Dad & I had such a fun time with you & Jess! It’s always an adventure!!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Such a good time, mom. More videos with you coming soon!
@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've watched you for about a year and although I live in NY, that doesn't mean I can't wish I lived in Canada. Your train videos are my favourite especially the luxurious ones because of the small, compact but still comfortable cabins. You've made this quarantine a lot more fun as if life was still adventurous and happy in other places of the world! Thank You DownieLive!
@positivelybobby4 жыл бұрын
Hear hear!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Hopefully you can get up here to experience it yourself, one day.
@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz4 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive I'm hoping to get a motorcycle when I get older and I would love to take it to Canada!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Yes! The summers are perfect in Canada for a motorcycle. Warm but not too hot! 👌🏼
@stevensteven51444 жыл бұрын
Loved that you were able to share this experience with your parents
@aussiejohn58354 жыл бұрын
Hanging loose in a Caboose with no drama from the Llama. Listening to the distant sounds of trains while enjoying the panorama. How wonderful for you to share with us your mama and papa while I am watching this sipping on a cuppa. I am in Australia and some will say down under but when I view your videos they give my life an upper. I could watch your content from breakfast time to supper. Stay safe and healthy.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
John! That was so good! Thanks for the poem or wrap? 😄👍🏼
@aussiejohn58354 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive My pleasure. I hope to travel across your wonderful country in the future by train. Thanks again for your amazing videos.
@redgarcia14276 ай бұрын
Brilliant Rhyming!!✌🐢Hello from Kentucky!
@Luke_Go Жыл бұрын
As an European, I always find it funny when you and J.J. show your love for Canada! I loved Seattle, but haven't gone further North yet...
@sunowl53014 жыл бұрын
Holy Moly! I’ve driven by Squilax General Store dozens of times and never stopped there or realized this was behind it 🤯 Very cool!
@teammeteamus.83154 жыл бұрын
In the UK, the only thing we see and hear about Canada tends to be about Toronto & Niagra falls. Your vids have shown the beauty and excitement of the whole of Canada, not just one section of it. Thank you for this. Your channel is wonderful.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@justjudycrafting74014 жыл бұрын
You could sure tell your dad was having so much fun up in the caboose lookout. What a great little place.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@RedHillian4 жыл бұрын
Being a Brit with our tiny island, I don't think I've ever really thought about how the cabooses were used - what a fantastic way to preserve the industrial history of them, and make a distinctive hostel! I'm sure at least half your viewers must be making lists of places to visit in BC just from your videos now, I know I am!
@harleyray66424 жыл бұрын
My father worked for CN as a Brakeman/Conductor for 35 yrs out of Edmonton he probably spent time in that caboose! The desk/ work station is where the conductor reviewed the cargo manifest and completed his paperwork, The wheel on the outside platform is a hand brake. Two crew members rode in the caboose- the tail end brakeman and the conductor,and in later days of crew reduction just the Conductor. Beds were used when there was 2 crew and trips were longer. Trips were shortened when reduced to one crew as sleeping was never allowed on duty. As a youth I rode in caboose with my father this video brought back wonderful memories, thank you for sharing 2 thumbs up!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a fun childhood experience that would have been. Thanks for sharing, Ray.
@psoon042863 жыл бұрын
Short and sweet, but packed with all the info we need for our next road trip into the interior. Great job Mike 👍👍
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip! Enjoy your trip!
@kristianaldrin4 жыл бұрын
The drone shots are 🔥 🤓 great video Mike
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@susanj41394 жыл бұрын
My Dad was a keen HI member and visitor to many hostels around the world, but his absolute favourite hostel was Squilox. I know he stayed there several times, and I joined him there once. As it wasn’t a busy week we each had our own caboose. And of course, pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast! This video has brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eyes. Thank you. I forgot about the llama.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That’s so cool! I’m glad you’ve been there and I’m happy I could bring back some memories for you.
@JBridges10924 жыл бұрын
I love that you can hear the rails sing as trains go by. I would love staying here. BTW, the handles on the ceiling are called OS handles... let you figure out what it means.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I think I've got it 😉 Thanks for the info!
@CANControlGRAFFITI4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a must visit spot
@teresasbigopinion53044 жыл бұрын
Your family is so adorable and wholesome.
@heathertruskinger62144 жыл бұрын
Gotta get me to Canada one day 💛 I wish Australia wasn't so far away! Love that someone is still finding a use for those old carriages !❤️
@deichkind19744 жыл бұрын
It is so nice how you interact with your sister and your parents. Some people are so rude with each other. The hostel looks very special but also very nice on the other side. Easy to reach by car (when you know the way) but also in private because of the hidden location. Great. Take care, don't risk anything while travelling and I am looking for your next video.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Mary. Thank you!
@marksaddler Жыл бұрын
I’ve stayed in ‘Glacier‘ in Summer 1997, thanks Mike for bringing back an awesome memory from the time I spent in Vancouver/BC
@raghavmalhotra7103 жыл бұрын
The drone shots, the editing, the story telling… everything is so damn good 👍 real nice content man.
@ramonalisowski3184 жыл бұрын
Pure Enjoyment watching!!! My late father was a railroader he operated a Draw Bridge here in Cleveland Ohio most of his life. The places you are taking us on in Canada are just gorgeous the trees!!! Wish I could be with you in person.
@robyoungquist58034 жыл бұрын
We’re so busy flying off to unknown destinations, yet, it takes a pandemic to force us to discover our own “backyards”. Refreshing actually. You seem to have a lovely family Mike. Cherish them! I’m the oldest of 7 (2 boys that are anchors with 5 girls in between). We’re spread throughout the U.S. and Europe. Last time we were together was 3 years ago next month ... and even at that, one Sister did not join us which sadly is just as well she didn’t.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Rob. All the best.
@marypercoski33264 жыл бұрын
Mike, this was great! You are an inspiration! I love your passion for travel and trying new things!
@positivelybobby4 жыл бұрын
God, I love Canada. What an awesome idea. It's my goal to get up there (when we Americans are welcomed back... can't blame Canada for THAT!) and drive the Trans Canada from Coast to Coast. Great job, Mike. Keep it up!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
It's a great highway Bobby. You'd love it
@positivelybobby4 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive I grew up in Detroit and spent a large amount of my youth in Canada, riding on cold busses to get our asses kicked by much, much better teams. I've stayed in so many homes, and were so warmly and graciously welcomed by every type of Canadian family. Even if I wanted to to find something negative to say about Canada, I'd be unable to. If you would just find a way around all the cold weather, I'd emigrate tomorrow. ;-) Do you plan to do a Hwy 1 video across Canada?
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I don’t at the moment, but I think when VIA Rail starts running again, I will do a series on that for sure.
@positivelybobby4 жыл бұрын
Sorry! I meant to say I grew up in Detroit PLAYING HOCKEY. That must have seemed cryptic.
@crowfoot11994 жыл бұрын
@@positivelybobby Not to Canadians! lol I knew exactly what you meant 😛🏒And if you want to avoid the cold come to Vancouver. But if you want to avoid Vancouver's *rain* go to neighbouring Victoria 👍
@PAfarmboy4 жыл бұрын
Mike, it was great to see your family supporting you and joining in your crazy lifestyle. 👍🏻
@peneloped.wenman4388 Жыл бұрын
... oh, this so wonderful ... brings back many memories of summer's @ my maternal grandparents retirement residence near Scotch Creek ... the fabulous salmon runs every four years, the magical bells from the lead sheep of the herd, as the First Nations peoples led there flock along the lakeside road ... the old Herrings, an elderly couple lived in the back area of their Squilax store, which was filled so neatly & clean with some fantastic ancient goods ... Mrs. Herring was a fastidious housekeeper w/ baked goods always on hand ... she invited Grandma, Mom & I into the rear parlour & it was a splended place .. an old bit of Brit' ... Mr. Herring was a famous British photographer who had the parlour walls filled with his wonderous photo's ... all black & white ... some hand-painted ... landscapes reminiscent of Ansel Adams or Byron Harmon ... not dramatic mountainscapes, but the same marvelous energy ... beautiful art craftsmanship ... not so long ago, I began a research on the Herrings, & as to the where abouts of Mr. Herrings wonderful photographs ... thanks for the memories ...
@bfmcarparts3 жыл бұрын
4:24 multiple of caboose-- cabeese 8:14 WC- water closet, the head, etc 11:51 gently boiled and concentrated sugar maple sap, ever tried birch syrup? 12:31 hope you enjoyed Lake Louise, in the '80's I fell in love with the Post Hotel's French Onion soup and roast Cariboo.
@heatherrowles25804 жыл бұрын
Canada is one of the few places Im sad I will never visit.....thanks for sharing your road trip with us stop at home types.
@pruittiii4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Originally the caboose allowed the conductor and brakeman were able to look ahead and see the half of the train which could not be seen looking back from the locomotive. The advent of much longer trains, along with electronic devices to detect failures mid train did away the need for them. Trains have not looked the same since there demise. I think some may still be in use in Alaska. The compartment atop the caboose is a cupola. On some railroads, bay windows were used instead of cupolas (Southern Railways in the southeastern U.S. was one). They were originally heated with coal-fired, then later, oil-fired heaters. The University of South Carolina has a number of cabooses behind the stadium. They are sold for game day party headquarters! condominiums. Each caboose has two units. They are cool. A nearby town has purchased one for their historical society headquarters (one of the Southern Railways bay window units). Thanks for teaching me about the overhead bars. I did not know about them. It makes perfect sense.
@RailfanFox3 жыл бұрын
Cabooses are still used today rarely, under the name of 'shoving platform' for local trains
@TheCanuckhead20003 жыл бұрын
I loved to visit Kamloops with my grandfather, he was a tombstone mason and delivered to cemeteries all over the PNW. Glad to see some of the old caboose cars being repurposed, looks like a quiet place to get some R & R.
@jgorge27024 жыл бұрын
Oh what I would do to be Canadian right now!!!!! Always wondered why the trains don't have cabooses anymore. Even though you aren't traveling as much as you were pre-Covid, your videos are still really great. Thanks again for the entertaining, informative diversions you provide for us.....
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon! I have more coming!
@agentofficerthomasa.porter1074 жыл бұрын
Mike, Great catching up with you. How great to have your whole family on your Great Tour of the Hostel with all the perks to be enjoyed! A piece of history that is brought alive in the past to the present memories made. Thanks for sharing. Wish Safe Travels & Safe Health. Always, Tommy :-)
@ericsturniolo4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I love how they kept the cabooses in its original state! I’ve stayed in something a little similar, but they kept it a little more modern. In Folkston, Georgia, there’s what’s called Chessie’s Caboose, where you can sleep, have a barbecue, and is less than 100 ft away from the CSX mainline to Jacksonville! I have a video of the caboose somewhere on my hard drive, but it’s a pretty neat place! For a train fan myself, it’s definitely worth the trip!
@maymetzger17404 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Your so charismatic and have a honest excitement for each adventure. Love how supportive your family is as well, it's refreshing. Keep up the great content! ❤
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment, May! I have more coming for you!
@janetlwhitehead Жыл бұрын
Such a great video about our best kept secret. I've been taking my grandkids here for years, plus hosting writers' retreats each Fall. The uniqueness of the place alone inspires creativity, mystery, storytelling, and a whole lot of fun.
@toddstewart81373 жыл бұрын
Keep up all the great videos. We're moving to BC next month, so you're giving us so many exciting destinations to visit, especially for a train nerd such as myself :)
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That’s so good to hear! Enjoy!
@adamrawn2063 Жыл бұрын
My family were the 'previous owners in the 80s' mentioned in the video. When we owned it, it was the 'Squilax Craft Post', a pottery & other handicrafts shop. The lower floor was our house. One big difference I see is that the old boathouse is gone. And of course we didn't have a llama! I'm surprised that it is actually open, I thought they had closed down completely due to 'corona' but I guess not!
@DownieLive Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a small world!
@Gryphonisle3 жыл бұрын
Love this show. Almost always something interesting, the enthusiasm is infectious. As far as the plural of caboose goes--a rule of thumb: If it’s not Roman in origin, it generally won’t end in “i”: Octopuses, hippopotamuses, cabooses.
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Good thinking, Paul. Thanks.
@MandMsss3 жыл бұрын
I have driven past this General store many times and not thought much about it! I can't believe this gem was hidden on the other side.
@douglasmacgregor38783 жыл бұрын
This is great. There is a caboose hotel in Strasburg Pa. The cabooses were modernized but it was still a fun place to visit.
@lrnjohn_29612 жыл бұрын
If you like cabooses, you should stay in the restored 1919 Caboose campsite at the Chester Railway Station Museum. There's a lot of history and hiking around that area, plus it's located right next to an active railroad.
@donnaw7 Жыл бұрын
I have passed by this countless times and had NO IDEA! I'm glad I stumbled across your channel! I would definitely like to check this out!
@stevensteven51444 жыл бұрын
I love HI hostels. I stayed at the Sydney HI last year that’s attached to Central Station. The hostel has rooms in caboose on the tracks as well rooms in actual building.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Steven!
@michaelvandermarliere78204 жыл бұрын
Mike, you haven't given me a reply yet? Big fan of yours here! OMG, my friend is your doppelganger, are you familiar with that? He looks and talks exactly like you! It's uncanny and so remarkable. He is Christopher from Flint MI, sorry I don't mean to freak you out! Love all your shows!
@mceccato4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were supposed to take a trip to Maritime Canada this summer (canceled due to the pandemic). We hope to make that trip next year but you are making such a strong case for us to visit BC. Keep 'em coming, Mike!
@johnrogers28264 жыл бұрын
My family did that when I was a kid. Stayed in old cabooses. It was awesome!
@kellybryson77544 жыл бұрын
Your dad, up in the bump out, was so cute.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
He's the best. Glad you noticed.
@andrewkast40872 жыл бұрын
You found a great hostle there! I would take that over many of the expensive motels for its quiet yet picturesque location. Thank you for the video!
@brandytoutant94343 жыл бұрын
Love your family Mike! keep up the great work you're doing show casing beautiful British Columbia!
@cjjn4 жыл бұрын
I LIVE IN VANCOUVER WHY THE HELL HAVE I NOT STAYED THERE???? This channel has literally saved my life for quarantine activities!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
YES CALEB! Go do it!
@RickTexas4 жыл бұрын
This was so much fun, showing you with your family. I thoroughly enjoy this experience.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks Rick!
@barefootanimist4 жыл бұрын
Haven't been there in almost 15 years. I'm happy to see Blaire's still smiling and serving those pancakes... That was a highlight of the morning after my night in the "boathouse."
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
So good! Yep, she's still going strong. And you got to stay in the boathouse?! So lucky! That's a cute spot by the water.
@barefootanimist4 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive It was pretty nice. Water lapping at the shore, a few feet from the glass door. Ended-up meeting a German journalist, and she and I went for a paddle before breakfast. After we talked, she decided to take a side-trip down to Penticton, and stayed at the hostel there (where I happened to work at the time). Squilax has a great vibe. Have you been to many of the HI-Canada hostels in BC?
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to 3 of them now, hoping to explore more of them soon.
@barefootanimist4 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive Which two besides Squilax? Ever considered heading up to Dawson City? Theirs looked rustic, but I like the idea of being up in the Yukon.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Jasper and Lake Louise. I’m perhaps looking into Prince Rupert and maybe Athabaskan Falls Wilderness Hostel
@kansaibeyond4 жыл бұрын
I know lots of my friends and people on social media have been very vocal about not going outside, not traveling, not infecting others - but like you said, there's no reason to put your life on hold if you are not infected, do so safely and not endanger other people. Thanks for addressing issue, and I'm hoping you're not getting criticized too much by those people. As always, thank you for the amazing content and sharing your life with us! Stay safe!!
@billgoeckel63444 жыл бұрын
Mike you manage to find all these neat Hostels to stay in. You are a great travel guide . Spent many summers on the Shuswap lake as a kid. My Dad's business partner had a few acres of land on the beach front and Copper Island was straight ahead of head it. Sorrento to be exact. Another great video and thanks again. Always looking forward to the next one. Cheers bud!
@Bear392243 жыл бұрын
Been past Squilax many times never seen what was behind it. (I believe it is pronounced Squi (as in Sky) lax). Many years ago I worked in a sawmill at Monte Lake. I stayed in a caboose. However there was nothing left inside other than the walls between the rooms. Nice to see what I missed.
@Zeyev4 жыл бұрын
As much as I love maple syrup, birch syrup was a revelation. I bought some in Winnipeg last summer. [We used to be able to cross international borders long ago, remember?] Have YOU tried birch syrup? Oh, I ran this morning in a virtual form of the National Capital Pride Run 5K in Ottawa. I wish I could have been there in person. We do what we can.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of Birch Syrup. I'll have to try them. Haha thanks for the recommendation.
@davidlp65104 жыл бұрын
Birch syrup???? I never heard of that before. We have several birch trees on my parent's house in Chicago. I guess I will try that. If I don't die I will let you know how it tasted.
@Zeyev4 жыл бұрын
@@davidlp6510 Here's the company that makes the product I bought at a museum in The Peg rocky-lake-birch-syrup-2.myshopify.com/ I'm not sure it's available down here in the States and I don't know if any birch tree has the right kind of sap. Good luck and please don't die. Oh, my taste buds think it's sweeter than maple syrup and has a different taste. If you and Mike can get some, I'll be interested in hearing what your impression is.
@Bear392243 жыл бұрын
Me three, never heard of it but will look for some next time I go through Windypeg.
@andregonsalvez92442 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I have been to Lake Louis, Jasper and seen the Rockies, when I was living in Calgary . Canada is soo blessed by natural beauty .
@mbpandora50 Жыл бұрын
Came to find you here and on instagram through the Infotel Kamloops article. I've driven past there so many times on my way from Manitoba to the coast, back and forth, many times and a friend actually lives nearby. What an interesting and fun video you've made. Now I'm off to check out more of your travels. Road tripping is my absolute favourite and especially Canada.
@MegaSalmanarif2 жыл бұрын
Wish your parents a long, healthy and happy life Mike.
@ritatharp52384 жыл бұрын
I love the family together! 💕
@TM-qj4yr2 жыл бұрын
Your family is great. Shuswap Lake looks so beautiful.
@karenmackie96653 жыл бұрын
What an awesome place to stay! The hostel owner had the tracks built for the “caboosei” to rest?? Another beautiful tour of a vacation spot in Canada to visit. Thanks for including the bathroom shot and your Dad in the engineer seat.
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
😉😄 My pleasure Karen!
@donnawillis66252 жыл бұрын
Going back through your video cashe and I got to tell you they are wonderful. I can do Canada without leaving my home. Thanks, Mike.
@rman80284 жыл бұрын
Soary Jess, but that's a brake wheel. I spent many hours with conductors or utility listening for brakes that needed to be released before the trains left the yard. Vacation travel in the States is slowly opening up. We socially distanced our 42nd anniversary @ the beach. It is important to call ahead. The senior Downies look to be enjoying vacationing 'with the kids'. Keep on making the videos, we'll keep on watching them!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks!
@an_asian_guy4 жыл бұрын
this is cool but there is also one in pennsylvania near stratsburg railway called red caboose motel, resturant & gift shop also i wish i had manule windshild wipers on the side windows of cars
@kellyk39334 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video, Mike. At the time, I'm living my travel adventures vicariously through you. I've traveled all over the world and Banff is my favorite place by far, so I'm looking forward to the next installment! I can't wait until the border opens and I can go back. However, I certainly can't blame you guys for not letting us in :)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha fair enough. Banff was great. See you next week!
@bos2phxflyer3634 жыл бұрын
Great video! Those drone shots really rocked! On my bucket list for next year! My granddad worked for CN!😎
@petern68084 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! Jasper is awesome and the new hostel in town is pretty amazing. Hope you got out to do some of the iconic hikes in Jasper National Park. There are even little smaller hostels throughout the mountain parks allowing a more personal experience of the Rockies!
@blueman59244 жыл бұрын
What an awesome place to stay for a family get together. Your choice was totally on track !
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Yes it was! Wait... Ahhhh... I see what you did there! 😉👍🏼😄
@kevinmadison79554 жыл бұрын
Mike, I'm glad you want me there with you because I enjoy everyone of your travels AND it's the FIRST TIME I'VE EVER BEEN INSIDE A CABOOSE!!! Thanks for that and thanks for your Canadian pronunciation of "out," lol! Great seeing you with your family. Your Mom and Dad are good sports 👍👍👍
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks
@kevinmadison79554 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive You're the best, Mike! You got a lifelong fan in me.
@4peaceandharmony4 жыл бұрын
I live vicariously through you right now. Thanks for bringing the fun :) Looking foward to Lake Louise. We hiked to the tea house a few years back. That blue water is stunning.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful! I can't wait to show you what we got up to!
@williamneal90764 жыл бұрын
You knock it out of the park. Thank You.
@bacondad69604 жыл бұрын
Definite trip within the next couple years. I live in North Idaho about 6.5 hours from there. Thank you for sharing!!!!
@gnomealone3504 жыл бұрын
For over 25 years I drove in the summer from Calgary to Vancouver Island and was always so curious about that place. I always thought it was pronounced Skwee-lax lol.
@markbrolicious4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love seeing your travels around Canada when international isn’t an option. 👍🏼
@raidlover69414 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I love your channel. Always original.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@the_g9456 Жыл бұрын
Mike! Going back watching some of your videos I had never seen. This is was so cool. That area of Canada looks so pretty.
@RakshadaShirley Жыл бұрын
The owner is my friend. I love the creativity and the atmosphere there!
@frederickfajardo82894 жыл бұрын
I have been to the Shuswap many times, but I didn't know about this hostel. Awesome.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@catherinelinton34443 жыл бұрын
That looks sooo cool. Maybe one day I’ll visit there. I’ve only ever spent 2 nights outside of Ontario in my whole life, hopefully once we get past this covid craziness, I’ll be able to do some real traveling.
@julianakf4 жыл бұрын
Your videos keep getting better and better, Mike! Loved it! Your family is awesome. Can't wait to travel in BC.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jameswalker684 жыл бұрын
A caboose motel - is that a Mike Downie dream come true or what?! Another incredible video. I wish you guys could adopt me. You Downie folk are some amazing people! Thanks again for having me along :)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day! 😄👍🏼
@debbiec41264 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! Looks like an adequate and unique place to stay! Looking forward to more....
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@niloofarzarif29424 жыл бұрын
We were also at Shuswap lake last weekend but we had no idea about this hostel! We camped there
@chewar75372 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I would love to stay in an old caboose. Great video, yet again!! Thanks for sharing....😊🚊
@kevnmtns47734 жыл бұрын
CUPOLA (the elevated part of the caboose)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh That's what it's called! Thanks
@kayo38474 жыл бұрын
Just got back from a road trip through the Icefields Parkway. One of the most beautiful trips I've ever been on and honestly wouldn't have done it had there not been this virus closing down most travel. There's always light at the end of a tunnel.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! That’s where we’re headed next
@chrisjohnson79294 жыл бұрын
This is definitely going on my "places to go in BC list"
@jadedavis8224 жыл бұрын
I’m so jelly you find all the cool places... but thankfully you always take me with you ...so thank you for all you do mike! Lovely family by the way! See you next time😊
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jade! See you next week!
@Nynke_K4 жыл бұрын
Oh. My god. This place looks amazing and you get to touch everything in the caboose and you get those to-die-for pancakes! So jealous!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! So good!
@danielclooney62483 жыл бұрын
For me, it's worth a road trip up there just to eat those pancakes!!! I love all three fruits.
@macmikey3 жыл бұрын
Not too far from there south at Glacier Park in Montana is Isaak Walton Inn with cabooses and an engine to sleep in. Very cool place.
@jasonpayne12403 жыл бұрын
Well done! Came for the adventure and stayed for the maple syrup 🍁
@mikeflor2009 Жыл бұрын
Oh what! I didnt know it has a CN train hostel there. I live in that area for 10months in Silvery Beach Road before we bought a house in downtown chase. We alwys passed in this old store. We Didnt know it has hidden a cool cn train hostel there.
@michaelformaini70534 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, great to see you enjoying family time as well as travelling around the countryside and keeping the railroad theme going. Looking forward to mid-September when I might, hopefully, get to go outside a 5 kilometre radius of home. The Shuswap Lakes area is a great location to combine love of railfanning, fishing, swimming and generally enjoying the great outdoors. On a road trip with my Canadian friend, Kevin, 25 years ago, another Aussie friend and I based ourselves in Salmon Arm and photographed trains on Notch Hill and alongside the lake before continuing towards Revelstoke and beyond. The views around the lake and caboose park you showed reminded me of this great adventure from long ago, On the flip side, there was one minor boo-boo in your caboose operating description. If the conductor/rear brakeman saw the train divide in front of him, the air in the brake system SHOULD dump and the brakes on both parts of the train would activate. He would still pull the emergency cord to dump the air at his end of the rear portion to guarantee a quick stop because the train may be on a gradient and the rear portion could roll forward or backward causing further mayhem. The Engineer would deal with the front portion but might not appreciate the rear portion giving his portion a rear end shove after recovery from stopping. Just a little to add to your railroad knowledge. Thank you for triggering the memories and sharing your family time with us. Looking forward to next week's presentation. Cheers from your Melbourne based fan.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Ah that's good to know. Thanks Michael! Glad I could bring some memories back for you.
@michaelformaini70534 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive Mike, not only do you bring back fond memories, your postings are spreading good cheer to so many downunder who are still in lockdown. I was just speaking to a young friend named Tyler who thanked me so much for spreading the word to him and others. By the way, I just consulted my CN North America Operating Guide 1994 (given to me by a dispatcher in Prince George when I made a semi-professional visit there in 1995) and the Air Brake Rules confirm what I mentioned in my first comment. Take care and God Bless You and Your Family.
@jamesdugan30794 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Your energy and upbeat personality help me beat the "Pandemic Blues". Thanks Mike.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks, James!
@carlmuhm38964 жыл бұрын
Michael, not only did you find a awesome place to video but to add your family is a brilliant idea, love the whole video the whole vibe. I'm looking forward to the next adventure. Thank you You're awesome
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@iraforleiter79544 жыл бұрын
I felt that after watching your videos for almost a year and becoming a big fan of your channel, I should send a "hello." I too live in Vancouver - the other Vancouver - Vancouver, Washington, and I have been to Canada many times over the years. Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Banff, Montreal, Quebec. After watching your videos lately I see there is so much more to see, but alas, that will have to wait until we Americans are welcome back on your country. Anyway - your videos are terrific and I look forward to each weeks offering.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ira. I really appreciate hearing that, and I hope you get the chance to come back and visit soon... but who knows how long this will all last. Stay safe!
@alec46722 жыл бұрын
As far as I can tell that kitchen is totally original besides the fridge and the added toaster oven. Originally they'd use a stove top oven if they wanted to bake, not common though.
@kostas66214 жыл бұрын
Mike thanks for your videos! I live in Pennsylvania and I wanted to go somewhere very interesting, historic, unique, and beautiful. I have decided to visit Canada. Thanks bro!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@joe-r24054 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, Always enjoyable. Wife & I are hoping to get back to travels once we get through this COVID issue. Being train enthusiasts we would LOVE to spend a night @ Hihostels Caboose in Shuswap Lake. Happy for you that you were able to spend some "safe " family time! Joe-R DFW Texas USA
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Please do!
@PlanesTrainsEverything4 жыл бұрын
That's one of the coolest hotels I think I've ever seen! My bucket list seems to be getting longer and longer because of you. 👍😀