First Impressions Of CANADA!
On our first day in Canada, we explored the beautiful city of Toronto: we went up the CN Tower, had some incredible Canadian food and constantly felt as though we were walking around a movieset. We can't wait to see more of Canada 🥰
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Thank you for watching ❤️ where in Canada would you love for us to visit (and film 📹)?
@tracylandry9854
2 жыл бұрын
I really hope you take the time to travel to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to drive the Cabot Trail and explore the Cape Breton highlands national park. It is absolutely beautiful and a must see in Nova Scotia. Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg are closer to Halifax and beautiful as well. Regardless of where you go, I hope you have an amazing time here! Safe travels!
@D--man
2 жыл бұрын
Old Quebec city is nice (but maybe it won't be as nice for you as it is closer to European style). If you come to Ottawa better coffee is Bridgehead (local brand, but I think they opened in Toronto recently). Closer to Starbucks taste than Timmy's.
@kelvinyschun
2 жыл бұрын
Nova Scotia's Digby Balancing Rock, National Parks, Fundy Tides. Burnt Coat
@jeannyvillordon5296
2 жыл бұрын
I think you would love Vancouver!
@lisatsai8892
2 жыл бұрын
Banff Quebec
"It's not the best coffee"---yup. As a Canadian I am really sorry you guys needed to experience that.
Welcome to Canada! Hope you get a chance to come to Montreal. Poutine originated in the province of Quebec. Glad you got to try it. Tim’s coffee used to be better but Tim’s got bought by the Burger King chain and has not been the same since. Looking forward to following your travels across North America. Safe travels!
@user-db6pt7vr3l
8 ай бұрын
They're only visiting Canada this trip.
What a great vlog...thankyou for showing us lots of things we have only seen on movies/TV/magazines! Safe travels
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it guys! We know the feeling haha :)
I'm from Taiwan but have been living in Toronto for 15 years now. Thank you for showing the world my home country. Your videos made me fell in love with Taiwan again!! Glad you made it to Toronto, maybe you'll help me fall in love with Canada again too. Be sure to check out Tobermory and Algonquin while in Ontario. Good luck with your travels!! (Ps. You should be able to find maps at gas stations)
If you didn’t visit the Toronto islands which you can take a ferry to you’d probably love it. There is even a small community of homes & house boats on the Wards Island area.
@NaickKim
Жыл бұрын
We saw some of the islands. Are it the islands close to the smaller airport? Looked pretty cool 🥰
You two are the sweetest couple! It was a pleasure watching this video. Thank you.
加拿大是我一直想去,但沒機會去的國家, 印象中加拿大有豐富的大自然美景及楓葉, 沒想到第一天你們就讓我看許多高樓大廈, 西恩塔名不虛傳,景觀很棒,期待下一集!👍😄👏 Canada is a country I have always wanted to go to but never had the chance to go to. In my impression, Canada is rich in natural beauty and maple leaves. I didn't expect you to let me see many high-rise buildings on the first day, haha... CN Tower lives up to its name, the downward landscape is great, l cannot wait for the next episode!
@swift9989
2 жыл бұрын
허대사님.폭넒은 www.youtubemmm.com/watch?v=DrPrMCvLIJD 한성격.화이팅입니다.
YAY!! It’s happening!! Watching you fangirl over all the normal stuff you see in movies was the cutest thing ever 🤣 Graffiti alley was so cool 😮
Welcome to Canada! It makes me smile to see you so excited about skyscrappers, the CN tower, Tim's (meh reaction to double double was priceless), a school bus, poutine and bacon, houses, and wildlife. Btw seeing a fox is super rare, so you were really lucky! And did you miss the glass floor at the CN tower? Can't wait to see your roadtrip!!
We would love to see you on lovely Vancouver Island, a 1.5 hour ferry ride away from Vancouver, BC.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
We are going to try to make that happen!
Welcome / Bienvenue to Canada 🇨🇦 Naick & Kim.
maps: gas/petrol station, large bookstores, travel store like AAA, education/teacher store, oh, and chain supermarkets! At least that's where you can find them in the u.s.
In Canada … Halifax, Cabot Trail, Hope Well Rocks or somewhere on the Bay of Fundy, Old Quebec City, Montreal, Niagara Falls, I think Welland canal is a must see (viewing station/museum lock 4), Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Dawson Creek, Whitehorse, Dawson City and on … the Alaskan Ferry is a great way to travel down and see places in Alaska like Juneau, Ketchikan, but you need to book early and you can get off along the way to final point at Prince Rupert. MAPS maybe could buy one at CAA or Chapters.
*I like your videos, every time with positive!!!! Hi from Kazakhstan*
I loved this video, and how enthusiastic you both were about my old home town. Toronto truly is a wonderful city. Wishing you an amazing Pan American Highway trip - we will be following you every step of the way 😍😍
Omg I'm so happy you both are enjoying your visit to Canada!! I live just outside of Toronto and have been watching your videos since the beginning and was hoping u would make a journey through here!!!!
I love seeing you guys experience Canada together! 🇨🇦 I lived in Toronto five years, but was born in Halifax. I've been keeping up with your Instagram posts...but looking forward to your proper videos exploring my province, Nova Scotia. Super interesting to see the perspective of others. 😃
Love the excitement guys! I'm a Tim's fan, but always get the dark roasted, which is stronger, with only cream, no sugar! Poutine is great, and you must try it again in Montreal to compare. As well, try a Beavertail - either the original or the Killaloe Sunrise which you find in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa...almost every city. It is basically fried dough, but a yummy treat! Great video! - Coreen
@swift9989
2 жыл бұрын
감사합니다 www.youtubemmm.com/watch?v=DrSntleBToh 하셨습니다
Welcome to Canada. Some highlights to visit,Banf and Jasper National Parks and cities. Calgary Alberta,maybe stay for the rodeo? Edmonton Alberta to experience the largest mall in the world! Vancouver Island,Whistler BC. Visit Cabot trail is a must in Nova Scotia,The Bay of Fundy ,Quebec and Montreal. Niagara Falls,Ontario. Prince Edward Island,I could go on and on about our country there is so much to discover,lol. Enjoy!!
@NaickKim
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Colombe! We've been to pretty much all of the places you mentioned. The Cabo Trail was a great experience. Our fav was Banf and Vancouver Island
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been following along since your Shanghai French Concession video and was part of the reason I decided to live in that part of the city. Really enjoy your videos 💕
I absolutely love Toronto! Coming from the US, I was expecting Tim Horton's to be magical because all of my Canadian friends missed Tim Horton's so badly. When I had it, I was very underwhelmed. But that aside, I absolutely love Canada and the Canadian people. Would live there in a heartbeat. Looking forward to seeing more of your Canadian adventures.
@migrose6547
2 жыл бұрын
Ya Timmies coffee nothing great
@alexwyler4570
2 жыл бұрын
Tim Horton was bought by an American company a few years back so it is no longer Canadian. In the 1970s, all my friends wanted the "making donuts" job at Tim Horton even if early. What made Tim Horton "Tim Horton" were the " made every two hours from scratch ( dough rising) donuts' deliciousness. Made on location in front of you. Since an American conglomerate company bought Tim Horton, most Tim Hortons no longer make the donut from scratch at their location. So the donuts did loose their deliciousness. And the donut selection is smaller than in the 1980s.
@melr615
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexwyler4570 Aw Man, too bad it changed. That sounds fabulous - in the old days.
@NotAnotherDrivingChannel
4 ай бұрын
@@alexwyler4570 Nowadays they're owned by the same company that owns Burger King, but IIRC they were at one time owned by Wendy's. And these days you can get bags of Tim Horton's coffee at Wally World down here in the States. Or at least you can in Upstate New York.
Very well done! Regarding Tim Hortons, it's true that it's super popular and known for coffee. It's not because it's the best coffee though, but because it's quick, convenient, high caffeine content, inexpensive, and you don't have to go far to find an outlet. Canadians that want a great cup of coffee will go to their favourite independent cafe. So Tim Hortons is mass market/low price point. The Double Double is gross imo but other items are much better. Try the iced cap (its a coffee smoothie), Timbits, and/or a sandwich.
I’m very much looking forward to this adventure with you guys.
Loved this video!!! Toronto is a great city albeit expensive as most cities are. So glad you are enjoying my home country. Cannot wait for the Halifax video. Tims coffee is not good coffee. They are all over the UK now. Try their Iced Capp. Sweet but refreshing. What a road trip ahead you have. Maritimes, Quebec, the Prairies, then the West. And that’s just Canada. Looking forward to every single video. Cheers, Darlene x
You may find world maps or atlas at our chain bookstore called Chapters. It will be amazing to highlight all the places you’ve been. By the way, so happy you are touring Canada. Your vlogs from Toronto made me smile from ear to ear because of your enthusiasm! Hope you get to Ottawa. And if you think Toronto is green, you will be amazed at how green the rest of our country is. Happy travels!
Fun to watch you explore my home town. I left 8 years ago for Cozumel, Mexico and I miss Timmy's and poutine. And Naick, it's cheese curds not cheese strips. LOL
So glad you made it to the CN tower! You two were sitting in the same place as we were when we went to dinner there!! I still have my CN tower straw. Can wait to see your Nova Scotia videos, and then when you get your vehicle back it will be spectacular wish you two the best of luck!!
That new lense is stunning! Yes, you're going to get some fantastic shots with that lense:) Those bacon topped fries 🍟 are crazy delicious looking. It's cool to see your first impressions of Toronto. Excited to see you guys pick up the van. Sending Best Wishes and Blessings, James and Kim
@christianhansen3292
2 жыл бұрын
name of place?
Great new experiences and must be exciting being so close to getting the van, although I’m sure you have it already 😀. Good luck!
EY....hello fellow alumni!jjjj Regarding Tim Horton's...yes they're a symbol of Canada, but there coffee turned to crap when they switched suppliers about 10 years ago. No self-respecting Canadian coffee lover would drink their coffee now, so your reaction was bang on (even if you were being diplomatic in your response). I loved your response to the housing styles in Toronto. We North Americans take it for granted. My son had a friend visit this summer from Mexico. She made the exact same comment. She couldn't get over the roof lines. It just goes to show that we all admire things that are different than we are used to. I can't wait for the opportunity to check out Belgian architecture. And congrats to Kim on her new lens....yes, size matters. Love you guys. I'm just catching up.
@ the 6:38 mark, that's one of the best shots I've seen of our skyline.
I am glad you went to the nom nom poutine, cause when you mentioned it I was hoping you weren't going to go some cheap chain that has subpar poutine. The bonus was if you ever had any health issues from the poutine, you were right across from the hospital :) When you were talking about maps, the only place I could think of was the gas station but I am not sure if they even sell them any more either.
@Gloov
2 жыл бұрын
Also north american cities, at least Toronto is a lot more spread out than European cities from my experience
Subscribed your channel for two years now, this’s the shortest distance between you and me😃, welcome to Toronto, Canada. Wish you guys have a wonderful road trip, beware of 🐻, 🦟 and sunburn in Summer, a Cantonese advice 😂😂
Take the TransCanada Highway across. It's very scenic except for some bits through Saskatchewan. Looking for inukshuks as you're driving through the Canadian shield region. Since it's summer, many university dormitories offer short term accommodations.
Welcome to Canada and my hometown! I recommend visiting the ‘Beaches’ area if you get a chance. Great vibe and lovely old houses near the water. Enjoy 😊
Indeed your first impressions of canada
you guys getting excited to see the yellow busses is so incredible to me! They are everywhere her. Every single school has and uses them and majority of kids take them.
又是一段新奇旅程的開始🎉👍值得期待還會發生哪些有趣的事情💕
I love Poutine!! but we really grew up with a version of Poutine in Belgium. "Friet met stoofvlees saus" we just dont add cheese curds. Its becoming popular in the USA also, but you'll find it on menu's as "loaded fries" or "debris fries" and other names.
I've been watching your vídeos since your trip to El Salvador and I remember you mentioning your PanAmerican trip back then. Welcome to the GTA. Hope you get a chance to check out the PATH (underground TO). Here in Toronto you could have a culinary trip around the world. Toronto's so diverse that you can try food from around the world without having to leave the city! Good luck and happy travels.
Wow! Great video. Your excitement is contagious. I noticed your new camera in a previous shot, it's a beaut! In regards to the coffee, think I'll stick to the Bubble Tea you've got me hooked on ;)
looking forward to your exciting adventures.....cheers and stay safe
So happy for you two
I grew up in Ottawa, Canada, now living in Switzerland. In Flüelen, Canton Uri. You guys are so exciting to watch & learn from too. You appreciate what I took for granted, like Tim Horton's & school buses ... none here. Swiss school buses are privately owned, any color, a van filled with seats. Enjoy every moment of your travels. This time will not come again. Love from CH,
You guys are great, enjoy your travels.
So cool to watch someone from another country exploring your backyard. Yes I'm not a fan of "Tims" coffee either. If you want decent fast food coffee stick with Starbucks or McDonald's. So interesting about the school buses. I take them for granted, but didn't know you guys don't have them. 🍁
I enjoyed this video, I’m happy you liked our city
Welcome guys to my country. have fun!!!
Welcome to Toronto, Canada. I also live in Toronto. Hope I can bump into you guys one day, Have fun!
AAA(American Automobile Association (in America/Canada) have free maps for members and cheap road maps for others. I would go there if you need a map in the future--lots of different locations. Also a good resource for breakdowns/car troubles, etc.
I just discovered your channel couple days ago, looking forward to catching up on your travels. As for Toronto, it was a good thing you were not driving. The greater Toronto are is horrible to drive in, tons of traffic and construction. Not all Canadians like Tim Hortons. Its parent company is not actually Canadian, I think it is the same company as Burger King. Toronto and its surrounding area have tons of green space, walking trails, lakes and that sort of stuff. Foxes are common, beautiful and are a good rodent control. Good video
@NaickKim
3 ай бұрын
Aww thanks a lot Scott. We really enjoyed our stay in Toronto and had a blast in Canada, definitely check out those videos as well 👍👍
i love your tim horton enthusiasm and the maple leaf cup lids i want one!!
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
It was so cool haha! :)
Oh man oh man you’re in my old neighborhood! Bringing back so many memories, I love this! Also try garlic fingers when you’re in Halifax! And don’t forget the donair sauce!
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
You used to live in that neighborhood we visited at the end of the video? That must have been so nice! :)
@djdissi
6 ай бұрын
I also live in Toronto, and used to live in the Annexe, and then Little Italy (between Grace and Bathurst, near College st w)... it looked like the latter, but it could've been either one. So which neighborhood was it? So curious
PreGPS you can get detailed maps of your trip at AAA. I’m sure there’s a Canadian version CAA? Worth a shot!
We have the same thing in the states. I especially like the one with bacon and gravy.
Alweer GENOTEN van jullie! Dit is het enige kanaal waar ik de reclame niet skip, veel verdienen jullie er mss niet mee, maar elke cent dat het is gun ik jullie ontzettend. Mijn dochter vroeg of jullie ook naar Groenland gingen, nu jullie er toch "in de buurt" zijn. 😅 Is het niet zo dat je moet opletten met filmen in de National Parcs in Amerika? Kan je er geen boete voor krijgen? Geniet van al jullie avonturen! Bedankt om ons mee te nemen en ons mee te laten genieten. Het is zo ontzettend fijn om jullie bezig te zien, heel liefdevol, heel down to earth, en met geweldige video's ♡
In fact, to Taiwanese, the Belgian's home is also very similar to a movie scene.Canada and Belgium both beautiful !
So funny that you are so excited about seeing a school bus 😂 I guess we take that for granted. As far as seeing wild life in the suburbs, unfortunately, urban development has encroached further into their habitats that they have no where to go. I just saw a posting in my neighborhood that there is a bear roaming around. Can't wait to see your NA travels. Too bad you guys won't be driving down the east coast 🙁
Maps are hard to find in Canada but try Indigo (a large book store chain). There's one in the Eaton Centre and another at Bay and Bloor. Canadian Tire might sell maps too. It's a big box store that sells a wide variety of products: auto, camping, sports, plants, hardware, paint, household items, tools, even snacks. They may have maps near the cashiers. And feel free to ask advice about places to go across Canada. I've been to all 10 provinces. Know a few of them pretty well.
The CN TOWER was the tallest free standing structure in the WORLD for about 40 years until the Burj Khalifa was built and still is, as mentioned, the tallest in the Americas.🇨🇦😊
端午節快樂!祝福大家都平安健康快樂🌈🍭
Excited to see you reach the Soo Locks, head up to WaWa, then Nipigon, maybe Thunder Bay....
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Ontario is going to be amazing 😍❤️
@TL243
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim got to look for the big Winnie the Pooh statue and do a video on it!!!!
Welcome to Canada, hope you make it to no-fun-couver. It's just about to get to the most enjoyable months.
Welcome to Toronto 😍😍😍. Whether it's Tim Horton or Starbucks, don't go for double double. It's super sweet. Hope your Vinnie will come soon, there are a few places in Ontario you don't want to miss, like Niagara Fall, the CN Tower, or the local Medieval Times in Toronto 😀😀😀
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kwong! Yes we are definitely going to Niagara Falls too, in one of the next videos :)
Looking forward to watching your adventures. FYI I like a Tim’s but not double double - too sweet. I like my coffee with milk.
Glad you guys enjoy Toronto , I am glad you guys didn’t have dinner up on CN tower because it’s all frozen . Hope you guys will visit montreal because that’s the best place for fun and poutine. BTW the most European like city is Quebec City . It’s totally look like Europe.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Quebec City is definitely on our list too!
...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Prachtig Toronto met al die hoge gebouwen, zeker 's avonds. Jullie zien er superenthousiast uit. Geniet er maar van samen. Bedankt voor de mooie video, groetjes, Gilberte
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Ja enorm mooi he. Canada is een prachtig land, zeker ook de natuur. Dat zullen we in de volgende videos nog meer hebben denk ik :)
@Bertinanola
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim amuseer jullie, welterusten
love your videos
Bonjour...bienvenue au Canada....il faut que vous venez visiter la Belle Provence..Québec...vous avez beaucoup beaucoup a voir à Montreal Quebec City..la poutine..chez Tim Horton ask for small cappuccino...is soooo good..
there's an EY near where i used to work! i always knew i was close to work when i saw it. lol my brother's initials are E.Y. so i always thought of him!
There was Edge walk tour on CN Tower... I wonder if it still exists. You walk outside around the tower on the edge... With equipment of course.
Hope you found a map. You actually get them at gas stops on the main highways.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we actually managed to find one in the meanwhile. Some lovely people helped us out.
For maps, maybe try Amazon... When you get to Vancouver, you'll find lots of wild life in residential areas - racoons, skunks, and yes even black bears...
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we've seen some skunks and racoons in cities already haha.
The Prairies, especially Saskatchewan!!
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
We'll be passing through there on our way to Banff!
In Quebec, poutine is typically made with lighter gravy, usually chicken. Not beef.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Oh didn't know that! Will have to try some more poutine then 🥰
Have you tried Donair sauce sauce? It's a favorite in the Maritime Provinces.
Loved your excitement seeing a school bus. Too bad you can’t get a ride in one. That’s an experience. You will start seeing people in converted busses soon! Also, driving 8 hours and not seeing much is pretty typical in North America. 😂
You can buy a map at larger gas stations, Staples or Tourist info centres also have great maps and many info what to visit.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Definitely need a map here 😃😃
When you get to the states, I hope you can visit New Orleans. They have some really beautiful old neighborhoods there.
@guybeauregard
2 жыл бұрын
And the food! My goodness, there's nothing like it. Guy
Welcome! Perhaps a tour of Niagara Falls? Would be happy to help out :-)
Great video The expression of drinking coffee shows. Will you go to Niagara Falls?
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
That's the plan! One of the next videos :)
Love cheese curds and French fries
Sorry about the coffee. Tim Hortons was sold years ago to Americans and the coffee is definitely not as good as it used to be. Lots of people think that the coffee at McDonalds is better now🤣🤣🤣
@NaickKim
3 ай бұрын
We found that the quality of Tim's varied a lot from location to location haha.
I live north of Detroit and not far from Canada, so we have a bunch of Tim Hortons here. It is OK, and I get the double cream with sugar free flavoring. But Toronto is traditionally a place for Detroit people to go for a weekend trip for theater. I saw Phantom of the Opera there many years ago.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
We stopped at a few but could not find any... But we're continuing the search 😉
Living in Toronto, 12 years with EY...
@NaickKim
6 ай бұрын
I can only recommend to get out and find your passion ❤️
A double-double is usually two cream (not milk) and two sugar. That said, it's pretty sweet for most people's tastes. Don't judge Tim's coffee based on that.
@NaickKim
6 ай бұрын
We really enjoyed Tim's 👍🏻 a coffee with some timbits!
Welcome to Toronto, it’s a multiple culture city!
@tongtongma2947
2 жыл бұрын
multi-culture
welcome to North America. Loved your videos in Taiwan
When you said most famous building I thought you meant the round one (Roy Thompson Hall) since it's seen in alot of movies and tv shows.
@NaickKim
3 ай бұрын
We had honestly never heard about that one before haha
Looking forward to watching your amazing trip. Love Canada, but I thought Tim Horton's lacked in a big way, maybe because I am from Seattle. Now living in Mexico, we are on our next adventure, called retirement. Thanks for great content, love your bubbly enthusiastic attitude.:)
@mileitman
2 жыл бұрын
Tim Hortons coffee is bad. People know it. That's why they order double-doubles. It has something like 50ml of cream and 15g of sugar
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mal 😃Tim's is ok, not great, not bad. We're surprised about how divided people are on it though 🤯 Where in Mexico are you guys located? It's the one country besides Belgium where we could see ourselves living. Or at least that's what we think haha.
@mileitman
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim the hot drink I have at Tim's is their steeped tea.
@mallarkey6999
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim , HI and thanks for responding. We are living on Lake Chapala in the town of Jocotepec. This week we are beginning to take a couple of road trips for fun. Heading to PV on July 1. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the content:)
I would guess you can probably find maps at a gas station?? Welcome to Canada, hope you have a wonderful time!
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
We managed to get one at CAA in the end 🥰
Welcome to my home!! How long are you guys in Toronro for?
Please don't hold back with content.... Hope you get more busy on IG too 😁 Great video ❤️
Niagara Falls. You guys are so close you have to see it while your there.
Always interesting to see what Europeans find interesting about being in North America. Will look forward to your comments about the USA. Be careful where you park your van in America on the West Coast.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
We look forward to being in the US too! Anything special we should be aware of parking our van on the west coast?
@JesseTorres305
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim because of the homeless problems, there are chances that vans get broken into. Places like downtown Seattle, Portland and even San Fran. Just make sure to park where there is security.
@kayflip2233
2 жыл бұрын
@@NaickKim Just be careful in the US in general. It's not like traveling around Canada where it is relatively safe everywhere.
Try Gas station, Canadian Tire store or a Walmart for a Canadian road map.
@NaickKim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jodi, we'll check those out!
Not cold but wet water? Wow a bargain 😂🤣
Let's have a coffee in Toronto before you goo!