Abandoned Island Town and Military Base | Destination Adventure
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- čas přidán 22. 09. 2023
- Exploring Haida Gwaii takes a lot of time, especially if you want to see both islands. My first two weeks were spend on Graham Island, which is beautiful, but Moresby Island was even better than I had expected. There is a small ferry that will take you from Graham Island to Moresby, and right away you are greeted with some beauty and history. South island is full of history, and is also the location of Gwaii Haanas National Park. There is a small section of paved road, and the rest of the islands are only accessible via boat or old logging roads. We explored a small amount along the network of logging roads, but the real treat came once the boat was in the water.
Leaving from Moresby Camp, which is the site of an old town and logging camp, the banks of each channel are littered with old towns, camps and canneries. We had a couple of days exploring the channels here, and barely scratched the surface of what is left to find. You can only enter the national park if you have a permit, but we found lots of beauty without any issue. Going through Louise Narrows is a real treat, and also gives access to a whole new area of exploration.
Looking at the satellite map, I was able to identify what looked to be an old town site. Once pulling the boat onto land, it was obvious almost immediately that there was in fact at some time in this location. There was little left for actual structures, but paved roads, gardens, rock structures and town infrastructure were abundant all throughout the location. After speaking with some locals, I have learned that it was in fact a logging camp, but incredibly well established. There were families, businesses, a school and even a recreation complex with a pool. I have seen a few photos provided by locals, but unfortunately there is little to find online.
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Sewell Inlet was actually a bustling logging camp from 1969 til the late 90s. At one point it had over 50 families living there. From what I gather the last few residents/workers left in the early 2000s. A short distance along a logging road into the valley takes you out to the west coast to Tasu Inlet where there was another town called Tasu which was a modern company town that included several apartment buildings, a hotel, general store, bakery, cafeteria, dining room and pub, as well as a school and recreation centre with swimming pool. Tasu was based around an iron and copper mine which ran from the 60s to the 80s. Lots of interesting history in that area!
I lived in Sewell Inlet in 1988....can answer a few questions. It was a logging camp for many years, with families, a one room school, bunkhouses and the Full Boar Inn pub. You were walking on a tennis court. It was a great little community!! Everything was barged in but we would go out for groceries once a month on a crew boat, through the narrows to Moresby Camp and shop in Sandspit. Waterfall Creek was a great spot for clams, there were no Dungeness crabs there, but plenty of prawns in Fairfax Harbour on the Tasu side. Lots of salmon, it was a great place to live, thanks for the trip down memory lane, pretty sure you were walking in what was once our backyard.
In 1967 when I was 17 I worked for my Uncle Joe not far from Moresby on his float camp. He had three A-Frame floats with donkeys up the hill swinging logs down to those A-Frames. My job was Chaser on one of those floats. Each week Bill Bell took the camp boat to Moresby to get supplies. The camp was on Talunkwan Island.
Holy crap, D - the wildlife footage you caught is stellar! Great episode, heck, the whole Haida Gwaii series has been top-notch.
"I have never been lost, but I was bewildered once for three days."
When my parents first immigrated to Canada from Japan, they lived in Tasu, Queen Charlotte Island. I think there used to be a power plant there. It was so neat to see it mentioned in this series!
Moresby Island absolutely had a military base during WWII. Paternal grandfather was stationed there (if i remember correctly), maternal grandfather was one of the early airport managers in Sandspit (I was raised out there). So much history out there! Sewell was a logging camp/town complete with a school. I believe the last families were moved out in 1988 or so.
Probably my favorite Dustin adventure video in quite some time!...NOT to downgrade ANY of the previous ones- it just seemed to resonate with me......old iron relics, abandoned mystery structures and infrastructure, a blend of seriousness and comedic stuff! So wonderful Dustin...THANK YOU!!
Found your channel while in the hospital recovering from a sudden heart attack and a quadruple bypass. All shockers as all I had was some stomach pain, but those hard times were made easier following along on the adventures with you. 20 days later I can say I got a two mile walk in on my way to a full recovery. Thanks man, owe you one. Keep up the outstanding stories, camera work and music choices. Tommy Ljungberg - Rebuild Me really stuck with me. You really helped me man, thank you so much.
I am totally amazed with every video you put out. Your videoing skills are amazing. You bring us to places where most people can't even begin to imagine. And the history you share is very interesting. I am very grateful you bring us with. You are letting me live my dream by sharing your adventures. I am so glad that your friend Curtis got to come with you for a week. Stay safe, Dustin. God's blessings on your adventures from Proctor Minnesota!
"I'm the biggest king in the smallest castle" . You and that castle go to some amazing places. Every episode is just so good to watch. I can't say thank you enough times.
If you go onto Google Earth you can co back and see there were still buildings there in Aug 2005. Crazy that it's all gone in less then 20 years!
by far one of my favorite adventure exploration channels around man, great work!
Dustin!!! I know I say it continually-BUT! You’re video’s are National Geographic worthy! You had me in tears because of all the beauty of nature! So many WOW’s. As usual, I watch and then go back to the beginning and watch again!!!! I will be looking at these comments to see if anyone knows about your discovery. Thank you!!! You always make my Saturday!!!!!! You Rock!!!!
Hey Dustin. As I read through the comments I note that you are bringing up good memories for a lot of people just as you did for me when you were on Chilko Lake. I’d like to thank all those who take the time to fill in the knowledge of what those places were. I had some correspondence with Denny Boyd while he was with the Vancouver Sun but it was only in his obituary that I learned that he was born in Anyox. Keep on truckin’ Dustin!
When you don't post, you are greatly missed! Thanks for the world class content!
Dustin: My uncle was based in the"Queen
Just pure gold all the way to the end. You covered every angle from cinematic to adventure to comedy... while living such a legit nomadic lifestyle. 😢
The bear turning to watch the eagle fly by was a chef’s kiss from Mother Nature. She meant it for you Justin!