Gold Claim Shopping in Canadian Gold Country | Grizzly & Black Bear Encounters

Greg is on the hunt for a gold claim, hoping to find a place of his own where he can try his luck at panning for glittering riches! He heads north up the Rockies and explores Canada's Gold Country and its historic sites. Along the way, he encounters a record number of BEARS in many shapes and sizes!
Greg is a self-taught survivalist from Canal Flats, British Colombia, who, since he was a boy, has read nearly every book on the topic. When he is not out in the wilderness, he is a professional dry-waller. He started his first bow drill fire when he was thirteen and spent the next forty years learning bushcraft and studying plants and edibles. He has even developed some of his own survival techniques and is a skilled hunter with both a bow and a slingshot.
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[@cosmichef75]

I'm super interested in you branching off into gold prospecting. Good luck Greg you I hope you find a huge nugget.

[@clarebradley1144]

Gigantic nugget :)

[@kevintyrone2272]

@@clarebradley1144 !!!!A1a1+°aA!!!°°°!

[@adevx1824]

Colossal nugget! This is a great second channel idea (and another channel could be shorts ~

[@rubyeshghy9264]

P⁰⁰⁰

[@cyberhype5495]

plenty of big gold out there still! Especially from the Rocky Mountains west

[@MAGAMOFO]

Been watching you for a few years Greg. Appreciate the effort to put out this awesome stuff and show people what is out there. I grew up hunting and fishing the Hardwoods of KY, spent the last 25 years out west exploring the deserts and mountains of CA, NV. UT, CO, OR, WA and even lived in Idaho for a while.....Now semi retired in Florida enjoying the Salty life......Few understand the necessity for natural surroundings and adventure to lift the human spirit and experience God's green earth. I am planing a 60 day trip to Alaska in an RV with my wife and dogs in 2024. Keep up the great videos and influence the next generation of explorers and adventurers!

[@noelgeessink]

Did you make the RV trip!?

[@f1s2hg3]

Get on the gold and get the show you deserve Greg Ovens!!

[@AngelaM-y4e]

Hello, that was very interesting! Loved all the old machinery and buildings, fantastic! And the bears, wow!!

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Greg, thank you, for being you!! Also you inspire me to keep growing my hair!!🤗😎😁🤗

[@prometheanevent]

I don’t know what it is about these videos but ya can’t stop once you start watching them and they’re relaxing as hell.

[@sirpainter1]

Love your content Sir. I live in Wyoming in a 1870 log cabin. So this particular vid is close to my heart/history. Thankyou!

[@joeyricefried9621]

That JJ song is forever stuck in my head. You know what I’m talking about. Much love

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[@rickwhitson2804]

It's good that places like that still exist 😊

[@wes1903]

My favorite channel on the KZbin

[@Doreana48501]

Ohh No!! I didn't get a ♥ from my fav wilderness guru The Gregster😁 Hey handsome Finley guess who loves you baby🐕

[@forestwitch13]

I'm convinced that no matter where Greg goes, it's going to be beautiful. Cool little town, it's nice to see it turned into a museum. Thanks for another awesome vid 💚

[@smiley9872]

Thank you Greg for showing me such interesting things, those I could never hope to see in my lifetime!

[@lpschick7237]

That mining town was so cool to see. That someone took the time to preserve history & not just rip it apart one board at a time. For an entire village. I can almost imagine those who lived there back then. How they dresses & carried themselves. How they lived & prepared, preserved their foods. Thanks for taking us along & sharing.

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[@hgflies]

So cool to see this place again, I visited Barkerville a little over a decade ago when I was quite young and the memories it imprinted on me are so amazing. You can’t trade that for anything in the world. Thanks for helping me experience a bit of my childhood again Greg. Love your videos

[@kevinhope7421]

Greg I'm a long time subscriber from the uk and I love the videos, hope to get over your side of the pond 1 day, keep up the videos and real entertainment..

[@ITIMEEE]

He's truely a youtuber that underappreciated i've been subscibed to this sasquach for a while always enjoyed his bushcraft.

[@YoursUntruly]

Man that shot of mount Robsin... man... the sheer size, the POWER of that rock man.. it’s just incredible

[@crushingthevector5837]

Throughout the 80s I would travel from Florida to North Carolina and Tennessee to venture into the mountains, white water, hike and camp and more. Your videos have struck that nerve and Im itching to get back up that way. In my half Century of life I have watched the population grow and begin cutting into many of those areas that I once believed would remain. I question my own ability to get into those adventures I once enjoyed so much. Your content is very inspiring. The videography is stunning and locations just breathtaking. I respect your love of History and interest into things from the past. Especially the many inventions and tools once designed to conquer the hardships and works of so long ago. I am so pleased to have found your channel. I really hope to get out and into some sort of wilderness. Would absolutely love to meet you and spend some time learning from you in person. I have already learned so much. God Bless my friend. Be safe and take care. Love Finn as well.

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[@katedaphne4495]

Hills.

[@soupbean8898]

Greg you the man brother the rest of this genre ain't even close

[@alexcar]

thank you Greg, for existing, you helped me get out from my comfort zone, my biggest wish now is to visit Canada, Rocky mountains it is like dreamland for me. Thank you again Greg and never stop! Big love from Slovenia!

[@Mamuttum]

Greg always delivers, nothing better than enjoying dinner after a hard day at work while following up with your videos. Keep up the good work !

[@m1tosenpai41]

Nice video, as always!! Greetings from Brazil!

[@usmc200971]

I’m all about the bushcraft but this is a trip through history that is absolutely spectacular. Great work Greg.

[@graftongodofmemes]

Yayyyyyyyy it's Fin. He's back. I love that dog.

[@Capluffy1090]

Thanks!

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Thanks Greg. This is why I watch KZbin. I get to see places I will never get to. I live in Australia.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Sincere thanks for the guided tour. I enjoyed it very much. All the best to you. Stay safe and healthy out there. 🤗

[@brandondawson7985]

This has somehow fallen into one of my top 5 favorite channels. And I don’t even camp lol. Good stuff Greg.

[@chuckles7524]

The last time I was in Barkerville was in the 80's...it hasn't changed. Thanks for the video💚

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[@thomasvontruut]

Absolutely fantastic to be able to follow you. down to earth honest and you are yourself all the time. too many people change their channels when they become known here on KZbin. but you are who you are all the time. fantastic. so I thank you for what you share. I wish you a nice midsummer from here in Sweden 🇸🇪🌻🌼☀️

[@troybranaman316]

What amazing countryside!! Lots of wildlife and wild plants !!! That town was awesome! Those guns were really cool to see ! I hope you are able to get to that claim and see if you would like it . Great video as always Greg! Take care and stay safe my friend!!

[@MrWrob32]

Greg is so lucky, living in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and living the life he does, what a legend. Glad he took the time to create the channel and let us into his world. I'M SO JEALOUS!!

[@dragondane4807]

I was an extra in a movie called "Klondike fever"(1980) with Rod Steiger and Angie Dickinson, filmed in Barkerville, so interesting to see that place again - it was not as restored at that time;-). I was an exchange student from Denmark, living in Wells at that time. Love your video´s, mate

[@brianrizzi6321]

I want to watch that movie now! What scene(s) were you in?

[@DC-mu9zd]

Kindred spirits! You’re videos are like short mental vacations. So appreciated 👍

[@gradybrowning3976]

Great content I love History and old stuff, awesome show Greg!

[@seanjunkins8986]

Finn and his sticks. Pretty much has one in every video. Beautiful momma bear and cubs. Awesome video Greg.

[@germanprepper21]

A small holding growing your own food and finding gold for trade! Go for it Greg! It is definitely time to double down on food and water preps guys! Happy to offer help and advice if needed👍

[@coolcanoechic]

The tour was awesome! I love historical architecture! Thanks for the tour!

[@bobtucker8875]

Great video, sure enjoy watching you. I just wish there was more videos. Thanks for this one it's very special.

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[@loocuss722]

"You have to stay there for now" ,and the drive by head lmao. Really cool pioneer/heritage site 😎👍🏻

[@oze249]

Bugger! I've got a busy weekend & don't have time to watch yet! Can't wait until I can. I'll literally see you soon

[@michaelbell728]

Right on, Greg!! Enjoyed the tour you were able to do for us. I like that you are diversifying your content as always. Always trying new ideas. And Finn is always a cool sight. Thanks!!

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[@CanadianFunGuy]

Barkerville is a treasure! Awesome video Greg 👍

[@maggieshepherd8815]

Best of luck to you Greg in your gold ventures! If it “pans out”! 😉. Beautiful scenery shots! Loved… LOVED THE HISTORIC TOWN! They’ve done an amazing job at keeping history alive! ❤️ Finn & his sticks! Your vid’s would not be complete without him! Thank You! 🙏❤️

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[@mike407r]

Howdy Greg! Well I’m currently watching the current season of alone and..sweet! I’ve just seen a commercial for a new season of Alone “the frozen” or something like that with you as one of the 6 contestants. Awesome I can’t wait for that! Love the videos!

[@gabecorrea6549]

Greg....Fin is such an wonderful dog! great video....thanks again...keep it up!!!

[@Sunny-day23]

Hi Ovens you are so true Soul and you are made Amazing Video 👏🏻👋🏻🤟🏻 we always watching your amazing Adventure and so Braved Men 💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻 bravo

[@kwietillusion]

love the sound track this time around Greg! Cheers buddy~

[@Johnny_Guitar]

Visited Barkerville back in 1974 when my folks lived in Wells for a short time and glad to see that it's been historically preserved! Great stuff and great history there too.

[@kajohnson2469]

Can't wait to see some gold panning!

[@madisaur0]

Greg just saw your commercial for Alone: Frozen on August 11th, I'm so excited for this, I'm praying hypothermia doesn't get you again, you got this! Of course you already know how you did but so excited for this show because you're a beast!!!

[@silicononsapphire5102]

Beautiful part of the world Greg and we all appreciate your videos so please keep the channel going. When funds allow, I hope to visit your neck of the woods. It's one of the very few places I would love to visit. All the best to you and yours and of course, Finn. Cracking dog and a natural entertainer :-) Good luck mate from GB.

[@DogeTeamCaptain]

I could watch your stuff for hours and hours and not get bored

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[@ydocld05]

Good stuff. I'm going to name my first gold nugget Greg. Thank you for the adventure!

[@bobd5119]

Thanks, Greg. Imagine Barkerville working 14 decades ago. Those machines and the people running them must have been quite a sight!

[@suezaple4950]

wow so cool love the old town and history of this area , I always loved history and still do. loved the bears . thanks for taking us along with you

[@sarahobrien7278]

Greg I just saw the new alone coming out in august!!!! I am so excited to watch you participle!!

[@patjordan1955]

Beautiful country, beautiful cabin and I love that 30. 30!!!!!

[@MilesDissinger]

Another great video Greg! Thank you for giving us a tour of Barkerville…that place looks awesome!

[@liz7217]

Another great vlog, really enjoyed seeing some of the history and the wildlife. Look forward to all your posts, thanks for taking me on trips I would not see otherwise 👍👏👏👏

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[@Glenfilthie1]

Ahhhhhh. So relaxing….! Great shoe as usual, Greg!!! 100 thumbs up! 😊👍

[@AveryAlbus]

Can't wait to see you on Frozen, congrats!

[@Madymoving]

Looking forward to watch the gold adventure 😊

[@garyttomo1641]

Can't wait to see you panning 😁😁

[@fookingsog]

Cool to see the omnivorous habits of the black bear eating dandelions and whatnot!!!😁👍🏻

[@preachta]

That was a really great video. Thanks Gregg.

[@lizkellogg8598]

That's how old rubarb is. Glad I found you, good job filming. Love it!

[@ZonDog]

Amazing to see all the old stuff in that mining town Greg! Good luck with mining ciaim.

[@littlebear1520]

Great video Greg it's nice to see that you're making videos that are a reasonable length 👍👍👍

[@justdigitmetaldetecting4199]

Get it buddy if u want it. U deserve it. Lots of hard work. Much ❤️

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hello Greg! Years ago, I, my son, a friend and her nephew, stopped at a place n Colorado and panned for gold, found gold flakes, garnet and Oliveine. We spent a few hours panning, I enjoy doing things like that, though it was nothing new to me, but apparently a guy that worked there found me fascinating/amusing to watch, he came up to me towards the end and said “ I have been watching u, I watched u go from light brown to dark golden brown, everyone else burns” of course this was not new to me, I never got a sun burn (now n my older years, that’s a different story Lol) but I’m happy that he found it fascinating. I love watching ur videos, not only do I learn things from u, I so much love the scenery around u! I would have enjoyed that town, it definitely would have taken my imagination back to those days! And the bears, wow, so many n such a short time, I’ve only seen them TV or KZbin, never has I seen them eat foliage till ur video! Thank u for sharing this trip!

[@darrensquibb4900]

Great video Greg..loved the historical town..awesome..🇨🇦🍻👍

[@williamslendebroek7005]

Your a perfect fit in in the out doors no matter what your doing! Loved this video.

[@bigboreleveraction933]

Amazing video. I really enjoyed the tour of the old town. The first rifle appears to be an old Winchester 1866 probably chambered in 44 rimfire.

[@vincentpastor8726]

Wow thank you Greg for this really cool video!!!! Being from Québec i cant see all those amazing places you go to. So thank you again for all the tips and tricks and for sharring this great video. keep up the great work and have a great day.👍👍👍

[@unreadablecallsign2924]

Awesome video ...they just get better and better... loved it

[@kiravaldez2911]

Awesome video!!! Loved the historical town. Keep up the great work you are doing!! Stay safe!

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[@charlescoult]

I don't blame you for not sticking around but it was nice to see the grizzly footage :)

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[@TheWanderingWayfarer]

That's awesome Greg! To bad you didn't get in to check out the claim. I'm originally from Quesnel just south of Barkerville. We actually had a 4 cell placer claim on the Cottonwood River kind of in between Quesnel and Barkerville that we worked for a couple seasons. Didn't get rich but we definitely got gold. :) Really hope you get back there and actually are able to buy a claim. Great video my friend!

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[@andrewgutsche6872]

Awesome stuff Greg. Lots of bears in the valleys right now, saw 2 grizzlies on the side of the road today here in K country.

[@topors64]

Brother please don't ever leave us your an inspiration to us all the way of life now days is totally out of lane..we depend on stores utilities and other appliances to survive.and you my friend has giving me the spark I need to go out there explor and start preparing for a better way of life where I don't have to depend of technology..keep living brother may God bless you 🙏.with love from a Mexican fellow follower yeeeehhhaaaaaaa..

[@brianwalker1933]

Top video Greg, l really enjoyed seeing the old mining town and the equipment the miners invented and used to get the gold. Museums like these hold my interests greatly of these yesteryears. Good to see you being interested in possibly buying yourself a claim and hopefully you find a “huge nugget” and plenty of alluvial gold too. I wish you well into fossicking for gold. I still do a bit of panning for alluvial gold as well as using a sluice and using a Garrett Metal Detector. I’ve been doing this since 1978 and still enjoy it. Here in Australia, we have a rich history in the search for Gold and also Gemstones. Best of luck mate in your search for a claim. 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋 ,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good start so far? God bless you❤️

[@duke_298]

I live in Colorado and you videos always remind me of our rocky mountains some how, but keep up the great content and I hope to meet you in this life time Greg.

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[@joshuajackson6442]

Really enjoyed Barkerville, thank you for the walk-see.

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[@shaungallagher9025]

Really like watching your adventures Greg. Love how you tell it how it is. Cant wait for your next vid 👍😃

[@davidboesenberg9712]

Finn sure is getting big and he obviously loves his sticks.

[@eddiebyrne8984]

Awesome to see the bears good luck on your gold adventures

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Amazing video, I loved seeing the brewery full of original glass jars and bottles. I dig and collect glassware and stoneware from the 1800's, so that made my eyes light up! 🤣 There's lots of old mines and remnants of mining towns where I'm from too. Most of them are coal and tin mines, but there's gold in these valleys too. And sadly a lot of them are left in ruins, not made a heritage site 😕 Thank you Greg for this video, it's as close as you can get to time travel.

[@brendabinau1187]

How absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it!!

[@stormdrafter5451]

Greg I really appreciate this video that was so cool seeing that town Good luck in your gold adventures I pray for your prosperity.

[@bxg8762]

Been watching your videos for a long time now Greg, my whole family loves you. Keeping it real and wild ❤️

[@ismellya]

What a beautiful part of the world you live in, Greg!

[@anthonybowles344]

Such a beautiful little town, thanks for sharing, Greg👍

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Best Greg Ovens video I've see in yonks

[@rushroberts6313]

I like this channel this is definitely in my top favorite outdoor channels

[@carlmcclarrino2488]

Congratulations Greg just saw the announcement 2nd chance with alone

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Excellent news, he's got even more experience now too 👍

[@natedogg0y]

Thank you Greg for reminding me of Barkerville, I was taken there a couple times as a kid under 10 years, but I can tell I definitely didn't appreciate it as I would now. I think I'll make a stop there when heading up north, 20 odd years later now, to see it again.

[@pattibrown1809]

Very cool tour, Greg!! I enjoyed it much!🤙

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[@DerekPaye]

As a fellow drywall finisher... self employed... i knew i respected you for alot more than hunting and fishing..... puddy n paint makes a carpenter what he aint..... get content... great guy.... my buddys name is greg also... and its my fathers name too.... must be all Greg's are great dudes. Safe travels bro....

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures