FIRST NIGHT OF VANLIFE IN CANADA GONE WRONG ❌ (🇬🇧 UK to Canada 🇨🇦 ) 

As a Canadian, I'm so sorry you had such a horrible first night in your van here. Each province has an adventure guide book or a back country guide book that you can usually pick up at a tourist location and some fish and tackle shops and in there are maps and lists of back country camping. They can be a really big help especially with finding free camping. I hope the rest of your holiday here goes a lot better :)

I love how the entire comments section is a bunch of Canadians saying sorry.... Have a great trip though eastern Canada!

so sorry you experienced this ... embarrassed as a canadian, that a canadian would treat you so badly with no cause whatsoever ... you are most welcome and i'm looking forward to watching your adventures!

Welcome! Make sure to visit a Canadian Tire and grab a Backroads Mapbook and don’t be afraid to call 911 in a situation like you experienced.

That is not typical. Please don’t let this ruin the start to your adventure. Have so much fun!❤

Welcome to Canada ! Come to British Columbia we love the Brits 🎉❤️

One more advice, eest areas are common in canada. The less frequented routes have dewer but more welcoming. Like Vegreville, Alberta offers free showers with free overnight parking. The view is adorable too. So stray from the tourest path, use the other map routes, the slower ones.

Generally Car Parks at Trail Heads are Not for Overnight Camping. Locals are always watching because there are nasty people who come around & cause issues. Best to pay for a campground & get some rest while contributing to the local economy. While you are shopping, (for food or anything), please remember to shop from the locals & not the huge companies like Walmart. It will be appreciated.

Sorry he was so rude, unfortunately parking has become very difficult. Vanlifers are everywhere, have a great stay in Canada. Walmart is a good venue for short overnight stays. Safe travels.

Welcome to Canada! I'm so sorry for your encounter with the fellow who obviously doesn't embody the kind nature of Canadians. Have a wonderful experience here. Subbed!

Looking forward to seeing all your adventures Demi, Eadie and Michael

Edie looking out the window like a little teddy bear 🥹

As a Canadian I can pretty much say this is not the type of experience you are going to have here. Especially in a province like Nova Scotia. People there are usually super nice. Lots to see here. Lots of amazing people. Btw go see Algonquin park if you get a chance.

I already absolutely love Canada and Canadians and won’t let one guy taint that, thank you for such a lovely message A holes everywhere in the world we love on though we’re having a blast and so happy to be here ❤😊

Love the energy love the content just love those people off and go on with your epic journey cant wait for the next episode greetings from an cold South Africa

You have a beautiful smile, and attitude, enjoy your travels!

As a former Brit, now a Canadian, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's unfortunate that you encountered some unsavoury individuals on your first night here. Please be assured that Canadians, particularly in the Maritimes, are known for their warm hospitality and willingness to lend a helping hand. You'll find that we're generally less aggressive than some Brits in my experience. During your travels, don't miss the opportunity to explore New Brunswick, often referred to as the 'Drive-Through Province'. The Fundy Parkway is a must-see, and the Provincial Park campgrounds are well worth a visit. Fredericton and St. Andrews are also excellent destinations. I wish you all the best and hope you enjoy everything (and everyone) this wonderful country has to offer.

As a Canadian (who has travelled-and occasionally dry camped-in the Maritime provinces in an RV), I’m so sorry, shocked and disgusted by the reception you received your first night here. But I guess there are crazy people everywhere you go these days. The world has become unhinged. I love the Maritimes. The natural beauty is astounding. I hope your awful first night doesn’t taint the rest of the journey, and that you enjoy the rest of your time here experiencing the warmth and hospitality the Maritimes can offer.

"Go back to Europe..." 😂 Welp, that's certainly something you don't hear every day. I find this particular insult funny because it's so broad. Imagine car camping in Wales and hearing "Go back to North America ya dern Yankees!" What's also funny is that when you look at the sheer size of Canada, it ranks 10th in countries with the lowest population density. So much space and yet some people choose to fight over a particular patch of grass.

I am so sorry you had to deal with that a hole. Very few Canadian's are like that but unfortunately we do have our share of them. I want to wish you a very big welcome to Canada and enjoy this big beautiful country we call home. You are welcome here.

I truly hope the rest of your stay is uneventful and joy filled.🌹🖖

You say you are only a "small van" parking for free in someone's neighborhood. I'm sure the people are fed up with this type of attitude. Just find an actual camping spot for the rest of your stay in Canada.

Hi beautiful lady. So much packing, so many lists - and up and away you went. I was wondering how little Edie went. So they don't have any quarantine there. I wouldn't have wanted the little fur baby locked up without her mummy! What a rude man, I guess they are everywhere - but he will not spoil all the fun you are looking forward to. I loved the lighthouse - so beautiful, A lovely place to wake up to. Edie looked like she was enjoying playing and splashing around in the water. Thank you sharing your special time with us dear lady😘💖🐕👩‍🦽

I hope to meet you two on the road in your travels. Hopefully the rest of your trip will be enjoyable.

Welcome to Canada! I felt heartbroken watching this video. Halifax is my home and the a..hole that you encountered does not represent my city or my country. And the fact that he has a child is very scary as he is simply an abusive man and I would guess his child witnesses his abuse on a regular basis. Very sad. Thank you for giving the rest of us a chance to show you a warm welcome. 💕 Enjoy Canada.

I'm a Canadian and I know that's not normal behavior. If you had been lucky enough to have one of us parked up there which I have personally done truck camping there it would have ended different. You will have so many more amazing experiences here in your travels. Most of us would be happy having you explore our country.

Come to Ontario, Muskoka, Algonquin Park is beautiful

Welcome to Nova Scotia! It is beautiful here. Enjoy.

So Sorry you had to put up with such a jerk! Welcome to Canada!

Canada is way more chill than the UK for van life but sometimes you come across these things. Hope you peeps get to our west coast....come to Bella Coola!

Omgosh as a born and bred Canadian I want to apologize and welcome you to Canada …hoping the rest of your visit is wonderful …❤️

USA, Canada, western Europe, prefer homeless sleeping rough on the streets, than people sleeping in their own campervans, which they paid for, paid insurance, tax etc. This all is sick.

Welcome to Canada . Apologies for the riff-raff , hopefully karma will pay him a visit. Enjoy your travels. Larry from near Vancouver on the West Coast.

Welcome to Canada! I’m so sorry you had to deal with that jerk! That is not very Canadian at all! I hope you have a great trip 🇨🇦 and I’ve subscribed 😊 xx

somehow i missed your last vid and now see youre off across the pond. You dont do things by halves do you? what an amazing and exciting journey of a lifetime! You have my attention!!

Wow. Another Canadian (Nova Scotian) here to apologise for his very bad behaviour! Welcome to our little province and our big country and hopefully this won't happen again! Safe travels! 💕

I so sorry this was your experience on your first night in Canada. Canada's rules aren't quite as flexible as the US and elsewhere regarding camping but that is no excuse for what you experienced. I hope you are able to move on and enjoy your time in our beautiful country.

I hope you saw Lunenberg as well .. I absolutely find the city of Wolfeville beautiful and also Jost Wineyard is awesome. Please try their maple wine. It's absolutely great

Sorry for the unfortunate nite! Please leave time in your schedule for Beautiful British Columbia . It is as beautiful as Alaska and almost as large. Banff Jasper, Vancouver, Stuert Cassier hwy, Niska Volcano north of Terrace. The gold trail from Williams lake to Likley north thru the rockies to BarkerVille and west to Quesnel is an Amazing loop road on your way up or down. Don't forget the Hot springs north off Muncho lake on the Alcan highway(Laird hot springs) and of course, Fuel up at each fuel stop north of Prince George they get further apart and not always open with some gaps of 400km with no fuel and NO PHONE , except with a few kms of a village. Some places have no phone reception but there is free wifi at all public libraries in these tiny villages. Starlink works amazing and well garmin inreach would be a way too go as well and good for taking on hikes. North of Dawson Creek if your a mile off the road there maybe no one for weeks or months come by as therebis little population and not many hiking on the trails. So yes I'd consider Garmin inreach a must. You will be lucky too see a bear so not too worry much there but Do Not Leave garbage outside, that will bring then into camp and garbage bears ARE Dangerous and have too be killed. Enjoy the trip, there's not much in Saskatchewan unless you drive the northern route, but the mozzies will carry you away. CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS I look forward to watching your experience thru our wonderful country. Steve h.

Welcome to Canada! You had really bad luck with the drunk guy. Atlantic Canada is renowned for its friendliness. If you have a chance, go to Prince Edward Island (there is a fee on the bridge, though: about $70).

Welcome to Canada hope you enjoy your stay

Welcome to Canada! Sorry for your first night experience, most Canadians are welcoming and do not share the views of this man. I hope you manage to head west across this fine country there are many things that every province and territory has to offer! So many beautiful sights to see.

Welcome to Canada! I live in New Brunswick. Sorry for the not so welcoming welcome you received. That is not at all what most Canadians are like. Atlantic Canada is supposed to be known for its hospitality and genuine friendly people. You can camp on crown land in NS and in NB. There will be plenty of beautiful places you can park where it won't be an issue. I will be watching and hope you enjoy your trip!

Welcome to Canada, some people not very nice but most are ok sorry you had to go true that bad time.

Don't let that encounter bother you. It is a something I have never seen before.

That sucks, he was drunk. There are some very picky rules. In the US it is more tricky as there are 48 adjacent states their differing laws, their cities and counties and highway tolls. Regardless of where u go its good to map out the route and stays beforehand as well as alternatives. That was a first for me, having a fellow canadian yell at you and not actually offer help instead. Unusual. Welcome.

So sorry you had to experience a drunk on your first day. Maritime residents are amongst the friendliest folks in the country, especially those livid in Newfoundland. Quebec can be less than friendly, from our own personal experience. Manitoba has wonderful provincial parks. Saskatchewan is a depressingly flat province to get from one side to another. Welcome to Saskatchewan, and you’re welcome to it. British Columbia is, without question the most beautiful province. Vancouver is a large city with lots of traffic. Banff and Lake Louise are congested and busy towns. Best to take Hwy 3 to the coast. Vancouver Island is amazing, as is northern BC and the Yukon. Do not miss Dawson City and the territorial park across the river via a free ferry ride. Just to emphasize that Saskatchewan is unmercifully flat. You will be able to sit at a picnic table and watch your dog run away from you for three days. 😂😂😢

As a canadian I can say thats unusual especially on the east coast...although we stopped one time on our motorbikes just a pull off to stop for a quick drink amd break...we had one guy tell us private property and don't litter...we were like dude we live in God's country of ontario...muskoka which is also big tourist area...he watched us til we left...had he not seen us he'd never known we were ever there...anyway get the guide book for backcountry...as others have said...the east coast is generally the friendliest part of Canada...and the whole country is as a rule pretty friendly. I hope things go better...make a stop in st andrews also when you do get to ontario stop by muskoka it's beautiful as well.

I hope you plan to go there NewFounland. Soon it will be iceberg seasons. You can boondock almost anywhere in New Foundland. I love your accent. How long will you be staying in Canada? What is your travel plan?

So sorry for that experience.

I am absolutely embarrassed & angry! As a Canadian & a human, I am so sorry this was your introduction & 1st experience in our country! I hope you come to B.C & on your way out west you experience the best of Canada & Canadians!❤❤❤

So sorry you had such a bad experience on your first night in Nova Scotia. 1 million welcomes, we love people here, you got one in a handful of ignorant persons. May the rest of your visit be full of laughter be and discovery. If you need any assistance while in NS feel free to msg.

Welcome to our beautiful country ❤

Guy is a jerk, sorry that’s your first experience in my country. There’s a nicer way to speak to people if you’re unhappy with them, unfortunately he chose to be nasty. Hopefully this is a one-off experience and the rest of my country people show you a much warmer welcome. PS. I’ve never seen your videos before today, and I’ve just subscribed. My husband and I retired in 2021 and we’ve been travelling all over the US and into Mexico for 16 months. I’m looking forward to seeing my own country. We’re from the West Coast, and will watch your adventures to see places we might also like to visit. Safe travels to you all. PSS..you have beautiful hair. 😊

Enjoyed your video... if only I can understand what you are saying (?) What an exciting trip, so far...

I am so sorry you had to deal with that. That is not how we are as Canadians and that is not how we treat our guests ❤

Will you need the bulkhead again when the van goes back home?

My first time seeing your channel. As an east coast Canadian, I'm so sorry for your horrible experience here. He is definitely not a good representation of our welcoming nature. I hope you have a better time here after that foolishness. Safe travels

Hey you just came across my recommended here on RU-vid probably because I watch another van life couple. Anyways I'm in Northern Ontario and I'm not sure how far you are in your journey but when you're coming through, try to make a trip to Manitoulin island. I'm sure y'all will really love it. It's only about a half an hour away from where I live and I'm there all the time in the summer. It's a beautiful place. If you Google it you will find a place called kagawong and it has a small area there called bridal veil Falls with walking trails and a chocolate shop. It's a really nice town. There's also a trail on the way there it's called the cup and saucer. It's a beautiful place you have to go across a swing Bridge into little current from the mainland area. Just thought I would let you know.😊

Hi Demi, welcome to Canada. I,m originally from England and own a Sprinter campervan. Have you heard of the app ioverlander this may help on your trip. We are in Ontario ,stop by and we,ll have a beer.

Sorry you got the initial "Drunk Redneck" experience. Yeah, that happens a lot now in Canada given our poor economy at the moment. There isn't as much work as there use to be, so people will outside getting drunk more often. Don't fret though, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia are more welcoming to tourists versus other areas of Canada. Looks like you started off in the right place.

Welcome, you have such a great attitude not to let that one dum unsavoury idiot ruin your day. All of the Maritimes are beautiful, I lived in Halifax for 5 years and I hope you get to Newfoundland and Cape Breton Trail. Enjoy the lobster, moose, awesome local music and superb scenery as well as the people out east as they are truly the salt of the earth. Look forward to seeing your adventures and maybe we can connect once you get to Ontario.

Hi, both Canada and the U.S. have a lot of free camping on Crown Land (Canada) or BLM /National Forests (U.S.). In all of these places, the closer to a town, the more hassles ther are, from local ordinances prohibiting camping overnight to being on private land that you think is OK to stay overnight. Local campgrounds get these ordinances passed b/c they want you to stay with them and get $$. The maritime provinces really don't have any free camping. Newfoundland certainly does and is worth the ferry ride. Southern Quebec & Ontario have nothing, particularly the Toronto region. Pay to stay unless you are 100% sure you are allowed to stay overnight. Look up Crown Land camping for maps in each province. Enjoy the mosquitos and leave nothing that the bears want outside. You can actually be fined in Ontario parks if you do.

If you’re in Nova Scotia, you should be in Cape Breton.

Yes we have wanker`s here too. You met a real male Karen for sure. Subscribed and belled ; you two will be my fourth European couple that I`ve followed across Canada. Looking forward to your fun and enjoyment on the trip. Cheers from Vancouver.

Say the Our Father prayer daily. Deliver us from all evil is one part of prayer. God bless. Sadly there are evil people in this world. Every country has police courts and jails.

Hi from Bunbury western Australia

Honestly your welcome here and please don't think otherwise and i hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, as someone who has traveled quite a lot in a van i can say 99% of folks support your spirit of adventurism here and this is an immigration country and that negative guy was a ridiculous fool of a person and probably is green with envy in regards to your freedom and happiness. Canada is wonderful place and all the different people globally who travel here and live here make it the Canada we all speak of with pride, so you guys keep doing you and take care ✌️

i wish you good luck in all your life

Welcome to Canada... jeez, I'm sorry you had to experience that. Like to talk about getting a knock, that was insane! Not that it's probably worth the time or effort, but you could honestly report that to the police, that is uttering threats at the least. Unfortunately we do have a growing problem here with people on a certain side of the political spectrum, where xenophobia and anti-immigration rhetoric is absolutely an issue. I'm glad you know it's not something you'll face from normal Canadians going forward. I mean we do have the stereotype for being super nice and apologetic, and I would agree that Canadians are typically non-confrontational and very polite, but we have just as many a-holes as everywhere else they are just usually better behaved. Anyways, enough of that nonsense, I hope you have a wonderful time in Canada! I'm from near the mountains in Alberta, but did a few week roadtrip around the East Coast and absolutely loved it. Canada really is beautiful county and I look forward to following along with your adventures!

As a Canadian, I apologize for his behavior. :( Hope you guys have a fun and safe trip, without the drunken angry folk. Some people are happy to ruin it for others and I hope this hasn't shed a bad light for you, on your experience in Canada. ( If you're westbound, B.C. is a lovely place! Most of the people there are hippies tho. D: )

Hey I'm a Canadian living in a van in BC. Your first night experience is not typical at all, and definitely not so out this way. I hope you've just got "nasty drunk dude" checked off the list sp you don't have tp encounter folk like him again.

So sorry . So. Ot reflective of the typical maritimer who are the sweetest people I know.

How long is your traveling visa aa i was thinking of going from the uk to travel in America to see some amazing sights?

Can’t say anything that hasn’t been said already, sorry for your first bad experience. There are jerks everywhere in the world and Canada is no exception, although ones like that are usually few and far between.

A shame. Nova Scotians tend to be very friendly people.

Are you relocating to Canada 🇨🇦 or just travelling

What a jerk. He was drunk it is only 1 guy. Park where you want Ia'm Native Canadian you are Welcome to my Beautiful Country! Have fun on your trek. 👀👋🙂💯💥✌️

To be fair to the local point of view…I’ve had lots of van lifers park illegally in my driveway. They have left fecal matter, condoms, liquor bottles and garbage. You may feel the locals reaction is unfair but you don’t know what has happened prior to your “just one night” in a lovely spot. Please enjoy your time in Canada, but try and be fair to local land owners too.

Such a huge country with so little unregulated camping tolerance. Shameful

Please don't apologize on behalf of someone else. You have no clue what that person has been through.

Where's your gun? You have a gun, right? Self defense against all "animals". Don't forget to stay on the "right" side of the road! I'm in Alberta, send me a message and I'll tell you all the secret places we visit here to avoid the tourists! You won't want to leave!

Canada. Not as free as you'd think.

Did you know you need a license to fly a drone in Canada? I believe it’s through transport canada

wahay , you made it !!! nutters are everywhere, as you say , too many beers and zero sense , pleased eadie is well and michael too ( puppy getting his 15 mins of fame !) , well , thats day 1 , only another 500 or so left , see you soon , bye for now

Welcome to Canada and meeting your first. drunken vacationing American.

Unfortunately, the world is full of idiots and you had to run Nova Scotia's biggest idiot. As a Bluenoser myself and a Van traveler, I would like to welcome you to our great province and wish you three the best in your travels. I would also recommend using I Overlander app. Here in North America for boondocking. Good luck to you and I will be following your Vlogs.

So sad that racist are all over! Have a wonderful adventure!

There is some Political NONSENSE about too many immigrants coming to Canada to live (one million in the past year and there are only 41 million current residents), so some people think they are gatekeepers. Some of these people need to COMPLAIN about stuff they do not understand. You will find these type of people everywhere. Ignore the experience.

You are on the wrong side of Canada I can say that wont happen here on Vancouver Island

You will be staying at Walmart a lot more than you think you will haha welcome to America😊!

Ce'ad m'ile fa'ilte.

This is all trudeau’s fault

Should have called the cops on him. He has no right to enforce the rules at a parking lot.

Welcome to Canada. Sorry about the drunk clown you had the misfortune of seeing. As a Canadian, I promise you that isn't normal. Enjoy your travels through our country. I'm certain you'll leave with no regrets. Most of us are friendly and welcoming.