THIS TRAIN CABOOSE IS A HOSTEL! - Full Tour

[@allisondownie1419]

Dad & I had such a fun time with you & Jess! It’s always an adventure!!

[@DownieLive]

Such a good time, mom. More videos with you coming soon!

[@aussiejohn5835]

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.

[@DownieLive]

John! That was so good! Thanks for the poem or wrap? 😄👍🏼

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@DownieLive My pleasure. I hope to travel across your wonderful country in the future by train. Thanks again for your amazing videos.

[@redgarcia1427]

Brilliant Rhyming!!✌🐢Hello from Kentucky!

[@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

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!

[@positivelybobby]

Hear hear!

[@DownieLive]

I appreciate that! Hopefully you can get up here to experience it yourself, one day.

[@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

@@DownieLive I'm hoping to get a motorcycle when I get older and I would love to take it to Canada!

[@DownieLive]

Yes! The summers are perfect in Canada for a motorcycle. Warm but not too hot! 👌🏼

[@stevensteven5144]

Loved that you were able to share this experience with your parents

[@teammeteamus.8315]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thank you!

[@sunowl5301]

Holy Moly! I’ve driven by Squilax General Store dozens of times and never stopped there or realized this was behind it 🤯 Very cool!

[@RedHillian]

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!

[@susanj4139]

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.

[@DownieLive]

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.

[@harleyray6642]

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!

[@DownieLive]

Wow! What a fun childhood experience that would have been. Thanks for sharing, Ray.

[@deichkind1974]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Absolutely Mary. Thank you!

[@teresasbigopinion5304]

Your family is so adorable and wholesome.

[@justjudycrafting7401]

You could sure tell your dad was having so much fun up in the caboose lookout. What a great little place.

[@DownieLive]

Definitely!

[@JBridges1092]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Hahaha. I think I've got it 😉 Thanks for the info!

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Definitely a must visit spot

[@ramonalisowski318]

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.

[@raghavmalhotra710]

The drone shots, the editing, the story telling… everything is so damn good 👍 real nice content man.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

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 !❤️

[@kristianaldrin]

The drone shots are 🔥 🤓 great video Mike

[@DownieLive]

Appreciate it!

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

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 :-)

[@jgorge2702]

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.....

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Jon! I have more coming!

[@marksaddler]

I’ve stayed in ‘Glacier‘ in Summer 1997, thanks Mike for bringing back an awesome memory from the time I spent in Vancouver/BC

[@marypercoski3326]

Mike, this was great! You are an inspiration! I love your passion for travel and trying new things!

[@PAfarmboy]

Mike, it was great to see your family supporting you and joining in your crazy lifestyle. 👍🏻

[@janetlwhitehead]

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.

[@psoon04286]

Short and sweet, but packed with all the info we need for our next road trip into the interior. Great job Mike 👍👍

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Philip! Enjoy your trip!

[@bfmcarparts]

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.

[@peneloped.wenman4388]

... 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 ...

[@robyoungquist5803]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Sorry to hear that Rob. All the best.

[@TheCanuckhead2000]

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.

[@brandytoutant9434]

Love your family Mike! keep up the great work you're doing show casing beautiful British Columbia!

[@ericsturniolo]

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!

[@mceccato]

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!

[@karenmackie9665]

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.

[@DownieLive]

😉😄 My pleasure Karen!

[@heatherrowles2580]

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.

[@maymetzger1740]

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! ❤

[@DownieLive]

Thanks for the kind comment, May! I have more coming for you!

[@billgoeckel6344]

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!

[@Gryphonisle]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Good thinking, Paul. Thanks.

[@kansaibeyond]

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!!

[@stevensteven5144]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Awesome Steven!

[@michaelvandermarliere7820]

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!

[@positivelybobby]

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!

[@DownieLive]

It's a great highway Bobby. You'd love it

[@positivelybobby]

@@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?

[@DownieLive]

I don’t at the moment, but I think when VIA Rail starts running again, I will do a series on that for sure.

[@positivelybobby]

Sorry! I meant to say I grew up in Detroit PLAYING HOCKEY. That must have seemed cryptic.

[@crowfoot1199]

@@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 👍

[@johnrogers2826]

My family did that when I was a kid. Stayed in old cabooses. It was awesome!

[@pruittiii]

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.

[@RailfanFox]

Cabooses are still used today rarely, under the name of 'shoving platform' for local trains

[@raidlover6941]

Honestly, I love your channel. Always original.

[@DownieLive]

I appreciate that!

[@RickTexas]

This was so much fun, showing you with your family. I thoroughly enjoy this experience.

[@DownieLive]

I'm so glad! Thanks Rick!

[@donnaw7]

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!

[@andregonsalvez9244]

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 .

[@douglasmacgregor3878]

This is great. There is a caboose hotel in Strasburg Pa. The cabooses were modernized but it was still a fun place to visit.

[@TM-qj4yr]

Your family is great. Shuswap Lake looks so beautiful.

[@kellyk3933]

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 :)

[@DownieLive]

Hahaha fair enough. Banff was great. See you next week!

[@petern6808]

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!

[@bos2phxflyer363]

Great video! Those drone shots really rocked! On my bucket list for next year! My granddad worked for CN!😎

[@andrewkast4087]

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!

[@4peaceandharmony]

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.

[@DownieLive]

It's so beautiful! I can't wait to show you what we got up to!

[@mbpandora50]

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.

[@ritatharp5238]

I love the family together! 💕

[@jameswalker68]

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 :)

[@DownieLive]

Maybe one day! 😄👍🏼

[@donnawillis6625]

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.

[@barefootanimist]

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."

[@DownieLive]

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.

[@barefootanimist]

@@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?

[@DownieLive]

I’ve been to 3 of them now, hoping to explore more of them soon.

[@barefootanimist]

@@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.

[@DownieLive]

Jasper and Lake Louise. I’m perhaps looking into Prince Rupert and maybe Athabaskan Falls Wilderness Hostel

[@MandMsss]

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.

[@rman8028]

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!

[@DownieLive]

Right on! Thanks!

[@toddstewart8137]

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 :)

[@DownieLive]

Yes! That’s so good to hear! Enjoy!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

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. 👍😀

[@DownieLive]

It really is!

[@bacondad6960]

Definite trip within the next couple years. I live in North Idaho about 6.5 hours from there. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@kellybryson7754]

Your dad, up in the bump out, was so cute.

[@DownieLive]

He's the best. Glad you noticed.

[@blueman5924]

What an awesome place to stay for a family get together. Your choice was totally on track !

[@DownieLive]

Yes it was! Wait... Ahhhh... I see what you did there! 😉👍🏼😄

[@adamrawn2063]

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]

Wow! What a small world!

[@williamneal9076]

You knock it out of the park. Thank You.

[@michaelformaini7053]

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.

[@DownieLive]

Ah that's good to know. Thanks Michael! Glad I could bring some memories back for you.

[@michaelformaini7053]

@@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.

[@julianakf]

Your videos keep getting better and better, Mike! Loved it! Your family is awesome. Can't wait to travel in BC.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks so much!

[@davefields3020]

Another excellent video! I’m a big fan, Mike! 👍👍

[@DownieLive]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mscott3918]

@@DownieLive You should have your own television series. Love your enthusiasm.

[@markbrolicious]

Great video! Love seeing your travels around Canada when international isn’t an option. 👍🏼

[@the_g9456]

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]

The owner is my friend. I love the creativity and the atmosphere there!

[@jamesdugan3079]

Great videos! Your energy and upbeat personality help me beat the "Pandemic Blues". Thanks Mike.

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thanks, James!

[@debbiec4126]

Thanks, Mike! Looks like an adequate and unique place to stay! Looking forward to more....

[@DownieLive]

You bet!

[@Bochanable]

Extra cool! Mike you’re making me rethink my travel bucket list once Americans are free again. I was set to go to Israel in April to celebrate the part of my Jewish heritage. That has been postponed until next April. I think I shared my love of trains so this is soooooo cool! Another great one my friend!! Muchas Gracias Amigo!

[@joe-r2405]

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

[@DownieLive]

Please do!

[@chrishowie882]

Great clip good to meet your family, looking forward to more episodes with Jess!

[@jadedavis822]

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😊

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Jade! See you next week!

[@davidlp6510]

I swear that I would not mention your hair or anything else weird on you for this video but that facial expression while you were under water I just could not resist, hahaha. Dude I really enjoy your videos, seriously I do but every time you do something that I have to wonder about it. Hahaha, you are a good guy for sure.

[@DownieLive]

🤭. HAHAHA. I guess I'm not too worried about how I look, and I'm just looking to have a good time 😄👍🏼. It's all good, David 😝

[@mscott3918]

He's a great guy. He should be a television presenter.

[@MegaSalmanarif]

Wish your parents a long, healthy and happy life Mike.

[@PsychGeekCai]

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.

[@jacquiegendron2058]

I like these happy ,informative Canada videos

[@Bear39224]

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.

[@katecarnes3624]

Looks like everyone had a wonderful time!! Happy trails everyone 😊

[@kevinmadison7955]

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 👍👍👍

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thanks

[@kevinmadison7955]

@@DownieLive You're the best, Mike! You got a lifelong fan in me.

[@Nynke_K]

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!

[@DownieLive]

Oh yes! So good!

[@cjjn]

I LIVE IN VANCOUVER WHY THE HELL HAVE I NOT STAYED THERE???? This channel has literally saved my life for quarantine activities!

[@DownieLive]

YES CALEB! Go do it!

[@christianzaneclado]

Awesome video man!! You definitely up'd the production!! So clean and very informative! 👌🏼

[@DownieLive]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jymnmeier3527]

Having confidence is safe travel is a message I need to hear. With a compromised immune system, I understandably have reservations (pun intended just for you LOL) in getting out there. Your videos are an inspiration on many levels and the sense of adventure is one of them. Thank you as always for putting these together. The drone work and editing are so great. My 6 year old, 3 year old and I have been studying US National Parks but those in Canada have our eye:) Can't wait to see your video next week. On a side note a may seem a bit silly :) every 2 years I rank my favorite KZbin Channels for fun. Rather than doing a numbered ranking 1-50 and so on I do it more by tiers. I like lists LOL Out of 156 Chanels that I am subscribed to your channel has debuted in the top tier reserved for the 5 channels that I am most excited to watch, get the most out of and demonstrates characteristics of being an outstanding human being :) . So in a nutshell THANK YOU ! Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.Much love to you, your family and future adventures :)

[@DownieLive]

WOW! Just wow Jymn. Thank you so much. I’m so honoured to be on your list and hope I can continue to I spite you and your kids. Thank you 🤗

[@dianeboileau2026]

Oh yeah! Love the caboose hostel! I live in BC and I agree so much to explore and I haven't seen nearly enough of it! Must put this place on my list!

[@DownieLive]

You should!

[@petemichael6883]

Mike, Another wonderful video. I had to pop 2 waffles in the toaster. I had the real Maple syrup. I saw your breakfast and said that looks good. Umm. I didn't know you could do underwater. I'm glad you're making memories with your family. Look forward to the next one.

[@DownieLive]

Good stuff! Yum, waffles sound perfect! Thanks Pete!

[@elizabethshort6347]

Hey, he's back...good to see you traveling again.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Elizabeth! It feels good to be back on the road 😄

[@donrussell1606]

You always make me smile when I watch your videos. Thank you and God bless.

[@DownieLive]

So nice of you

[@mxpxguy79]

loving the train videos, and I now have to update my bucket list, keep up the awesome work.

[@DownieLive]

You should!

[@Zeyev]

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.

[@DownieLive]

I have never heard of Birch Syrup. I'll have to try them. Haha thanks for the recommendation.

[@davidlp6510]

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.

[@Zeyev]

@@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.

[@Bear39224]

Me three, never heard of it but will look for some next time I go through Windypeg.

[@chewar7537]

Awesome, I would love to stay in an old caboose. Great video, yet again!! Thanks for sharing....😊🚊

[@dennisagbayani3327]

Given the immensely entertaining, informative & I dare say, immersive, content of this channel, I can't imagine anyone unsubscribing coz I certainly wouldn't. That said, I also think it's terribly humble & unassuming of you to state that option. Cheers, mate! Stay well & Thanks so much 🧔

[@thomasmavor1030]

What a fun place to stay. You live in a beautiful part of our world.

[@ScareFestTTV]

Amazing content! So blessed to have found you fellow Canadian ☺

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Matthew! Welcome aboard!

[@joevermillion9748]

Great Video Mike. I think that it’s great to have a great time with your family. Stay Safe and God Bless You and your family. Keep up the great videos.