Ruins of the Forgotten City | Beautiful Abandoned Mansion | Canadas Forgotten Past.

It has been months of work, but it is finally finished. This video really challenged me, but I am very happy with the result and I am so excited to share it with all of you.
This is Suquash BC, and it is one of the most undiscovered and forgotten sites I have ever explored. Our history here in Canada is not that old. It is also not very well documented, but rarely is it completely forgotten, but that is exactly what happened here. The northern end of Vancouver Island is rarely visited by anyone other than the locals, and I suppose it is just the perfect place for a historic city to become abandoned, and over 100 year become practically one with the forest again.
Since childhood I have dreamed of being the one to discover a long forgotten piece of history. This isn't quite that, but its definitely the closest I have felt. People do visit this site occasionally, but it seems they sure don't explore it.
There is a trail going past two of the ruins, and id say nearly 100% of the visitors don't leave this trail. You guys know that I spend most of my time exploring off of the trail, and that is why this place was so amazing to me. I found so much stuff buried under a thick layer of ferns and moss, and I'm sure there is still much more that hasn't been seen in a century, still waiting to be discovered. To many people, finding a brick, or a single wall isn't very exciting, but to me each artifact is a piece to a puzzle that gradually is built in my mind. I don't think I'll ever lose that child-like imagination, and I'm quite happy with that. If anything, it seems to be getting even stronger.
I sure hope you all enjoy this film, and I hope that it encourages you to get out and explore this beautiful world we have.
If you enjoyed this video, and you would like to support the channel, please consider joining the amazing folks on my Patreon page:
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Peace and love, from your Canadian Bruv,
Dustin Porter

[@Destination_Adventure]

Holy smokes you guys, I’ve liked damn near every comment on here. Thank you all for your positive feedback and support. So happy to hear that you all are enjoying this one.

[@ABetterWeapon]

Dude, we should hang out.

[@mitchellc2723]

I love being about to see parts of the world I would never know exist. THANK YOU

[@jeramiewalton9237]

Honestly i enjoy every one of your adventures

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

Always fun to hear about some almost lost history, especially when it's our own history. So what is the secret to long lasting concrete? If it's like the Romans made, they used volcanic sand that actually made the concrete stronger over time, even more so when it was exposed to saltwater.

[@upnorthoutdoors1229]

Its good to see theres people from the younger generation that appreciates preserving our history! We have to support channels like this . thumbs up

[@Destination_Adventure]

Always appreciate these kind of comments.

[@dustybahlz6674]

Dude, this was killer quality.... Thanks for showing this awesome place the respect it deserves.

[@thepubliceye]

The reason it's such a beautiful spot is because few people go there.

[@user-xg8jq1jl8p]

I grew up on the north island and as kids we would visit suquash often with my dad so I’m definitely going to show him this! I was always was so fascinated and loved exploring around the area but didn’t know much about the history so I really appreciate all the effort and work you put into making this video.

[@sandrakipp6336]

I love being able to follow along on your adventures. We have so much history in BC, but being such a young country, we don't have as much as you see elsewhere. So much is also being destroyed, either by vandalism or just lack of knowledge or funds to restore. Thank you for doing these videos, and keep up the fantastic work!

[@CanadianSledDog]

The quality of this episode was worth the wait! I love the style and the balance of on site footage with narration and interviews. This is the new wave of entertainment; independent, original, and production quality.

[@leannesmith3240]

I completely agree with you, this was so good!

[@TheJimmythecorkscrew]

Absolutely agree. Quality of quantity. Destination is in my top three favourite personally

[@Destination_Adventure]

This comment is worth a lot to me. Thank you.

[@CanadianSledDog]

@@Destination_Adventure glad to hear it! Cheers!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Beautiful photos, it must be rewarding to find something undisturbed and not vandalized.

[@TheJimmythecorkscrew]

You quality of video production has gone to the next level Dustin. Thank you mate

[@texaspoontappa2088]

All of your shots are absolutely stunning

[@sheiladawg1664]

Jewels.

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Except for the covid shot!

[@michaelelmore5103]

Happy to see you're back! Missed seeing you on your great adventures.👍😃

[@es1263]

Dustin an amazing video!! Loved the whole thing, was wondering when your next one would come out. The wait was worth it. Its great to see these forgotten places in our province and know the history behind them. GREAT JOB DUSTIN!!!!!!!

[@possumdad3973]

your videos got me back into exploring, the preservation of history is really important in my opinion and i love seeing others enjoy it as well.

[@cyndicunanan400]

Yay you’re back! I really enjoy this style of “mini documentary”.

[@aazhie]

I'm really pleased to hear someone in the know discuss the history of such cool places with your personal adventures, very cool to know more about such lovely abandoned buildings. I love the cinematic shots as well, it looks great!

[@sebastienrobidas5835]

The quality omg !!! awesome man!!

[@bradgravel7786]

I've had a picture of the fireplace and chimney as the background on my phone for years now! Its an awesome place to explore and hope to go back one day. Thanks for sharing, it's great to learn a bit more about that magnificent place!

[@Blessedgirl1955]

I really enjoyed this video and I am new to your channel but am binge watching. I must say as a grandmother I find myself worrying about you, like in this episode with the bear, or falling into the water, breaking a leg and having no way to call for help. I guess that is part of the excitement for me to some degree, you are a smart and careful explorer and I so enjoy your videos. The quality of your videos is awesome!

[@DB-nz8cu]

We appreciate the content you put out and always look forward to seeing your adventures, everyone has a life outside of KZbin and if people can’t understand that then they need to get a life ✌🏿Keep up the adventures so we can enjoy them. We can’t wait to get out there and see the things you bring to us .This is our back yard too and shoe show us what we miss and take for granted.

[@bryanconnor8137]

Absolutely one of your best episodes. I really enjoy your work!

[@brickthegreengiant]

What an absolute gem of a spot!! The production was excellent!! Well done!

[@notinmycountry991]

Magical. A true adventure and what a blessing ☺️ you get to do what a lot of people can only dream of.

[@adriannafosse2485]

I just accidentally found your channel! This is the second video I’m watching and I am already hooked! I LOVE your content! My husband and I grew up in the PNW Washington and visited BC often, so we feel like we’re exploring with you! We’re getting ready to move to SE Alaska because it reminds us of home, only less crowded with humans! LOL! Anyway, thanks for sharing what you do. I’m going to return back to binge watching your vids. :) 💕

[@cynthiabaker4035]

Please go back when you can stay longer. It was so interesting and such history there. Thank You

[@Destination_Adventure]

I’d definitely enjoy a longer visit

[@frankwilson726]

@@Destination_Adventure Well you do go to great lengths to get to these places, and then always seem to be in a hurry to leave...is there a reason you never pack an overnight kit?

[@Jarod1941]

As of June 5th, there's 11 people that are wrong. There's nothing to dislike about this and everything to like, love and rave about. Stellar job Dustin. Epic shots, great interview and an amazing story about a place that was key in the beginnings of BC. If the Hudson's Bay Company wasn't settled on Vancouver Island in the early 1850's, they wouldn't have been able to play such a key role in the Fraser Canyon gold rush of 1858. If you want info on that event, and the key historian it (you won't find any better - his family were gold rush miners), contact me. It's an epic story with amazing sights that will amaze you and your viewers.

[@mfsibbald]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Very thoughtfully crafted and thoroughly watchable and enjoyable.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

about 30 years ago, I took a 4x4 up to the north end of the island, and out tot he Managers house.. it is truly a magnificent, and magical place.. Thanks Dustin for taking us along, and bring back some wonderful memories

[@Destination_Adventure]

Was the house still standing at that time?

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

@@Destination_Adventure the house burned down in the 1920's from what I remember.. The mine closed in 1935 (I think) but it sure has grown over a lot though.. there were something like 20 or 30 houses built up there, we only found remnants of 5 houses, and a lot of the same stuff you found. Unfortunately I dont have any of my old photographs. they were destroyed when my boat sank in Victoria in 98. We spent a week up there exploring the area.

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Absolutely amazing that this structure has maintained its original construction. The colors were beautiful ❤

[@devinudsen1948]

Fantastic adventure! Thanks again for bringing us along Dustin!

[@harriikkela-koski431]

Wau! Found your channel a while ago and I've been watching these videos one by one from the start. They really keep getting better and better. Great stories, great views and great historical info. What caught my eye in this particular one was the name Sointula because it sounded so Finnish. Some searching and really, it turned out that place was indeed establidhed by Finnish settlers in order to create perfect community in early 1900's. Now I know this too, thank you!

[@shawnmurphy2047]

These new episodes are just incredible so insightful and the photography is amazing…Great stuff👍😊

[@stillwater62]

And people today, look down their noses at people back in the day. The stone work is absolutely beautiful, it is like art. The concrete is of better quality than what we have now. Our forefathers knew quite a bit more than we give them credit for. Unfortunately, that knowledge is all but forgotten, or lost completely, and we are the poorer for it. That is the way it seems to be everywhere, structures built back decades, or centuries ago, can not be duplicated today, or at best, would be a poor quality representation. Great video, thanks.

[@J.BaxGeronimo]

Absolutely love this channel it really captures what life once was of days gone by. Pioneer to the falls.

[@joanneachildoftheking4199]

My exploring days are over but I am living the dream now along with you and your amazing videos. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@timh.1300]

Still watching years later Dustin !!! Love it !

[@bevolson7619]

I love learning the history of places and you do it very well with your explore videos. Thank you. They are so interesting and relatable…

[@CC-hu5zw]

Your videos are fantastic. I have been binge watching and your most recent posts are awesome. The early ones are good too but the more recent ones are looking very professional and polished. Great job, keep them coming!

[@peterlibretto4517]

Came across this channel by accident but so good! What a fantastic find, love the camera shots and back ground history of this site, absolutely superb, thanks so much for your hard work and time putting this together.

[@theell9014]

Wow, nice to have you back, well worth the wait. I remain honoured to be a patreon to your channel as you are producing the absolute best documentaries in Canada right now. They should be mandatory viewing in every high school social studies class. Great stuff. I look forward to what you present to us over the coming months.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you so much

[@stephm5587]

I watched all your videos lately and it definitely changed my mind on BC. Looking forward to visit in the future. The quality of your content is amazing ! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful stories and keep up the good work.

[@teresa4729]

Thank you Dustin can’t put into words. I grew up in Telegraph Cove and the old and recent pictures brought tears and memories. In my childhood I knew of every rusty or rotten treasure in the woods and on the shores,nearby and on the islands. I loved asking the old timers for stories when I was a kid it definitely shaped me.

[@SueGirling68]

Wow what a find and what an adventure, what a great video with awesome editing, good job. xx

[@luckyme398]

No need to apologize, do what you have to do .well worth the wait. That was incredible. It's amazing what you find when you get off the main road . Great video keep up the great job

[@therebex23]

Beautiful video! Appreciate all the work and heart you put into your videos. Thanks for taking us with you on your travels!

[@jarvislarson6864]

I love the intro with the kids...everything's been found!??!....well yeah!,ooh man! Too funny gets me to smile n chuckle every time.

[@DannoM_]

Wow you've really outdone yourself with this one, Dustin! Really great video! Quality exploration, great interview, and very nice videography!

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

Glad to see you are back again. Your quality continues to improve. I appreciate you including the locals knowledge. Keep doing what your doing.

[@craigrazzante6986]

It's amazing the technology.. To be able to make something that huge so many centuries ago.. It's incredible.. Keep up the good work..

[@zzzed7286]

Thanks man, it was worth waiting for. Keep up a good work!👍

[@LisatheGreatest]

Thanks. Now I’m never getting to bed tonight. It’s just so interesting and your quality is so,professional

[@andykirk2168]

I watch your show quite often I love it you find the coolest things. When I was a younger man I lived on Vancouver Island rock commercial fishing and we would stop at all kinds of a Bandan places along the coast and I always found an exciting and fun to imagine what happened and what was going on. When I watch your shows it brings back that same excitement thank you for doing what you do

[@paulipuhakka8788]

I do as you do Dustin, find the once lost, to be found again. BC is full of places, lost in time, only to be brought back by your insatiable drive for the love of BC's history. You have yourself great history Channel here, and alot of people appreciate it. Thanks man. Cheers from the Fraser Valley 👍. (PS, if I come across ya sometime in history, beers 🍺🍺 are on me) Cheers 👍

[@joedaoust8214]

I was so excited to see a new video, and holy smokes man, absolutely beautiful. I wasn’t expecting it to be so pro! I’m loving the new format, it was well worth the wait. Keep up the great work man. I can’t wait to see the next one!!

[@justbe1451]

Thank you, I live vicariously through you. Twenty years ago I was an avid hiker; now I can't walk to the bathroom. I love your films. Stay safe 🙏❤

[@klaxxor]

Very cool! I live on the island and never heard of this place!

[@megynwilliams2249]

I'm so glad you made it to Suquash! It was me that gave you the hint :)

[@Destination_Adventure]

Frick, finally you comment. I have been waiting for this :). Thank you so much. This is one of my favourite places, and the video was such a fun challenge for me.

[@megynwilliams2249]

@@Destination_Adventure it's an absolutely stunning video, I am beyond happy you were able to stop in and explore, even if it was only for a few hours. Let me know when you make it back out here, there are so many more secrets to find!

[@jasonmawle2457]

Wow! Absolutely awesome find! Well done! Thanks for the watch BC friend!

[@sioframay]

I miss the more frequent videos but your production quality has gone up so much. Either way I enjoy your videos.

[@milesandhikes]

This was not only super interesting and fun to watch, but the footage and editing is superb! Loved every minute of it!!

[@robheathcote8561]

Wicked brother, The way you film and put your vids together has come a long way from when you started. Cat still talks about your outlook and veiws on life, such an inspiration. Grace still asks about you, you made a real impact on that little girl. Can't wait to see what the future brings for you.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Always thinking about you guys. Can’t wait to get back over to NZ and do some real exploring. Or you guys get over here dammit. Well all pack in the motorhome and go. One big happy fam.

[@robheathcote8561]

@@Destination_Adventure Your never far from out thoughts either my brother. i would love to explore BC with you, and i know Cat is keen as as well

[@ReaganKimberley]

​@@Destination_Adventure I live in New Zealand! It would be cool to meet you and show you around the old freezing works ruins here in Gisborne , it's a pretty neat explore and only an hours drive from the Tokamaru bay freezing works which are an even better adventure by my recollection (I went there with my family when I was rather young) they are both interesting parts of the history of our country, used for butchering and preparing sheep from 1911-1950 or so and have fallen into disrepair since, I'd be happy to show you around and tell you more if you'd be interested :)

[@planetyaz]

Dustin, I really enjoy your storytelling. It gets me so excited about exploring. Looking forward to the next adventure!

[@debbiebynum8086]

Dustin, the quality of your video was up there with the best. Thank you for such an outstanding video.

[@otool]

What a great video! Your cinematography and editing skills are incredible, your videos deserve millions of views. keep up the great work!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Hopefully some day.

[@w.hamilton3327]

Thank you for a wonderful video Dustin. It's so cool to see someone young interested in our Canadian history, some long and forgotten. We really appreciate what you are doing and this video was extremely well done!! Keep em comin'

[@jimmehp2748]

Hey Dustin, great job. Loved the video! It was worth the wait, and can't wait to see your spring and summer adventures coming up!

[@russbonk1372]

Dustin....you, again, nailed this video- just like ALL your others!...WOW!

[@ShoestringADV]

Great job , keep up the good work ! You have inspired me to do more local exploring

[@AngieDoesStuff]

Thanks for respecting the cache! I've been geocaching for years and it's really frustrating when they're not replaced or people just take stuff out. Love this style of video but I'd be thrilled with anything you put out!

[@Destination_Adventure]

If I knew I was gonna find one I would have brought something to put into it.

[@tacrewgirl]

I enjoyed the history lesson. The stone work is beautiful. I learned something about coal and what a steam donkey is. Thanks Dustin! Great video!

[@cliftadventures]

Totally worth the wait, great video! Looking forward to the next one!

[@momsterzz]

Worlds colliding. Dustin, you have to take up geocaching, even just to sign the log since you go to remote places where so few go 😄

[@ellen6229]

Thank You, I just love hearing all the history and the Beautiful pictures 😊🙏

[@heatherchambers1609]

Well worth the wait. Love this video.

[@atodaso1668]

I am always amazed at the amount of work people had to do and skills people had back then. Like how would you get that big steam piston to where it is? Where was it made in the first place? All so cool. Thanks for giving me ideas!

[@Itiswhatitis55]

Thanks Dustin! This is an excellent video! Love the history!

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Dustin, it surprises me that the locals never mentioned there was a steamship bulkhead/wharf in deeper water offshore. The huge winch with stepped pulleys pointing to open ocean, worked a aerial bucket tramway. You stepped over the turnstile pulley, and many dump buckets on the upper part of the site, there was a similar setup out at the bulkhead/ wharf. You can see this location if you get a very old marine map/navigation chart. The flooded pits are the old mine shaft.

[@derrickthesen7008]

Wow just wow I check everyday for your videos some of them our places I've been or where I grew up just absolutely incredible thank you very much

[@jamesmoser7948]

What an awesome amazing place. Just imagine the story's they could tell. Awesome screening Dustin. Keep up the good work.

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

I've just discovered your work, Dustin and you came around about 40 years too late for my beloved Dad to enjoy. Of course, the tech wasn't there, either , but he loved to tramp around old mining operations and BC was simply too large to see the breadth of in his lifetime. He did visit most of these places in bins and boxes of maps, though! We lived in bellingham, WA and we visited Vancouver and Victoria frequently and much to my mother's eternal frustration, we spent too much time in bookstores and places that sold maps. He subscribed to BC Miner for as long as I remember and I am 69 years old now. But, I never remeber remember reading about Suquash! So, you just might have had one over on him!! This episode frustrates me no end because of that amazing old Industrial Revolution technology rotting away out there that is celebrated in "living museums" and "street art" in Manchester, England now. And, elsewhere, of course, but BC still doesn't appreciate what it has right in its own backdoors. I guess the sheer exppanse of the place remains the issue. Well, thanks for taking my old bod out to the roads less travelled again. Do it now and keep doing it often.

[@allenthibault9523]

Excellent dustin,great to see you again!!!🤗

[@ronnybee9920]

I grew up just south of Suquash, and went there several times in the 1980s. There was no direct road like the one you took, so we had to hike in from Cluxewe. Back then, there were still several shelters used by workers still standing, and if you knew where to look, you could see the telegraph wire in the trees which went south (to Telegraph Cove perhaps?), sometimes with the tree having grown right around it. I think the "well" you refer to may actually be a boarded up mine shaft. At least that's what I was told. The place sparks the imagination for sure.

[@liquidgal9867]

Glad I just happened to come across your vids. Awesome job. Also glad you are documenting all this. It's awesome to talk to people that have lived in these parts. The knowledge passed down.

[@JHA6100]

Outstanding video & educational video. So glad to see you again Dustin. Love your work!

[@dronelandscapes8775]

Well done Dustin, I have watched you evolve your vlogs and I must say I find your journey somewhat inspiring. Great locations, awesome presentations it feels like we are part of it with you. Love it mate.😷

[@ReaganKimberley]

Great video, I liked the neat edit with the wagon wheel in the intro :)

[@jcjcarr3801]

I'm super excited for what the future holds on your channel. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@christineswan1937]

Thank you for sharing your discoveries with us. This is my first one. Love it!!!

[@charmainebeutel392]

Wow that was one of your best ones yet, just loved it and all that you put out, looking forward to see more, 🤗💖

[@clintmorrison7226]

Excellent video. Glad to see you back Dustin.

[@ginrobi01]

Absolutely gorgeous! So peaceful!

[@craighayward610]

Amazing, thank you for sharing with us !!

[@randyjackson8138]

Cant wait to see what’s coming up, and again thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@cynthiahansen9902]

What an epic find! If money were no problem it would be great to rebuild the house using all that stonework. Thanks for sharing.

[@billgoeckel6344]

Great to see you back Dustin. Really enjoyed that. Yes more vlogs like this. Cheers !

[@quintbarjheron6265]

awesome from start to finish its like time travel with a narrator thank you for the adventure

[@theRICKbowman]

Definitely liking the improved Production value of your latest eps. Keep them coming !

[@calebwilliams2369]

Soo good to see you back. I can't wait to see what's to come.

[@duenorth2058]

Very well done....fires up the desire to wander and explore. Thanks for the content!

[@pw7.088]

What a magical place ! Thank you for the great explore .

[@lastmanstanding2358]

Black Bear Chilling... Awesome Explore, Enjoyed it!