I'm MOVING into Stanley Park!

No video

I'm MOVING into Stanley Park! - FULL HOUSE TOUR

Рет қаралды 188,487

DownieLive

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 588

@user-od9iz9cv1w 3 жыл бұрын

You lead the most interesting life. Partially because you are keen to explore, and partially because of your positive attitude. Thanks for taking us along. It's been particularly good during Pandemic isolation.

@catherinedeseton964 3 жыл бұрын

totally agree

@a.n.z.2084 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, thanks Mike!

@Sweetie_Karma 3 жыл бұрын

My mother is good friends with David and Normand, THe house is a great spot and her garden is always awesome every year. Really stoked for you to enjoy the space while they are in Africa.

@ananasbanana 2 жыл бұрын

Where in Africa?

@marlak4203 2 жыл бұрын

So weird they are showing so much of where they actually live and all. I could see showing the home but NOT giving directions to it. Lol. Wow.

@keithquinn5624 Жыл бұрын

@@marlak4203 right? Even a tour of the insides and possessions…Talk about a security risk😂🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡

@itsnotme07 3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me that David and Normande would pick you Mike to watch over things while they are away. I hope to experience the 9 o'clock gun sometime in 2022....Vancouver looks like a great place to visit. Helps to have a cool local tour guide.

@jdhjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

The first time I visited Stanley Park several decades ago, I knew nothing of the 9 o'clock gun, so almost "jumped in the drink" when it went off - quite the scare! LOL.

@itsnotme07 3 жыл бұрын

@@jdhjimbo LOL I can't wait to experience the 9 o'clock gun in person.

@justjoelee 3 жыл бұрын

such a cool little house, and the garden area is amazing!

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

And because it's raining today, it means I don't have to water it!!!😄

@JensonPais 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive Mike, don't forget to water the seedlings and the plants inside the greenhouse 😆

@entierraajena 3 жыл бұрын

This Park is incredible!!, the views there are unique🤩

@shaanbae6096 3 жыл бұрын

Joe Lee’s Wife!! Joe Lee’s Wife!!

@bornsvg 3 жыл бұрын

BIG WARNING! YOU SHOWED THE DOOR KEYS PATTERN SO HES NOW AT RISK OF BREAK AND ENTER/INTRUSTION! PAY FOR HIS NEW KEY SET, LIKE THE GOOD GUY YOU ARE. PEACE. MISTAKES HAPPEN.

@sarasundari7112 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, my friend's grandparents used to live there in the '60s and '70s as they were caretakers for Brockton Oval. I've been there many times! Thank you for showing this! Brings back memories.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!

@kimbarudd 3 жыл бұрын

I love how they could judge your character just from your videos and meeting your parents (and your filming / meeting them once). The camera sees all. Enjoy!!

@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the my favourite vancouver story of yours so far Mike. Loved it 🙋🏻‍♂️👍🏻👍🏻

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Levi. This will be an interesting month 😄

@TSMogan 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive was the house haunted???? By ghosts

@petemichael4512 3 жыл бұрын

Stanley Park is one of the most beautiful parks within a big city. I have visited several times and have come to the conclusion that the most beautiful cities of the world are on water. When I saw the title of this vlog, I knew it must be this house. ( I enjoyed when we previously met David etc.) You reveal new talents - splitting into 3 or 4. Your curiosity and your joy in the discovery of places and people will always serve you well and keep you forever young.

@michaeldowson6988 3 жыл бұрын

Pacific Spirit Park is twice as large at 2100 acres.

@therebex23 2 жыл бұрын

Cities were historically built on water (port cities...there used to be no other way to get from continent to continent/country to country). Most major cities in the "New World' are colonial but you'll find old world cities are also along waterways.

@petemichael4512 2 жыл бұрын

@@therebex23 I was born and raised in northern Idaho (Sandpoint on Lake Pend Oreille - pronounced Ponderay - 50 miles to border)I have lived in Cincinnati since "71. (southwest corner of state on Ohio River) and our 7 bridges all cross into Kentucky. Founded in 1788 - because of it's easier access by river- it was one of our countries larger cities up to 1950. The recent census shows for the first time in many years the city (proper) is gaining pop. Once ugly and not easily accessible in many areas outside of boat landings, the last 50 years has seen the gradual reclaiming and development of the riverfront on both sides of the river. Turning water and so much of the old into it's biggest assets. At 2.1 mil - 2nd only to Cleveland on Lake Erie (2.3 mil) - City is once again vibrant and growing because of its location on water and old world charm.

@SairamSattiraju 3 жыл бұрын

I found it hilarious when I realized Mike probably knocked on the washroom doors twice, to place the camera and then go in to record it! :D. But in all fairness, the effort to record this video, splice the scenes together is rewarding. :)

@dexshelton4483 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing about this video is that i saw you (mike) filming this and talking to David on the front porch well riding my bike through Stanley Park.

@robertputt7794 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in West Tennessee, and for some reason I keep being drawn toward Vancouver... Gotta go visit I guess... Well Mike, I'll gonna watch every day for 31 days... Thanks Brother... Good job and I'll be praying you have a great time... God Bless 🙂

@harim9980 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely little house and garden! Thank you for taking us along Mike! 🙏

@zighansen123456789 3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a channel that’s going to BLOW tf up in the next few years. Good luck to ya

@cathymacdonald1469 3 жыл бұрын

An oasis in the middle of a very large city. Thank you so much 🇨🇦🇨🇦🕰

@lynfl9814 3 жыл бұрын

You really hit the jackpot on this 'job.' This would be my dream spot; I'm a gardener. This lovely couple has a really beautiful garden; big responsibility, Mike. I think you're up for it. I hope you are not staying there alone; what a romantic spot.

@ryandasilva604 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, we had a class at BCIT Downtown Campus in 2013, I believe Pete was our instructor. Cool to see you creating content, love the videos!

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan! Yeah, I remember.

@georges7340 3 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze us!! Vancouver is such an interesting place with literally hundreds of things to do. Your job is cut out for you Mike!! Keep 'em coming! 😉😉😉

@kipphelan Жыл бұрын

I lived in Vancouver for a year going to UBC in ‘71. I loved Stanley Park and spent a lot of time there. Thanks for the video ...all the best...Chris

@gina_borrman 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the best , explaining everything in details and making us feel like we’re with you on your travels. Such a cool guy you are Mike! Enjoying your videos so far. Glad I found your channel. 🇵🇭🇺🇸 From Jacksonville Florida USA

@Junksaint 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, we got florida man over here lol

@YvetteLu 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see this tour of this amazing home! Please consider acknowledging that it’s on the traditional territory of the First Nations people and consider looking into the history of the many people who were displaced when the park was created. A quick google search shows that people from many different cultures were forced out of their homes. I love Stanley Park but I think it’s important for people to know this history and what had to happen for us to have this paradise in Vancouver.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvette! I acknowledge it in the most recent video.

@YvetteLu 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive Great! Thanks for the reply! 😄

@leanneearle3652 3 жыл бұрын

I now notice the house every time I ride through Stanley Park. I've lived here my whole life but I'm learning so much from this channel!

@gayled3059 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the Lower Mainland, have for almost 50 yrs and I didn't know there was a house in Stanley Park!! And I LIKE it! I may have noticed the house when walking to the totem poles but I've only been in Stanley Park a few times, and didn't remember, if I did notice.

@TwilaSue 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!! What a treasure, what an honor to be the keeper! Loved everything about this video! I can not wait for all the other adventures in Stanley Park! Thanks for sharing such an amazing adventure!

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@mikkux401 3 жыл бұрын

The editing of this video was on point. I big like for the editing.

@pm6613 3 жыл бұрын

There is an even better short-cut to get to the house: In the park, after the Rowing Club building, follow the left turn sign at the Coal harbour concession, for the Aquarium and other amenities. After the Aquarium follow the parking lot, stay right, down the slope right to your place, next to the Brockton Oval. What a privilege you got to stay there. There is another vintage modernist A-frame at Second Beach, but is now the Ranger's office.

@ap94131 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing place. Also, the editing was top drawer. You are such a good storyteller and you bring things to life instead of merely listing events or places. Thank you for binging us all along with you.

@johnrance5468 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was a groundskeeper and we lived in that house in the 50's and then in the 60's and 70's in the house near the rose garden that now is the ecological society office. Your tour of the house was a delight for my sister, brother, and me. It got us remembering several other houses that are now gone or repurposed. (Harbour board at Brockton Point--gone: Park Board plumber's house above the seawall near Pipeline Road--gone: First Nation family near the totem poles--gone: Superintendent's house near Lost Lagoon--now a daycare I believe: plus there were caretakers at some of the concessions: and there was a 3 or 4 story apartment building between park drive and English Bay across from the Park Board Office, etc. etc. Therere have been many changes but

@johnrance5468 3 жыл бұрын

But the park is still the magical place it has always been.

@Fred-zk3wv 3 жыл бұрын

Your camera skills are amazing especially the editing. Even though you film it yourself at times it feels like you have a crew helping with the filming. Great job.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred. Just me! 😄

@emeryli2331 3 жыл бұрын

no matter how much you post Stanley Park, I never get tired!! it must be an expercience to enjoy the raining sound in this best park and just living by yourself..

@commonlycoffee 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. I was friends with the Waine's daughter when I grew up in Vancouver. I would visit this house quite often and it was always nice to have a place to park for free! It was great to see inside it again after all these years.

@SusanCanada 3 жыл бұрын

That is sooo very cool. I was there in 1998 roller blading around not even knowing there was a beautiful home. How cool love it thanks for sharing

@brassy49er37 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I was born in Vancouver, raised in the west end, and have never heard of this house! If I’d known I would’ve been on that list for the last few decades!

@Fx1240 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite channel. Your content is always authentic and awesome! Keep up the great work Mike and I'm looking forward to your next videos as always! 😀

@stevecloutier1570 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this excellent video. Born and raised in EASTVAN I love Vancouver I would never live anywhere else. 👍❤😎

@char3679 3 жыл бұрын

I love British Columbia!🤗❤️😘 You are a really likeable person. You did a phenomenal job respecting the home and their privacy! Class act! 🤗 Thank you look forward to more great adventures! I lived as a kid outside Quesnel. To me B.C is heaven on earth! 😊

@ShoresRailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Over the years I've made several trips from the US to Vancouver BC. I always managed to find something I'd never seen before. I think the most interesting was a cricket match, a game I still can't figure out.

@jdhjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

Having tea in Stanley Park is a nice pasttime, too. Just riding a bike around the seawall, and under the Lion's Gate Bridge, is a special pleasure.

@Jay-lr3me 2 жыл бұрын

Thats interesting, I had no idea Canadians played cricket. I'm English and it's pretty big here, but tbh I don't understand it fully either😂

@user-fm5oi4pz2h Жыл бұрын

Been to Stanley Park on vacation before, it's a beautiful place! You're very fortunate to be such a great guy that 'strangers' invite you to watch their home. Awesome.

@KKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Very awesome you are stepping in to help out. What a beautiful home and garden!

@findingmariaselvis 3 жыл бұрын

This was beyond awesome and I loved Normmande's garden. Vancouver and Stanley Park are definitely on my destination list once everything gets better. Keep up the great work Mike!

@jamesloveless3712 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!! Stanley Park is ranked no.5 in the world this year, but in recent it was no.1 in the entire World !!! You Lucky Fellow

@rahat-khanna 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and will be lovely to see your upcoming videos of Stanley park

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@DarkpawTheWolf 3 жыл бұрын

This is really cool, Mike. Can't wait to see the rest of the videos on this. I love Stanley Park.

@kb9847 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Vancouver for 18 yrs and will be coming back in 2 yrs after retirement. I had no idea there was a house in Stanley Park. lol Thanks for sharing this.

@nancyflagg3928 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking time out to share this beautiful house with me and I am glad to have scribed to your videos

@debbiehaney8996 3 жыл бұрын

What a great opportunity for you (and thus for of your viewers)!

@dexiglory720 3 жыл бұрын

“And then I met his parents…..” They did such a great job. Happy Family’s are so wonderful!

@joshw604 3 жыл бұрын

grew up in vancouver and recently moved away. only now am I truly realising how beautiful the city (both landscape and people) really is, and missing it more each day!

@ananasbanana 2 жыл бұрын

Are the drug riddled streets beautiful? The expensive buildings?

@romie1967 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Stanley Park, such a beautiful location. The people and places of Vancouver are absolutely wonderful! I've only been there twice (last time was 26 years ago). It left a positive and very lasting impression on me. What a fun, unique and cherished honor for you to be the keeper for a month. I look forward to your future videos on said subject!

@timobrian6255 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Love the basement bedrooms. Seems like an oasis in the middle of a bustling city. I look forward to future episodes about your stay and can only image there will excellent overhead drone footage of the park.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, that is exactly the intent of next week's video 😉

@jeandremarais336 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx Mike Awesome vid as always. Its so beautiful in StanleyPark its on my bucketlist. Can not wait for your next vid stay safe😁👍🏻🇨🇦

@cherylsibson2529 3 жыл бұрын

Stay cool, Maybe pop into Under the stars and get a tour of the theatre? I know the shows are canceled, but a tour of the theatre might be ok on video? You landed on a good gig! Congrats!

@andrewlapensee 3 жыл бұрын

I knew that legend would be making another appearance! great content as always!

@Raman.DSingh 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best story .. ❤️ Beautiful house & waiting to see coming videos from this royal heritage place

@manavsindhu7808 3 жыл бұрын

Positivity radiating from you mate🌞 Bless this channel

@_KarliWoods 3 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your Channel, and I really like all of your Vancouver/BC videos so far. I am an Ontarian, and your videos are so well done - love the hidden gems and creativity! Also, your Vancouver videos really make me want to move out there one day!

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Karli! Welcome!

@Kanadiankid 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos Mike. Cheers from Winnipeg

@Danhurd 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Stanley Park 4 days ago. I wish I knew you were there, would have tried to say "Hi"

@spymaster0017 3 жыл бұрын

I was there two days ago

@kitman2152 3 жыл бұрын

@@spymaster0017 no one asked

@nbrowser 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, awesome responsibility! Make us Lower Mainlanders proud by doing things right!

@darthsideous1968 3 жыл бұрын

House Sitting is FUN! ♥ And so is watching new uploads from Mike and TheDownieLive Channel! ♥♥♥

@niceguy5976 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I remember this house from your earlier video. I am so glad that they are enjoying a vacation and that they choose you to house-sit. I know that you will have an awesome time! Looking forward to the next video.

@moosedoggy1631 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed Mike is a very good guy! His parents must be very proud of him. :)

@DenisRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! Hope you enjoyed the rain last night!

@kevdonew1412 3 жыл бұрын

I've lived nearby for ever but never knew of this gem , something to keep an eye out for !!

@phoenixwithinme 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us such a nice house in Stanley Park. I just love riding my bicycle along the seawall in the park. It's raining today. But, I will be there.

@djphilipj 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike great video! i am from Toronto and have been to Vancouver twice in the last three months to visit my mother and sister. Its awesome to watch your videos and then seeing everything in person. Its like being a kid in a candy store pointing everything out. I think i even may have seen you driving downtown! Keep up the awesome videos and maybe next time I am in vancouver i might even run into ya on the streets!

@kristjangame7402 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, you're a great guy, here's my subscription. Greetings from Estonia!

@superally8077 Жыл бұрын

Mike, your videos are amazing you have a natural Canadian charisma. Love it.

@eldorado17427 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there used to be a lot more houses in Stanley Park. My great grandparents were the last people forced out of the park in 1958. Not exactly a fun time in Vancouver history.

@texaspoontappa2088 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind explaining, what's the history behind that?

@eldorado17427 3 жыл бұрын

@@texaspoontappa2088 what do you mean what's the history behind that? White people came here? Forced indigenous people out of the park in the 1880s but some (my great great grandparents family) refused to move and in the 1920s and 30s more and more were pushed out until only my family remained and they were forced out by the park board in 1958.

@texaspoontappa2088 3 жыл бұрын

@@eldorado17427 That's terrible and unfortunately so common

@elibennett3034 3 жыл бұрын

Came here to recognise that this is unceded land. Stolen land. Thanks for recognizing the ACTUAL history of Stanley Park.

@eldorado17427 3 жыл бұрын

@@elibennett3034 yeah the whole lower mainland is completely unceeded and totally stolen. Forcibly so.

@stevesinclair1791 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike greetings from England great video we’ve visited Stanley Park several times over the years and love it Sure you’ll have a great time staying there fantastic place .

@lovejetfuel4071 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cozy house in a cozy location

@barbb 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more video's from this house. What a joy to be able to do this.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@verasileikis17 3 жыл бұрын

That was excellent, Michael! I hope you’ll consider putting your name on the waiting list because it could be another twenty years before the next caretaker is assigned. I’m definitely going to Stanley Park whenever I next get to The Couv!

@DanielDenoted Жыл бұрын

Your channel is awesome bec you randomly get awesome videos like this. Reminds me when you were sponsored by the airport. Just unique insights into aspects that we never get to see. Thx Downie!

@jedidr4918 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the travel vlogs to eventually return, but these Vancouver vlogs are really cool.

@campermandan 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Lynn Valley, a community in North Van. Parents there admonished their children to "Be home by curfew". We called it the curfew cannon.

@Sprouht 3 жыл бұрын

First, he lives in every kind of house in Vancouver. Then, in 10 years, he buys them all. DownieRealEstate.. coming to you in 2031.

@candacejackson5044 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew there was an actual house on the island. That was awesome you got to house sit. The nine o'clock gun is pretty cool. We didn't know about it in 2016 when we were there, or I would have liked to see it.

@johnsymonstcu 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, I know that you will have a great time living in Stanley Park! Enjoy every moment. What an honor and opportunity for you. Take care. 👍🤗❤🙏🇨🇦🌎

@randomhandle253 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! I was wondering since David is away, who is loading the gun while he’s gone? Thanks for the videos by the way. You have made me proud to live in such a great city.

@jeanhann7899 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, we finally can catch you this time after following your videos to there and here. Watch out for visitors😄

@aquariusdebra 3 жыл бұрын

Good video and looking forward to Seeing what you’re up to for the next 31 days enjoy

@sunflowers8508 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular garden, cute and cosy house. Lucky you!

@GoingSomewhereTogether 3 жыл бұрын

Great feature as always! Looking forward to your next videos about Stanley Park!

@countroshculla 3 жыл бұрын

The house is beautiful and I think we all love David & Normande. They are absolute sweethearts.

@spentcasing3990 3 жыл бұрын

That is really cool that you get to stay in the park. I live right by the park and am so jealous that you get to stay in it

@orreng 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Mike! What a great video! So happy for you! Cheers from Houston!

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@treytracytravel 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun time! Thank you for sharing.

@SP98 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Vancouver (kits beach) for 4 years, worked at the aquarium and never new there was a house in Stanley park! Loved the video man! 🤙🏼

@jingloh4425 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video, enjoy your stay in Stanley park! Don’t forget to water the plants..

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@lalruatdikavarte7943 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and very informative and very entertaining and very satisfaction more videos.

@trippinoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh what a fantastic little journey and experience we get to join you on! I love it, Mike! Thanks as always for taking us with you on it to share in the joy!

@bobtuckey2409 3 жыл бұрын

I have always wondered about the story of that house. You are a lucky guy! Enjoy.

@littleripper312 2 жыл бұрын

If I had seen this earlier I would have said Hi when I was in Stanley Park. Looks like you had fun, what an fun opportunity!

@mattyred3973 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mike can’t wait for more content. Crazy how I never found your channel until the $100 in Vancouver video.

@rickm5271 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, your videos bring me so much joy! I look forward to each one of them! I am so excited for the next month of videos! Thank you so much!

@aceplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! living in the middle of the park. It must be very quiet and relaxing. I love Vancouver.

@lovemakeup1229 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an incredible place. The 9pm gun reminds me of the 1pm gun from Edinburgh Castle everyday.

@danielkennedy5271 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool and such an amazing experience for you. Already looking forward to seeing the next video. Enjoy your time there!

@malakwaqasawan4371 3 жыл бұрын

awesome, You are lucky Mike for having such an amazing experience... !

@heyimamaker 2 жыл бұрын

I once stayed in a hostle near W Haystings and Cambie St and thought I can walk around the park in an hour or two. I was wrong! This was back before cell phones mind you... Love the video!