Tag Archives: ghost town

We Finally Made It to Sandon—BC’s Legendary Ghost Town

Posted on September 14, 2025 by danocan

Sandon is probably one of the most popular ghost towns in the entire province of British Columbia. It’s a must-do for any fan of historic places so we knew we would love it and we finally made it here to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged abandoned, British Columbia, Canada, Cody, ghost town, ghost towns, history, history vlog, mine, mining, railway, railway history, Sandon, Silvery Slocan, Slocan, Slocan Valley | 2 Comments

Restoring Alberta’s Prairie Sentinel: The Dorothy Grain Elevator Rises Again

Posted on June 14, 2025 by danocan

In the world of historic grain elevators, good news is rare. If an elevator makes the news, it usually means it was either destroyed by fire or demolished. But today, we bring you a success story: the iconic grain elevator … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Alberta landmarks, Alberta Pacific Grain, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, ghost town, ghost towns, grain elevator, history, prairie, prairie history, prairie icons, prairies, restoration | Leave a comment

Exploring Texas

Posted on March 30, 2025 by danocan

Political tensions may have made it unpopular for Canadians to travel to the US right now, but we already had this trip on the books for months. And, life is short and you need to make memories when you can. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged country music, exploring, ghost town, history, Luckenbach, post office, Texas, travel, USA | Leave a comment

Journey Through Alberta’s Badlands: Exploring Ghost Town of Dorothy, the Atlas Coal Mine, and East Coulee School Museum

Posted on August 24, 2024 by danocan

It’s our second in our series of videos about our stay in the badlands of Drumheller. This time, we explore sites along the Red Deer River valley, starting in the ghost town of Dorothy with its iconic abandoned grain elevator. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Atlas Coal Mine, Canada, church, coal mine, Dorothy, Drumheller, East Coulee, ghost town, grain elevator, history, mining, museum, National Historic Site, school, travel | Leave a comment

Weekend Adventures in the Alberta Badlands: Gopher Hole Museum and Ghost Town Exploration

Posted on August 18, 2024 by danocan

We’re exploring the Alberta Badlands around Drumheller, Alberta for a weekend. Bella the Boler is here, but Mabel the Dog is safe at home with a dogsitter since so many of our activities aren’t going to be dog-friendly. We camped … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Badlands, Bleriot Ferry, Bleriot Ferry Provincial Recreation Area, campground, camping, Canada, ferry, ghost town, Gopher Hole Museum, grain elevator, museum, Rowley, Torrington, World Famous Gopher Hole Museum | Leave a comment