BC Canada Blakeburn, abandoned but not forgotten... Black Wednesday Aug 13, 1930 45 souls lost

This is the continuation to our last video from Coalmont BC. We discover where the townsite of Blakeburn used to be and a few unexpected treasures along the way.

[@shooting_st4rs]

so amazing

[@shooting_st4rs]

awesome video

[@0KT0B3R]

"It's old, that makes it cool," does that mean I'm cool?? 😃 A very informative glimpse into BC's forgotten history. Well done!

[@jbrobertson6052]

This was awesome thanks for taking the time to do this. And of course being a Canuck I had to Subscribe and being a Vancouver Island born and raised I like anything to do with BC History

[@exploringdirt]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate it! We lived on the Island in Nanaimo in the late 90s and the island is on out list to explore in the future. We will be working hard throughout the summer to find more cool history! New video will be out Friday at 5...

[@shooting_st4rs]

cooooool

[@bcmineresearch]

During the first war, it was statistically more dangerous to work in the coal mines in BC than go to war. (Deaths per hundred thousand)

[@bcmineresearch]

I'm thinking that wheel was a guide wheel. The bullwheel would have been much much larger.

[@jimksa67]

Cool. My Dad was a hard rock and coal miner in the 30's on BC. Those geologic out crops are interesting and catastrophic evidence of the world wide Noahic Flood event! All in the Bible Friends, God does not lie. ps You are panning a bit too fast Bro. Thanks for the video!

[@exploringdirt]

Awesome to hear about your dad. That's a hard job for sure! Thanks for the feedback on the panning! I will work on it!

[@jackpontiac9409]

I was just up there May long weekend. Its fascinating, and ripe with history. Thanks for posting.

[@exploringdirt]

It is a neat place. Hard to believe all that was there! Were you on an atv? I understand some of the side roads that are hard for vehicles have some other remains?

[@jackpontiac9409]

@@exploringdirt We were there in a pick up truck (same as you guys) we also found a few tram towers that were still standing.

[@exploringdirt]

@@jackpontiac9409 that's sweet!

[@exploringdirt]

@@jackpontiac9409 where abouts were the towers? Also wanted to thank you for taking the time to watch. Much appreciated!

[@jackpontiac9409]

@@exploringdirt Towers (and a bunch of cable) were just off a road (in that same area) that takes you to a gate that reads "This is Range Boundary Allison Creek and Granite City Ranch". I only know that because went back and reviewed my photos lol.

[@bcmineresearch]

That is cast iron drainpipe.

[@tomhale3729]

one of my great uncles is buried in that mine they never dug them out...

[@exploringdirt]

That's terrible that they never went back in for him. It was truly a tragedy that should never be forgotten.

[@bcmineresearch]

Concrete, not cement. Cement is just one component of concrete.

[@bcmineresearch]

If you are looking for more adventures, contact me. I can point you in the right direction.

[@exploringdirt]

We are always looking for more adventures. Currently getting ready to go up north for 2 weeks. Following the goldrush trail then heading west to kitimat and prince Rupert area.