The Most Remote Cabin in Nova Scotia, Canada

A solo 4-day canoe trip in November to reach the most remote cabin in Nova Scotia.
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[@NorthernScavenger]

I want to give a big shout-out to all the volunteers who have kept this cabin (and other NS cabins) alive with all their hard work and dedication over the years. If it wasn't for them, these places would have rotted into the ground years ago. Thank you!!! 🙏

[@northernpike56]

Do you think a reasonably healthy and fit 58 yr old male with virtually the same gear as you be able to successfully embark and succeed at this venture?

[@nathanbailey1593]

When you go to these cabins do you have any idea if someone is arriving at the same time or do you “reserve” it? How does that work?

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Seriously though. Its extremely heart warming.

[@truth431]

WOW !! In Deed What An Amazing Great Canadian Journey !!! I Truly Felt Them Deep Pleasant Nature Vibes Throughout You're Great Video and as Well Ever So Personaly Felt To The Very Point Within My Own Hearts Spirit Like As If I Was Right There Every Foot Step And Paddle Along You're Way !!! Thank You For The Inspiration Well Captured As This Will Be Thought Of When I Set Off On A Simular Great Jouney Once Again Of My Own I Have Travel Thoughout Algonquin Pronvcial Park In Previous Years Its Been A couple Decades Sense My Last Trip But I Think Its Being Long Overdue As About Time I Made My Pathway Back While I Still Have The Oppertunity Of Time And The Strenght To Pull It Off One More Time !!!!

[@tombulger]

@@nathanbailey1593 As stated from the Cofan cabin website "Due to the Tobeatic’s true wilderness nature and relatively low use, there is no requirement to book the cabin. If it’s empty, you’re in luck; if it’s occupied, you may still be in luck as travelers through the Tobeatic are often more than willing to share." I know that in the past episodes of some of the cabins that Noah has gone too, he has had to book and reserve them well in advance of his trips.

[@diane9247]

I'm old and can't get out in the woods anymore, so I watch others do it for me. Your trip was just beautiful!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Me too. I can only go where my walker can take me & for short distances. We are blessed to go with him vicariously! My dad was such an outdoorsman, and I loved that way of life. Every time I see a river or lake I want to wet a line. I miss fresh rainbow trout for breakfast. 😋

[@bustersmith5569]

🙏🙏

[@johntillotson4254]

God bless you

[@michellewinkler3985]

I really want people to realize that when your young you can do so many wonderful things. I am a a senior taking care of my special needs adult son with epilepsy. Please enjoy your life and have these adventures while your young instead of worring about silly city things,

[@brandonduguay539]

I have epilepsy and live with my family helping to take care of my grandparents. In Nova Scotia of course!

[@amilton2128]

A red canoe in the Canadian wilderness. Iconic.

[@dougjohns5115]

and no bear spray...

[@a.wilcox5690]

This brings me back to my youth when I travelled through Nova Scotia with only a backpack and sleeping bag and small tent. I am 66 now and this reminds me of my adventures there. Beautiful country.

[@user-kvnMN]

Your story. I would be very interested in hearing about it.

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

​@@user-kvnMNme too.

[@davemoulton8051]

So glad that I live in beautiful Nova Scotia

[@EGenthusiast]

Same here!

[@canadianmmaguy7511]

PEI here, any sasquatch stories?

[@ceciliacrocker390]

​@@canadianmmaguy7511No,I grew up in NS

[@canadianmmaguy7511]

@@ceciliacrocker390 in the city or a rural area

[@ceciliacrocker390]

@@canadianmmaguy7511 Rural, and I have hike many areas of NS...

[@PICARDY610]

"I'M JUST GONNA GRIND THIS OUT" WITH 16 DIFFERENT CAMERA ANGLES, LOLOL THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR EFFORT!

[@NorthernScavenger]

😂

[@JGallant]

We were at the cabin on Oct 1st. Wild to see there were seemingly 3 other log entries after ours. I took a picture of the Northern Scavenger sticker on the wall. Also very enjoyable to see those portages again while they are still fresh in my memory. Thanks for the video!

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

Wow, now THAT is a small world J Gallant. I guess because I'm in Halifax, Nova Scotia, KZbin sends me video's from my area, but it's nice to see ones like this, the last few I got from KZbin is people turning on their dashcams, driving from Halifax to Yarmouth nonstop with no talking ... like watching grass grow.

[@OurLifeOffGrid]

Well welcome to Nova Scotia, plenty of those cabins around our parts. Always left some food behind for the next visitor in case they had nothing... its part of the NS way, and always sign the log books.

[@sherelynwhite4130]

I'm one of your silent followers. I thought it was time to thank you for your content and tell you how much I love tagging along on your outdoor adventures. I used to enjoy similar adventures when I was younger. You have a very attractive personality and are so pleasant to be around. You seem like a good soul. Sending much Aloha to you and wishing you Happy Holidays!💚🎄🌈🌺🙋‍♀️

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Sherelyn. Happy holidays to you and yours as well

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful 4 day excursion. It was beautiful & rugged. The cabin was well cared for (respectful visitors). I live vicariously with videos like this because I'm way to old to go out physically. Still love to see the woods and critters & especially the little birds. God bless.....😊❤ P.S. YOUR VIDEO WAS A REAL TREAT!

[@peterjeffery8495]

We have huge tracts of Crown Land in Northern Ontario, some leased out by folks who hunt or fish in season. There you will find very rustic cabins that are used as shelters much like in Nova Scotia i.e.never locked, equipped with wooden bunk beds, a stove, table and a few cupboards and travelers are free to make use of them temporarily when trekking/canoeing. On a canoe trip with some mates, we portaged along a pathway between rivers and used one such shelter to eat our midday meal out of the rain. This one had a cupboard with a door that had not quite been closed. Leading from the cupboard was a trail of white powder that ran across the floor. Scattered through the trail from the cupboard we discovered a half dozen or so wee dead mice laying on their backs with what looked like puffy white mushrooms protruding from their stomachs. Turns out the last hunting party had left a box of instant just-add-water mashed potato mix and one corner of the box chewed away. The poor little mice looked kind of like hors d'oeurves that had fallen off of a platter. It was a bizarre sight!

[@weatherincorporated6088]

Don’t stop Noah!! You are killing it

[@j-trandell9274]

Thanks for sharing - Great trip! I love these Canadian remote woods - incredible streams, rivers, and lakes. And maintained trails and cabins! Kudos to Canadian neighborly decency on display!

[@peggywildsmith6002]

Thanks for taking this old gal along. Brings back many happy memories. Cheers.

[@shawnslaunwhite2085]

I am from Nova Scotia, and I just found your videos. You do a great job filming. Great adventures. Thank you for sharing.

[@DodgeMan360]

We're lucky to live in such a beautiful Province. It never ceases to amaze me. I hope to make it to this cabin someday! Been on my list for a while now. Great video.

[@vryce6322]

Just a simple suggestion for you. When you're trying to split wood and it won't stay up right. Take a stick in your off hand and use that to hold the wood upright and stable. This will allow you to hit the wood with your axe hard enough to set the axe, but not endanger yourself. Commonly referred to as a "Sissy Stick", but I like to think of it as a "Safety Stick". Great video so far. Now if you will excuse me, I have to get back to it so I can finish watching.

[@canadiancontent352]

Thanks for that

[@NorthernScavenger]

Great suggestion. Cheers

[@jamesvopni2458]

Also, there may have been a reason but splitting on a rock isn’t great because if you miss or just go through the wood you hit the rock and dull the blade. Much better to just do on the ground no?

[@gregflores8959]

@@NorthernScavengerI feel sorry for your hatchet, great way to destroy the edge, not smart at all.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Another awesome trip friend ! Wish I was a little younger & not so many aces & pains But I still love to watch so many of you in many different places, Just the sound of the paddle going through the water , so piece full being away from city noise, I love everything outdoors as much as possible as long as it's not like the last week of - 35 to -51c that we just about done with,

[@michellebauer9034]

Long day at work …. Thank you for the peaceful interlude. The scenery, the adventure, the remote cabin - beautiful!

[@MikBar-nj8jq]

I like the peace and quiet and solitude

[@icare6076]

As usual, this was wonderful Noah. Thank you ❤.

[@judutgard]

I really don't know if there's anyone making better videos than you right now! The production quality is so damn amazing. I've really enjoyed watching these after a long day in recent months. Happy trails!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Wow, thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@herbedwards8156]

Thank you, very enjoyable, greetings from Paradise, NL

[@twoweary]

Nice video. You got my thumbs up when you restocked the wood chest. It shows good character.

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Hi from mike A from LA.CA. I really enjoyed this video. I haven t watched your channel in a while. I like your voice and narration. Its perfect. Not to high pitched and not low and boring. The scenery and vegetation that you shoot is great. Thanks so much.

[@robertslusser6753]

I could never make such a long trip. For one reason at 73 years of age, I'm not up to it anymore. However, even if I were, I would be stopping at every promising piece of water to fish, probably not going more than half a mile a day - lol. Loved your video, especially seeing the black bear and the black capped chickadee's at the cabin.

[@backagain5216]

All the very best to you Robert. I hope all is well.❤️

[@marcdaigle1163]

Not only, that you're a great narrator,...but, your experience crisscrossing Canada shows, when all the camera angles you have in your footage... Good stuff to watch,... Very relaxing ! Enjoyed it...👍

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Marc

[@margaretmacinnis1781]

Just excellent. One of the top 3 NS based videos. Plus the videography constantly improves. Thanks!

[@nathanmciver6496]

Nice, always good to bring some quality equipment along!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thank you!

[@lorensmarkiz5176]

unbelievable nature... such a beauty!!

[@AlanKelly-nm9lx]

Red sky at night sailors delight, red sky in the morning sailor's warming!

[@Musicismylove888]

It's the simple principle of what we sow is what we reap. Leaving wood and a clean cabin reap that the next time you arrive there. Absolutely stunning scenery.

[@johnp1]

Nice canoe trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@RockinRonnie111]

Without a doubt, I am living vicariously through your videos Noah, so many wonderful adventures. Thank you for taking us along with you, and giving us a chance to experience all of this, even if only through the screen! ♥️

[@cakesbywen]

DITTO!!!

[@BCVS777]

Beautiful! Thanks for taking us along!

[@adventureswithken1983]

This is the 2nd cabin video of yours I've watched. I'm digging them.

[@YYChinook]

Nice to see you back again......THANKS for sharing

[@jimhanson7476]

Man I really enjoyed you first camp site, a beautiful place and the camp was just perfect… well done Noah

[@michaelschuetz2427]

Great video, such a beautiful area. Thanks so much for letting us tag along.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Jim

[@ericellquist7007]

Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning... A little ditty I learned as a youngster.

[@ceciliacrocker390]

I still follow that rule, lol

[@randyjones280]

A lot of truth in that. My mom told me that rhyme when I was little.

[@dougwaites869]

Enjoyed this video very much. I live in SW Nova and many folks are unaware of the number of lakes and the remoteness of the province. Thanks again for a great video.

[@BarryOblas]

I loved the whole clip. Your narration was wonderful, made me feel like i was there. Brought back memories of a trek into the Boundary waters of Northern Minnesota. Thanks for sharing your adaventure. Awesome!!

[@geetikagite767]

One of the best camping videos I have come across. Always be happy ,healthy and keep enjoying camping.

[@monikamichaelis-iw3to]

You need sunscreen so your nose would not be burned.

[@jacioffi]

This was my first NS video and I truly enjoyed watching it. Never been to Nova Scotia but your trip reminded me of some canoe camping trips in BWCA and QPP when I was half as old as I am now. Just beautiful. Excellent videography too! Your sense of responsibility, great respect for nature and others who came before you and those who will come after is easily apparent and very much appreciated. Well done and thank you!

[@Itsnotlookingoodbrav]

i guess you could say im a local, even from our main "city" these views are plentiful about 10 minutes in any direction

[@journeyman7189]

Just beautiful. Nova Scotia is incredible. Nate

[@bridgetqualey4366]

Such a beautiful landscape caught by your drone. I love the red punctuation of your canoe in some of the shots. And the still mornings and that wonderful campsite and remote cabin with your added ethic of leaving the place better than you found it - all just the most wonderful to watch and experience thru you. Thank you, Noah. I love your adventures and travels so much - both solo and in a group.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thank you, Bridget :)

[@TV-by4pc]

자연속에서 사람들이 많이 와서 누렸으며 좋겠다 같이 삶이 멋지네요 🎉축복합니다 😊

[@derekwalters4980]

Just found your channel, beautiful photography, whatta treat that you caught the bear on film!! Had to subscribe and check out your other videos. Just so relaxing watching the fire and the beautiful shoreline, I wish I was there.

[@PaulLeslie]

Thanks! I have done a lot of camping in Keji, but have never ventured into the Tobeatic. Marvelous footage!

[@joannconfer1144]

This is the first time I’ve watched you. What a very interesting trip. It’s the best time I’ve had watching someone in a long time. I know it was hard work for you but I really enjoyed it. I’m surprised you didn’t stay a little longer. What a nice place to spend some time. Beautiful scenery for sure..I’m glad I found your channel. Thanks for letting me join you. It was fun. You have a safe trip where ever you go. This grandmother enjoyed it…. A lot.🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🩵

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thank you, Joann

[@Lissa-eh5bg]

Beautiful cabin, peaceful and serene.

[@idado72]

Wonderful fall colors, great image quality too. Thanks for sharing with us

[@HartPfortmueller]

Beautiful photography and all round coverage. Thanks

[@gie_melora]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure to the lands my ancestors arrived at from Britain many years ago. I especially loved the misty morning scenes, the firewood chopping session edits and the care you took to leave places nice for others.

[@billfarley9167]

You seem to forget what the Brits did to the Acadian French after they arrived.

[@GUNNYCANUCK]

MEC Get Down booties are heaven for your feet, got a pair just for around the house lol!

[@laborpn]

Great video. Brings back lots of memories - been a few years since I’ve been in there. Thanks to the amazing volunteers who have helped keep the cabin in such great shape, including the big renovation a few years back.

[@NorthernScavenger]

💚💚

[@jeffkatzer]

Another beautiful video.

[@JudyMackirdy-v7r]

Thank you Noah . great video

[@reneeperry3701]

I envy you! Nova Scotia is such a beautiful province. I have had the pleasure of visiting it many times.

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Absolutely sweet, Noah! TY💖

[@PatrickHennelly-uc3mz]

Awesome video! Amazing camera work and really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing

[@wildaxetv9211]

Good man. Getting the fire wood in. You just gotta love a packable buck saw!

[@Roflmao0001]

I recently did a (failed) trip to Magnetawan in Ontario and after a 2.3km portage in the dark, we ended at a small shack that had been used since the 1930's. It was amazing to stay there for two nights. Left some wood, fishing tackle and hot sauce lol

[@NorthernScavenger]

Someone is going to find that hot sauce and be stoked lol

[@andrathomas2497]

Woods. secluded cabin, wonderful fire. What could be better than this? I love it ❤

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

What an awesome trip! Thanks for taking us along.

[@Urocyon09]

What a wonderful video and story. Thank you for doing AND sharing.

[@juditate111]

Now that is a trip that uses up quite a bit of energy. I love the fact that you were the only one within miles; peace and quiet, even the bear wasn't making any noise or bothering you. Nice video. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

[@jairoacosta8940]

the colors of that place... my god.

[@pjfreeman4789]

Your photography work is wonderful.

[@jimarsenault3122]

Awesome, thanks for taking us along.

[@45.245N]

To get a canoe upstream when too shallow to paddle, a line on the front and another on the back and having the bow further from shore than the back and walking along even with the front of the canoe allows the canoe to slip along easily. Used this many times.

[@brianpisant3567]

Wow! I’m so jealous! 😊 thank you for sharing your adventures and my dreams! May god bless!

[@lauralamkay1246]

I've been to Nova Scotia . I slept on a ferry boat and loved it!

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Your shelter was cool indeed. It was "portageurs's style". Two things here. When splitting the small logs (at the start of the video), use a small stick to hold the log. It makes things easier and safer. And the small cowbell..get rid of that. It was proven that those bells attarcts young bears. And who's following? Big Mama bear... (there's a video from NOLS talking about that). Other than that, it was a very nice video and you made me smile. Well done. I'm subscribing right now. P.S. The "animal" was a sleeping Sasquash.

[@KymGphoto]

I absolutely loved this video I felt like I was right there…the scenery was gorgeous too

[@Lanclasscan]

This was a fantastic video! I was mesmerized. Loved the scenery, sounds and your unbridled enthusiasm. I felt like I was in the wilderness again from my youth. Well done young man..🤩🤩

[@CanadianSledDog]

I bet you got so many comments saying neoprene must be worn next to skin, the funny part is that's not even true. In air, neoprene next to skin is sweaty and can even get cold. When I was a bike courier in Edmonton I lived by my neoprene socks, always over merino socks! They even make merino lined wetsuits. I also have a neoprene hoodie which is the bomb in the rain under a shell because it traps the condensation and stays warm. Another fun fact, I've lived here for 1 year and seen 6 bears. Mostly while trail running or driving on trails.

[@plj4all869]

Thanks for the beautiful photography, you caught some really nice views.

[@whereswendy8544]

This journey and destination is Wowzers!

[@GULFSTREADREAM]

Nice video, & thank you for using a 4K camera.. some people don’t and I can’t understand , it really shows the beauty of the area you’re in

[@cindygutha8124]

What an Awesome Trip.The scenery was beautiful,That's what I miss most about Canada. My Home Country.Its a Beautiful Country.Thank you for Sharing.I can't travel to these places ,so It's Awesome People like you who share your experiences ,give people like me joy seeing different places .Thank You.Safe Travels and God Bless.🤗

[@MatthewTeixeira-u4p]

That beautiful peaceful.great place fishing

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thanks, Noah! I enjoy watching your canoe trips. I especially like the geological information that you provide.

[@SherryEllesson]

The sounds of the compressed gas stove in the morning...pressing the air out of the Thermarest pad and stuffing the sleeping bag back into its bag...memories of snow-camping in the Sierra Madre range.

[@235buz]

Your video is very relaxing for the soul. I'm a kayaker/camper and find being in nature is the best medicine ever. Very cool channel.

[@gooblesnork]

I first came across that cabin back in the late 80s. Pretty special spot. Do the walk up to culling rock from there. Definitely worth the slog.

[@cathymiles1821]

You make it look so easy and relaxing

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

I thought the cabin looked familiar. I think you were there with a few of the guys. That too was a great video. Thanks for the distraction Noah, going to be a long winter. Looking forward to getting back out in the spring!

[@trishaharrison6183]

Very cool trip and amazing scenery. Thanks for taking us along. Do your bears not sleep in Nova Scotia? Lol

[@NorthernScavenger]

We don't have much of a winter worth sleeping through 😴

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Nice to see this spot again i haven't been there or a few years thanks Noah

[@thelogfather5002]

Keji is definitely my happy place! Thanks for sharing!

[@eckosters]

Wonderful video. I’ve never been in the Tobeatic Wilderness , it’s been on my list for many years. Next year!

[@NorthernScavenger]

You'll appreciate the amount of large erratics

[@davearonow65]

20:57. Spectacular shot. Should be a painting.

[@TheHappyPicker]

Just replied this in another comment but gotta know… dude… I wouldn’t have thought anything of it but the look in your eyes after you thought you’d seen an animal… sorta laughing at yourself… did you think you’d seen a Sasquatch!? … it was the first thing that came to my mind 🤘

[@NorthernScavenger]

haha nah, I thought moose or bear

[@TheHappyPicker]

@@NorthernScavenger awww … gutted 😂 great vid though dude🫶

[@LindaSimic-qt3mh]

So good to see you again l really enjoy watching your videos thank you take care

[@Thisthat654]

I run into black bears maybe 5 times a year out in the back woods here in the maritimes. Never had a problem, I always have strobing lights on me, a loud noise or music maker, speaker. As long as there aren't cubs around, they're not cornered, and make sure they see you you're good. I'd sooner worry about sketchy moose, I keep a fair distance away from them!

[@miszced]

Beautiful scenery and a happy camper. Great combo. Cheers from sunny Florida, eh!

[@Joe-fc7yk]

one of the best videos I've seen. hey I'm 59 retired I live in owensound I'm want to do some venturing canoe away from people for a few weeks any suggestions were I could go

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Joe, I'm not too familiar with your neck of the woods. Check out your local crown land maps

[@tomtommy2227]

For that shoulder issue you mention if the physio you've seen is not able to identify the problem area through their assessment see a different physio. When I was living in Nova Scotia ( I miss that place! ) I needed an MRI for an injury, I was able to get a private MRI and the results in under a week from 1st contact to the clinic. For your shoulder/neck they'll want to do a contrast die most likely to help with the imaging. Very well worth the $1200 to know exactly what is going on vs somebody thinking they have an idea. **edit to add that when I have MSK injuries I find seeing more than one therapist is always beneficial due to different approaches to treatment. My best and most uncomfortable sessions have always involved dry needling fun!!

[@BlackRail33]

Beautiful trip! Always appreciate the lessons on geology, history, etc..☮

[@jasonsummit1885]

For the leaky water bottle you could use a plastic bag in between the cap and spout to act as a temporary seal for transport.