NOT YOUR AVERAGE GUIDE to Vancouver - Parks Edition

[@jymnmeier3527]

Mike, as a patent I personally wouldn't mind someone clogging at a children's park but I have so much respect for you for heading out early out of respect for those that would. Just another reason why I enjoy you and your channel :) Loved the parks and thanks for sharing.

[@blueman5924]

agreed, clogging is one thing, but the chicken dance would be a definite no-no. 😂

[@alisonbabichuk5432]

Best hikes around Vancouver that most people don't know about!

[@laurenfoote3212]

Yes! I was going to suggest this too

[@Aaron-kp6kp]

Huge respect for you going out early to record so you wouldn’t make any child or parent uncomfortable 👏

[@andrehoong5630]

I live in the lower mainland and I gotta say this is one of the best guides on KZbin for Vancouver. Has some really good low key spots!

[@pamdleve]

I would really like it if you could keep up this series. It gives us something to check out as we are not traveling anywhere

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Vancouver is such a beautiful city and you capture it so well.

[@chansetwo]

They do things so much better in Canada.

[@jaydonbains4060]

I live in vancouver and ive been too lazy to see half this shit. But yes amazing country

[@babeebel]

@qwerty qwerty nah man just fax

[@Turbo_2155]

I love Canada it’s seems a very awesome atmosphere there, probably going to live in Ontario,Quebec,Vancouver

[@sandrajewitt6050]

Love the parks. I would love a series on all of the gulf islands.

[@DownieLive]

Ohhhh great idea!

[@JaredRichardson]

Great idea!

[@jillmvc]

@@DownieLive be sure to check out Pender Islands disc golf course! It's one of the best courses around.

[@kevinklassen4328]

I second this!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Mike, not only are your videos fun, they’re so interesting to watch. Tons of info. Excellent. I’m hooked. One of the best vibes on KZbin.

[@DownieLive]

Aw yes! Thanks

[@khoitruong6593]

5:30 AM filming. That's DEDICATION!!! Thanks for the tips. Gotta check out some of these parks over the summer! And the community farm you saw at Terra Nova was the KPU's farm school

[@DownieLive]

Have fun!

[@robertcampbell6713]

Hello Mike, I hope this note finds you doing well... I really enjoyed all the parks, but probably my favorite was the one close to the airport.... being a aviation enthusiast at heart. Once again your energy level is just wonderful and brings so much to your videos..... I love the fact that your a BIG kid at heart as am I. Such a great video, Mike! Another Downielive HOME RUN!!!

[@DownieLive]

Wooo hooo! Thanks Robert!

[@maymccabe1113]

Thanks, Mike! Love your channel! I lived in Vancouver 30 years ago. Thanks for sharing all this wonderful stuff about Vancouver! Great new parks! Vancouver is still the best place in the world! Missing not being able to visit in person so really appreciate doing this virtually! Thanks again! 👍!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Maybe for future ideas, talk about best restaurants? I love the food here so much. You could also do another public art edition, since there are so many art pieces like the mermaid statue in Stanley park, the wing mural in kits and even the Canada line stations sometimes have art on them

[@canuck3501]

I remember that Beaver randomly showing up there years ago i think 2013-2014 and people rallied to not get it removed cause the city wanted too. Glad to see it still is there lol

[@joyfull2346]

It literally made me burst to laughter you had to be in the playground at 5:30 am to film this video. It's my first time to feel sorry for a guy in his 30s without kids, lol.

[@DownieLive]

HAHAHAHA!

[@jonnanjohnson5438]

No worries he can get kids and wife anytime he wants too.

[@frankpicaro7300]

Mike, lots of chuckles in this video....some slightly cringe-worthy. "I thought this joke would land better" GROAN!🤣 The first zip line is dangerous to adult butts. Also, this is the most virtual exercise I've ever had. Finally my choice(s) for favorite park are the Friendship parks.They're beautiful. AND the Golden Tree is magnificent. Thanks for another terrific vlog, Stay safe!!

[@DownieLive]

Totally agree with the Golden Tree! Good choice!

[@SayedYasin]

Terra Nova is one of our favorites We go there most of the time At winter it's been used for sliding down the hills Always fun there And walking around it it's beautiful

[@stevephelan]

Best places to see some wildlife in the city like owls, hawks etc that aren’t common in other places.

[@lynda.grace.14]

How about a series of best free viewpoints? You could probably break them down into waterfront, cityscape, natural environments and even repurpose some of today's footage. Then there are views from pubs or from cafes and patios which are starting to open. Cactus Club has two splendid ones in Vancouver and another in Abbotsford. From the lounge you can catch a particularly close and fabulous view of Mt. Baker (if the clouds cooperate). Cactus Club might even sponsor you if you reached out to them. It's worth a shot. There are quite a few wineries with perhaps the scenic routes you might take to get there. Which could be another feature--scenic drives in the area. And safe as you can still isolate in your bubbles.

[@DownieLive]

Great idea, Lynda!

[@geman741]

20 years of life here and I didnt even know about a single one of these, what am I doing?

[@andrewtsaplan1607]

lol same

[@katrinaa980]

I’ve got about 30, don’t feel bad

[@johndaniel3474]

There only a few years old brand new parks

[@CR-ou2oc]

Staying indoors I think playing video games

[@monkegamer4953]

I’ve had 13 years of experience, I didn’t know everything. Like penzer action park.

[@wandertobeaches7778]

Thank you so much for this video! I have to make twice weekly trips to the airport all summer (with two little ones) and I was stumped on what to do to make it more than just a drive there and back. We can’t wait to check out all of these fascinating places we never knew about!

[@TheWayneReport]

That was awesome!!! Once again, you've made me want to go out and explore the city! ... and, as we all know, it's a great city

[@DownieLive]

Go for it!

[@destree5315]

Im surprised, I lived in Vancouver all my life and haven’t heard about some of these places until now. I still live here, maybe I should check them out haha

[@ardenmiller8591]

Mike you did it again, from travel guide to tour guide of your local parks and play grounds. All the parks look so cool I like them all. Keep the videos coming !

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Arden!

[@blueman5924]

That golden tree is spectacular , thanks for another great episode. 👏

[@DownieLive]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching 😊

[@mile9253]

Excellent video! I lived in Vancouver for 15 years and didn't know about any of those terrific parks you featured.

[@lynfl9814]

My favorite was the Friendship Garden; but, all them were great parks. Wonderful things to see and do in your neck of woods for sure.

[@jonmason1955]

Oh Mike, dear Mike! Your highlights of Vancouver make it so enticing that the world will want to move there! You Canadians have it so far over those of us in the USA. Not that we got nothin',but what you highlight is like being in an alternate universe. So close, so similar, but so different! Love it all! Whatever your whim, guaranteed, we'll be there, Buddy!

[@JeffMiletich]

I really liked that park behind the City Hall with the stream running through. They all are pretty cool, though!

[@DownieLive]

Glad you like them!

[@teresavale2517]

That gold tree is Awesome!!!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I was in New West the other day, and we we're gonna go to friendship park but we drove by it and just saw trees. I had no idea there were streams. We also went to this other park (I forget the name) in new west with a bunch of sports areas, a petting zoo and a beautiful rose garden

[@nellyramirez956]

Thanks for sharing all these gems around the city. I'm really enjoying the content 👍

[@thazabentubo248]

This is officially the coolest VB that I've ever saw!!! You are really talented Mike! Thanks for sharing these amazing experiences with us! BR from Mississauga!

[@tempcookie]

The Intenational Friendship Garden is something I'll have to go visit very soon.

[@JBridges1092]

Awesome tour, thanks! I do think, however, the only reason you got up at 5:30 a.m. was to have the whole of those parks to yourself so you could play on all the toys with no judgment. LOL Can't blame you, lots of fun!

[@YovilleBossy]

I love these videos I mean all your videos are awesome!

[@DownieLive]

Glad you like them!

[@maureen14]

I love the golden tree park/ friendship park the best! So cool the design of it.

[@AnthonyBordignon]

So much great information packed into one video. So good. 👍

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Anthony! I have a few more Guides to Vancouver which are full of good info that you won’t find in your normal guide to Vancouver. 😉

[@candacejackson5044]

It was fun watching you be a kid at heart. That monument tree is really amazing.

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

Your never to old to play! My husband and I are middle aged and play with our grandkids in public on the jungle gyms, swings, etc.

[@kellybryson7754]

Those are awesome parks.

[@amyfarrelly4580]

These videos are so amazing and your knowledge for everything in every video is quite mesmerising.. Could watch these all day 🙌🏼👏🏻🔥

[@nessahaq3664]

That globe picture at the park so cool.

[@jaredcampbell]

Great video!! Love all the parks you showed, great options.

[@DownieLive]

Glad you like them!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Love that tree

[@danmorrissette4814]

this is Great, love that last tree sculpture~! You are Right ,Vancouver has done a Great Job with Parks !

[@DownieLive]

We agree!

[@MartaCYoungblood]

I can’t wait to bring my niece and nephew to Vancouver to try these playgrounds! So neat, thanks for sharing. 😁

[@DownieLive]

Have fun!

[@chasethelight]

Going straight to Penzer Action Park tomorrow because of this video. Amazing as always, thanks!

[@RedHillian]

Fantastic! I'm loving this tour of Vancouver, and this parks trip was certainly worth the wait from when you showed us the tease on instagram!

[@RedHillian]

(Oh, and "Larry Berg Flight Path Park" looks like my favourite, for sure!)

[@ScoopingCelebrities]

I know what I'm doing this weekend, being a kid again! on beer island ofc.. loved this one :)

[@suefalls1600]

Way cool!!! Lovely parks! A lot of fun💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@LauraHoyda]

Such a good video! The newly upgraded Douglas Park is so good too! What about a tour of Universities/Colleges? Or just UBC?

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Laura! Yeah, there’s a lot of things to show around our city! Thanks for the recommendations.

[@yvonneqarwine7606]

the parks were great, love the tree. beautiful

[@mybigyear]

I'm 45 and lost my wonder and sense of adventure a few years ago. I am born and raised in this city and your videos make me feel a bit of the magic again. I would love to see your strange ideas you mentioned in the last part of this one. Thanks!

[@MsHunne62]

Mike, Well Done!!!! I love this video and all the others I've been binging on for the last 2 days. Some of them I need to go back and add the 👍👍👍o the ones that played while I was sleep...lol I'll be watching for the next few days. Thanks for sharing the videos and time with us. 😊😁

[@randomalpaca]

I actually live very close to the Terra Nova Adventure Park. It’s an amazing place to jog

[@SpaceHamlet]

My son (3yo) and daughter (5yo) both liked this one! The parks here are shut down. They loved seeing playgrounds with zip lines. Thanks for making these!

[@DownieLive]

That is awesome!

[@andrewkast4087]

Great parks you have in Vancouver! I do like the Friendship parks. Thank you for the video!

[@thechivindas688]

wow Vancouver have a lot to offer , i need to come and visit. Downielive thank you for this amazing video, great content

[@DownieLive]

Always welcome

[@anonbee9726]

I like the last park the best, especially because of the amazing gold tree as a monument to farmers. "Getting weird video ideas"...!! YES!! Run with it, can't wait to see what you come up with. Keep up the great work.

[@DownieLive]

Cool, thanks!

[@davidcousins5493]

Hi Mike Another inspiring, informative video, I just got one thing to say, no explanation should be necessary. You would make an exceptional Dad, about time you got that sorted. Take care, stay safe.

[@lynda.grace.14]

Great video. Love the cheeky humour throughout. At least those birds flying over Larry Berg Flight Path Park every two minutes don't usually drop liquid surprises.... The Friendship Garden in Abbotsford is also noteworthy for a wonderful grove of Akenobo sakura (cherry blossoms) across Thunderbird Plaza just to the south of the Friendship Garden. These make a glorious show sometime in late March or early April. On a very clear day, Mt. Baker pokes his nose through the clouds and you can catch a peekaboo view through the trees at certain spots. Alas, it's not Instagram worthy as the mountain looks small and buildings across the street get in the way.

[@debbydhill]

Beautiful parks! I love them all for different reasons...pretty sure that's the point. Did love the view from Hinge Park... you should take us on a nature walk, would love to see some of the hiking trails or biking trails. Thanks for sharing your wonderful city.

[@danabro6311]

I like the beaver homes. Plus as a side note, Yvonne DeCarlo (Lily Munster) was born here in Vancouver. A fav tv star.

[@chadicusroboticus3115]

You're such a BIG KID!! I love it. It's funny you went early to avoid being a creeper. (Oops, posted too soon without a suggestion: I stumbled on your channel because of trains. I'm a bit of a train geek. Are there train or railroad museums in Vancouver or surrounding area?)

[@DownieLive]

There are. They're currently closed, but I will be making more train videos as soon as I can again.

[@seanmathers7914]

Fun fact the stump at Creek Side park was delivered from Jericho Beach. It was much larger before it was cut and sanded down. It wasn’t a sketchy drive at all 😉.

[@ShalayaK]

Wildlife of Vancouver video! (jericho rabbits, grouse grizzlies, and all the rest I don't know about!)

[@mamoruisamu1]

Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to visiting some of these with my family when the border opens up again.

[@marysmyth8288]

Was very interested in this video , delighted I could relate to Terra Nova Park as one of my favorite places Where I take solitary walks to sit by the pond area an listen for the Bullfrogs an to enjoy the Malard Ducks swimming , so peaceful And yes a fabulous adventure Park for children and with newly built Washroom facilities...also Mike thank you for the other references Especially Westminister park reference etc. I love your energy and enthusiasm , with gratitude 🙏

[@bobtuckey2409]

Another fun video Mike! Thanks.

[@Katya7cruz]

Thank you so much ! I did not know about half these parks in my backyard.

[@treytracytravel]

Beautiful parks! Definitely would be fun to hang out at them.

[@kristianaldrin]

You are so funny Mike! What a good way to start Saturday ! Great video!

[@DownieLive]

Thanks so much!

[@joevermillion9748]

Love your videos Mike. Stay Safe and God Bless You and your family. Thank You again for your videos.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks, you too!

[@irynakuznetsova5562]

Great video! Didn't know about half of these parks, pleasant discoveries, thank you :) Idea for the next video: bike routes around Vancouver.

[@DownieLive]

Great suggestion!

[@TheARGblue]

I like both of the friendship parks. However, all the parks you showed are unique. Can’t wait to see what other videos you have up your sleeve!

[@DownieLive]

More to come! Thanks for watching!

[@brandonpeniuk]

Hey Mike, I am visiting Vancouver for a short stint on Sunday and then off the Victoria. I want to say thank you for making these videos to get me in the spirit for the west coast. Thank you. I started following you a few weeks ago and I am addicted.

[@DownieLive]

Thank YOU, Brandon. Enjoy your trip!

[@jagnagarajan9766]

I live in Vancouver and this video is great! Thanks !👍

[@simran6670]

You are such an amazing person. Ideas always out of the box. Thank you so much for your great work!!

[@petemichael6883]

Mike, Love your videos. You went through my hometown -Sandpoint, Idaho - on your Empire builder / amtrak trip. Unfortunately , you went through at one in the morning and couldn't enjoy the beauty of northern Idaho. As a kid , my little brother and i would ride the train in the summer to Seattle to see grandparents. My grandma actually worked at King Street Station. During wwII we lived in Seattle until'49 where I went to school thru the 2nd grade, then back to Idaho. Been to Vancouver many times including '88 for the World's Fair. Truly one of the most beautiful cities. Seeing your enthusiasm and zest for life is a bright spot for me. Thanks. Keep it up.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks for sharing, Pete! Sorry I missed Sandpoint.

[@Cole01676]

You and your videos are just so awesome. Your smile, personality and love to explore are infectious (in a good way, not like a Covid way 😂). I can not express to you how much I enjoy watching your adventures, even the local ones. I hope you are able to keep it up for as long as you want to because I don’t know where you are going next but I can’t wait to see it. (Lol, corny but true.) Thank you for sharing your life and travels. Stay safe, stay happy and stay healthy.

[@DownieLive]

Hahaha. Not like the COVID way 😂 Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoy them and join along.

[@Radictor44]

I would love to visit Vancouver one day and also to see Banff and the Rockies :)

[@debbiec4126]

Beautiful parks! Thanks for the video!

[@DownieLive]

Thanks for watching!

[@heejungkang2011]

Thanks for great videos! Ugh i left Van last century for college in NY and stayed, but every time i'm back I see such great things that I didnt get to appreciate when i was living there. Not being able to drive is probably the only thing that's keeping me away from moving back! I've traveled many places but Vancouver never ceases to amaze me. How about a video on swimming holes? Thank you again for videos, they are really well done!!!

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it! Swimming holes is at the top of the ideas list 😉👍🏼

[@cometoreoandrew8987]

Your channel is awesome!😆

[@DownieLive]

Glad you think so!

[@carlmuhm3896]

Mike, while you're having fun trying out the park slides and obstacle courses, I was saying wow we never had a park like that but it's all about money. I'm impressed with all the parks, they seem to come together very well or have a purpose fits all kinds of personalities in a city. I can say it is brilliantly done well and if Mike can have fun so can anyone. The city has a lot to offer wonder how many tourists know about this. Maybe on your next video I don't know if they have trolleys or buses that do touristy things but maybe show us a little more of tour stuff that locals when they have friends over that they go out and see. Thanks for having fun for us take care Mike

[@thomasmavor1030]

Great tour of the green spaces in your hometown!

[@sharonwattsable]

You are the best! Can’t wait to get out and explore like you!

[@DownieLive]

You're the best!

[@katecarnes3624]

I liked the International Friendship Park because you brought all of us along with you to the park Mike. Let's go to awesome beaches, lakes & fishing areas around the area. Keep up the great work!!

[@DownieLive]

Sounds great!

[@kotkln]

I love walking around Queen Elizabeth Park. The view from the top is outstanding.

[@MerakiFSI]

Thanks for the info and it looks pretty fun. 🤩

[@seanmathers7914]

Also checkout Douglas Park in Vancouver and Moodyville Park in North Van. Both are gems.

[@TannerBiggan]

Love finding local KZbinrs! I'm over on the island. Great video!!

[@DownieLive]

Alright! Hi neighbour! 👋🏼

[@bikramjitroy6155]

Wow, Vancouver is such a beautiful place. Great video, Mike. Greeting from India.

[@DownieLive]

Thank you!

[@bikramjitroy6155]

@@DownieLive hey Mike, thanks for ur love and reply! If it's possible amidst this unprecedented time, show us Vancouver Island, too. BTW, I am watching all ur old videos. Stay safe, mate!

[@DownieLive]

I am heading over to Vancouver island for my next series of videos 😉

[@bikramjitroy6155]

@@DownieLive wow, waiting for the video 😊

[@winebottle520]

Man, you are awesome! Love your Vancouver videos. And I always want to play in the first two playgrounds too (and I am over 40s already) 🤣 Well, you can’t blame people who have a kid at heart. 🤣

[@rainfall2464]

Another awesome video! You have a great style!! Suggestions might be Bridal Falls and then onto Harrison Hot Springs and going into the real hot spring there. How about some of the villages we have like Horseshoe Bay, Deep Cove and smaller Edgemont Village but can walk forest trail to get to it starting at Mosquito Creek Park. Thanks so much for your videos! You've raised our spirits!

[@DownieLive]

Great ideas!! Thanks!

[@shortcode651]

Great Person, Great Entertainment, Great Broadcaster. 💥👊🔥🇬🇧”

[@DreTTV]

Thank you for posting these, been living in vancouver for 7 years never been to one of these!!

[@DonFather]

wow, definitely some good ideas. thx for this.

[@BEMoore-tt1cl]

Thanks for the ideas of parks to visit that I have never been to.

[@DownieLive]

Any time!