Exploring and Sleeping Overnight at an Abandoned Resort in Northern Ontario

Exploring and Sleeping Overnight at an Abandoned Resort in Northern Ontario
This abandoned resort in Northern Ontario was sent to me by a guy who has followed me for some time and always sends me the interesting places he passes on his frequent travels.
This one, he sent me around the spring/early summer of 2020, located up in Northern Ontario this would make a perfect stop on one of my long summer road trips for astrophotography and exploring.
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I set this location as the destination for my first of three nights out shooting a summer meteor shower. After a very long drive, I finally arrived to find the entire area was like a ghost town. The COVID-19 pandemic had killed off all hopes of tourism and there was literally nothing to do there.
I have no idea when this resort opened, but I know it was long before the pandemic, it did seem as though there was once an attempt to replace the roof and do some grounds work, but that all had been stopped.
Happy to find myself at such a remote location I spent hours exploring the abandoned resort, then while I waited for night to set in I headed off to find a good vantage point to enjoy the sunset, I found an old unused park and boat ramp to set up my hammock, start shooting timelapse and enjoy some cold beers under the sky.
Once it got dark I made my way back to the resort with my pillows, sleeping bags, camera gear, food and beer and I settled in for a long, dark and quiet night shooting the meteor shower that would be lighting up the skies on this weekend.
My bed was made, my beers were cold and the sky was alive with stars, meteors, shooting stars and more, there was little to no light pollution being so remote and north and the footage I got that night was amazing.
Then, finally at some point in the night it was time to turn in and head to sleep as the one and only guest in this old abandoned northern Ontario resort!
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Exploring and Sleeping Overnight at an Abandoned Resort in Northern Ontario This abandoned resort in Northern Ontario was sent to me by a guy who has followed me for some time and always sends me the interesting places he passes on his frequent travels. This one, he sent me around the spring/early summer of 2020, located up in Northern Ontario this would make a perfect stop on one of my long summer road trips for astrophotography and exploring. Photo Gallery: freaktography.web.paid.com/northern-ontario-abandoned-resort I set this location as the destination for my first of three nights out shooting a summer meteor shower. After a very long drive, I finally arrived to find the entire area was like a ghost town. The COVID-19 pandemic had killed off all hopes of tourism and there was literally nothing to do there. I have no idea when this resort opened, but I know it was long before the pandemic, it did seem as though there was once an attempt to replace the roof and do some grounds work, but that all had been stopped. Happy to find myself at such a remote location I spent hours exploring the abandoned resort, then while I waited for night to set in I headed off to find a good vantage point to enjoy the sunset, I found an old unused park and boat ramp to set up my hammock, start shooting timelapse and enjoy some cold beers under the shy. Once it got dark I made my way back to the resort with my pillows, sleeping bags, camera gear, food and beer and I settled in for a long, dark and quiet night shooting the meteor shower that would be lighting up the skies on this weekend. My bed was made, my beers were cold and the sky was alive with stars, meteors, shooting stars and more, there was little to no light pollution being so remote and north and the footage I got that night was amazing. Then, finally at some point in the night it was time to turn in and head to sleep as the one and only guest in this old abandoned northern ontario resort! Be sure to subscribe and to follow all of my other social media platforms kzbin.info instagram.com/freaktography/ facebook.com/Freaktography twitter.com/Freaktography freaktography.com/ www.pinterest.ca/Freaktography/ Get 10% off of all Lume Cube Products with the code FREAKPHOTO at this link: glnk.io/nn4/freaktography Click Here to shop Manfrotto Tripods and use code MANFROTTO10 of 10% off! manfrotto.sjv.io/PL2nM If you enjoy my content and would like support my channel, you can support via donations at these links, all donations go back into the hobby: Support my Patreon and get free Stuff! www.patreon.com/Freaktography Thanks to these Patreon Supporters: Duke Interactive Media Dawn Herman Sophie Mattson DrNewton Matthew Tracy Christine Akspa Kathy Mckechnie Jessica Harris Ryan Martinez Jennifer LadyBaddkitty Eddie Paugh Meg Barrett Nicole Crawford Shelby O'Leary Lori Andersson Terri Mumley Susan Miller

[@therichlife8657]

It would be nice if they would use it for the Homeless or a Men’s/Women’s shelter.

[@salesmiami2239]

Love the way you think!...AMEN

[@letaloudone]

Thing is getting it repaired then the expense of operating it even for the homeless.

[@Redavisunwind]

You can keep your homeless people from the cities in the cities, homeless is not a problem in Northern Ontario. I always found it annoying when homeless organizations buy bus tickets for the homeless to northern towns where in the winter it can often get as cold as -40. We do not have the resources for homeless transients from big cities. Small towns tend to look after their own a lot better then in big cities. We also done have the best health care to start with and do not need further people in our small hospitals.

[@mike-oz6iw]

Spend the night with Jamie, thanks for posting this this one,

[@littleharley2069]

You were very brave to spend the night there. The night sky shots were awesome.

[@shirleydoll9690]

Wow! That was amazing!!

[@cathleentuck6803]

The night skies were fabulous

[@crystalcloud6720]

The video of the sky is AMAZING!!!

[@lyndawilson1874]

You’re very good at capturing the sky! Night and day time lapse are amazing! Sad about this hotel/ resort. I hope it can be restored.

[@LakeNipissing]

Interesting how the hotel rooms look fairly modern, but the bathroom you showed and the banquet room look straight out of 1960. The time-lapse night sky videos were awesome!!

[@TerrificTara]

What a weird resort. Would take a lot of cash to renovate it. I’m super impressed with the time lapse videos of the stars. I’d be very happy to see more of that in a separate video!!!!

[@garyjones4082]

I love how observant this guy is,telling us what tables look like....hey guys,tables look...ya know,in a restaurant?, who d believed..im glued here in the uk..👀👀🤓

[@lorigrant8389]

Awesome video .WOW the meteor shower was so wonderful thank you 🤗

[@es1263]

I LOVE the new intro Dave, I want those retro chairs! I was living in Penticton BC at a hotel for a bit and they had the same ones, was like wondering if they would miss 2, but I didn't take them. The place is SO outdated that they were going to do some renos but it cost too much. Since it's called a resort I wouldn't stay there with the outdatedness and the cinder block walls it feels like a LOW MAX PRISION!!!

[@cherryspiker4426]

I always said I wanted to buy an hotel for my family to fit in lol the ending was beautiful loved it ❤❤❤ stay safe love ya and thank you

[@donaldclay158]

Good job dude. Very entertaining

[@jharris5jh]

What is up guy- from Omaha, Nebraska! Happy New Year. Thank you for a great video. Love the astral photography. So, I take it that the other resident never came back while you were there? Anyways, Super good explore.

[@clairefunnell8481]

Hi Dave. Neat find. Glad that there is hardly any decay. I would have said no to you spending the night there. You don't know if that squatter was there or not. Pretty cool shower. Thank you for your video and stay safe.

[@allwomn1]

If there is a current squatter its nice to see that are tidy and keep the area clean.

[@denisewatson5295]

Great video. Happy New Year. 🥰❤❤

[@bobbegin5292]

The place still looks good!

[@rachelgervais1971]

Awesome explorer they need to do something about that place

[@susiejgray]

1st let me say the time lapse meteor shower footage is fantastic!! Interesting explore. I wonder if the room with clothes etc might have been the person who was doing repairs/maintenance on the building (as per the 'to do' list written on that notebook on the table in the hall)? Maybe they were going to fix it up and then abandoned the idea? (no pun intended :-) Thank you Freaktography/UBD for the time and energy you put into these explores and videos! You explorers have helped to keep me entertained during this covid stay at home time. Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy 2021.

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thank you my friend great video guys

[@suzannewojtkowiak4329]

Rather interesting. Love you were able to show how it was built into/around bedrock. Not sure I would have been able to get much sleep. Loved the chess game with the shot glasses!!!

[@R.Mckenzie-lt1dz]

Awesome video, Be safe.

[@Freaktography]

Thanks, you too!

[@mariayannosays6764]

Wow, excellent video

[@shayamoonstone6733]

Love the meteor shower images

[@chiav97]

Very clean and untouched!! What year did it close? Was there power? Very cool video!!

[@danielurban5500]

Very interesting. The way the building is constructed is a money saver but I wonder how much extra time it might have taken. Nice work on the meteor shower. You earned an attaboy for that. And we now know "What Is Up!"

[@ameliatoreson1590]

It's a shame to see all that furniture and linens just there getting ruined when there are people that could use thoes things .

[@mennoboon8037]

Nice place👍

[@willforeverpubg4235]

What stood out to me is why they didn't make all room bigger.Cause guest probably didn't want to sleep in a small room.

[@fordalltheway2269]

Wow u are brave to stay the night there man

[@yggnakano1]

I know you can do it!!! It’s nice and tidy😱😱😱

[@ve2vfd]

From the uncovered painted cinder block walls I'd say this was a "not too fancy" and dated resort. The occupied room on the second floor was certainly for a caretaker who lived there after the hotel closed. The handwritten note on the table outside his room are his instructions for each room and there are "fix up" supplies all over the place. I'm wondering if they have the heat running in winter as other than the roof leak there doesn't seem to be any of the usual damage from the building freezing in the rough winters of northern ontario. Maybe they still have a caretaker maintaining the place now and then as there is very little dust and cobwebs. It's a shame you didn't zoom on the alcohol licence next to the bar, that would have given us a good idea as to when the place closed.

[@deborahp6450]

Why have the heat running if no-one is there. They should let the power co. Know. Apparently they didn't do that in my opinion.

[@ve2vfd]

@@deborahp6450 this is Canada where sadly winter is way below freezing for several months. if you turn the heat completely off, a building will be ruined by the deep freeze within a few years.

[@deborahp6450]

@@ve2vfd Im referring to heat being left on when nobody's home.

[@ve2vfd]

@@deborahp6450 Yup, I get that. It's what we usually do if we don't want an unoccupied building damaged by the cold. Months of extreme cold (-20F to -40F in that area) in an unheated building meant to be heated will damage the roof, foundations and can crack walls. The owners are still paying for heating so it's possible they have not completely given up on it yet (they may want to keep it sellable).

[@deborahp6450]

@@ve2vfd I'm not a professional but usually by this time the owners are usually the bank. They do some things but not all they make sure it's been weatherized. Knowing by experience,however itsosnr mean someone doesn't still own but it wouldn't make sense.

[@metahluna504]

Amazing meteorshower footage O_o Thumbs up for staying overnight....not sure I would have had the cojones for it :)

[@crystalcloud6720]

What kind of resort was it? Is there some kind of like Amusement Park close to this plsce? Would be cool if it was opened back? What closed it down? Covid?

[@ATF_CA]

I want those orange and yellow colander-looking chairs! Too bad I'm down in California

[@hotmiramichi]

for sure, spend the night

[@karafuller3033]

Loved the time lapse video of the stars! Very cool. Not sure of the appeal of this "resort". Cement block walls, very basic rooms, not a great swimming pool. Is there something else in the area that would draw people, like tourist attractions, nature trails/parks, etc.? Watching from Detroit, Michigan.

[@gaylakellner720]

Yes that will cool

[@kadebrown4017]

You could bank off those tvs

[@brendalaw4308]

I was thinking by cleaning out some rooms using others for storage that the Resort was being restored. Sorry to see that they never got to finish.

[@sha-boom9567]

Now I see how people can so easily disappear never to be heard of again👀🤔

[@nikkimatte6897]

Am i the only one that has to watch this with the volume off 🙄🤷

[@carolali8851]

First thing I noticed and I'm only at the reception desk. I use a walker. There are about 8 steps to get up in order to get into the place. How do they expect a walker or wheelchair to get up those steps? It' good to see that they had wheelchair accessibility in the halls though, lol.

[@Chris-jm4zk]

Was thinking the same lol !

[@bradhoffman9361]

Did the squatter you thought might be there come back at night?

[@adrianwalton6715]

This looks like it might be the Bangor Lodge in Bracebridge..

[@christopherhodson4049]

Looked to me like it was in alright condition still. It didn't seem really messy and damaged, so my thought was that it wasn't abandoned for very long. How long was this abandoned? Anyway, another good one. Take it easy.

[@karendworschack756]

I probably wouldn't have gotten much sleep either, staying there! I would've been to scared to close my eyes! Lol Great video!

[@clubgus07]

Great tour of a hotel its as-shame that no body wanted to take over i guess theres allot of furniture that needs.to be purchased those Fatback tvs ain’t going to cut it. And the pool look crappy.

[@SurleyBlaine]

Its not abandoned. It is obviously been shut down for renovations in the off season, then Covid put a stop to most major construction.

[@fordalltheway2269]

Awesome video tho

[@leehodgson8804]

I live in Parry Sound area, thus looks familiar

[@aria1070]

Being this was a business, I’m surprised so much was left behind. Is this just a Canadian thing?

[@daxytondillman3742]

Got a spot for you to check out abandoned hotel 2 floors cabins too in Ontario on highway 17!!!

[@ToyoteroMundial]

I take a Cold Steel Sjambok when I explore.

[@anishkwe1382]

Can you say where this is??

[@PopCultureFan_]

Heyyy, grab a hockey stick to defend yourself like a normal Canadian would lol.

[@jeanbaker2087]

Spend the night!

[@genelovesjezebel6944]

So many things that can be donated to the homeless

[@SurleyBlaine]

Its not abandoned. It is obviously been shut down for renovations in the off season, then Covid put a stop to most major construction. Could also have new owners that were fixing things before re-opening.

[@koppari6088]

Do you filming gopro 7 or 8 black?

[@Freaktography]

7

[@meepthirteen]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@adilkhan7020]

They probably have everything stacked in the rooms due to possible renovation plans, thats are now on hold for a few years for whatever reason.

[@letaloudone]

I was thinking things staged for an auction. I've been to those for closed hotels.

[@SurleyBlaine]

It is obviously been shut down for renovations in the off season, then Covid put a stop to most major construction. It looks like hotels my uncle would buy, fix, updated, live in for a few years, then sell. He started with a 20 room place in Lundar Mb, then ended with the Salmon River Inn on Vancouver Island.

[@merc340sr]

Where in Northern Ontario??

[@jessicagrobb4409]

In chippawa?

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Here in Chile, all those things would get stolen.

[@johnjurich9535]

Yeah! Yeah! Do it. See if you encounter any ghosts.

[@robertfernandes934]

If its abandoned, this would be cool to turn into an airsoft area

[@deborahp6450]

i like this hotel. i wonder why its abandonded?!!

[@SurleyBlaine]

Its not. It is obviously been shut down for renovations in the off season, then Covid put a stop to most major construction.

[@chasingscratchyrose4971]

Nooo way.

[@pamelawhitmarsh1609]

Such a waste not to be using it for something

[@nicolepowell5470]

Great place to squat if you had to, your own key to the door and you can sleep on three matresess

[@Freaktography]

it was a very comfy place to stay :)

[@daveganger0416]

Excellent video great time lapse Your mate Dave Gold Coast Australia

[@tarynholcroft]

Got some booze lol made my night

[@leonasmith2405]

You have been holding this one out on us....lol. There are still leaves on the trees and there is no snow on the ground.

[@Freaktography]

Lol yes this was in the summer :p

[@pbs4535]

Nope bring a crowd to spend nites in these places stay safe. bring your phones in case of any kind of emergency’s ..

[@philirvine9468]

What is the name of the resort? Do you know? It looks familiar but I can't place it.

[@beawriting]

New intro?

[@rickperisian4225]

I would stay the night

[@garyjones4082]

I keep looking up lol🙄🙄🙄🙄,you americans/canadians..'whats up guys?......i dont know,a ceiling?🤪🤪😂😂😂

[@coramckee5793]

No I wouldn't

[@Freaktography]

haha

[@user-jy3jm9jh3t]

Anyone got the address?

[@maryyork2796]

No you do not who is staying there now

[@maryruthteeter4969]

no u shud by ur shelf i wudnt

[@Freaktography]

Bah

[@PopCultureFan_]

I was just about to complain that i hate when you explain what everything is, i just want to look at it & i think thats what most want too, like i have an idea of what most things are, its not like i was born yesterday lol. Maybe you explain stuff becuase thats just the kind of guy you are tho🤔 & you seem nice tbh lol. Anyways, for some reason it just hit me, your voice is triggering my asmr🤔😴. I was extremely tired when i started watching this ( still am )& maybe thats why.

[@TheFlatEarthChannelcom]

If I was homeless I would get my gang together, change locks and live out of there.

[@cassandratodhunter144]

No, don't stay! I'm sure your wife wants you home! The squatter could be nasty its not worth the content

[@Redavisunwind]

This location is not abandoned just closed. The fact there are so many things worth money shows its not abandoned. I have stayed at this place a few years back. Do your homework before as a night time trespassing charge is a criminal offense in Ontario. Nighttime vs daytime is a lot different.

[@obi-wanshinobi2353]

What place is it? I can’t find info

[@jenniewest1231]

Do it

[@petlover5080]

No way would I stay

[@anthonyhro1903]

You should only stay if you have a 9mm or larger.You don't know what kind of toads are around there.AND! all ways travel with a friend!!

[@salesmiami2239]

What a waste with so many homeless...

[@johnsmith-kh7cs]

Why bother posting this . With out a real location it might as well be fantasy land. I have never seen anyone not post a location to a abandoned town or place. Northern Ont. is huge which is to vague a description on where this is.

[@vidflyer]

This looks closed not abandoned. You are a criminal! Hope opp does thier job.