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Haida Gwaii has a tremendous amount of history, across a vast spectrum of subjects. The First Nation history dates back to the earliest in out country, but there is a lot of history scattered along these islands from industry and towns that have been basically forgotten. If you take a boat out on the water here and cruise along the coastline, it is hard to get out of site from one historic location before you spot another. Logging has been the main industry leading to all of these boom and bust locations, and the amount left behind is astonishing.
If is hard to find much if you are not diligently looking, because the moss and the regrowth of the forest quickly take over again, but if you put in the time you will discover so much. I ended up finding Aero Camp, formerly Allison Camp, completely by accident. When Kirtus was visiting, we were heading out to Sewell Inlet when we saw some pilings sticking out of the water. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious this was the location of something quite large. I recognized a couple of the larger pieces of iron as components of a locomotive, so plans were made for a revisit.
The second visit did not disappoint, and I think I even managed to find what is left of an entire train left on the tracks. It is difficult to say what is left of Aero Camp, because there is very little documentation of the site between its abandonment in 1955 and today. I am sure that anything of value was taken or scavenged, and anything wood would have decomposed, but there is enough left today to more than peak your curiosity.
It is a shame I didn't have more time to pursue this story properly, but never the less it was an amazing site to visit.
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@PauliG Год назад

Love these so much. Every time I have been injured in the wilderness was because I made a bad decision. Crossing those logs by yourself in the middle of nowhere might be considered one. It’s fun until it ain’t. Please be careful. None of us would have cared if you didn’t cross them.

@gorillagoldhunters Год назад

100% I have fell, n I grew up in the woods, fell off a slick log n a stick went up my arse . Very lucky..

@SterlingBall Год назад

Risk it for a biscuit 🍪

@SterlingBall Год назад

Stick in your arse isn't lucky haha

@SRM_NZ Год назад

@@gorillagoldhunters ???🤔🤔I don't get it? Where you lucky the stick went up your arse?🥸😵‍💫

@xacexredsmrfgaming7987 Год назад

i just kept thinking what if he fell thats is at least 20 feet in the air

@blakedurrant9399 Год назад

I've learned more about the history of this province from your youtube channel than any other source. You're a national treasure. Can't wait to see the next episode of "Canadian Heritage Minutes" with Dustin Porter.

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

That’s awesome 😊

@robertkissiar2976 Год назад

Mornin coffee with a side of adventure! Thanks for lettin me tag along!

@Jasontodd74 3 месяца назад

Can't really see you grumpy. Don't get me wrong we all can get that way but I am sure you aren't bad. Now Mick maybe could get a little alcohol induced attitude but we all can. Thanks for another winner. I've been rewatching old videos of yours for over 4 hours. Actually found two that I somehow missed. Glad I went back. Some of my favorites I could watch 100 times. You are amazing!!!

@DeadBaron Год назад

Sobering how quickly everything rots away and anyone that used to live and work there is long forgotten

@patrickcampbell4504 Год назад

If I'm out and about, I watch you on the phone but when I get home I do a repeat on the big screen. That stump became huge!

@darrellsharman9408 4 месяца назад

It’s amazing how mother nature slowly takes everything back! Another amazing video thanks for sharing

@vernsampson3584 11 месяцев назад

Yet again another great episode, Dustin, thanks for all the vicarious adventures. In 1958 our family moved up to Alliford Bay ( I was 11) At that time it was to be a logging camp for Powell River Timber after Aero closed down but the interesting thing about the place for an 11 year old kid was that it's very recent past was an RCAF amphibious aircraft base. Large concrete ramps ran down into the bay, there were 2 big hangers and barracks + married quarters. There were gun emplacements in the hills around the place. I spent hours exploring everything I could find. It never really became a permanent camp after Mac & Blo took over. Dad worked for CZ (Northern Pulpwood) in Sandspit. Lived there for the 3 years of our time in Haida Gwaii. Disclosure. some of the facts may be not exactly right as that was 65 years ago!} Cheers from Sointula

@Destination_Adventure 11 месяцев назад

That must have been such an interesting childhood. Probably felt quite normal at the time, but what a memory. Thank you for sharing.

@TheKeeganc Год назад

I still cannot fathom the amount of money left in those remote areas. From trains to buildings to vehicles. It is a lot!

@eggberta Год назад

This video perfectly documents Nature claiming back what was taken from it. Cool episode Dustin!

@andrea6421 Год назад

I always enjoy your adventures! Nature truly does take over doesn’t it. Still such a beautiful island! Thanks for sharing. 😊

@BCBennyCAN2 Год назад

My dad before he passed away used to watch a show we like called "Like after people" , fun series to watch

@TheeKronz Год назад

Love the videos. My children and I love learning history and seeing place we would never likely see. As a father I love the dad jokes too.

@ledwardian1 Год назад

Man, another great video, Dustin! Such a beautiful place and the history is really neat. I can only imagine what's buried beneath all that moss! I can't wait for the next one!

@adventuresinscalemodeling7737 Год назад

Back in 1986(ish) I did a diving trip to Haida Gwaii to Cumshewa Inlet - it was some of the best diving I have ever done. We did a trip to Skedans as well. Haida Gwaii is truly an amazing place.

@Beachhopper Год назад

I can't believe you're leaving already! Definitely have to go back! I'm still anxiously awaiting to hear about what you discovered under the trees that made you back away. :)

@LiveAlohaOhana Год назад

Great stuff Dustin ! You know I was imagining what it must of been like back then with all the sounds and sights of all that heavy equipment and men working up there ,what an exciting time that must of been ! I want to thank you for checking out and sharing all of this from Haeda as this brings back so many great memories and a deeper insight of all the islands ,what a fascinating experience this has been and I'm so looking forward to your next adventures abound good friend ,Aloha to you and Mick eh 😊 🌴

@admireandinspire4525 11 месяцев назад

This is it this is the one I've been waiting for. I spent a little bit of my childhood at this camp I wish I could put a photo It was truly one of the best things ever Thank you so much we're going to be spreading my father's ashes there 1 day I have to make time to go with my brother Thank you again . love and respect

@SwedishCook1 Год назад

Love your sense of humor and the adventure…safe travels!

@whooplife9785 Год назад

When you come down to the States, come to idaho. There is some history here you would enjoy, and as always, thanks for the ride along.

@marklaity5436 Год назад

Thank for that my friend, you are taking us to places that the majority of us will never have the chance to visit. Much respect.

@jeraldheinrich3589 Год назад

Great video! Haida Gwaii has alot of interesting history.

@Mark-si7tf Год назад

That trip was really cool. I liked the scenery very much too!

@dustyroadsadventure4854 Год назад

Thank you for the adventure. Much love from illinois

@joyb1299 Год назад

Yaaaay! Perfect bday gift! More Dustin! 🎉

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

Happy birthday. 😊

@joyb1299 Год назад

@@Destination_Adventure Thank you!

@garyfryer7649 Год назад

I love these videos. Always great locations and very informative. Plus you make them funny 🤣 Keep it up

@bluwtrgypsy Год назад

Dustin, I truly enjoy all your videos. I look forward each week to your Saturday adventure video. However, I truly wonder if you are cautious enough in regards to bears. Often times it appears not. Please be safe, we all care about you. Blessings

@johnmclaren7059 Год назад

What a great adventure Dustin! Thanks for the history lesson , so much of this this beautiful province holds lost history that you bring to light for us. Iam going to pour another coffee and re watch this again! Cheers and safe travels 👍🇨🇦

@sherrilee230 Год назад

That's so cool I live in s.oregon and the old gold mine has iron and a steam donkey. Now it's all gone thanks for sharing

@trudimcewan9912 11 месяцев назад

Gosh I just love watching your videos , I look forward to every new episode, and you make me laugh so hard ❤

@joedunbarjr Год назад

As always, another thumbs up for you!

@DennisCope-o2i Год назад

Great blog enjoy you videos

@brandons9398 Год назад

Thanks for bringing us that story, the rich history moves on. Who would think that the mosquito bomber/fighter owes it’s existence to an old lumber camp in British Columbia

@easylife50 Год назад

That was super cool!.... im working nights right now and was laughing out loud with tears, when you got back to your truck with mud on your face omg lmao!!!!!

@t.s.butler191 Год назад

I believe the plant you pointed out is yellow creeping jenny. great ground cover

@lostrailbeds8289 Год назад

OH MAN!! A Lost Rail Bed! A video after my own Heart!! Logging Shays! Yes- around 12:25 ish those are the steam tubes inside the boiler tub. Also- looks like the section where the boiler would have met the smoke box. So cool! Wow! At 14:46 ish when you put camera into tank opening, I had flashbacks to when I had to enter tanks JUST like this one to clean/ do maintenance! Thanks for the PTSD Dustin! Haha! just kidding, all good. Yes- massive wooden cross section beams were used on log cars.....wood flexes, so it helped logs "move and flex" also, thus allowing for fewer roll-overs. My absolute personal favorite D.A. video to date!!! Thank you Dustin for brightening up my Sunday morning coffee time!

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

Great comment, thank you

@angelahomeniek6339 Год назад

I just love watching ur shows keep up the great adventures😊

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

Thank you

@cetuspa 11 месяцев назад

definitely go back in summer when there is hopefully some sun. Go see south moresby and the abandoned Model T logging camp Up North go see Langara and pillar rock Rose Harbor whaling station I was born and raised there, parents started the museum at second Beach

@thomasfouts2700 Год назад

This was one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time! Such beauty! And seeing stuff that was amazing along with your narrative! Thank-you so much!

@trailblazerlife3140 Год назад

Absolutely awesome thank you

@tomthebotanist Год назад

Hi Dustin, that trailing plant looks a lot like ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) which is native here in Europe but an introduction in Canada. Interesting find there! Thanks for the videos.

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

I didn’t recognize it from anything I typically see here. Could be 😊

@nowhereman7398 Год назад

To the untrained eye it might be "just rock" but to us rock connoisseurs they're antique rocks. Ha ha love the videos

@47fireguy16 Год назад

When I saw the 'freckle' face at the very end I just knew old 'Mick' had found you and was up to his usual shenanigans ! You do find some really out of the way places. Very interesting.

@2times2is4 Год назад

Wonderful to see the history of the area you are in.

@davecottrell3044 11 месяцев назад

Awesome find!

@jwfinley7808 Год назад

Seen your bike tracks!

@MorbinNecrim86 Год назад

Beautiful place to be, though i'm guessing they didnt think since they tearing out all the trees that maybe it be a good idea to repopulate the spruce. Cool seeing old railway stuff. A future revisit to the H G would be awesome, see what else is out there and some more stories of old

@randybooth9192 Год назад

Such great scenery. Thanks Dustin 🤘

@Georgio80AU Год назад

Have absolutely loved your adventures on Haida Gwai. What an amazing place. Makes me think about the southern hemisphere Australia’s equivalent perhaps being Kangaroo Island. Such an amazing amount of history since colonialism took place in the 18th century. I think you may need to make another visit to your island (HG) sometime and make those interviews, discover what happened back since the big war and moving forward with living relatives etc. Either way, you’re doing an amazing job at entertaining and educating this 42yo Aussie guy. Cheers Dustin. Love ya work dude!

@infinitywalker8682 Год назад

woww so amazing place

@trevorkenny 11 месяцев назад

Good stuff as always.

@katheriner9970 Год назад

At point 19.56, you come upon the pylons. That, that right there, that moment, please turn it into a puzzle or print for sale. These are gorgeous moments you capture, even as you do your best documentary exploration adventure yet. Also love that the range of research allowed for such a well informed episode. Great formatting too with the "now and then" side by side.

@edwardashworth5195 Год назад

Another fantastic video. The check is in the mail😂

@TheJefTek Год назад

Love the channel; I call it Dustination Adventure 😂 if you’re ever cruising by Maple Ridge give me a shout and I’ll show you some out of the way places that I have found 🤫

@shawnmurphy2047 Год назад

Great video as always ..my God you must sleep well at night ❤

@robynsnest22 Год назад

I loved seeing Haida Gwaii with you. Are you able to divulge what you found in the cave yet? So curious but also kind of sketched.

@badbehavioursage Год назад

oops ya got a lil' something on ya face loved the video thanks for exploring for us!👀

@tony2767 Год назад

Phenomenal content !! would love to see more of this area

@dmacpher Год назад

Haha those rocks are coastal shale! You’ll find small fossils in there, honestly! But it’s old mid flats.

@jdright1157 11 месяцев назад

Incredible

@merlincarey4785 Год назад

Amazing

@johnsurgenor6291 9 месяцев назад

Ha ha ha. You are hilarious ! Great video !

@joebradshaw1895 Год назад

History Great video Thanks

@58Tommy Год назад

To answer your question; Railroad passenger cars are 80% wood, only the frame is steel. Locomotives are 95% steel.

@mikehutchinson-x8k 3 месяца назад

Love it

@davidbarnsley8486 Год назад

Just a little muddy there Dustin 😂😂

@CanadianSledDog Год назад

Interesting what trees grew in the area they cleared it looked like mostly red alder, really massive ones. They're the BEST firewood in the rainforest. Splits easy lights right up and makes coals that burn long and hot at the same time. Might find oyster mushrooms on the fallen ones too.

@_fatherant Год назад

I have a feeling @DownieLive would know a thing or two about this.

@dupe3d Год назад

What Bike is it again? Here in Maine, it seems like a fun ride!

@goofball3236 Год назад

looks like metal detector paradise to me lol hello everyone

@wolfgangmuschter1436 11 месяцев назад

I have another question: When you walk through the woods, don`t you collect dozents of ticks on your legs? This is was happens here in Germany very often...

@danielmiddleton8173 Год назад

The earth giveth and the earth taketh.

@cg4820 11 месяцев назад

I hope you use a personal locator beacon bro! Just in case

@ShereeR99 Год назад

I agree with your comment on how much we will leave behind.. Maybe the dinosaurs were more advanced that we think:)

@Glenn-em3hv Год назад

I didn't see any wind at all???

@JohnSmith-xp8dz 11 месяцев назад

👍👍

@sloppyjoe400 Год назад

lets goooooooooo

@GregariousAntithesis Год назад

1900 Steam Train found can we get it to run after setting over 125 years.

@2peaseinapod486 Год назад

Couple of things here. At 11:41 I believe the wood would be part of the cab for the steam locomotive. Usually the inside of steam locomotive cabs were painted green because its a calming colour. At 12:51 it is quite hard to tell but I think the picture actually shows an old wooden boxcar. Some passenger cars did look like that but they were the really old ones and they were quite small. At 13:09 that would be the frame of a railcar though I am not sure what kind. At 13:22 I don't think thats a smokestack at least for a steam locomotive. The smokestack on steam locomotives were usually made out of cast iron. At 13:48 most traincars were built out of wood in the early days because wood was relatively strong for its weight and especially in the forest where there is lots of it the wood was much cheaper than steel railcars. At 16:16 I'm not too sure what that cylinder is but my best guess is an air reservoir for the air brakes on trains. The locomotive would have an air compressor to keep the reservoir pressurized and if the engineer wanted to slow the train down with the brakes he/she would release some of the air and that would apply the brakes. At 16:52 those are wheels and and one of the trucks or bogies that the train car would sit on. At 12:48 something quite interesting. That is a split knuckle coupler. They were made to be compatible with another coupling system called link and pin couplers so you could have one railcar with the knuckle coupler and another with a link and pin coupler and you could still use them together. Some quite interesting things here and I hope this little bit of info helps you out

@edwardashworth5195 Год назад

Another fantastic video. The check is in the mail😂

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

Much appreciated ;)

@kathrynjohnston794 Год назад

It's amazing to what lengths they had to go to to get to the areas that held the raw resources to build things. I did enjoy your walk across the two trees. However, I held my breath and was so glad you are so sure footed because of the remoteness you were in. Loved this series. Your work is so professionally done, and you truly capture the beauty and history that you have available to you. Thank you again, Dustin, for this adventure. God's safety and blessing on you from Proctor Minnesota!

@brokendowndog Год назад

Awsome episode Dustin.! My grandfather, we called him Pa Pa, was a forestry locomotive engineer, so the train stuff surely stirred something in me. There definitely are some of those specially designed forestry locomotives in Cowichan. Some are static, whereas a few are maintained to operational condition. Anyone interested in that sort of thing, B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, in Duncan, on Vancouver Island is where the locomotives you mentioned can be found.

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

I’ll definitely be checking them out next visit to the island.

@sheridagg4017 Год назад

I think you need a pair of goggles Now that would be fuuuunnny when you removed them after this ride. Once again great job you have made my day again There’s a great railway museum in prince George ( which you may already know about ) most rail cars where made of wood. Thank you again for the history ❤

@sandralnwebster3204 Год назад

Do you mark your trail for a way back? Or do you just wing it? What about grizzlies? Do you have bear spray or a weapon of some kind? Do I sound like an old mother?!!! Just worried about you!(A little bit!). Love the mossy surroundings and great walks! Cheers,Sandy& Andy❤

@rhinoandlue Год назад

That place looks like something out of Avatar. Beautifully done Dustin, thanks so much for bringing this history into our homes.

@kenuber4014 Год назад

Thanks Dustin!

@bc30cal99 Год назад

Good morning from the cool south Okanagan, it's 4 here this morning so fairly brisk. Thanks for taking us along again, it's interesting to see some of the off the main trail spots you've brought to us. We camped at Gray Bay for a week when we were there in the early 90's and it never rained once, so our memories of Haida Gwaii are unusually dry and very pleasant. All the best and safe travels.

@mrc1539 Год назад

Great episode, so much history in such an out of the way place. I’m always amazed at how Mother Nature reclaims her area once man has left it . Thanks for the ride along .

@lingling5278 Год назад

Good morning hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

@hollyoaks4097 Год назад

Have you heard about the story of the golden spruce? There's a great book about it.

@sharlettedavidson81 Год назад

Absolutely a magical place,blankets of moss …wow just loving it. Well done as always Dustin. See you next week. ✨🙏✨

@retiredguyadventures6211 Год назад

Sitka Spruce is an excellent wood for acoustic guitars

@fredv7487 Год назад

Just another fantastic video Dustin. Hard to believe all this equipment is just left to rot away. Thanks for all your hard work. 👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻

@floydt2029 Год назад

Well done Dustin! Your capture of history is amazing, take care!

@terriflewin6228 Год назад

Thank you, every episode I have learned something new.

@Moparbird1970 Год назад

Great video as always. What a fascinating place! Just a quick note, on every train rail like every 10’ or so, they put what steel mill it came out of and the year it was made. The earliest I’ve ever found was 1894!

@robroaring7175 Год назад

Another ripper adventure. Thanks Dustin. I love finding the remnants of past lives in the bush like that. We have a strong industrial mining and logging history here in Tasmania, and the lengths and effort they went to back in the day is mind blowing. Such hard work! Thanks again for another beaut story. Rob, Tasmania, Australia

@calldon4688 Год назад

Another great episode!! And yes, a return visit would be wonderful. I'm sure there's tons more to explore. And, ah, by the way, I have to admit I agree with PauliG about crossing the logs. Maybe it's because I bear the injuries accumulated over years of invincibility.

@handyman1957 Год назад

WAIT!! You got it all wrong, You said you would pay us $100 for each for every one of us that went across that log and then we all went with you. So the way I see it, you owe us at the time of writing this comment around 16 thousand buckaroos : ) We know your good for it!

@Destination_Adventure Год назад

Phhhhhh doesn’t even count.

@rebelonemarkgold4532 Год назад

I'm so glad this video was up this morning I sure didn't need to take one of your calming trips. I know how tough it is to traipse through the woods call grass and mud in the face. Thanks for taking me along. These these Adventures you take believe it or not or so calming to the heart and nerves. Thank you for doing what you do!!! .