Ghost Town Found Deep in the Woods

Parkhurst was a small logging town established in 1926 when the Barr Brothers Logging Company purchased the land. It quickly transformed into several small houses, bunkhouses and a steam powered mill with 70 loggers working and living there. The logging industry slowed down in the 1950's and in 1966 Parkhurst was finally abandoned and forgotten.
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[@MobileInstinct]

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[@Marcel_Audubon]

MySpace next? ;)

[@jimrossi7708]

Mobile Instinct , be careful up in the wild of British Columbia, maybe not snakes but watch for Moose and maybe bears ! Also the cold !!

[@silencenhikes6692]

Jim Rossi No moose but Grizzly bears yes but not this time of year.

[@jimrossi7708]

Silence N Beats , I know in North Maine we don’t have the brown bears (aka Grizzlies) but I have seen moose do some real damage but I take it you know BC better than myself and will take it from you , I wish I could have travel to BC when I was younger , looks so Beautiful !

[@silencenhikes6692]

Jim Rossi there are moose in BC but not around whistler. And Grizzly bears start from Squamish and North from there.

[@Wreckdiver59]

One of the things I really like about your videos is you don't talk any more than necessary. You let the video tell the story. It works especially well in a place like this that is very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for the tour 👍.

[@Jen-zk9se]

Wreckdiver59 - I agree 👏 you don’t have sit through BRO DUDE OMG BRO WHOAAAA

[@deendrew36]

Jen or when they pan across the room and narrate...”there’s a chair.....old upholstery.....broken windows. Still have some curtains....some dishes left on the table...not sure if they are used. Here’s a pot....” Like, YES, WE CAN SEE THERE IS A POT AND OLD CURTAINS! YOU DON’T HAVE TO INTRODUCE THEM!”

[@xfirty2x]

And no "like and subscribe for more content" etc...

[@jshaw4757]

Shhhh trying to watch video...

[@shavguru]

It's amazing that no matter how far away, or how remote something is, somebody's already found it and screwed it up by trashing it. Spray painters and windows breakers and garbage throwers. Very sad. Love your journeys, though! You have a calming, Matthew Broderick thing going for ya that makes watching easy. Peace

[@johnqpublic2718]

I grew up in rural Oklahoma on and next to large acreages that I spent a lot of time exploring with my dog. Once, we found an old abandoned school house that was 2 story, made of brick and mortar and the farmer who owned the land had no idea it was there. The courthouse did have records for it, but they were from when Oklahoma was The Indian Territory. From that day forward I had a never-ending dream of finding an entire ghost town or village in the woods. This is so cool.

[@marceloromero4515]

I just discovered your channel and have to tell you that you have a wonderful delivery and demeanor. Good job!!

[@jimarsenault394]

The first one looked like a Model A ford truck. When you don’t have nails you have to use ingenuity and joinery. There are temples in Japan 1000 years old made from wood with no nails.

[@joycebowen8958]

You have an amazing life.Thank you for taking us along for the journey.Looks cold.

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

I've been here before!! Such a cool place. Thanks for sharing.. brings back good memories

[@MobileInstinct]

I gotta go back in the summer to see what was buried!

[@e92bruh37]

Mobile Instinct you promise?

[@jackiedaytona8565]

Love the dovetail joints on the last building. I don't think it's a root cellar since it was built with windows, but clearly something important enough that the builder took their time making those dovetails. I'm so curious what it was!

[@kathycagg6531]

Beautiful snow scenes - I really enjoyed them. Thanks, Chris!

[@boitoiful]

Thanks for this Chris. Always a pleasure to go through these places with you. J

[@rsuriyop]

That last shack with the inter-locking cut wood was a truly great idea, especially if you happen to be in short supply of nails needed to build a house or similar structure.

[@juliebraden6911]

The wood could have been measured and somewhere else, then quickly and easily assembled on site.

[@jackiedaytona8565]

Dovetail joints are strong and they last. They take longer to build, but withstand the test of time! 😊

[@waynejoey2842]

Another great video, Chris. we’ve come to expect nothing less. Thank you

[@journeywithjay]

Beautiful setting in the snow, really awesome old vehicles you found there

[@MobileInstinct]

I want to go back in the summer so I can see the rest of what was buried ha

[@jameswestervelt4263]

You should do that!

[@dianemiller438]

Thank you for another great explore! You always have some awesome places to share with us. Keep giving us interesting places to see!!!✌❤😎

[@jimsoutdooradventures2748]

Great explore as always. Loved the old trucks, it makes me wonder where the roads or paths were back in the day. Thanks for the adventure!!!

[@tmntforever2684]

A awesome find Chris loving your adventures! keep warm and well 😊

[@raptorgames9]

That first shack....Just imagine what some carpet, fresh paint and new curtains can do.😀😁

[@rondaschmidt9641]

Sad people have to tag places like that. Such a beautiful area and then graffiti.

[@llab3903]

Time moves on

[@rjskum688]

You're disappointed in that? Just look what people do to the earth in general.

[@cdd4248]

It makes me nuts.

[@the_beat_thief]

That's as much of the history of a place as anything else. It always amazes me when people think "Jed was here" from 300 years ago is cool, but the same thing from 50 years ago is somehow different. Personally, I don't like the graffiti either - but it really is part of an abandoned place's history. I did like the graffiti on the inside of the truck though. It was kind of a connection to other people sitting there, maybe 10/20/30 years ago and older with each day.

[@jshaw4757]

@@cdd4248 just what kids do and have always done..would be more strange if they didnt..if you think about it with regards to restoring the places they are gonna get completly re painted anyway so whats the difference unless the place will be knocked down eventually and again no difference

[@ericmcquiston9473]

That was a trek into the wilderness, but well worth it. great video Chris !

[@Carolbearce]

Cool video. Love to see the places you go. Thanks for sharing.

[@dezertraider]

Thank you Chris! Stay well

[@big_mike_nyc]

Freaking amazing i want to do what you do!! This video and the Mt Saint Helen video are just incredible!!!! Thank you for the phenomenal content!👌👌👌👌👌

[@rumrunner1756]

Another great adventure. I love your channel.👍👊☮️

[@TheExStig]

The truck at 8:50 is a (1939-47) Dodge.

[@skiphaudegen275]

YOURE Chanel is...AWESOME !!! 👍Thnx,for all the Clips and Greets from GERMANY ! 😎👋✌🇩🇪

[@TheMonkeyBizzness]

Hey, Chris. Welcome to Canada! I live in Port Moody, BC and there’s an area here (in nearby Anmore actually) that is somewhat of a ghost town. Old buildings and homes. Might be worth a visit for you if your around. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheMonkeyBizzness]

It is the remnants of an old town that the workers of the IOCO plant (Imperial Oil Company). In fact there are even several homes that still have people living in them. Most are reduced to what’s left of the foundations and some are boarded up completely. Anyway, thought you’d be interested.

[@MobileInstinct]

I look it up, thanks!

[@bkoehler548]

you present a very informative video always..thank you..this one would be best shown in better weather conditions if possible..

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thanks for showing us.

[@vivalarevolucion9]

I think that the old car at 5:00 is an Oldsmobile 1929 (ish) Series F-29 converted into a truck... it have the same exact dashboard. :)

[@vivalarevolucion9]

@Booger Balls I searched to know what car it is. It doesn't make of me a boomer. Booger the boomer... lol 🤣

[@silencenhikes6692]

When i saw you were in Whistler I was going to tell you about that place. Perfect for your channel.

[@blipco5]

Great videos, keep them coming. About the outhouse, if there's still a hole in the ground and it hasn't caved in....it still works! 👍💥💩 Have a squat. Simple is good. 🍻

[@jameswestervelt4263]

blipco5 You still have to clean off the toilet seat and bring your own toilet paper!

[@blipco5]

James Westervelt ...I hover.

[@frugaltinkerer9609]

Looks like it was an old lumberjack camp. They would have had canvas tents as well. The structures were for cooking/serving food, medical, etc.

[@mothurston6400]

Cool to see, I just wish people would not TAG EVERYTHING!! It looks so stupid and it ruins the time period and makes you feel like everyone was there. I think people should leave it alone so others can step back in time and really feel like their there..

[@karenwedemire6093]

I subbed what a great channel really enjoyed watching the video.

[@mf5531]

so cool. i really enjoy your videos. thank you.

[@LisaNC832]

Great video 👍

[@raelenelabby6407]

A beautiful video!!

[@nicksss1843]

Totally freaked out at 2:45 but then realised he was with you 😂🙈

[@beverlyweeden9759]

Wow..very old vehicles indeed..I would be afraid of bears..lol..thanx for sharing..👍👍

[@christophers2959]

Amazing work Sir

[@fritz404]

There's so many ghost towns here in BC

[@deeaplw]

Well done!

[@ieatedabee6943]

Maybe an old rum runner camp from prohibition days?? Pretty Cool no matter what though. Thanks for sharing.. you do a great job!!👍🏻😄

[@ellengallerani9836]

In the description he says it's a old logging camp.

[@MrSpeedysChannel]

Pretty cool Chris!!!

[@imchase7796]

3:36 *muffled “hey now you’re a rockstar”*

[@jadeddragon4254]

That joinery at the 10:00 mark almost looks Finnish. Beautifully done.

[@monaramsey2752]

Wow this is incredible

[@mjg263]

@11:24 “Temporary Spare”…it’s one of those little space saver spare tires car makers started using in the late 70’s early 80’s.

[@rosemarya4937]

“Jump on that thing” hah! Seriously though it’s sad to see not one inch of those buildings/cars left untouched by graffiti!

[@cdd4248]

Really makes me crazy and I am always asking myself..why?

[@Amethyst_Dragon_]

Stay safe...you do awesome videos

[@lindatoten6452]

That outhouse is usable Chris! Just bring your roll of paper, and get the job done 😆

[@waderaney7]

Good tour😉

[@maryberry6067]

Reminds me of lincoln logs.

[@rangerider51]

I’m sure you don’t go to some of these places by yourself. There could be squatters or wild animals out there. I like watching these old places you go to.

[@cee128d]

That tiny tire is a space saver spare commonly used in the 1980s and 90s. People would put them on old cars when they junked or abandoned them so they could keep the regular full sized tires for use on another vehicle. You could pick them up for a couple of dollars at garage/yard sales.

[@christinaphillips5933]

Nice place to rebuild and the trucks !!

[@davidandingem.644]

On the floor, the tiles...that is called linoleum.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Haha yes, it is! and it's coming back!

[@cee128d]

Not necessarily. Linoleum is just one brand of floor tiles like that. There were (and still are) a multitude of companies making a multitude of floor tiles like those.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@cee128d incorrect. Linoleum is a unique product. The multitudes you're talking about are vinyl products. This is linoleum which is why the image has lasted so long.

[@rosseganjr9402]

Awesome vedio

[@geoben1810]

The old Model A truck would have been a 4 cyl. And yes, the cab supports would probably have been wood, as well as the wheels. They'd have had wooden spokes. As for the small building built without nails, nails were expensive.

[@RoyJenkins777]

And to think some people pay for a workout like that lol . Great video and thanks for sharing it with all of us. I'll friend you on facebook . Be safe and God Bless

[@samanthajohnson3368]

It's beautiful out there stuuing workmanship sith those noch joints.

[@bobbiesox6289]

It’s like Lincoln logs, that kids played with a while back!!

[@gregggoss2210]

Nice video. Too damn cold for me. Thanks for taking a cold bullet for me 😁.

[@IntrepidMilo]

In the summer you should check out Kitsault, BC it is quite far north of Vancouver. It is a ghost town that still has power and is well preserved. It is definitely worth checking out.

[@MobileInstinct]

I ll look it up!

[@PopCultureFan_]

Whoa, i love that you were here ( in my home country❤, she is beautifull eh?. Btw & sorry, this is a pretty belated comment lol. PS : I like your parka! lol (I own one too). You seem to fit right in here with that particular style. So many seem to wear those..

[@benlaw4647]

That first cabin looked awesome! Metal roof .......put in some windows, doors, clean it up and out ....put some furniture, bed , wood stove.......enjoy......🤷‍♂️

[@jdracer111]

How did you find out the town was back in the woods?

[@ShiruKitty]

nice little find.

[@donc9751]

Very cool! Old trucks look like they were built from wood! I'd never use an old out house like that! To much danger of the old rotted seat giving way and then you're stuck down in the pit with the.....a very unpleasant situation at best, and possibly deadly at worst!

[@ellengallerani9836]

Yes, the body of my dad's 1910 Model T is mostly wood with a metal frame and metal fenders. They were still using wood for quite a bit of the body of trucks even in the 3O's

[@donc9751]

@@ellengallerani9836 Thanks for the info Ellen! LOL I've had no idea after all my years that so much wood was used in old vehicles! Kind of makes sense then as metallurgy and fabrication techniques had not come that far yet I suppose. I dont know which would be worse in an accident but I wouldnt want my body pierced by large broken shards of wood splinters! After awhile wood could rot but the old wood in those vehicles has stood the test of time and nature better than I would of guessed!

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Love the old cars

[@garrisonh]

awesome sauce!

[@opiealvin]

Good stuff

[@richards5593]

Many early vehicles had wooden bodys.

[@mimielliott8052]

ITS A SHAME PEOPLE DEFACED THESE OLD BUILDINGS WITH GRAFFITI... THAT;S INCONSIDERATE FOR SURE... SMH

[@cdd4248]

Agree! It is devastating to see

[@Lottatherotta]

So much Snow!

[@shauns7466]

Cool find!!! Looks like you really had to work your ass off to get to though

[@MobileInstinct]

Its probably not too bad in the summer but the snow was pretty deep in some areas haha

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Very nice 👍

[@keithbrown8736]

That is soooo neat. I love the history. It's very sad the graffiti clowns have to ruin the originality of pure history. If they were real men or women they'd leave their mark on history with dignity. Instead of vandalism. Sad.

[@cdd4248]

Nicely Stated.

[@sahia4]

The whole area reminded me of Narnia. Amazing!

[@Defender-Guy]

sahia girl ANTIQUE AMMA Chris’ chronicles of Narnia?

[@kerrydennison7947]

I believe that style of building what they straight logs that way is call Caribing, similar to the Crib style used in the mines to hold up The Rock,

[@auralfury]

at :51 someone named sage painted that face, which is actually pretty good

[@SueGirling68]

A very cool adventure, I bet it was darn cold if you needed to use the facilities in the dead of night in the Wintertime brrrrrrr. Thanks for sharing.

[@SueGirling68]

@Bill Williams Lol, that does not sound pretty. I think I would be too worried about the spiders to worry about the cold. x

[@taslimchaudhry1431]

Awesome Chris 🇮🇳👍👍👍

[@thymetraveler4932]

Hope you have bear spray alot of bears up near Whistler be careful .plus coyotes wolves and Cougars bc is unpredictable with its wild life.

[@lorenjohnson7488]

Why do people think spray painting and painting buildings that have been abandoned is appealing? A building left in its natural state is far more appealing to the eye than a vandalized building

[@janebenning8218]

It makes you wonder what goes threw people head that makes them tag up building why can't they leave it alone so others can enjoy it too. It means alot to be able to enjoy places too being homebound. 💋💋💜💜🙇

[@joankamp4513]

Thanks

[@milesgentry850]

JUMP ON THAT THING..YOU FIRST THO!🤣

[@annebeck58]

Nowhere near deep enough for a root cellar. I would say it was either for dogs or chickens. Especially if there were shelves, in there, chickens. If no shelves, dogs.. people, up there, keep a lot of dogs. They are your heater, and your friend, and your transportation. I think these are huts. They are probably trail huts. You can find them on the east coast of USA, all along the Appalacian trail. My siblings and I have a few lots, on the Appalacian trail, in Connecticut, at a small lake, "Lake Plymouth". If you ever get up there (out there?) check it out. There will be many smaller, falling down, houses. It will mostly be trailer homes..

[@ricj7517]

So pretty there

[@jamesmaroon6161]

That truck is probably 1929 model and it came from the factory with the wood just like you see it. But the rear of it looks strange, wasn't like that from the factory.

[@frugaltinkerer9609]

The small underground building looks like an old root cellar, or ice house.

[@577buttfan]

Nice bro,when we going mine hunting??

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

I’m from BC and know a few spots that could be of interest. Whistler has a cool spot with a wrecked boxcar in the woods that’s very scenic. Try and get the Vancouver island and check out Jordan rivers abandoned hydro building. There’s a mostly abandoned train line with amazing bridges. Also the crash site in tofino of a very old plane.

[@MobileInstinct]

I definitely plan on Vancouver Island this spring or summer.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Mobile Instinct that’s where I’m from and will likely be back for summer. Some of the hidden spots on the island are so nice I’m excited for you.

[@1372eatapeach]

Vehicles back then used a lot of wood in their construction at the factory. I am pretty sure Henry Ford was the 1st or one of the 1st to commercially sell charcoal which was made from the wood scraps left over from his construction of vehicles

[@ve2vfd]

At 2:33 it's not a bedpan, it's an enamelled steel washbasin... commonly used to shave. I have an identical one that belonged to my grandfather.

[@johnchalleen3278]

That root cellar looked more like a play house.

[@edeny6560]

That wood architecture is like the japanese style, where they fit it without using nails

[@rupe53]

Eden Y ... how about a LOG CABIN style? Might have originated in Japan but here in North America it's been used for hundreds of years.

[@jonaeflure]

I love the way everything looks in snow. That wood that has interlocking wood is what our Lincoln logs are replicated from. Remember? This was how they made log cabins in the old, old days. And no...I didn't mean do you literally remember. I know you still a youngin...🥰