Abandoned Military Truck and Cabin Deep in the Canadian Woods | Destination Adventure

1944 Canadian right hand drive Chevrolet military truck, found in the remote forest of British Columbia. The first time I saw this truck was about ten years ago, and at that time I believe it had been sitting in that exact location for decades already. It is remarkable how little rust and how little change there has been, but I suppose things were just built that tough for the military.
The truck looks small now, but it has actually sunk a fair bit into the ground, and of course the tires are all gone now. The engine is still in the truck, minus the head, and the rest of the drivetrain is complete. All in all, it is a very neat piece of history sitting out there, and a vehicle that is far from a common discovery. There has been a lot of logging in this area over the years, so I am guessing that provided the road infrastructure to get a truck into this location, though today there is barely a hint of a trail. I believe the cabin is an old trappers cabin, but that has also sat vacant and abandoned now for decades.
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[@JC-zg4xe]

The truck is a WW2 era Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) truck. Commonly known as the Ford or Chevrolet Blitz here in Australia. The one in the video is a Ford due the flathead V8, Chevys had a straight 6.

[@mitchvus]

Came here to comment so someone could know but you beat me too it

[@twillison8824]

Came here to post, but you nailed it. The old flathead was a dead giveaway.

[@rickreese5794]

Looks like about a 55 Chevy ?😊

[@rickreese5794]

At 4:21😊

[@JC-zg4xe]

@@rickreese5794Yep, looks like it

[@bsmith8297]

I was actually in that truck when it was in really nice shape, that cabin is called Gun Smoke cabin and is the site of the largest grizzly being shot in the Cariboo by the owner of the cabin at the time, Clifford E Carlson, after it stalked him for days on end.I have a cabin a few kms from there and have been on the lake for 55 years

[@CharlesCo918]

Wow, what a small world!

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

Hey Mr B. What kinds of sport fish are there in that lake? Best spot for catching & release?

[@bsmith8297]

@@alvarsdzenis4739 there are Lake Trout, rainbow, small kokanne, burbot and whitefish, Rainbows best caught on trolling spring and early summer on the surface, lake trout can be caught trolling as well, as the summer heats up they head for cooler deeper water so i troll out further in summer when its cooler you can troll anywhere along the lake shore , i simply troll the drop off where the light shallower water turns to darker deeper water, its a crystal clear lake. I just got back from 2 weeks there

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

@@bsmith8297 Sweet! Thank you.

[@melissareid640]

The surprise beer in your boat is so kind Thanks, Dave! You have a lovely community here and I love your videos. Nice to start my morning with you and a coffee. Stay safe and warm. Adventure on with good health and love and support!

[@crafTmofindZ]

I know this is your life, but for us unable to see these beautiful places in person, there are no words. Thank you. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thanks so much for coming along on the adventure 😊

[@timlawson4314]

I found the Cletrac crawlers were built by Oliver, and after White purchased Oliver, they stopped production Cletrac in 1967.

[@patrickmcmullen7910]

The Cleveland Tractor Company was it's own entity prior to Oliver purchasing them. Many of their smaller crawlers had gas engines. Many made by Hercules.

[@paulawebb700]

My Saturdays r so much richer when I watch your videos ..Beautiful country ❤. Welcome back Emmie..Hope your having a wonderful time .❤

[@patrickjohnson4975]

Dave’s the man! The free beers in the boat is an awesome find! God bless Dave

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@jedharding3492]

Dave hopefully started a tradition...? "The Shook Up Hidden Boat Beer Destination Adventure challenge" ?!

[@aaronfisher125]

I’m in for hiding beer in the boat if I see it

[@gerard8496]

i had tio breakfrom big screen to say for a canook ,im in bro, you had me at how you take care of your equiptment may your lord be on any journey peace out from new mex

[@kindnuguz]

So big question, with the world changing and we in North America (Canada, US and Mexico) have to become more self-reliant with supply chains etc. Many of these places visited could once again become populated for natural resources. While one side of me feels "keep these for future generations" the other side of me feels "this is why many places have been protected for times like the current" Would it be tragic or a good thing if many of these places became populated again? Just a thought is all My personal opinion is, we never should've outsourced so much as it really hurt the people the most.

[@rhinoandlue]

Dustin’s smile is a little wider and he has a twinkle in his eye. Thanks Emmy for the obviously making our man happy. I enjoyed your beautifully edited video today.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

Another Fantastic Adventure Dustin 13:57 I believe that is a 1943 C13 or a C15 CMP Truck (Canadian Military Pattern) built in Oshawa Ontario they were built by both Ford & Chevy, with slight differences between them.

[@Farmnflyin]

I can’t believe I am the first person from Horsefly to comment. Man I miss that place. Spent many many hours on that lake in the summer and in those mountains in the winter. It’s was an awesome evening watch while I sit in the desert at 40C.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Met some great folks when I was there 😊

[@Farmnflyin]

Oh yes I bet!!! It’s an amazing community. I am looking forward to a few days there this summer hopefully

[@safecracker67]

I can’t express in words how much I enjoy this channel. I live vicariously through it! I’m ashamed to say that a part of me is afraid to travel because of the state of humanity.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Where he is traveling the only thing you need to fear is nature.

[@lhollybow]

Once you get out of the City , the goodness in humanity is abundant - no worries. Do it or curl up in your bubble and die.

[@metaxaanabeer]

@@thereissomecoolstuff And you really don't need to fear nature...just respect it.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@metaxaanabeer If a grizzly is after you it’s going to take more than respect. Notice Dustin doesn’t tent camp.

[@metaxaanabeer]

@@thereissomecoolstuff I'm not sure how to respond to this. Obviously you have not watched much of Dustin's adventures, his close work with bears is legendary and gripping video. Me? For 30+ years we have tent camped all over northern Vancouver Island (home), northern BC, Northwest Territories and Yukon and not once had a bad outcome with any bear, despite seeing many. Our record was 11 in one day on the Cassiar Highway, northern BC. You have trouble with bears at places like Yellowstone where folks feed them, leave garbage around, etc. Come up north, real true north and you will find very little bear/human interaction because we tend to respect the bears, the land and our place in it.

[@chriskeystoneadventures]

They probably used the truck to bring in supplies etc over the lake ice in winter.

[@LeftCoastGraphics]

In fact, I suggest @Kokanee become a new sponsor for this years journey in BC!!

[@tedeames5868]

Hello Dustin, I could post this on any one of your great videos, but I just want to record heartfelt appreciation for Destination Adventure. I live in the UK, but in 2005 I spent the best part of a year exploring BC and the Yukon in a very basic van. I went back again several times after that. I covered every paved road and a lot of the dirt ones too! Now I'm too poor and (probably) too old to do the stuff I did back then, so it is just such an affirming part of life to follow your channel. Of course, I didn't have a drone on my trips so that adds a huge dimension. I used to write a blog about my journeys, and have now written a novel set in BC (I worked for a spell in Ashcroft). Let me know if you'd like to be in touch.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Sounds like you had some great trips here. Thank you for enjoying the show. 😊

[@sharlettedavidson81]

A really nice warm up for Emmie…This is going to be an amazing season .Nice test run for the rig and boat. They seem to have pasted all the tests. Very excited for you both to hit the road. As always thank you …..for doing what you love ❤

[@shawnmurphy2047]

Another great video Dustin .caribou country the rugged beauty is all around ❤️👍

[@mattirondog549]

Shout out to Dave. Legendary move brother.

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@LiveAlohaOhana]

Wow Right on time my favorite Saturday morning show! Aloha ⛱️

[@petraroelz689]

love your music picks and watching all your adventures over the years.

[@svenhodaka9145]

The videos are really great and the music just polishes it nicely. Thanks Dustin🇨🇦😁👋

[@freekshowgamingh60xm]

Thank you for taking us on your adventures, means a lot to us who can't travel or get out and about.❤😊🎉

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you for joining.

[@plainairbarnettsoutdoors]

You're fortunate to share your travels with a companion

[@christopherstimpson6540]

Amazing to see a couple doing what my gf and I did in the 90's. People always joked she was a mail order bride. It worked and we have amazing kids now. I guess now it's ooh, you met on the internet :) Love the videos.

[@davecornell5346]

every time you share new episode my stress level drops an order of magnitude. such amazing footage, so peaceful, so humble and human.

[@mightymouseofnyc]

Good Morning Dustin!! You really know how to capture that landscape. Just beautiful. Safe travels.

[@geoffthiessen646]

No words buddy, thanks for taking us along!!!! Thanks Emmy for being apart of the journey in destination adventures

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you 😊

[@thedave83]

Cletrac was out of Cleveland Ohio they were a Competitor of cat they made both gas an diesel model crawlers my cousin had over 80 of all the models that looks to be a model AG-6

[@genejohnson3391]

Traveling is always better with someone who enjoys it too

[@mavahuth5044]

It's nice to have a friend to go along with you. Not just your friends on U tube.

[@joebradshaw1895]

Another excellent video Thanks

[@bcboyy]

"i drink all beers" lol, a true canadian

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@KyleRoberts-kn3ng]

Hey bro you shouldn’t post yourself drinking while driving boat. Law enforcement considers that impaired driving and could get you into a lot of trouble

[@J_bish87]

Didnt see any sips🫣

[@lhollybow]

No Rule and no Police in them parts.

[@edterryberry255]

Beer-cops spoil the fun

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Everyone just calm down! You didn’t actually see him drink it or swallow it!

[@edterryberry255]

@@donaldfrazier5244 who really cares, just like if a tree falls in the forest..... If a few beers are smashed in the wilderness and no fun-spoilers are around.....

[@sled9263]

Saturday morning sit down with Destination Adventure and coffee.

[@danhately1106]

Great video thanks

[@bradleydodrill4820]

Great video! My five year old and I watch your videos any chance we can. We enjoy the travel , boating and history lessons- you make us laugh too. He wanted to say hey- Leeeets whip itt!

[@deborahrowe1909]

my aunt and uncle lived at horsefly we would visit all the time i was 12 now 67 it was real wilderness my dad would go up and hunt outside their backdoor good memories to play outdoors and respect nature at its finest thank you dustin your videos are getting better and better thank you

[@ginrobi01]

My weekends aren't the same unless I get a Destination Adventure episode. I'm thrilled every Saturday by beautiful scenery, history, sounds, sights... What you find and show us is always inspiring, whether it's nature or man-made and it's always cool to see! Thank you, Dustin, for taking us with you on your adventures! And hi, Emmy!!! We'd love to hear what you think, too!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you 😊

[@dennisdurocher3311]

Love the channel Dustin

[@mop1081]

I think Cletrac crawlers were made by the industrial division of Oliver tractor corp.

[@EverettLang65]

Your adventures have taken on a new dimension since you’re sharing them with someone in real time. Makes the whole thing seem complete…Cheers to the both of you!

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@keyper555]

Thanks Dustin for another great adventure you took us on, always a pleasure to ride along with you. So this companion thats with you, is she a new girlfriend or just along for the ride?

[@jessegraham9602]

Dustin I wait each week for you videos. You are a great cinematographer. Your narrating is very good. I'm not one to complain but you did not introduce your guest. I recognize Emie ( Sorry for not spelling it right) from previous videos, some may not. I hope she is enjoying her time with you on some great adventures. Please introduce her to your Freinds on KZbin that may have not met her before. Not trying to call you out just saying. A travel partner is a great asset. JG

[@Awsom47Merc]

The Swellfish boogies now. When it warms up you could ski or tube behind it. Thanks for another great episode Dustin. Now get the heater going and warm Emmy up. 🤭👍

[@kylerirving9299]

I lived in horsefly for probably 14-15 years my parents still live out there kinda crazy seeing little horsefly on KZbin lol great video !!!! And love seeing you around Williams lake

[@mrmj2397]

Gee I wonder why they call it Horsefly? Probably better in May, I hear by August, they call it H@#%$&%fly!

[@uraloperator6970]

Excellent video Dustin!!... BTW... that's a Ford F60 british version truck.

[@vintagerodshopcanada6347]

Excellent content as always. Thousands of viewers living vicariously through Dustin and his adventures.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much 😊

[@kenkitsul8076]

Hi Dustin. I posted this already but not sure if you saw it. Could the old truck been driven on the ice to that spot? That's my guess?????????? Ken

[@rickreese5794]

At 4:21 I see 1500, Ha ! They don’t build em like that now !😊

[@StonyTackleShack]

Noooo your new jacket! Just put the bibs on and jump in the lake, that'll clean it up lol Looks like it did its job out there on the lake in that cold wind. Another great adventure Dustin, we can't wait to see what the summer adventurers bring you!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Nice and warm 😊

[@braddampier6143]

As always I love your adventures. Are you teaching Emi how to run the boat? Never know when she might have to do it on her own.

[@kimklobucher3154]

Thanks for the shots of Horsefly Falls, and Archie Creek Falls beautiful! And wow, look at that lake! What a spot! ❤ Another great adventure 😊

[@BateristaDeTucson]

Greetings! Love your adventures. I would love to see you travel down to California to visit Brent at Ghost Town Living and explore the old mining town of Cerro Gordo! I think the pair of you would make a great team for an episode!

[@johnmcwaters4375]

Thank you... Just finished up a 16 hour day as a concert engineer.... I watch you and relax once I am home.... - McDubb

[@SterlingBall]

Digging thew old travel maps, found one from horse fly campground from wy way back. Rrrrrr Billy 🦜

[@mymy3172]

HorseFly, what a great name to call a place. You just do not want to be bitten by one. Nice vid, good vibs.

[@olebluedog6699]

You should have let Emmy fish you might have gotten dinner because anyone is a better fisherman than you! LOL,

[@bigbird2451]

The 'Squatch has fire technology? Who knew?

[@johnmcdougall9766]

Alway look forward to you new adventures, as a long time ago resident of Puntzi lake your channel inspired me to revisit there after a 60 year absence, brought back long forgotten memories, thank you

[@lhollybow]

Love Puntzi Lake and area , and the pelicans - unbelievable.

[@waynebusilla]

Thanks for taking me to points in our beautiful province that I cannot physically travel to anymore! It’s always wonderful to watch your videos.

[@blueman5924]

With your video posting delay, I sure hope you got far enough north to be clear of the Ft Nelson wildfire. Fire storm season has started with a bang. Safe travels you two. 🤙🍁

[@mikebritton8798]

I wonder if Horsefly was named after the first thing that bit them.

[@kenuber4014]

I like it when you get the Swellfish out! Great music as well. Thanks Dustin!

[@mattbeebe1288]

how high could a horsefly fly if a horsefly could fly high

[@darcybonneteau7334]

Dustin you never disappoint your fellow viewers 👍 the Saturday morning coffee isn’t complete till I sit down and play your amazing videos . So happy to see Naomi your friend accompanying you on your travels 👌 I’ve been to Japan in the past it also has beauty but she must be in awestruck witnessing our provinces gorgeous landscape as well 🙏 thanks for sharing buddy 🍺🍺 cheers from Langley bc

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you very much.

[@allenthibault9523]

❤ your videos are always excellent Dustin thank you. Drone work is always been fantastic.

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@SterlingBall]

Digging thew old travel maps, found one from horse fly campground from wy way back. Rrrrrr Billy 🦜

[@SterlingBall]

Beers Haha at least 3 of them, then the look 😅

[@coolbug900]

Seeing your adventures in these beautiful places fills me with an indescribable sense of peace that stays with me all day. Thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@LeftCoastGraphics]

Wait....How does a BC boy NOT drink Kokanee?? lol :P

[@rmendell]

Because it’s made by Anheuser Busch InBev. Better to drink Canadian owned beers.

[@HM2SGT]

Drink? Yes. Buy? Apparently not. 😅

[@lhollybow]

@@rmendell Used to be made in Creston, BC by Columbia Brewing Company , back in my day - I was weaned on it , Fernie and Columbia Beers , and Kootenay Pale Ale. Before Anheuser Busch had even heard of Canada.

[@lovethemack]

Man that was the best soundtrack IMO that you have done So much chill nostalgia vibe, Just the best. I watched n rewatched a bunch of episodes as I cleaned 12 lbs of red hucklers just now. Thanks for the super good videos~!

[@cymaratechoverdragon]

Probably already mentioned but that military truck is a Ford F15 used by the Canadian Military within RAF convoys during the war.

[@benp-ir5zt]

Hey Dustin, whatever happened the that submersible drone you showed off in that video a little over a year ago?

[@Destination_Adventure]

Still have it, but had to make room this season for two.

[@davehanna1557]

I’ve got that same outboard motor, I’m always impressed just how easy you make it look lifting that 100+ pound motor around! Oh, and that boat ain’t light either!

[@esidedude2869]

I can tell y'all are so happy, and having such a great time! It makes Me so happy. I can forget about my own shithole existence for a while, and just imagine I'm out there too. Love you D, Thanks! 💯🤙

[@jonlittle2516]

Thanks Dustin, another great video and thanks Emmy as well. Your work helps me destress and relax, I have a big smile watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@larrymiller2370]

I always enjoy riding along on your journey's & love the drone shots of what beautiful world we live in. Keep them coming & safe travels always. More memories made for you two. Have fun

[@donalddday7741]

i see your weather people are like the ones we have in the states wrong 80 % plus most of the time, ive always said if my soul comes back i will be a weather person its one job i have only heard of one person getting fired from

[@MattBucknerProductions]

The old truck is a World War 2 era British Chevrolet C60L. The button you said may be the dimmer switch is actually the ignition switch. They didn't have keys.

[@claudenormandeau9211]

Emi deserves a full-length dry suit. If you want her to come along, then it's up to you to keep her comfortable.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

I would bet that most of the vehicles and heavy stuff would be brought into remote areas in winter when the lakes are frozen.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Very possible.

[@allengibson7346]

So good to see you out in the wild again this season Dustin. Ans I'm very glad Emmy is with you to take what she can in. You two be careful

[@sandralnwebster3204]

Love the foray into the wilds with you and Emmy,Dustin! You do take me back to much simpler times!😊. Cheers,Sandy

[@JimRO79]

Another great video Dustin, always a pleasure to sit down and join you for an adventure. Great to see Emmy made it over, Did you let her have a try captaining the boat? :0) Any further thoughts as to why there would be a Right hand drive truck there - Reading others comments, has it been imported from Australia? I mean, I feel right at home as it's the same in the UK, but it's certainly not only out of time but place eh? I read that Canada changed from Left to Right side driving in the 1920's to make it easier for US Traffic crossing the boarder, but the truck is a war era so it was made after Canada's change over - Jimmy 5 Needs More Input! 🤖

[@hkmclovinw6061]

Great show, have you ever had an encounter with something you couldn’t explain? Bigfoot, for example.

[@harryyoung7076]

That''s a (CMP) weapons carrier, right hand drive. a WW2 truck built by Ford and or Chev. They had hundreds of them stationed in NL during the war. You can still find them abandoned in Newfoundland, as they were used to run sawmills and carry saw logs out of the country. There were lots of old trucks left here after the war when the American bases closed in the 40's-60's.

[@cyh6092]

Every abandoned vehicle I've found the wilderness has had bullet holes in it. But I'm in the U.S.A. Come to think of it, many of the road signs also have bullet holes as well.

[@Jasontodd74]

If that video is what you made just because you had an extra day somewhere then I am completely jealous. Wonderful place and video!! Glad you have company with you to enjoy everything with!!! She seems great!!! Thanks as always and still loving the music choices!!!

[@lorriross9968]

Greetings from Chilliwack! Thank you so much for your amazing videos! We enjoy them so much and you always make us laugh 🤗 Could I please ask where your shoes are from with the blue laces? My husband has been admiring them for a couple of videos now! Thank you!

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

U should have 500,000 subs u make great videos 👍👍

[@Destination_Adventure]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@laurieberg2880]

It is amazing how the science of “climate” is settled 10, no wait 25, no…50 years in the future but the weather forecast for Thursday? Not so much… Anyhoo, thank you for the great visit to Horsefly Lake country.

[@SRM_NZ]

'Horse Fly, Deer Fly, Black Fly'.........flying meat eaters....welcome to springtime in Canada

[@spiritisle]

Archie creek is a place that I am very familiar with. He mentioned the cabin at Archie Creek and how it Hadn’t been disturbed. Unfortunately it has. People Have picked over it and taken stuff away. There used to be some cool Traps hanging on the wall of the cabin. One of the comments mentioned the fact that the owner of the cabin had shot a very large grizzly. My dad was one of the first people to find him after that ordeal. He had been trapped in the cabin for three days and was very happy when my dad and his friend stopped by. Would have been around 1965.

[@MrCanamkid]

Is a Ford cmp F-60 flat head v8 , the chevrolet C-60 flat head 6 straight toute de fabrication Canadiennes , belle trouvaille , good job .

[@madisonfireman5006]

Always look forward to a destination adventure on Saturday mornings

[@Destination_Adventure]

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[@wahipple]

hey was out walking scruffy and chomper and saw you driving out of town. After supper scruffy and chomper told me we should go out find you to give you some fly's. well I drove out to the lake and turned around at the boat ramp there. On the way back I could see your truck parked out on the point so we pulled in I didn't knock. Thought that mite have been rude. So I left some on the side step by the driver door in a small jar. hope you like them. Made sure they where all ones a tied.

[@Destination_Adventure]

This is incredibly nice, thank you. 😊

[@wahipple]

@@Destination_Adventure Thank you for making all these great video's I was watching them as soon as they where posted but now I hold off to watch with my girl friend got to tell you that's a long few hrs . It's been hard last few days waiting for her to get back from visiting family so I can watch this last one

[@wahipple]

hope you enjoy the fly's

[@JimD-f3l]

Thank you Emi and Dustin for bringing us along on your adventures ❤

[@darylnelson3026]

It is Benghazi CMP {Canadian Military Pattern} Made in Canada in World War two. It was made to British military standard. It could been made any of the Auto. maker Ford GMC etc.

[@joelkalin9764]

Epic advenure as always! The truck was probably used to haul supplies for the cabins over the lake when it was frozen (duh). The cabins are made of planks and not timber and unless you have a sawmill at site I guess planks/lumber would have to be transported there ice road trucker style with other things needed for a cabin or two. This is off course if no roads where present at the time.

[@quarlow1215]

Free beer, Woot woot. And thanks to our government we have to mortgage our houses just to buy it. 😂 Get Emi an electric vest Dustin and maybe electric socks. She'll be ready for anything then.