Lost History Uncovered. The Border Dispute Between Canada and Alaska | Destination Adventure
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Published 2024-06-01
Canada is not known for ancient civilizations and mass hoards of hidden treasure, because for most of the known existence of humans, it has been under ice. Never the less, throughout the development of our country, especially given its size, there is a trail of historical breadcrumb scattered across this great land mass, teaching us the stories of our forefathers. These four stone storehouses are no exception. These buildings were designed and build by Captain David D. Gaillard of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, who was known also for his work in digging the Panama Canal. In fact, the Gaillard Cut was one of the most difficult sections of the Canal.
Weather or not Gaillard meant to build the storehouses on the Canada side of the border, doing so during a time while the border was still under dispute was not an action that Canada took lightly. Luckily, this issue was solved without any physical conflict, and Canada did not have to forfeit the Islands supporting the two storehouses.
Since their construction, the storehouses were not used one single time, and today they are a chapter in our history book that has been practically forgotten. Never the less, more than a century later, they are still standing, and I am fortunate enough to have been able to visit all four of them. These trips are long for this little boat of mine, so extensive planning is necessary to make sure it will even be achievable. If an issue occurs in one of these remote locations, I am equipped to survive an extended amount of time, but it is not an experience I am wanting to challenge.
I hope that I get the opportunity in the future to interview an expert on this particular story, but it is quite possible that the only existing knowledge of these locations is limited to the brief article online, and the footage I have captured over the past years. But still, I will continue to look.
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All Comments (21)
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What a beautiful country you live in. One of the best channels on the internet. Thanks for taking us along with you.
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Destination Adventure mornings are always best.. Thank you Dustin & Emi for another excellent adventure
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Emi is a trooper. She's realising just how inhospitable spring weather can be. Awesome video Dustin. Your pursuit of these hidden gems is commendable. Thanks from the Philippines for my weekly dose of Canadiana.
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So many emotions today. Your channel does that to me Dustin, but in a week of uncertain health scares and facing the inevitable with sometimes horror and sometimes joy. I start crying to think if I have many episodes left! I have tried to tell you what this Artwork means to me Dustin, but I never get close. When the tests are all done, and I am hopefully cleared I will have many more years of trying to tell you just how talented you are. If not, then know you made my life better creating these stunning works. Thank you.
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Dustin, I wish you could have spoken with my father who passed away last November at 97. He spent many years travelling up and down the coast,in small bushplanes and boats, coming to know it like the back of his hand. 😂The stories of his adventures, the true characters he met were fascinating. What I can recommend, if you are able to find them, are Jim Spilsbury’s books. One of the bush pilots dad knew, Jim went on to success in radio communications, but his books cover a lot of his early years. Spilsbury’s Coast is one as well as The Accidental Airline.
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Em is going to have more than a few tales to tell when she returns home. Thanks for taking me along.
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Looks like Storehouse #2 would make a cool tiny house project! Thank you & Emi for hanging in there to find it! Another terrific episode!
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One word for Saturday morning coffee with Dustin! "Awesome"
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26 minutes and 58 seconds of just plane beautiful WOW!! Thanks Explorers.
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Happy Birthday Dustin 🎉🎉🎂🎂. Great video !
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Hi Dustin! I remember getting the rig stuck. I love the new setup! But HEY, you recall the time you had to stop videoing bc the cave you found had ummm.... a historical findings or ??? and you couldn't tell us what it was?!? I've waited patiently but now I need to know - What was it?? Or who??
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The sunset shot of the mountains at the start of the video was amazing 👏👏
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I hope that your footage gets noted in Canadian history archives as those storehouses you may be the only one documenting them so these are important videos, thanks for braving the ocean!!!!
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Dustin, your videos are so amazing. Beautiful terrain and such professional quality. I have always wondered why the algorithm gods haven't allowed your videos to reach a larger audience. I hope your channel continues to grow and you reach the viewership you deserve.
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From another ex-Princess crew member: I love your adventures. Makes me want to visit and explore BC again. Keep them coming!
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I’m not much for open water, but that scenery is stunning. It’s the mountains that always call to me.
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My favorite channel to see a new video pop up. You need a tv show
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I spent a lot of time chasing Chums and Sockeye commercial fishing the area in my youth. Thanks for bringing me back.
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Thank you Emi and Dustin for bringing everyone along for your adventure ❤
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Can you imagine out there building those....just wow
