.

  • @PandaLife-lp8kn
    @PandaLife-lp8kn 3 місяці тому +10

    When Chrome saw all those ferry boat controls all he wanted to do is drop the bass

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier5244 3 місяці тому +13

    You are very fortunate to be able to get to tour the pilot house,thanks for sharing and what a unique place!

  • @ramblynjazz1392
    @ramblynjazz1392 3 місяці тому +5

    Malcolm Island is worth your visit, too! We live in a beautiful province.

  • @dirkelber9111
    @dirkelber9111 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing day, Chrome! Thanks for sharing this island with the rest of us. If I ever come to the Island I want to explore these sites.

  • @anthonys.5909
    @anthonys.5909 3 місяці тому +28

    Small towns are amazing to visit. The community all get together to help one another in need.

  • @cynthiashell3389
    @cynthiashell3389 3 місяці тому +22

    I hope they never lose their culture. Such a beautiful place. Wow! I love colors ❤️

  • @shaunmaree6493
    @shaunmaree6493 3 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely love native artwork,got some awsome pieces on my last trip to Canada and take pride in displaying them in my home

  • @riverpilot69
    @riverpilot69 3 місяці тому +11

    Beautiful little place. Sometimes the coolest things are right in your backyard.

    • @conradcoolerfiend
      @conradcoolerfiend 3 місяці тому +1

      100%. It’s the BS of life that stops us from exploring it all, not lack of places to go.

  • @valeriaproductions
    @valeriaproductions 3 місяці тому +36

    Your kindness and gratitude is infectious! No wonder the locals love you! :)

  • @debraporter1797
    @debraporter1797 3 місяці тому +4

    Hey Chrome that little Island is way cool. No big crowds there.
    Those flowers are beautiful! Those birds though ....I have never seen anything like that.

  • @corporate_target
    @corporate_target 3 місяці тому +1

    Those birds under water was crazy! Thanks for showing that!

  • @deebee.14
    @deebee.14 3 місяці тому +2

    BC Ferries as just so cool for allowing us in there space and the Ireland is pure beautiful. Thank you for brining us along on your perfect adventure ❤

  • @DawnLapka
    @DawnLapka 3 місяці тому +2

    That's a really cool little Island. I love all those bright colors on the buildings.

  • @bridgetbrown8351
    @bridgetbrown8351 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow. This is very cool. We learned something new about boats. And the other islands.💕🥰🤗😘😍👍💕

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer 3 місяці тому +4

    🤩🙌 Mike! Awesome of you to show Chrome & us around 🛳️

  • @roseshafer258
    @roseshafer258 3 місяці тому +2

    Chrome Thank You, loved this little Island.

  • @jodiesebek2440
    @jodiesebek2440 3 місяці тому +2

    You are so blessed to have such beautiful territory to roam .The ferry is definitely awesome to be able to access the little island. Very cool vibes for sure. 😎✌️✌️ Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

  • @shellylockhart1506
    @shellylockhart1506 3 місяці тому +3

    The museum in Alert is amazing ! A must see .

  • @Creativecavemanagain
    @Creativecavemanagain 3 місяці тому +2

    A beautiful part of our world, for sure. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy it.

  • @pambridenback5467
    @pambridenback5467 3 місяці тому +2

    I enjoy all your videos but your travels close to home are my favorite. Feels like I am there. Thank you.

  • @HensOnly
    @HensOnly 3 місяці тому +4

    That island reminds me of Alaska and its Native Indians of that area. Such a beautiful place! Glad you went before tourists and travelers get first dibs on the island. Thanks to Mike and the ferry company for the wonderful contents. Keep 'em coming!

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 3 місяці тому +4

    How do you manage to find such beautiful areas you must be blessed

  • @sandrajewitt6050
    @sandrajewitt6050 3 місяці тому +4

    The tour of the ferry bridge was so interesting

  • @hphillips6552
    @hphillips6552 3 місяці тому +2

    It's the little islands that are the best. Small villages, nice people. ❤

  • @claudieC.
    @claudieC. 3 місяці тому +31

    Morning. If you find a flat rock, you can heat it and use it on your neck or back. They heat up really well and hold the heat a long time. Get a 1 or 2 large flat ones.

    • @denisemckiver69
      @denisemckiver69 3 місяці тому +4

      That sounds like a whole new way of getting stoned😅.
      Is that other little Island called Chrome Island ? I know it's out there somewhere. 😊

    • @rebeccazuckman9059
      @rebeccazuckman9059 3 місяці тому +1

      @@denisemckiver69didn’t LeLo point to a lake or something that said Chrome? I believe he did. It’s on his channel about 2-4 weeks ago. Prior to going back home and taking his wife on a trip…

    • @moparmarley
      @moparmarley 3 місяці тому +1

      @@denisemckiver69 There are 2 islands Chrome shares his name with and wants to visit but if im not mistaken there is no ferry service to either island.

    • @christinamann3640
      @christinamann3640 3 місяці тому

      Or they can heat up the bed before crawling in at night

    • @claudieC.
      @claudieC. 3 місяці тому +1

      @@christinamann3640 I didn't mean to warm up the bed, I meant for sore muscles and for his back issues.

  • @sundaycruzin4103
    @sundaycruzin4103 3 місяці тому +10

    One of the best streams yet since I have been watching. Looks like a wonderful place to return to again and again.

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer 3 місяці тому +2

    Chrome, excellent music 🎶 🎵

  • @robertagiles5188
    @robertagiles5188 3 місяці тому +4

    I enjoyed seeing the bridge of the ferry.

  • @DirtyWindshieldSeries
    @DirtyWindshieldSeries 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome to See BC Ferries! They are, Most Definitely, an Integral Aspect of Traveling around BC's Coastline! Great Episode Chrome!

    • @DirtyWindshieldSeries
      @DirtyWindshieldSeries 3 місяці тому

      Really Loving the Daily Episodes too! An Excellent Format! Best of Success!

  • @geaknol
    @geaknol 3 місяці тому +1

    This island is really adorable❤ Thank you Chrome for sharing!

  • @cindys2887
    @cindys2887 3 місяці тому +2

    Love this island.

  • @lynnef3297
    @lynnef3297 3 місяці тому +1

    👋😀👍 Thanks for taking us on a very cool adventure to a very cool, small island. Loved it❣️

  • @emilyjackson4279
    @emilyjackson4279 3 місяці тому +4

    Hi from the little yellow bike shop at the cruise port in Sydney, Nova Scotia! Hope to see you again on your next visit to the east coast🤗

  • @reneecloyd6114
    @reneecloyd6114 3 місяці тому +1

    Sometimes your shots look like a movie set and I have to tell myself No, that's real nature. It's amazing you get to see such beauty.

  • @gillian7425
    @gillian7425 3 місяці тому +1

    We're loving these BC travels of yours!

  • @jeffreywhitcomb555
    @jeffreywhitcomb555 3 місяці тому +4

    Love ya Chrome, thanks for all your videos been watching for years! Always entertaining and fun to watch!!!

  • @lynnnunezwhitlock1073
    @lynnnunezwhitlock1073 3 місяці тому +1

    Sooooo bleeeeping fun

  • @sadierayborn8241
    @sadierayborn8241 3 місяці тому +1

    This tape was not long enough! My eyes weren’t full of beautiful Canada! Love your country my friend🤗❣️

  • @donlyons3196
    @donlyons3196 3 місяці тому +1

    WHAT A NICE PLACE TO BE IN!!

  • @eileenclarke3670
    @eileenclarke3670 3 місяці тому +4

    Camp spot IS perfect

  • @leonalarson1598
    @leonalarson1598 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for an inspiring day ❤

  • @ARCinthe603
    @ARCinthe603 3 місяці тому +1

    I love hidden gems like this! Awesome video Chrome!

  • @lynnnunezwhitlock1073
    @lynnnunezwhitlock1073 3 місяці тому +1

    I love how excited you get!!!

  • @speedthetroutguy1468
    @speedthetroutguy1468 3 місяці тому +1

    You getting to go up and see how they drive the ferry was cool I got to go up on the helm of a small ferry in Mississippi USA once but the ferry you where on was much bigger and more advanced. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride

  • @DoreenGregory-sj3df
    @DoreenGregory-sj3df 3 місяці тому +1

    My gosh,How Cool

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome video

  • @rebeccazuckman9059
    @rebeccazuckman9059 3 місяці тому +6

    How cool was that getting the run down on the cargo ship- Ferry

  • @jacqueline-f6i9y
    @jacqueline-f6i9y 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the lovely scenery.

  • @ceebee987
    @ceebee987 3 місяці тому +5

    I've lived in metro Van my whole life and I've never seen those beautiful islands. Thank you so much for taking us along. You inspire me to get out there and see them.

  • @davidhillman3410
    @davidhillman3410 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome adventure!

  • @Bad_liver
    @Bad_liver 3 місяці тому +5

    Chrome you are an inspiration! Hello Cruzzie

  • @Sam-dm4rj
    @Sam-dm4rj 3 місяці тому +2

    Them little birds are a riot!!!

  • @faehammock8852
    @faehammock8852 3 місяці тому +1

    Your videos make my day, always something interesting and fun. Thank you for sharing al your experiences.

  • @dynoreed7235
    @dynoreed7235 3 місяці тому +1

    That was so cool seeing how the ferry was operated!!

  • @moparmarley
    @moparmarley 3 місяці тому

    So if your so unsure of what your plans for the summer, explore all the little islands each weekend. Exploring the areas you havn't been to during the week.

  • @sarahfox9180
    @sarahfox9180 3 місяці тому +1

    The warmth this video gave me🤗 Fantastic to see you back on the road again❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @RockSteady2727
    @RockSteady2727 3 місяці тому +7

    Great video Chrome. Thank you

  • @justinlucero6652
    @justinlucero6652 3 місяці тому +1

    That cool island wow and the boat of bc ferry wow mind-blowing

  • @rosemaryshepherdsmith5110
    @rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful island Chrome 😊

  • @britasmith8008
    @britasmith8008 3 місяці тому

    Those little fishing birds were amazing.

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 3 місяці тому +2

    Just loved those birds dipping in the water and coming back up.

  • @daronperry4080
    @daronperry4080 3 місяці тому +1

    super cute town, we love these small trips in between real shop life. You are giving us a great balance. Thank you.

  • @anneparrish2247
    @anneparrish2247 3 місяці тому +1

    Really loved this one. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @meowzic
    @meowzic 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeah this reminds me of Rhode Island

  • @ericlunn5323
    @ericlunn5323 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice work on Cormorant Island - great report!

  • @ResPieces
    @ResPieces 3 місяці тому +1

    thank you Mike for that neat sneak peak!

  • @magicalmary2706
    @magicalmary2706 3 місяці тому +1

    Awe, Chrome…you were giddy like a little kid at Christmas! I loved visiting the native small towns when I travelled to Alaska and then down via the ferry and car travel down the Al-Can highway. Didn’t get to see as much of BC, but my 2 favorite AK towns were Sitka and Ketchikan.

  • @garrettsullivan6939
    @garrettsullivan6939 3 місяці тому +1

    that was really really cool Big 10. Wish I was there I could use a big chill out like that .Thank you.

  • @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc
    @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc 3 місяці тому +4

    Gots our daily fix of Chrome and Cruzie. A great way to start off the weekend 💙💙✌️

  • @waynebyle1861
    @waynebyle1861 3 місяці тому

    That place is amazing Crome 👍

  • @benhoose
    @benhoose 3 місяці тому +4

    5:30 this is so cool to see and learn. Thank you Chrome for sharing

  • @tgoodson2
    @tgoodson2 3 місяці тому

    I’m indigenous. my aunt Mary taught school on one of those islands for most of her life. I’ve never been there so thanks for giving me a glimpse of her life. She passed on several years ago.

  • @FrancoisProjects
    @FrancoisProjects 3 місяці тому +4

    Saturday late afternoon 🎉

  • @DisabledandPrepping
    @DisabledandPrepping 3 місяці тому

    That alert Bay looks so cool. I love that they kept their native roots.

  • @debbiehawk-payne8507
    @debbiehawk-payne8507 3 місяці тому

    Hi 😎&🐶; What a Cool experience getting to See how the Fairy was driven! Great Adventure! 🤗👍; Beautiful Island😍; Thank You For Sharing 🙂; ❤️🫂😎&🐶; SEE You Both Soon 🙂

  • @nancypeplau9747
    @nancypeplau9747 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for taking me along Chrome! Awesome day!

  • @kimthompson9194
    @kimthompson9194 3 місяці тому

    It’s great to see you being present and enjoying the moment, thank you for sharing!

  • @joejoness9939
    @joejoness9939 3 місяці тому +21

    Let’s see what shenanigans we get up too today!🎉❤🎉

  • @joeorel5475
    @joeorel5475 3 місяці тому

    Chrome, head to Quadra and Cortez Island when you get a chance. Ferry from Campbell River to Quadra, then another from Quadra to Cortez. Another two great spots, from my stomping grounds.

  • @theressaosborne4534
    @theressaosborne4534 3 місяці тому

    Yes, go to Malcolm Island. You'll love it.

  • @virginiajorgensen8614
    @virginiajorgensen8614 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for taking us to these islands.

  • @michellemack6640
    @michellemack6640 3 місяці тому +11

    I can see why Cruzie was so wiped out during your live show. He looked like a mountain goat climbing all the rocks and driftwood 😂.

    • @davidthompson5963
      @davidthompson5963 3 місяці тому +1

      He almost hit his sump plug off 😂😂😂

  • @riapoole2850
    @riapoole2850 3 місяці тому

    This was one of my faves in a while. TFS.

  • @soloflight1975
    @soloflight1975 3 місяці тому

    Your videos make me feel calm and relaxed that's why i always watch, thank you so much

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy 3 місяці тому

    Wow wow and wow. Very cool Chrome, stunning area. Beautiful!!

  • @DingbadYoutube
    @DingbadYoutube 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Haven’t made it that far up island so it was extra great to watch.

  • @eileenclarke3670
    @eileenclarke3670 3 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting. I didn’t realize Alert was on an island

  • @abdullahisalihu3990
    @abdullahisalihu3990 3 місяці тому +1

    finally u got in a boat cockpit.. love it

  • @KJ4RMZ
    @KJ4RMZ 3 місяці тому

    Those diving birds were so cool to see.

  • @amberm3193
    @amberm3193 3 місяці тому

    I love the birds, way cool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @raveninavaniam9438
    @raveninavaniam9438 3 місяці тому +6

    LOOKS GREAT !!!
    I'm watching while I'm actually cooking eggs right now 😋 ❤
    My van broke down AGAIN ... may as well eat lol
    CHEERS to more adventures !!! ✌️✌️

  • @rangovanlife
    @rangovanlife 3 місяці тому

    Nice place in did. I love exploring natives culture too.

  • @TamaraShayna
    @TamaraShayna 3 місяці тому

    What a beautiful island!

  • @cherriemckinstry131
    @cherriemckinstry131 3 місяці тому

    I could feel your joy. That is a great thing.. Thanks for being able to say hello to people who love your channel. Some people would but cant handle the noteriety as you do. It was fun watch you and cruise go walking on the rocks.. making dinner while viewing wild life.. so serine..

  • @twinkiscpost5717
    @twinkiscpost5717 3 місяці тому

    Love the island culture

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA 3 місяці тому

    love seeing the crews section of the ferry..one day I might check out a few of those islands. great share ❤