Uncovering the Past | Exploring Abandoned Coal Mining Sites in Hosmer, BC【4K】

[@ExploringwithWade]

I had a great day exploring the area and spending some time at 3 different areas and learning some new things along the way. There is much more left all through the forest and hills but I focused on these main areas. I hope you all enjoyed and have a great weekend!

[@phototrails4620]

Great stuff wade, beautiful video, really interesting.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! It is very interesting to me learning about the history and seeing some of what's left. Take care! 😀

[@ShawnLightfootMusic]

It's nice to see someone showcasing this great place. Hosmer is my hometown. The house I grew up in is less than 1km from this cemetery and almost straight across from the tipple ruins. I have visited Fred Aldersons gravesite many times who coincidentally shares my fathers first name - and it was my father who formed the Hosmer Heritage Society back in the mid-80's. It was actually the Hosmer Heritage Society that restored and rebuilt a few of those coke ovens with the red bricks back to original replicas as you've shown in this video. If you go a bit further up the mountain, you can get to the original mine-shaft entrances, which were filled in for safety reasons. What is most striking and saddening to see in person in the cemetery is the tombstones of many very young children. Thanks for sharing this place and a piece of Canada's history.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Oh nice thanks for the info nice to hear from someone that has a connection to Hosmer. It was a very interesting place to check out and I love learning all I can about Canada's history. I am sure there is so much more to experience and find there. Beautiful area all through there. The cemetery definitely felt sad with all the children there but also a peaceful feeling spot. Have a great day!

[@GhostTheory]

Cool stuff interesting history and well made as always :)

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks again! I appreciate the support. Have a great weekend. 😀👍

[@JewelyAnne]

Your videos are so respectfully done. Thankyou for such a thoughtfully presented documentary.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! I appreciate this.

[@MickeyNixonFilms]

It’s tough to say no when there’s quality video, exceptional knowledge of the history, edited nicely and epic scenery all wrapped up with a sense of adventure... I look forward to receiving these kinds of notifications. Thank you for creating this gem. Stay cool 🤘

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much for that! I appreciate your support and that you enjoyed it. It means a lot to me to hear. Have an awesome weekend. 👍

[@swisssights]

Slowly, nature is taking back what was taken from it! A very interesting tour into the past! Have a great day!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for visiting! Nature is definitely taking back over this area. Glad you enjoyed and take care! 😀

[@jimsoutdooradventures2748]

I loved this explore,so peaceful and relaxing. It's heartbreaking to see the graves neglected like that. Thanks for the adventure 😃. You did a great job on this video!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for watching! It is sad to see the graves mostly forgotten but they are resting in a very peaceful spot. It was a great place to explore and learn a bit of the history. Take care!

[@ExitThrutheGiftShop]

Haven't been to Hosmer BC yet! Just added it to my list of places to explore. Thanks for sharing!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Yea Hosmer is a great place to check out if you are interested in mining history. Thanks for stopping by!

[@brianfisher4360]

Congrats on reaching 1K Wade!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks very much!

[@RashidFamily1]

Wow this is an amazing upload thanks for sharing see you around friend

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! Have a great weekend.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Good history lesson. Thanks for recording that for us. 👍

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 😀👍

[@JaimeExploring]

Wow! The Tunnel 3:10 that Is really cool! You are Brave! Thank You Wade for sharing the history, Safe Travels

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love sharing the history of these places. Have a great weekend. 😀

[@JaimeExploring]

@@ExploringwithWade Welcome! That's awesome you have the passion

[@GoldCoastParanormal]

Wow, this is really amazing. Thank you for sharing Wade! We absolutely love the way that you captured this location.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much for watching! I am so glad you enjoyed. Take care!

[@outdoorrelaxingvibe3755]

So cool wade! You go to all the awesome locations. Thanks for another great share.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for watching! Haha well I try and find a variety of locations and whatever interests me. I am glad you enjoyed!

[@henrysvtv2283]

wow great video, definitely some very interesting locations. BTW congrats on the 1K definitely well deserved

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! It was interesting for sure. 😀

[@StanligFilms]

very interesting place, it screams "i have many stories to tell" , thanks for this tour

[@ExploringwithWade]

Oh these places sure do have many stories and so much history. I enjoy these kind of places. Thanks for watching!

[@philipdagley9547]

You did another great story of history and some great shots. Every Video I learn more history of the west. living on the East coast I would never know the History of these places if not for you putting these on. Great video and music to match. Waiting for the next one.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am learning a lot by finding these places and it is very interesting to me. Can't wait to do similar videos back east whenever I can travel again. Thanks!

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

Fantastic exploration and great research you've done about this old coal mining area, Wade. I love all the different structures, buildings and dark tunnels and how you captured them on video. I would love to fly my drone there. These lost places are always a great combination of history and nature. The hidden cemetary was a great find and highlight, too. I guess many people died at young age during these times. Especially bad conditions for children. Thanks for sharing your travel adventures with us, my friend.👏👍

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much!! It was a nice day exploring the area. It was a hard life back in these times for sure. I have learned so much different history from some of these places I have visited and it is very interesting to me. It is good to remember and learn things from our past. Have a great week! 😀👍

[@Barnyz]

Fascinating industrial heritage. The domed interior of the coke oven is quite remarkable and well preserved. I hope these historic structures can be preserved. Great video thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@ExploringwithWade]

Yes I really find all of this so interesting. A lot of work put into building these ovens and was nice to see up close. They look to be respected fairly well. I think lots of bricks were taken in the past over the years unfortunately and they aren't official historical sites but hopefully they can be one day. Thank you!

[@HaswellTravelled]

Very interesting, Wade. I've driven past that community on the way to Creston many, many times, but never stopped. Quite a bit of ruins to see there. And you found the cemetery. Big Like. Well done, my friend 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend 😀.

[@ExploringwithWade]

It is worth the stop to check out some of what's left. I enjoyed my afternoon there. There is much more hidden all around but these were the main easier to access spots. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

[@Packsalot]

Another great exploration, Wade. The coke ovens were really neat. Cool adventure over all. I like seeing old ruins and structures. Take care.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks very much! I appreciate you watching! I love finding all of these types of locations. Fun place to explore. Have a great day!

[@TheBroccoliKing]

Very interesting footage! Good to see the ruins of the old industrial buildings and how nature is reclaiming this site! Certainly time has moved on for this place! Have a great Friday! Wishing you the best!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Many thanks! Nature sure does take back over. Interesting spot to walk around and experience. Take care.

[@vivreaucanada-livingincana2813]

Great Tour Virtual. Thanks for sharing :) :)

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you for watching. Have a great week 😀

[@siyanfilms]

Wow you did a good job on this! Very interesting to watch my friend!👍🏼

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you! Cheers! I am glad you found it interesting. 😀

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Vlog, Very good video, I love old buildings and ruins, thanks for sharing

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for visiting! I love these old buildings and ruins too. So fun and exciting to see and explore. Take care! 👍

[@Elonefte]

You have a great heart to show us this Coal town. Its good know different types of history all around. Were you there alone? Great share my friend 💙

[@ExploringwithWade]

I find all of these places interesting. I love finding pieces of our history that are being forgotten. My wife was with but she didn't really explore it too much just taking a few pictures and let me do my thing. I enjoy this more than her I think haha. Thank you for watching! 😀

[@Elonefte]

Thank you for sharing, keep going like that 👋

[@ExploringTheUnknown1]

Brother, this was such a joy to watch.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks very much!! 😀👌

[@TravelwithSuri]

Wow! This is so nice and excellent video! It’s like watching a thriller movie scene! Thanks for explaining the history behind it!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend. 😀

[@PlacesWeGoExploring]

Great exploring the mine ruins and the tunnel walk was interesting yet scary. Awesome structure standing tall and telling its story! The trail to Hosmer cemetery was creepy enough. 😃

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! Quite a sight to see these big structures still standing. It felt strange walking down a path that didn't even look like much of a path to find the cemetery. Was a great place to explore. Take care.

[@SoothingNature20]

Very impressive location, views and you are so brave Wade... Love it thank you. Your friend Angel. 🙏

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for the support. Have a great weekend! 👍

[@CoastalBird]

Nice exploration within this abandoned location 👍 good to see and know many small details makes me wonder how those places once upon a time. I believe it's been filmed before, weather says it's not winter!! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend 👍

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks 👍 I love learning about the history of these places and is interesting to be there in person imagining what it once was like. Yes I filmed this a few months ago. I still have a couple to release from 2020. Take care!

[@LadyStrzygaDiscoversThePast]

Cool place! Great explore, thanks for walking me through. 🎥❤👍🏻

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you! Thanks for watching I appreciate it! 😀

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

That was terrific, lots of history out there , thanks for sharjng

[@ExploringwithWade]

I love finding these places and exploring around. This was a great spot. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@AerialProdigy]

Really nice content Wade, lots too see! Awesome introduction and commentary, you have the voice for it. That tunnel is creepy even in the day, you're brave. Beehives almost looks like hobbit homes, neat. Must've been busy here back then, lots going on. Sweet exploration and impressive discoveries, lots of walking but worth it. Sad about the children that died so early, could've been a common cause. Kudos on finding the hero for us, thanks again for this great share, cheers!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much for the nice comment! Those ovens do look like they could be little homes haha. It was a great afternoon exploring the area and learning some history. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Take care!

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Awesome ruins Wade. Interesting history. They generally built things very well those days. Solid structures that are made to last. A very interesting Cemetery. Alderson was quite the Hero.A sad ending for his own life. it is a pity that the Cemetery is not maintained. Great episode Wade. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

[@ExploringwithWade]

It was very interesting for me. Yes they were built to last for sure. I was happy to spend some time in the area and find the grave of Alderson. Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@xandersadventures7527]

Super cool explore Wade. Love abandoned places like that. That place looks massive. I enjoy seeing all the colorful art. I love the solitude there. I was imagining hanging out and cooking some caveman steaks in one of those ovens. 🤔 The cemetery is really interesting. It really shows how far we've come with reducing infant and child mortality. You had to be tough to endure the struggles of the times back then. I watched a video this week about people who clean old gravestones for a hobby. Some of the old stones there could use some help like that. Well done my friend. Enjoyable upload for sure. Big 👍 ~ Kristine

[@ExploringwithWade]

I thought it was a very fascinating explore. The area is massive and so much is now gone or hidden really well in the forest. Yes times were tough and health care is so much better than it was just 100 years ago. I hope the locals can preserve and maintain the area. These parts of our history should be remembered. Thanks for watching I always appreciate it. 😀👍

[@xandersadventures7527]

@@ExploringwithWade It's always my pleasure Wade! 🤜

[@BrookeEli]

Super cool locations! The 1st one looks like it would be a great spot for a zombie movie lol. Enjoyed the video and great job on editing as usually. 👍

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you guys! I love the look of how nature is taking back over and trees growing up through the ruins. Have a great weekend. 👍

[@nsjourney0somewherefromnew449]

Very interesting‼️ Also I learn filming & editing skills form your video as usual✨✨

[@ExploringwithWade]

Awesome! Thank you! That is so nice of you to say. I am still learning myself and have lots to learn and improve but having fun. Take care! 😀

[@shawnandmaitravelers2633]

Very interesting! Love the video 🙏! We have a coal mine near us in a town called Black Diamond that is very historic! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for stopping by and giving it a watch! Very interesting place to visit. Have a great weekend. 😀

[@lostintravel_at]

cool - great location that you explored here. Thanks for sharing. Big fan of abandoned locations. :-)

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed! I find all these sites so fascinating. Glad to be able to share them. Take care!

[@naturein4kbypaulking420]

Cool video Wade !

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks 👍

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Cool place good story! Thanks Wade✌️

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. 😀

[@lindadagley8650]

Wonderful video wade

[@ExploringwithWade]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BogdanFrunza11]

Interesting place for exploring, although a bit creepy. Good thing you went during a sunny day

[@ExploringwithWade]

Might be a bit creepy at night😀 thanks for watching!

[@THE_EXPLORER]

nice place to explore,thanks for the tour

[@ExploringwithWade]

It was one of my favorite places to explore. So many things to see. Thank you!

[@JoeCoachTV]

I saw an amazing video. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to the next video. I always support you as my friend.😊👍24

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support so much. Have a wonderful weekend. 👍😀

[@DOMPARZY]

it is very impresive , it's good You just explaining the facts about the mines

[@ExploringwithWade]

It is a fascinating area. Loved learning about some of the history. I love this kind of stuff. Take care!

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

Interesting to see 👍 That cemetery was a bit sad, so many children 😥

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for watching! Yes the cemetery was sad for sure it puts it in perspective how difficult life was back just 100 years ago and how much health care has changed since then. I am thankful I was able to visit. Take care!

[@HikeCamp]

This brings back memories of my old home town in Ohio that had a deep vertical shaft coal mine, rows upon rows of coke ovens and a steel mill. The mill use the coke for their furnaces. By the time I was old enough to explore the area the mine was closed, flooded all the way to the top, the mill was all but gone but the ovens were still there... The remains of the ovens has been turned into a park with only a few ovens preserved.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for the info and story. These places are very interesting to me. I enjoyed exploring around. I wish more of these places could be preserved. Take care! 👍

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

Quite an interesting tour.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks very much! 😀👍

[@TheGroundBelow]

Really good explore, your videos are really informative and well narrated 👍 Like #40 from me

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SylwiaK.B-B]

Interesting building ruins!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Yes I enjoyed exploring around there. It was very interesting. 😀

[@exploringthetributaries643]

Interesting site, especially the graveyard. A lot of silent history there, most of which is probably completely lost.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Yes very interesting afternoon there. Unfortunate that we just forget so much from our history.

[@TravelTimebabar]

Wow 😲 excellent awesome 😎

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks 🤗

[@HoldFast-un2fc]

Coke ovens are interesting there is a man that did a video on coke ovens you might be interested in and could be of the same origin so to speak jonlevi and another great video.

[@ExploringwithWade]

Yes they were very interesting to see especially these type. Thanks.

[@1971382]

Very interesting place 👍🏻

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks for visiting! It was a fun area to explore. 👍

[@marestraveling]

Wow amazing 😳

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks 😊

[@NaomisAdventures]

That came is really cool

[@ExploringwithWade]

😀👌

[@BriansHorrors]

Cool place!

[@ExploringwithWade]

It really is! Thanks!

[@camerawalk6515]

Nice

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks!

[@hawaiiwalker3436]

Cool upload this is... Like 36!

[@ExploringwithWade]

Thanks very much!

[@Kristjan519]

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[@ExploringwithWade]

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