A Typical SUMMER DAY in Vancouver 

Big thanks for having me join you today Mike! I'm about to watch this and can't wait to see how we look... 😅🤙🏻 EDIT: This is legit the best DownieLive video I've seen (and not because I'm in it!). We get to see your personality in a much more relaxed setting and BOOM, it's unbelievable. Excited to capture more adventures together in the future 🙌🏻

Dude I lived in Vancouver and this was an exceptional day. You're truly living your best life.

What a way to start of my Saturday

I live in Montreal but have close family in Vancouver. 7 years since I was last there. Just booked my flight for August, keeping a massive list of all these gems!!

"but you know, you could feed me" LOL that was so cute. buddy needs a snack

"Explore a little further"...excellent advice!!!

I feel the breath of the summer vacation...aromatic fire...the trees...the vines...the flowers are astir...with tender desire...the white moths flutter about the lamp...enamoured with light...and a thousand creates softly sing...a song to the summer vacation...but I am alone...and how can I sing...praises to thee...Come, summer vacation...unveil the beautiful soul...💖

Another nice mountain walk is just a quick five minute walk from Murrin Lake. Park in the Murrin Lake parking lot. Cross the Sea to Sky to the other side and walk next to the ditch. You will come upon a wooden cross sign stating g you are at the entrance to the Petgill trail. The entrance is a tight scramble up a tiny escarpment and a shimmy across a bit of granite ( best to face in to the granite if you get dizzy). Then you are into the woods and just follow the tin plates marking the trail. Pretty easy walk and I've rarely met anyone else on this trail. The view at the top is nice as is the lake.

Oh wow, beautiful views. I would have been worn out on that hike!! Thanks for sharing!

Amazing, beautiful, difficult and so worth it! Thanks for the views, and I hope you had water in that backpack!

OMG! Loved the hike up the chief and the view......what Will said.....no words! Van Gogh exhibit looks like a must see!

That was quite a challenging hike up The Chief - there are chains like that on the hike above the Geiranger Fjord in Norway - the view from The Chief was truly spectacular. Just that would totally make a great day. Vancouver is nicely situated so close to nature. The last segment was a pleasant surprise.

I gotta say, seeing the views of my old hometown really brings back memories. Thanks for helping us experience it who can't be there.

So good. I loved my year in Vancouver. Don’t think my knees would tolerate the hike. Thanks for taking me along ...all the best...Chris

I really appreciate that you have included a few new attractions (that I haven't checked out yet): the P49 patio, the Fairmont (putting green) patio and the Van Gough exhibit. Thanks and keep up the great work!

Oh my Gosh! I agree no words WOW! Thanks 😊👍

Another fantastic adventure. Thanks for taking me along as I am still isolating in Toronto. It's great to get out with you and explore the wonderful sights of Vancouver. As you went up the final face of the peak, I was truly scared. That is high praise for the immersive nature of your tours.

What an absolutely great day. The anticipation and then culmination of the arrival at the top of the mountain and the reveal of the fantastic view made me almost feel like I was there. Cool off with a swim and then have Lebanese at the food truck and beer on the patio. Always good to see your girl and of course, your folks. I'm so glad you were able to film inside the Van Gogh exhibit. Oh, I hope it comes to Cincinnati for I'm sure it's 10x better in person. Mike, this is one of my favorites of your videos. Thanks.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Mike, you’re our Vancouver Ambassador!

That was a great day! Enjoyed scenery and going along, thank you!

Happy to have discovered this amazing channel. Keep it up Mike. Subscribed.

Thanks for showing me things and places I would not see otherwise !

Love your adventure and showing us areas that we can only imagine to travel one day!

Hi Mike love you videos, been to Vancouver many times. You given me lots of thinks see, this summer.

That was an awesome video Mike and Will . Love the hike up the mountain and the beautiful scenery . You guys did a great job! Cheers

Oh loved the Van Gogh when it was in Winnipeg. So glad you got to see it!!

Great video as always ! That exhibit looked so cool

What a fun adventure!! Thank you for sharing this with us..love the numerous hair flips too!!

Great outdoor ideas! Thanks!

That ascent was brutal!! Nature's stair master...I love Squamish too, such a cool town

Your videos always make my day 🙂 I'm actually studying for my medical entrance exams and your videos really help me relax and just get away from the stress. : )

What a cool trek! That view is gorgeous, the hike didn't seem too difficult, but you guys could be making it look easy

Great Video as always Mike.

Love your videos man. Please keep them up.

Beautiful! Amazing that you did all that lugging a camera around! 😊

The perspiration is rolling off my nose and chin just watching. Thanks from Florida for your videos.

I can't wait to see the Van Gogh in New York! Thanks for the review!

Sigh! I miss Vancouver so much!! Great vid on a great city!

😍 summer in Vancouver is really cool ! Imagine Van Gogh- it was really something I wanted to see 🤩

I just got a new large monitor and all of the beautiful scenery was a great way to break it in. Thank you so much for showing us around and sharing your life with us. I look forward to your videos every week. Keep on amazing us...please.

Views from that peak! 😍 Van Gogh exhibit looks very cool; will have to see if it comes to the US. Great video!!

You have got some of the best videos on exploration out there. Keep it up. (Inspiration for me)

I am sooo jealous! The Van Gogh exhibit is something I'm dying to see.

A couple of winters ago , I flew to Melbourne for the Van Gogh exhibition. All the paintings on the walls of the art gallery, and so many people ! It was hard to sit and enjoy it. This exhibition in Vancouver looking amazon, and so relaxing in the way it immerses a person in his work.. That mountain hike is definitely "rad"😃. I was getting puffed out just watching you do it !. But awesome to watch

That was great Mike! Have an excellent summer....cheers :)

Hiking , food and beer ! Perfect day in Vancouver. I got to try that hike , looks incredible. Great video Michael !

What a neat day adventure. Cool hiking path!

These videos are always amazing

Hey Mike, I love your videos. I can't say enough good things about them! Looking forward to the next one!

Always a great way to start my day the Downie way😁😁😁. Thanx Mike Awesome vid 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇨🇦.

wow.. whats a beautiful place!

"Dip our bodies in the lake" 😂 LOL I like when your videos can crack me up! I also love the slow-mo hair toss! 🤩 It's good to see you having fun in your videos. And... excellent graphic work and pop sounds!! 😍 Loves it!

Por fin es sábado!!! Mi día favorito para soñar. Espero que pronto abran frontera 😃

Thanks man. I’m thinking of moving to Canada but not sure where so this is a great way to see what’s happening in Vancouver 😀

Another great video Mike. Thanks for sharing your family outing with us. Can't wait for the proposal video, have you been working that out and planning it? You'll probably do it someplace awesome, so it'll make a great video. You should have another friend or couple with you to film it and make it a total surprise.

The Van Gogh exhibit was very good. Again immersive. If you get to Amsterdam in the future visit the Van Gogh museum. 70% of the known works in one little building. Fascinating as its laid out in the order he painted and you can see the evolution of his craft. The early days were dark and moody. Nothing like the pieces we associate with his name. After the main exhibit they just have a hall with every inch of the walls covered in his paintings. Sort of after seeing the biggest collection imaginable then there is the rest which is overwhelming.

My typical summer day in Vancouver: Sleeping for 17 hours and watching anime in my room.

Whoa...that Squamish peak definitely not for those afraid of heights! Thanks for taking us along. That was remarkable.

Excellent video Mike! A typical summer day in MY Vancouver usually means LEAVING IT.

Holy Cow! I could barely survive the Capilano Dam Hike, I would die on the Chief.

Super cool video love it thanks for sharing

Great job on this one Mike !!

You are truly a life inspiration.

🙌🏼 This weekend isn’t going to be typical though; it’s gonna get HOT!!!

Great video Mike! For those hikers who aren’t quite ready for The Chief, Murrin Park has a lovely loop trail and an amazing view as well.

Amazing so beautiful it looks breathtaking an peaceful great video.

Always a great video!

The hair flip though! Looooove it!

Will is a cutie 💛 ... love your travels Mike. Cant wait for borders to open and see what you find next ! 💜

Wow awesome. Made my stomach queasy! What an amazing view.

The hike to the top of Chief looks crazy hard, but those views! The Van Gogh Experience looked really lovely too.

let's go hit up that patio soon ✌🏼

Amazing video mike Music you chose for this one was A1👌👌

Loved the vid as always! I was so surprised when you said you were aiming to finish the Chief in 1 hr 😅 it usually takes me at least 4-5

I'm a visually impaired Vancouver person. Thank you so much for showing me so much about Vancouver.

Great looking natural place that was... Wow

Wow, Mike. Thanks for this brilliant summer's day travelogue. Squamish again!! It's almost as popular as the Dandenong Ranges or the Mornington Peninsula here in Melbourne. And the Gogh show to top it off! Great idea from your mum. Good to see you with Nicole and your parents enjoying this iteration of the show. Much better than it was in Melbourne. You and Sprouht made we wish it was summer down here in just-out-of-locked-down Melbourne, but at least it's a nice sunny Sunday here right now and as soon as I finish this comment I'm off for a drive to the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway to see some friends I haven't had direct contact with for a while (including one who is one of your greatest fans). A couple of points to note (and I'm sure anyone with a bit of common sense will already have picked up on this); 1. GOOD THAT YOU TOOK A FRIEND WITH YOU ON A WILDERNESS ADVENTURE. The mountain climb is not for the faint hearted and definitely shouldn't be attempted alone, no matter how experienced one might be. Accidents do happen and you wouldn't like to be alone if you slipped and injured yourself. 2. DON'T ATTEMPT THE CHIEF IF IT LOOKS LIKE RAINING. Those rocks would be far too slippery to negotiate - and it's a long way down if you fall. On the positive side again, great composition for a summer's day out. Will have to check out more of Sprouht's channel when I get some time. Must go now. Stay safe and well.

always enjoy your videos :D

I went to the imagine Van Gogh recently it was beautiful. I've been really enjoying your videos from here in Vancouver.

9:40 love your dramatic hair flip ! Enjoyed the video as always and loved that Van Gogh exhibit !

Mike & Will, Wow what energy the both of you have this made it fun. Mike you crack me up with don't tell my mom.

Your vid is the Only way I'd ever get to the top of Chief 2.. Thanks ! !

That’s incredible, I wish I was 30years younger. Amazing. It’s really lovely to meet your parent’s. Very nice family.

Finally here in Italy we have sunshine and warm wonderful days

Great video! Will is a stud...woof!

Need lots of power to climb that high and scary steps there. Probably more to guys adventure energy consuming trip. Thanks beautiful sights.

What a very awesome blog video

Just stumbled upon this vid. Awesome 💯!

the trails to the chief peak reminds me of trail hikes of Japan!

Great content man!! Cheers from Winnipeg

Thanks for taking us with you on your adventure! Would be nice to do the Lynn Canyon swim next

Thx for showing us all these hidden gems

Always fun to go with you 😊

Vancouver is awesome for the summer

Mike, This vídeo was so Nice that, in my opinion, everyone wants to be there with you and explore everything.. funny and the music was cool. I hope some day,when covid is Over, you come to Portugal and i meet you personally🙋 See you Next week!!!

I saw the Van Gogh experience in Orlando. Totally worth it!

This was so fun, I came back to watch more. Also, might I add... awesome collab ;) KEEP IT UP!!

born and raised in vancouver lower mainland, been away for 30 years, i can't believe just how nice and laid back people are there. it's like its in the air or something.

Great video - again!

The chief has three peaks with amazing views. I would recommend doing all of them. Slightly hidden of the third peak you drop down into a discrete trail that goes between the two rock faces into a super lush forests. You can follow that tail all the way to the bottom. In addition to that at the end go to Shannon falls hop the fence and have a shower under Shannon Falls. (That's what I did last time I was there)