Tag Archives: ghost towns

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

Looking Back at the First Ghost Town Convention – Hallonquist, Saskatchewan 2007

Posted on March 13, 2023 by danocan

Almost a dozen years ago, I wrote a blog post about how a group of strangers first came together on a hot July weekend in 2007 in southern Saskatchewan and spent two days touring ghost towns and abandoned places together. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photography | Tagged abandoned, Braddock, Canada, ghost town, Ghost Town Tour, ghost towns, grain elevator, Hallonquist, prairie, Saskatchewan, school | Leave a comment

Cold Weather Drone Tips and a Flight Over Bents, Saskatchewan

Posted on January 8, 2022 by danocan

Recently we had the chance to take a drive to the ghost town of Bents, Saskatchewan. Bents is home to a relatively famous and oft-photographed grain elevator which has really suffered a lot of damage over the last few years … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged abandoned, Bents, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, ghost town, ghost towns, grain elevator, Saskatchewan | 1 Comment

Alberta / Saskatchewan Ghost Town Trip – Day One

Posted on July 31, 2021 by danocan

If you have followed the blog and our adventures for any length of time, you undoubtedly are aware we love to make an annual trip with friends to explore the small towns and abandoned places around Alberta and/or Saskatchewan. There … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photography, Travel | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Botha, Bulwark, Bulwark School, Cadogen, Canada, Castor, church, ghost town, Ghost Town Tour, ghost towns, grain elevator, Halkirk, history, hotel, Metiskow, museum, museums, Paradise Valley, railroad, Red Lion Bar and Grill, schools, Skyline Cemtery | 6 Comments