Lake Access Only Off-Grid Cabin in Nova Scotia, Canada

A canoe trip into a remote backwoods cabin in Nova Scotia, Canada. Simple living with high-winds, snow and a leaky canoe.
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[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks for watching! If you know, you know. I encourage folks not to name drop the cabin. Part of the fun of exploring these places is that they're not delivered on a social media silver platter and you have to do your own research and digging. Let's keep the magic alive! - Noah

[@safromnc8616]

Social media has very much contributed to the demise of many a great 'hidden space'. If people would put in a little work & research, they would appreciate (more) the finding and enjoying of these special places. Bannock on the campfire last weekend was top notch !

[@doreenchiasson2878]

Words to live by. Blessings from Cape Breton Island, NS

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

Ours is called The Beaver Township Rest Home. Not even telling what country it's in. My recent upgraded I restored the old wind up alarm clock, mechanism, glass, missing key, luminous paint on dial

[@chiapagringa]

Early spring with cranberries.

[@mooseknuckle8334]

I know

[@Opa773]

I love that you didn’t swamp the video with music. I feel like I’m there in nature.

[@YourJourney2Wellness]

I can officially say it IS possible to hike/bushwhack to this cabin but I would never recommend it to anyone! Hiked in and out and I'm still currently recovering. Was one of the most physically and mentally challenging things I have ever done. Nothing like sheer determination by two women to explore this area and make it to our destination. I don't think I've ever been more happy to see a cabin. Even those portages were tough and kudos to you for doing them solo with a canoe and not breaking an ankle. Seeing you glide in with the canoe made me so jealous! Haha. Because we were carrying everything on our backs, we couldn't bring anything extra but we cleaned up the shelves and we stacked as much firewood as we could. I'd love to go back via canoe sometime and spend a couple days. Wonderful how well everyone is keeping it up. Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to do my own video if I managed to get any decent footage from my go pro. It's probably just me pushing through trees, bogs and swearing. 😏

[@Stationary76]

Would love to go to a little cabin like that in winter. My favorite memories growing up were staying in a small log cabin with a wood stove and kerosene lamp, always in winter. buzzing up & down the lake on the machine, no bugs, ice fishing...good times.

[@emelen123jamesula2]

Right now I'm thinking not to sell my 3 acres in New Brunswick.

[@tamiweber7118]

@@emelen123jamesula2 Unless you really need the money you will be very wise not to sell. Land is priceless 💯💜💯💜💯 For years my mother tried to convince my father to buy this swampland in Alabama but he refused. Today it’s the airport sitting where the swamplands were 😂

[@frederickmoller]

My buddy had the same canoe and used that canoe for shooting the Tatachichika River in the Timmins ON area, for as long as I can remember, I rarely went along being a tried and true landlubber.

[@richardyaskiw4529]

I like your statement of leaving things at a cabin ! Whether cutting wood or non perishable food or a repair ! Some day someone s life could depend on it !

[@sophiamountain9966]

I live in Nova Scotia. There is a beautiful little waterfall on a stream near my home .Someone put it on Google Maps and now it is full of people garbage and noise .Good luck keeping that cabin secret.

[@J-ZIM]

Sophia, that is unfortunate. Irritating people

[@1waydago]

I hope that because this cabin is not very easily accessible, it may not get busy and full of tourists and disrespectful explorers

[@thebestattwarnerm]

@@1waydago It is genuinely awful getting there during the first half of the portages, sludging through bog trying to find the trail. It takes a decent amount of dedication and insight to get past the first few hurtles, so you are right, I doubt it would get overrun by tourists.

[@ec9833]

Hopefully not a disrespectful question but, I’m curious...is there anything you can try to do to detour people and trash? Anything you can do concerning the entity that owns and/or operates the land, Sophia?

[@sophiamountain9966]

We clean up what we can, its public land and can't stop people from going

[@LostLakes]

You guys are so reliable. Without fail I can click your vid and enjoy the whole thing, never losing interest or wanting to fast-forward. Beautiful as always. Great book to read too.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Jon, really appreciate it. Adam Shoalts continues to deliver with the good reads!

[@marilynroberts6644]

I live in a large city in the Arizona desert...I enjoyed every minute of this. Thank you very much for sharing such a delightful place. It's been a dream of mine for years to visit Nova Scotia..💜🌲

[@kevinhenick2179]

I have traveled these same lakes and stayed in multiple cabins . In my youth .Some of my best memories.

[@paulhayes9765]

Another great video. The backcountry here in Nova Scotia is very beautiful. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. 👍

[@christinecomeau4587]

It is great to see my home I haven’t see is so long, and from this angle. Thank you so much ☺️

[@FreakofNature1]

This really makes me miss the East Coast! Fantastic job promoting back woods etiquette! Really enjoyed the video! Cheers!

[@miguelmorales9667]

Ok, I have to watch more of your videos because this is the best outdoor video I have seen in weeks. I have seen way to many videos of people out "roughing it" with tons of equipment in tow. I spend six months on the PCT (ok, I know it not specifically way out there in the backwoods) with nothing more than what I could carry in my backpack. I had a blast.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Great video, Noah. My only complaint is you didn't fry the bologna. 😋😉👍🛶

[@NorthernScavenger]

That would have been the icing on the bologna cake

[@staylor8847]

I love every season but spring is so exciting with new life...and no mosquitos yet! I wish I could live in that little cabin, I love it!!

[@oracleofgloucester7043]

Enjoyed the video immensely. What a beautiful country we live in. Thank you for sharing.

[@emelen123jamesula2]

It is a great country. Never needing to worry about doctor or hospital bills, we pay a bit higher for stuff, but in the long run its worth it for the benefits we have.

[@sandym4317]

It’s beautiful there! Wish I was brave enough to go there by myself, but I’m not. It’s wonderful to see people respecting a place & leaving it better than they found it. Thanks for sharing this fun adventure 🥰

[@nm9412]

This guy is definitely very brave!

[@saltedbiscuit]

Enjoyed the vid. Proof that it is unhealthy to deprive oneself of essentials in life like bologna sandwiches... you almost eating the skin of the bologna cracked us right up... you could have choked to death! So right in your comments about caring for these treasures in the woods ... leave them cleaner and in better shape is so huge. And hats off to the keepers of the cabins! Well done!

[@kevinbrooks1104]

And not getting hammered by the bugs actually looks real pleasant. I enjoy time alone

[@mr.fisher3973]

Such a beautiful cabin tucked back in that little bay like that. Now that to me is peace & tranquility at it's best, and the way people take care of it is so nice. I'd be there every chance I got if I lived close by. Great video.

[@LostCaper]

Man that is an awesome cabin. I spent 30 years in N.B. We canoed and fished the Miramichi. It was awesome. Some cabins were left opened. We packed tents but there were times it was raining and cold and we opted for a cabin. We always left it better than when we found it. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@elisabethe8055]

Greenwood doesn't burn as good as drywood, yes, but also, more important, greenwood creates tar that sets on the inside of the pipe and if overheated, it sets it on fire. Hazardous if used frequently. Beautiful place by the lake, and i am so happy to see these cabins looked after so well.

[@simonzowie]

I loved this! I live in Nova Scotia and am quite familiar with lakes like this Thanks!

[@dtryh6tf6uyg13]

Love that they have a record of the camp going back 20 years history of places like this I think you’re very important for human morale! I have a little deer camp in the upper Peninsula of Michigan we try to write some thing in the book and every trip just for the heck of it so when I’m gone if somebody comes upon it at least I’ll know something

[@wendingourway]

What a beautiful location for a cabin...and to be able to locate it and have it in so wonderful of a condition...fantastic adventure and time alone in the great outdoors...thanks so much for sharing...

[@janevalentine6391]

Hello from Cheyenne, Wyoming USA. What a great cabin and beautiful, scenic surroundings. I very much enjoyed this video.

[@kevinheight2948]

I’ve spent many a night in that old camp, I’m sure you would of seen my name in the log or on the way several times. We used to come in from the other end until they closed it off. Great video, lots of great memories for sure.

[@flirtnic]

Great video. Makes me miss home and the time I would spend in the woods as a kid.

[@timfronimos459]

This was the first of your videos that I watched. Looks like heaven to me. I used to canoe/camp in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

[@levimesser6414]

I love that shoulder season camping-waking up to snow means you normally have the place to yourself!

[@PK-qg8wl]

In the 1974 me and two friends used to canoe to the lost surveyor's cabins outside of Halifax. Use pine pitch to fix the leak in the canoe. The lakes used to have trout in them .

[@PD-qk1xq]

do they not have trout anymore

[@sacredsoul2254]

i was so glad you gave update oh the leak!! im over here like...(nail biting) lol

[@lylemorton8641]

Was thinking that someone should clean the stove pipe...the draft wasn’t all that great with the two bends in it. Pack in a chimney brush. Great vid.

[@emelen123jamesula2]

Should be cleaned especially if burning pine. If not cleaned you can have a stove pipe fire. And to have that 3 foot parallel pipe is inefficient for smoke to escape.

[@davemi00]

Good point mate. Tho I wonder if that’s taken care of. Tho it’s not used that often or prolly not during extreme cold spells.

[@imbezol]

@@emelen123jamesula2 All you have to do to clean it is burn it extremely hot with a bunch of kindling for about 30 minutes and get it glowing. As for the parallel pipe not being efficient for the smoke escaping.. while that's true, the goal isn't to have the smoke escape, it's to warm the cabin; the more pipe you have inside, the more heat it transfers inside.

[@bonpecheur4565]

I was going to say it would be an awesome place to go in winter for a weekend ... and the snow came the next day 😂 . What a beautiful spot and cabin , never saw one equiped with a guitar and a stove , I hope people will take care of it , it's a real gem .

[@sandrawilliams4582]

If you live in Nova Scotia you will know that this is definitely not the only off grid cabin in the province!!!!

[@donkeyballs3307]

Lake access only , meaning the only way there is across a lake , duh , u must be American

[@sandrawilliams4582]

@@donkeyballs3307 have lived here all my life. U must be a city person to be so confused. We have off grid cabins on lakes, Atlantic Ocean, and the forest. Stop being so sarcastic about something u know nothing about

[@drewid3876]

don keyballs Yeah I live here as well and I would doubt it’s the only one.

[@mikhailaquinn3404]

He meant "lake access only", he wasnt claiming this is the only off grid cabin in NS, lmao.

[@PD-qk1xq]

you noofies are nuts

[@thomasrocks537]

It's great to see what Nova Scotia has to offer. I recently moved to south eastern New Brunswick from Ontario for university, and your Nova Scotia videos have been giving me lots of motivation to go and explore whats in my new backyard! Oh, and I can't believe that old Coleman canoe is still alive!

[@emelen123jamesula2]

Colemans are tuff equipment. Now I'm undecided about selling my 3 acres in NB.

[@grittykitty8005]

Amazing cabin . So picturesque when coming around that bend in the river . Loved the snow too .

[@muley180]

Really enjoyed the video, thank you for being so respectful of the places you stay and more night time video in the cabins you stay in, I really enjoy that. Thanks!

[@ericjones3146]

"Leave it better" is fantastic advice. Great video.

[@herdfan697278]

Beautiful spot! Picturesque cabin! Reminds me of 1950’s through 1970’s perhaps earlier?👍🤠🇺🇸🙏✝️

[@Ursaminor31]

You are inspiring. Thank you for sharing and further convincing me to get out there

[@steveosullivan5262]

Looks like a slice of heaven. Nice video.

[@charlierose7309]

Thx Noah for sharing... really enjoying your adventures, keep sharing and exploring!

[@JB50713]

That’s heaven! Wow what a spot

[@christinanavarre8389]

Northern Michigan here. My pleasure....thanks for the trip❤

[@bettinah.7429]

Wow! So beautiful!

[@shaunhall1838]

I grew up in the mountains of Colorado. At the time a took it for granted but I’m so grateful now. Thanks for showing us your stomping grounds! Excellent filming as well.

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

Beautiful lake beautiful cabin life’s great!

[@rachelhale304]

So peaceful

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video,love that little cabin!Thanks for sharing Noah,love your videos ...take care and stay safe!

[@emmasmith9808]

How beautiful is that place. Id love a week there.

[@rebecca-chrisndrewsmom]

I just found your channel! Wow what breathtaking views. I wish one day I could get to see Canada 😍. I would love to learn to build a fire and camp. If you have more videos like this one on your channel I’ll be binge watching them.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Welcome aboard, Rebecca!

[@angiesouthers3121]

Omg that look so peaceful

[@cribbsprojects]

You're an inspiration! Keep on making these documentary trips...

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Glad you were able to get out into the bush...always rewarding, Noah!

[@lynnrixson3013]

Fabulous!! I watched every part of the Labrador series. Amazing. I was glued to the screen. Thank you 😊😊

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad you enjoyed Lynn :)

[@pacediver2594]

Great trip and very enjoyable to watch

[@gmancrawford8873]

Awesome, admire your adventerous spirit, beautiful setting and man i could live in the cabin,

[@risingsun49]

It's beautiful there. I've always wanted to take a trip there. Maybe this year I can. I like the cabin the beds are simple but I like it and it seems wide . Thanx for showing us.

[@WACRE44]

Thanks so much for your knowledge, and your doing this beautiful vlog

[@tombeckett4340]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@tombeckett4340]

Great idea for the upkeep on the cabin. Dig in and help maintain as best you can. 🇨🇦👍

[@bernkondret9981]

Lovely cabin. Well done.

[@renny2488]

Awesome place! Great info + video!!!

[@angeliabeach3741]

You are so delightful.! Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with us. Blessings of Living Eternal LIght to you.

[@Gypseygirls]

I love your place..i miss east coast..💕

[@donkeyballs3307]

I fixed the leak in my concrete basement, with about 20 tubes of jb weld for concrete, that was 8 years ago, & its held out water ever since & still does

[@SwampDonkey530]

You have a great common sense attitude and I enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@toslow9045]

Coming from another downhomer, NS is beautiful if you take the time to enjoy her

[@corrineterry6676]

Crazy wind! If you stop paddling to drink water you go backwards. Beautiful cabin! Great video!💜

[@stevemino142]

Stunning scenery phenomenal work really dig the cabin too 😀

[@peterbull3955]

Thanks for sharing! I definitely want to go there!

[@LostCaper]

I am in the process of building a cabin in Nova Scotia. There is nothing like a little off grid cabin. Great video

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for a very nice video. Looks like you hada ton of fun.

[@shayetanner6431]

Killer cabin. It's nice to see places like that exist still and are well kept and respected. Wouldn't happen here in the Adirondacks...It's being overrun by city folk.

[@aarondvargas]

Beautiful scenery and great video. I noticed you had some coffee beans from Costa Rica, nicely done there, at such remote location with a piece of my country represented. Keep it up.

[@tamiweber7118]

So much respect and admiration to you and everyone that appreciates this cabin with such great care. 💯💜💯💜💯 Gorilla tape is much better than Duct tape.

[@trevorjackson6228]

I never leave home without my roll of gorilla tape stuff is tough as hell and sticks to anything

[@tamiweber7118]

@@trevorjackson6228 😅😂🤣 I have a roll in my car 😂 It’s the best tape 💯🌟💯🌟💯🌟💯

[@outdoorswitderkit9636]

Great video brother!! Stay safe and keep them coming.

[@jerrysims7900]

Nice cabin, from what I could looks like it needs a new roof.

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome thanks for sharing.

[@suezaple4950]

Well look at that, a wee cabin tucked into the bush on a epic lake , How awesome is that. Have to love Nova Scotia it's beauty the people there ... Loved the area and cabin. But that wind was nasty . loved the video thanks for bring us with you on this adventure.

[@mirianansotegi649]

Loved this video. Take good care🐾

[@agpawpaw5912]

Really beautiful place!

[@Twobarpsi]

Perfect spot!

[@hideawaysailing9078]

Wow amazing adventure I would love the solitude and peacefulness 🇨🇦👍

[@nancyvaughn1853]

I loved it all. Very informative. Thanks.

[@diannawilliams761]

Beautiful. Thankyou for the small trip adventure. Looked like a wonderful time I'd hate to leave. So great each take care and replenish the place. Off grid in Oklahoma Mt Momma

[@offgridwanabe]

You folks enjoy the bush while you are young much harder when your joints seize up and I used to love sleeping under my canoe.

[@josiedinsmore]

Great video! Really enjoyed it!

[@nathaliafonseca133]

Wow really cool place, great video thanks for sharing!🇨🇦

[@sallychaffe8433]

Marvelous! I believe I read the same book (that was keeping you company while waiting out the wind) this past spring. Glad the Coleman tub made it out!

[@trevorjackson6228]

thanks for the inspiration Noah did my research did this trip as my first solo trip me and the 80 pound old town went in June 28th came out July 3rd was amazing going back soon it's def not as easy as you make it look keep making vids man truly enjoy them

[@Merc_M60]

Living the life man! Subscribed

[@bobbissett6227]

Noah, my dear old Dad started taking me into this lake and Cabin at least 65 years ago now. Agreed … a beautiful place. My son and I last hiked in from the south on the May long weekend in 2019. Question … where do you start your Trek from coming in from the North these days … paddle through the Stillwaters first ??? is the trail still fairly well cleared and marked … is there a current Map nowadays … we used to leave our vehicle at a farmer’s house and hike back on one of his Woods Roads until we eventually met up with the Rangers’ Trail coming in from another Ranger’s Camp on a lake a little further to the West. Rewatch this video at least once a year … takes me back … great job thanks so much. Thanks again.

[@BenTaylorPostProduction]

That some beautiful wildlife.

[@totallynotsatan976]

You’re living the dream my man

[@DanielleRootes]

Nice video Noah! I’m glad you promote keeping places the hidden gems that they are and educating people the etiquette of replenishing what you use. Well done!

[@katherineknapp8838]

To the people who know where this cabin is and are going to it soon........looks like it needs a good paint job to protect the wood......also some dry rot going on.

[@EastGrandWoodsman]

Good morning, this was an excellent video thank you for bringing us along. I really enjoyed the entire video from start to finish. I hope you're having a great day! Tom