Stealth Camping in Canada's Most Dangerous City

Ovens returns to his hometown, but A LOT has changed. The city that raised him is now a crime-ridden concrete jungle. He's surprised at what he finds when he decides to revisit the past and his old stomping grounds for a stealth camping adventure.
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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[@CoryResilient]

Surrey does not have the highest care rate in Canada you guys are losing it. Hamilton Toronto would stomp all over Surrey. Who ever is making these polls are obviously from Surrey and never been to Toronto lol

[@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft]

Maybe so it seems different poles say different things.but if that's is true a high crime rate is nothing to be proud of is it?

[@Sergessessohessoh]

apparently you don't understand the term 'per capita'

[@CoryResilient]

@@Sergessessohessoh kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKevgIdmopWsoKc

[@lloydsplace101]

@@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft one crimes too many right?

[@frankmonroe8320]

@@Sergessessohessoh doesn't it mean everyone has an opinion, like armpits? Oh maybe not.

[@jimbunda46]

Greg, I have to say this was likely one of my favourite videos you put out. I enjoyed you reminiscing about your youth. I was homeless at a young age and spent time living on the Sydenham River near my childhood town using a bank line fishing for suckers and catfish to eat. I left that town and never went back due to not so fond memories, but I do have fond memories of being hungry and getting a sucker or catfish to eat while sitting at a bank side fire at night. Great video Greg. Made me reflect in a positive light. Thanks Greg!

[@nancyl3843]

I would love to see the old videos. This video brought tears to my eyes. I'm 68, and I grew up in a woods with a large creek. It was the birthplace of my love of nature and my imagination. Sorry to say I never went back, but this video took me back to a glorious childhood and memories. Thank you.

[@dawnpelz8570]

I had a similar reaction.What a cool video from Greg. I would love to see the old recordings. I was born in '73 and grew up in Summit bordering south side Chicago. I played in the woods between the park, railroad tracks, Interstate 55 and the I&M canal. I had no idea what the neighborhood would become but we rode our bikes around town and were innocent. Luckily I spent a week or two in rural KY every year with my dad's family and I learned to fish and hunt with my cousin. I brought garter and fox snakes, painted turtles, red ear sliders, bullfrogs, and crayfish home as pets. Before I went to HS I had been on the deadly side of a drive by shooting by the Latin Kings and was involved in more fights than I care to remember. After trying to cope with the rat race I moved to central WI when I was 28. I think I need to keep going now that I'm 50. I can see the signs I was too young to notice back then.

[@gwildordipkin6504]

Yeah sounds super cool. Am sure there is tech now to get super 8 to digital.

[@kazbah1217]

Seems that's the only way to experience joy anymore is by reminiscing about the good days past. Nothing but bad days ahead for all of us from here on out. Glad I have fantastic Gen X memories ❤ peace to all.

[@billparker8954]

@@dawnpelz8570 We had a place called "Barry's Run". It was a gorgeous spot, with moss, willows and a cool, clean brook. We'd skip school and roast wienies on a camp fire. Sadly, it's been developed. If only I had pictures of how beautiful it was.

[@celiasennon1494]

I am on my way home from work and listening. This is so relaxing. I think Greg was born to help people, in a different way. Your content is always relaxing. Thank you.

[@backpackertoo]

Greg’s the real deal folks! I’ve been an outdoorsman all my life and Greg is the real deal. I’m so proud of you Greg for stepping outside your comfort zone and making these videos. This is as real and true as it will ever get folks. How often will you find a man that actually prefers to sleep in the woods rather then his home? He does do this for content for videos but if he wasn’t making videos he’d be doing the same thing. He’s the most knowledgeable outdoorsman I’ve ever seen. I’d give my left arm to spend a week in the bush with him cause that one week would be a lifetime of knowledge.

[@bubblesk.9599]

Couldn't agree more! 💯👏 My wife told me just now that if she ever falls ill, she would love to ONLY meet Johnny Depp. She has no care in the world for celebrities but him. She added that Greg would be another, and that's it! 😂 🤣 I went from being an outdoorsman to a beer gut couch potato, looking like Homer Simpson. Lol. Maybe that's why I am the least favorite of hers right now. 🤦‍♂️🍻 Thanks, Greg, for all the videos she loves and enjoys them, especially this one...."Memory lane."

[@TheFaceofRebellion]

Greg, I'm nearly half your age, and one thing I've learned early is that nostalgia is a powerful notion, and a trip down memory lane can sometimes be an emotional, depressing one. I thank you for sharing this part of your life, and I'd LOVE to see your old films.

[@greasesicle]

That is trashed leftovers from logging.

[@avgrim7729]

Why depressing??

[@blainruyf1259]

​@@avgrim7729 because the city is like a disease it spreads and destroys.

[@fallingfairies33]

Yes!!! I’d LOVE to see your old videos from your child!!! That would be amazing!!! ❤

[@davidwebster3738]

Same story with me. I grew up just on the outskirts of Sudbury, Ontario, not too far from Laurentian University with a childhood spent largely running around in the forest. Today, it is all gone - developed. We had black bears in our yard on numerous occasions, back then, and all the neighbors, mostly immigrants from various European countries, had enormous vegetable gardens. The powers that be have decreed that Canada must grow and grow, and grow some more, and more people requires more housing. Of course, some people have made a lot of money out of the deal as well. Canada as a country is richer than it was when I was young. That is true. However, it makes me sad to remember how it was, and all that has been lost never to return. I remind myself that change is an inevitable part of life.

[@sharonleah886]

Hi neighbor. Hope you are doing well. I agree, change is inevitable. However we must be the change we want to see. Living small and gardening in Dowling.

[@2323msg]

Yes, Greg…watching your old 8mm early 70’s footage, would be a true blast from the past..hope we can see them sometime

[@michaeldusso6882]

When I was a kid, 13-14 years old (mid 1960s), I grew up in a part of Atlanta, GA known as Buckhead. Our house sat right on the edge of a HUGE block of woods that must have been at leaset 5 miles square. My friends and I spent our lives in those woods, it was a raw wooded area with several creeks and ponds. I went back to Atlanta about 5 years ago and went driving through the old neighborhood and to my amazement, ALL the woods were GONE, completely, not one tree left standing, and it was nothing but long stretches of houses, apts., fast food joints etc. You’re very lucky that some of your past is still standing and you were able to revisit it.

[@deanmadden123]

Wow that is really sad😢

[@pattibrown1809]

Oohh Greg I feel your pain! Born in 1966, and my city where I was born (close to Mexico/ Arizona border) has gotten so scary and ugly!! Hopefully I'll run into you in the bush someday!!❤✌🤙I don't know how to salvage your old videos, but I sure would love to see them!

[@aepage3165]

A couple years ago I returned to my old back woods trail behind the house I used to live in. After 10 years away, it really brought a tear to my eye to see the area had aged about as well as I had. Life moves on.

[@mollago]

I think you and Steve Wallis would make a great stealth camping collab. You're both in the same area too!

[@mobeltass]

I was thinking the same thing! An Oven/Wallis collaboration would be truly epic.

[@gilwilliams9266]

Steve is my favorite stealth camper. 🏕️

[@Joseph90958]

Don't forget crazy neighbor 😮

[@myxochi]

Hey Greg, just a “shot in the dark”, but is that John Matthews Creek/Ravine? We are about the same age, but as a young girl I used to do the same thing. You are so lucky to still have your spot. I went back to my “back acre” and there’s a huge house cavy where my “Fort” and treehouse used to be😢. I married a bushcrafter. We love the show “Alone” but we missed only the Patagonia series, so I just saw you for the first time yesterday when we found “Alone:Frozen”. We now live near Algonquin park in Ontario. We were off grid, but we’re building a house. We don’t have TV, so it’s taken me a while to find you. I’m glad you have this YT channel. Lots to learn and “re-learn” here. Thanks for posting. 🇨🇦😎

[@dizzy3270]

Omg I’d love this so much!

[@LVTHN69]

It is not being mauled by mountain lions or bears that I fear most in this life. What I fear most is being forced to be among the overpopulation of desperate humans. Who, because of their spiritual, emotional, and intellectual development, have become the most vicious animal of all.

[@jordanowen9079]

I'm gonna read this 5 more times sir your words are beautiful

[@rockreader4298]

Perfectly Well Said, LVTHN69 ! (*V*)

[@dasriechen1140]

These are words of wisdom, true words of wisdom

[@maggiemae444]

True. Thanks

[@kazbah1217]

True dat

[@williambenner701]

Restoring video has changed over the years, and know there are many services you can find on line. This video has brought back a lot of memories of surviving in the wilderness in Northern California. We have had similar adventures.

[@GF-pc5bt]

This guy is my favourite bush crafter because he is simple and real… probably makes a nice living but still down to earth…than again he is all about the earth….you’re alright in my books. Greg….

[@mobeltass]

It's good to see that your place by the creek still is preserved! My home town (Gothenburg, Sweden) where I still live has a similar story; lots of new houses everywhere, shootings every week, rapid population growth... and of course a loss of green areas for recreation. Almost all of the places where I used to play as a kid are gone. Must be a good feeling to find your old camping spot after all those years!

[@GREVIOUSANGEL2]

It's Surrey, BC. Grew up there as well during the time Greg was there.

[@P3T3RXIII]

I would definitely like to see footage from your old videos...right on Greg 👍

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Yeah buddy 🐸

[@P3T3RXIII]

@@johnnyharperscoutstable5386 good to see you again Johnny

[@vinnibackwoods5650]

It brought so much joy to see you get a chance to get back to where you grew up and thank you for sharing this. I sure hope your able to salvage your films, I know I would love to watch them if you get the opportunity!

[@randallhartley1959]

Pretty awesome to see some of your early days Greg. I grew up in the same town I'm in currently, and NOTHING is the same about my early life. Every school I attended, has been razed and new schools built with names changed. Back then, I had the run of my town at 10 years old. As long as I was back before street lights came on. Never locked the doors. Quiet nights with the windows open. Only a train horn now and then. Society keeps changing for the worse because of technology that advances the worst in people. Love to find a stream with a little woods, build a shelter, forget what it's like to depend on society and government hand outs and just get by on your wits and perserverence. I'd love to see those early videos of your life too. Can't count on the good old days coming back anytime soon though. Sad... Peace brother.

[@danielsacco3103]

It’s clearly a sign that the woods YOU roamed while younger are still untouched and very similar to what it was !! Awesome to see

[@MarkSmith-gt4kq]

I've lived here at my home in northern Wisconsin for 43 years. Very little has changed! The view out any window of my home is the same as it was when my wife and I bought this place, plus or minus a few trees. After watching your return home, I guess I can consider my wife and I blessed. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@keithknight5973]

greg I would love to watch your videos from when you were starting bushcraft they would be amazing❤

[@bradleymcdaniel1895]

I never make a comment on videos but after watching you for years i just have to say this has to be my favorite videos! I always wondered about your past! Keep sharing your old memories!

[@goingferalfishingbushcraft6751]

Man I can’t imagine returning to my old stomping grounds as a kid in Florida. Running wild in the woods and fishing the creeks. Must be amazing man what a feeling it must be. Awesome video .

[@TheFishingMommy]

I was thinking that too

[@p_campbell]

I went back to mine there used to be open desert for miles and miles, now the whole area I used to play in is houses.

[@davearonow65]

I did return to my old stomping grounds in Florida wilderness. Bought 12 acres on the Withlacoochie river. 10 of those acres are untouched woods and I have 1000 feet of riverfront with property on both sides of the river. I'm 58 but feel like a 12 year old kid again.

[@dxradioman6351]

YES on the vids!! If nothing else, buy a used projector and show it on a sheet or screen if you have one. Use your cell phone to record the video off the sheet. Poor mans scan or A/D converter.

[@rockreader4298]

I love the way you think, Radioman. : )

[@adimitrov9006]

After growing up and living in New Westminster British Colombia for 17 years. This video reminds me of all the fun memories I had! I loved hanging out in the forests and camping next to the lakes and rivers was the best. I will definitely cherish and learn from the ups and downs I have had in the nature.

[@jccoffey23]

Greg your awesome I love your channel brother i watch every single episode & this is one of my favorite for sure. Thank you for sharing the smile on your face and the twinkle in your eyes when you were at the creek was so genuine your story was heartfelt ♥️

[@Northwest3dDesign]

what a great video Greg. i cant wait to see the old footage that you have if its still okay!! Super epic channel man! i hope there is plenty more Greg Ovens and Finley videos in the future!!

[@michaelbeck6138]

love the video reminiscing at the youthful days fleeting away. brings back memories.thanks Greg

[@Jaydoff]

I appreciate that you chose to share this

[@Drew4078]

You Sir, have inspired me to go back to my hometown and do a similar trip. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! God bless you my brother!

[@johnanon3081]

This is my favorite video of yours so far! Thanks for taking us on a trip along your old stomping grounds. You should do the odd stealth camping vid as well. Seems that's quite the popular thing on KZbin right now. And yes! Those old video clips from the 70s would be awesome to see!!!!!!!!

[@WestCoastShell]

I've lived here in Surrey my whole life, went to high school with Amanda :) hopefully start travelling Canada soon. Big fan of your channel, thanks for all you do & much love to you

[@juliejolie4909]

Hey Greg you are so amazing thank you for brightening my day. I was emotional watching this video as you brought up things about my past with my grandfather whom I cherished he used to live in an old shack he built his self after the war and when I see now the development that's now in the same position his house was just breaks my heart so reminiscing with you was actually truly heart felt, thank you for your videos I love them and I hope to see your old videos xoxo

[@traduni920]

Id love to watch those old videos. Another great video Greg, watching you has always been a pleasure.

[@karennewbury6430]

Thank you Greg for sharing. Absolutely I would love to see 'old' footage of your earlier life, bush crafting and camping. 🐝 Bee well ...

[@74stevedc]

Your a video veteran, that would be awesome to save those old videos. That's were it all started, you have come a long way.

[@justifiedmalice]

What an awesome memory to create!!!! Thank you for this!

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

Thanks for sharing Greg. Would love to see your old films.cheers

[@sgnole09]

Great video Greg, thanks for sharing some of your childhood with us! definitely a cool change of pace to see you in city!

[@charlesarmstrong5625]

Don’t ever stop what you’re doing I love your videos we’re pretty much the same kind of person I guess that’s always nice to learn something new

[@charlesarmstrong5625]

I have learned a lot I wish I knew more about herbs

[@charlesarmstrong5625]

I’m from Pennsylvania and I hunt fish around this area is there anything you could recommend for reading

[@truckedupevs]

Storytelling. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@pearlman21]

Great video Greg, thanks for posting!

[@plada456]

Would love to see your old videos Greg.

[@jamiejenkins5643]

This was pure gold!!!!

[@Xacerbated]

Thanks for sharing Mr Ovens!

[@rockreader4298]

That was fun going along with you and Finn to the location of your original survival training. I enjoyed your childhood stories and would very much like to see the original footage you took as a young survivalist. I gave a "Thumbs Up" to every comment, even mine, saying they (want to see your old videos). God Bless and Protect You.

[@summerflower636]

Morning from new Zealand. Love your videos. ❤

[@Hoptix959]

Greg, you absolutely need to get those old tapes of your bushcraft restored! I really hope you can find someone to help you with that cause I think that would be fascinating! I’m really curious about your youth and how you learned all this stuff about foraging and survival.

[@bc5872]

Really fun to see your old spots, and see how excited you where to see the old creek. It would also be fun to see the old videos. Thanks again!

[@kmm.]

Thanks for sharing this Greg, I’m sure it was mixed emotions. I can relate, born in 59 in Ohio. the area I grew up is very scary & sad now 😞 my Mom would just see us for lunch in the summer as we would be out exploring all day! You were very cute & still are ☺️ would love to see those videos if you can salvage them! God bless & take care

[@SkellyBobRoss]

A much different jungle than you're used to! It was so cool to see you go back! It shows the true pedigree of Survival Skills you have. I know some companies exist for that film conversion and restoration but I don't know much about them.

[@Acmepropcompany]

great stuff as always . i miss seeing your new videos ..i have rewatched all your videos inbetween waiting on new ones. keep up the great work

[@wahku1]

Thanks for sharing Oven's, good stuff man...

[@bradystalbaum2392]

Greg, that’s awesome that some of it remains the same. Many places I fished and hiked as a kid are long gone. There are still a few though I’ve taken my own kids places to fish and explore my dad did with me. It’s right on man to be able to share it with them. Watching this, Makes me want to go see if the falls are still intact by my parents house.

[@thesilversurferhackerking]

I'd love to see the younger days😊

[@thaisekine]

Always enjoy your videos Greg. Thanks for sharing.

[@xander142121]

Thanks for sharing your experience and memories.

[@tryme4990]

Its so hard to watch the country side get turned into kmarts and concrete 😢

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

And the decent neighbors turned into heartless criminals.

[@jay_bro8113]

Kmart went bankrupt lol

[@thewyk]

Greg has more issues surviving in the city than wilderness 🤣

[@frederickmoller]

True and I don't blame him!

[@IllustriousDickInerbuns]

The city sucks

[@susnorth40]

Better off in the wilderness hands down safer

[@fkins7296]

Most of this survival pros have a lot of issues.

[@IllustriousDickInerbuns]

@@fkins7296 most people are a hassle you gotta avoid

[@grizzly1824]

I have no idea how to reclaim the old videos, but I sure would love to watch them. Keep up the good work, man. This brings me back to the old days of me doing the same thing.

[@rjolson8695]

my friend and brother Greg one of the best video's iv seen this is great thanks

[@DominicNJ73]

Hey Greg, great video. Reminds me of when I returned to my hometown and went through my old stomping grounds in the woods behind our neighborhood. It had been a good 20-25 years since I went through those woods and nothing changed, a flood of memories came running back. As for your films, you have a couple of options. The easiest way is to look for a business that does film to digital transfer, they can transfer your videos to a digital movie format and burn a DVD of them. If the film is damaged then you can look into a film restoration company or if you have a large university near you then you can contact their film or visual arts dept and speak to one of the film professors, they can likely give you a referral or the university itself may have restoration facilities that will do it for you. The first step though is to examine the films yourself, if they are intact then look for a film transfer company and go from there.

[@NT-qj1sy]

Greg gets to experience my kinda survival now! 😂 love ya Greg!

[@fedora296]

Thank you for sharing Greg. Really nice video. long and healthy life for you

[@forestwitch13]

Old footage would be really cool. It's a shame the old house is gone but at least the creek was there for a reunion. Too much concrete for me. I could never live in a city.

[@RockymountainRobert]

They filmed the show MacGyver near Surry, Vancouver to be exact, the head quarters the Phoenix foundation building downtown Vancouver. It will be cool to see the old videos of your past.

[@traceymclennan8714]

I would love to see those old videos, thanks for being real with us. Cheers from Onterrible

[@theaftermath525]

Love old videos definitely great video as always

[@brianshort7921]

Absolutely love this video this is one of my favorite videos that Greg has done. This video has inspired me to go back to my old stomping grounds and do the same thing on the Little Creek that I grew up on. Thanks so much keep up the great work and yes I think everybody would love to see the old videos there's nothing better than vintage videos no matter the content

[@stephanie8327]

Would LOVE to see the old footage you have! Thanks for sharing your memories with us Greg!

[@kizzmitten1]

Super cool/ thx man! I like your relaxed approach. Fun to go back in time once in a while.

[@Metalfacejoel]

I see the title but that thumbnail doesn't look like Winnipeg 🤔

[@jamesrobert782]

Greg lives in the west coast of Canada, he's no where near Winnipeg, it Calgary most likely

[@Metalfacejoel]

@@jamesrobert782 it's somewhere in BC obviously, I'm just saying Winnipeg is the worst for drugs violent crime per capita. There isn't a Capitol city in Canada that's more of shithole.

[@steveatlas3492]

That's what I was thinking 🤔

[@SlimChayT]

This was so cool!! Thank you for sharing a place from your childhood. Crazy to think of how much had changed!

[@paperwings7226]

Yesssss restore those videos !!!! Great video. Really enjoyed. Subscribed 🙃 Take care 🙏🏻

[@stevencunningham4680]

Greg I understand where you're coming from , a lot of places in the US and Canada as well as everywhere pretty much are becoming run down and are a bed for crime and poverty. It's a shame that it's happening. This was a great video and I really enjoyed it.

[@taaffmaster]

Please, do a stealth video with Steve Wallis! That would be epic! It was awesome to see where you grew up and hear some childhood stories! AND YES, WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE OLD HOME MOVIES!!!!!!!!!

[@graemewhalen40]

dude this was so good! Please dig out all the old footage you can I would love that stuff so much!

[@rakanishu531]

These memories of your own, are the most heartwarming scenes.

[@travisstephenson9294]

There are good homeless people, too.

[@jayjayhooksch1]

I didn't get the vibe that he was saying homeless people as inherently bad. Unfortunately most suffer from mental illness and/or addictions.This doesn't inherently make them bad people, but it should make you a little more cautious about where you choose to sleep outside and alone, which is more the point I think was being made.

[@kellyarms1959]

allwaysloved u you need a womans touch but u prob chase me off since ur pretty much a loner i wish i can do some good but im stil lwatching n loving ur vids always i was born nov 28 1964 besides love of woods suvival n bushcraft i think ur awsum always have a special connection w u love u greggy ur not that old yet tc for while ok

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

This was so awesome Greg! Thanks for sharing your memories!

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

Mine dream is to return to Ocean Falls where I lived as a preschooler!

[@igormironov7391]

It was great to see pictures of you Greg Ovens, at 2:32, in your younger years.

[@gman8138]

“Canadas most dangerous city” Someone must have forgotten to say sorry.

[@mystic.titan2734]

I would absolutely love to see ur old videos!! U are amazing!!

[@jasongarling20]

I would love to see your old videos! Absolutely!

[@NismoXero]

Definitely be cool to see your old videos!

[@anthonyphillips111]

Id love to see the old footage you have and it's heart warming you came back to your forest sanctuary and it's still a sanctuary

[@bigmule35]

YES, would love to see the old videos.

[@bonniehartwick5461]

Thank u for sharing your stories. Awsome .

[@lunipan]

One of the most inspirational People on KZbin... Thanks for just beeing yourself Greg.

[@flexclan20]

GREG is king of the Bushcraft Community on KZbin. Noone can top this KZbinr when it comes to the Bush. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@hoperules8874]

~6:00- it is cool to find a good spot-so seeing your old videos at the same spot...priceless!

[@hoperules8874]

you'll need to find a digital scanner-handling the film could be risky

[@badandy880]

Looking forward to seeing those old videos Greg.

[@jimmyfingers2]

Very intrested in your past and adventures, Looking forward to the Original Gregg ovens Videos.

[@marcie9760]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@LindaSimic-qt3mh]

Thankyou Greg for showing your childhood home that was awesome and l can't wait for those old films of you take care dear one we love you and all you do ❤

[@brendanmackinnon3315]

Great video my man!! First time discovering your channel look forward to seeing more!!