Abandoned Railroad Town | Steam Train Found | Destination Adventure

Haida Gwaii has a tremendous amount of history, across a vast spectrum of subjects. The First Nation history dates back to the earliest in out country, but there is a lot of history scattered along these islands from industry and towns that have been basically forgotten. If you take a boat out on the water here and cruise along the coastline, it is hard to get out of site from one historic location before you spot another. Logging has been the main industry leading to all of these boom and bust locations, and the amount left behind is astonishing.
If is hard to find much if you are not diligently looking, because the moss and the regrowth of the forest quickly take over again, but if you put in the time you will discover so much. I ended up finding Aero Camp, formerly Allison Camp, completely by accident. When Kirtus was visiting, we were heading out to Sewell Inlet when we saw some pilings sticking out of the water. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious this was the location of something quite large. I recognized a couple of the larger pieces of iron as components of a locomotive, so plans were made for a revisit.
The second visit did not disappoint, and I think I even managed to find what is left of an entire train left on the tracks. It is difficult to say what is left of Aero Camp, because there is very little documentation of the site between its abandonment in 1955 and today. I am sure that anything of value was taken or scavenged, and anything wood would have decomposed, but there is enough left today to more than peak your curiosity.
It is a shame I didn't have more time to pursue this story properly, but never the less it was an amazing site to visit.
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  • @PauliG
    @PauliG

    Love these so much. Every time I have been injured in the wilderness was because I made a bad decision. Crossing those logs by yourself in the middle of nowhere might be considered one. It’s fun until it ain’t. Please be careful. None of us would have cared if you didn’t cross them.

  • @handyman1957
    @handyman1957

    WAIT!! You got it all wrong, You said you would pay us $100 for each for every one of us that went across that log and then we all went with you. So the way I see it, you owe us at the time of writing this comment around 16 thousand buckaroos : ) We know your good for it!

  • @onefastctd
    @onefastctd

    I'm the director of the origins of power museum in Cortez Colorado. I know exactly what that Fairbanks Morse generator set was, when it was made, and the history behind it's step in becoming the most successful early diesel engine ever made. That is a model 32B12, 40hp at 300 rpm, and produced a maximum of 25kw at sea level. I have one of these, a 120hp 32B14. I'd like to offer my services as a resource from whom you can add antique industrial history to your videos. I'm available by DM.

  • @blakedurrant9399
    @blakedurrant9399

    I've learned more about the history of this province from your youtube channel than any other source. You're a national treasure. Can't wait to see the next episode of "Canadian Heritage Minutes" with Dustin Porter.

  • @paulmeinke9461
    @paulmeinke9461

    Your face near the end told the whole story. Make sure you wash behind your ears like your momma taught you! Lol!!!! Great job, loved the video.

  • @classydays43
    @classydays43

    Well aren't you a hidden gem. Thank you for making the time to put this together.

  • @MichaelKlingensmith-yn9zz
    @MichaelKlingensmith-yn9zz

    I have been following your Chanel since you went under just your name, & definitely one of my favorites. This trip into Allison camp was awesome. My mother ( in West Vancouver ) has/had a neighbor attached to that concern & passed along a DVD to me several years ago, that included a lot of their rail log footage. It didn't have any audio, but l later found it on KZread with commentary. So cool to see it now, & so glad you did this & shared it. And as a side note, your adventure to the "forgotten lands" was also a real inspiration. I can't wait to visit those grasslands for ourselves ! Many thanks, long may your adventures continue !

  • @BCBennyCAN2
    @BCBennyCAN2

    My dad before he passed away used to watch a show we like called "Like after people" , fun series to watch

  • @Beachhopper
    @Beachhopper

    I can't believe you're leaving already! Definitely have to go back! I'm still anxiously awaiting to hear about what you discovered under the trees that made you back away. :)

  • @brokendowndog
    @brokendowndog

    Awsome episode Dustin.! My grandfather, we called him Pa Pa, was a forestry locomotive engineer, so the train stuff surely stirred something in me. There definitely are some of those specially designed forestry locomotives in Cowichan. Some are static, whereas a few are maintained to operational condition. Anyone interested in that sort of thing, B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, in Duncan, on Vancouver Island is where the locomotives you mentioned can be found.

  • @admireandinspire4525
    @admireandinspire4525

    This is it this is the one I've been waiting for.

  • @2peaseinapod486
    @2peaseinapod486

    Couple of things here. At

  • @robertkissiar2976
    @robertkissiar2976

    Mornin coffee with a side of adventure! Thanks for lettin me tag along!

  • @kathrynjohnston794
    @kathrynjohnston794

    It's amazing to what lengths they had to go to to get to the areas that held the raw resources to build things. I did enjoy your walk across the two trees. However, I held my breath and was so glad you are so sure footed because of the remoteness you were in. Loved this series. Your work is so professionally done, and you truly capture the beauty and history that you have available to you. Thank you again, Dustin, for this adventure. God's safety and blessing on you from Proctor Minnesota!

  • @One2Daemon
    @One2Daemon

    Did I tell you that you are the best. Did I tell you that your are my favorite on KZread? Did I tell you before that some of your video's make me cry out of joy to what our creator has given us and how you capture it so wonderfully? The way you place camera angles, the video, the music, your commentary are simply exceptional. I give a lot of comments on KZread, most are critical sorry to say, but yours. Oh My GOD, they are magnificent. Are you getting offers from networks? You should be. I started watching your content when I wanted to learn more about Canada, but your content is WAY beyond that. It is inspirational, its nature at its finest, and it inspires us all to get out there. Again, thank you for what you provide. Sometimes folks do not hear that much. Sincerely, Leslie.

  • @lingling5278
    @lingling5278

    Good morning hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

  • @terriflewin6228
    @terriflewin6228

    Thank you, every episode I have learned something new.

  • @sheridagg4017
    @sheridagg4017

    I think you need a pair of goggles Now that would be fuuuunnny when you removed them after this ride. Once again great job you have made my day again There’s a great railway museum in prince George ( which you may already know about ) most rail cars where made of wood. Thank you again for the history ❤

  • @mrc1539
    @mrc1539

    Great episode, so much history in such an out of the way place. I’m always amazed at how Mother Nature reclaims her area once man has left it . Thanks for the ride along .

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea6421

    I always enjoy your adventures! Nature truly does take over doesn’t it. Still such a beautiful island! Thanks for sharing. 😊