They Just Walked Away | Cole Island | Abandoned Ammunition Base | Destination Adventure

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @DannoM_
    @DannoM_ 4 роки тому +13

    I love hearing about this kind of history that was nearly forgotten.

  • @jlelliotton
    @jlelliotton 4 роки тому +13

    I was stationed at CFB Esquimalt in 1972 and I never knew this was there! Thanks for this piece of our history.

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz 4 роки тому +4

    This is the kind of history that needs to be shown. Love your videos, very entertaining and informative!

  • @richardp1522
    @richardp1522 3 роки тому +1

    Dustin: Kudos to you for openly showing that part 1 of this adventure didn't go as planned but as per usual it turned out great. Could be said its not about the destination but the adventure. If you we not looking for a specific location no doubt you would have found and adventure on Coal Island. Anyone of us who seeks out specific adventure destinations is lying if they can't admit to ending up at our fair share of shall we say alternate locations. I've invested hours only to end up at the wrong or no trailhead.

  • @bob_frazier
    @bob_frazier 2 роки тому +1

    What fantastic cinema photography!

  • @jimmehp2748
    @jimmehp2748 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome video! We forget how beautiful BC is, until we see videos like this.

  • @barrymyers8268
    @barrymyers8268 3 роки тому +1

    Man your video's are awesome, you have a great presence in front of the camera as well as voice commentary about subjects, Please keep em coming!

  • @jilldavis7229
    @jilldavis7229 4 роки тому +3

    Loved this island! Glad to know that they will restore it! Great that the buildings are made of bricks! Thank you for sharing this wonderful find❤️

  • @retired3067
    @retired3067 4 роки тому +5

    A place that housed war ammunition seems so peaceful today. Nice video

  • @barbaranneboyer7997
    @barbaranneboyer7997 3 роки тому +1

    isn't that just like us always late to the dance.... preservation of our historical past 💞

  • @carswellking3224
    @carswellking3224 4 роки тому +4

    Abandoned? Not! The Friends of Cole Island have been maintaining the site since 2005 when vandals set in. The Provincial Government and Parks Canada have undertaken extensive restoration works of the buildings and footings and the Friends of Cole Island rebuilt the historic wooden walkway in 2018 through a BC/Canada 150 grant. The Island features interpretive signage and is now accessible to those with ambulatory issues. Currently the buildings are not open to the public but there are viewing windows. Great place to visit!

  • @allanlindskoog
    @allanlindskoog 4 роки тому +2

    I live just a few kms. away and didn't know about it. Thanks for the introduction!

  • @relaxingnature2617
    @relaxingnature2617 4 роки тому +6

    I immediately recognized that island ..32yrs ago when I lived in Victoria , I made a deal with a brick company to dismantle the buildings and sell the bricks for $1 each ..I ended up moving away and never did it

  • @NewsNowVictoria
    @NewsNowVictoria 3 роки тому

    It's looking good. Great tour, thanks!

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow 4 роки тому +9

    Wow, still in great shape on the outside, after all those years.

    • @jlelliotton
      @jlelliotton 4 роки тому

      This is due to the restoration work that has been done to preserve the site

  • @aiwazz666
    @aiwazz666 4 роки тому +1

    So stoked for these van island adventures! Didn't know about this one, def kayaking out soon!

  • @alpinglow
    @alpinglow 3 роки тому

    Wow that couldn't be in Washington State, here everything needs to be tagged and garbage left for others to recover. So nice seeing a nice place for a change! Beautiful!

  • @poulaivens5651
    @poulaivens5651 4 роки тому +5

    welcome to the island! Stop by in Nanaimo and we'll go for coffee.

  • @V.I.Outdoors
    @V.I.Outdoors 4 роки тому +3

    Have not been there for about 15 years now. Looks a lot better now 👍

  • @shadowknowsjo
    @shadowknowsjo 4 роки тому +4

    Always wondered what was left of the island. Happy you got a chance to check it out!

  • @robertjeeves3782
    @robertjeeves3782 4 роки тому

    Hey Dustin what a wicked spot! Me Hannah and our dog Harvey are going to boat there and have a look ourselves! It was great meeting you in port renfrew watching salmon jumping and we wish you a safe and happy journey! We will be keeping up with the rest of your trip, take care buddy

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      Robert Jeeves hheeyyyyyy, stokes to see you guys checked out the channel. Was great to bs with you guys for an hour. Enjoy the trip to Cole island.

  • @DigitalMediaCanada
    @DigitalMediaCanada 4 роки тому

    I want to visit it now. Thanks Dustin for another terrific new adventure video. Love watching them.

  • @seanworkman431
    @seanworkman431 3 роки тому

    How good are those brick arches? That is craftsmanship!

  • @dudlydjarbum2045
    @dudlydjarbum2045 4 роки тому +2

    Two islands for the price of one. This was a cool site. I live near a site where gunpowder was produced for the union army and us army up until ww1. It is now a park and my favorite zen history site.

  • @harmonyriverranch299
    @harmonyriverranch299 2 роки тому

    I need to be doing other stuff but your adventures are so addicting

  • @quevicular
    @quevicular 4 роки тому +3

    NANAIMO LAKES, NANAIMO RIVER. lots of spots to park along the road and walk down for a dip in the river. Old powerhouse at JORDAN RIVER

  • @derrickswatson4794
    @derrickswatson4794 4 роки тому

    Dustin, wow good find to show us. Wish the video was longer. I really like the videos.

  • @kattribble4922
    @kattribble4922 4 роки тому

    Again another awesome job sweetie love it 👍♥️

  • @JohnHill-qo3hb
    @JohnHill-qo3hb 4 роки тому

    When the facilities at Cole Island were in use, ships would unload their powder and explosive shot/shells for storage here before tieing up at the Esquimalt docks. Take some time to visit the Navel museum at CFB Esquimalt, very interesting and you can learn more about the use of Cole Island as well.

  • @doloresmitchell8083
    @doloresmitchell8083 3 роки тому

    I would love to visit this island and thanks for the information

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 3 роки тому

    Nice exploring!

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 4 роки тому

    NICE VIDEO AND MUSIC. THANKS

  • @w.hamilton3327
    @w.hamilton3327 3 роки тому

    Just found your channel. We especially Like your content and that you are travelling to outdo way places. If I may suggest when you are panning that you slow down a bit so we get to enjoy the views a little more. Keep em coming

  • @fastkats
    @fastkats 4 роки тому +1

    800 yr old fir tree at the top of a logging road near Huson Caves VI..logging road is called Telkwa Main
    Huson Caves is cool too.

  • @o00thunderhawk00o
    @o00thunderhawk00o 4 роки тому +1

    i had a friend that lived right by there by the bridge and i wish i knew of this back in the day we would have tried to go there but we would fuck around at the military base right close there and there is fort rodd hill is right by there too on the way to the lagoon and it has lots of old buildings like this that have been maintained.

  • @CascadiaDog
    @CascadiaDog 4 роки тому

    Saw you on Hwy 14 today. I hope the road went ok - it has some nasty heaves on the way to Renfrew (and back). The smoke was as thick as fog - not great to see the amazing views on parts of that road. Good luck with the rest of your trip on VI.

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      CascadiaDog ah you should have given a big wave out the window.
      Not the best condition road, but really not too bad. Just had to be patient:)

  • @angelabricker4635
    @angelabricker4635 3 роки тому

    This is Awesome

  • @dsafety6213
    @dsafety6213 4 роки тому

    Well done.

  • @mfs0416
    @mfs0416 4 роки тому

    Dustin amazing place, close to the water I think about winter with the frozen water !!!! 👍😉

    • @blueman5924
      @blueman5924 4 роки тому +1

      Doubt if the water way freezes there. The gardens are amazingly lush.

    • @mfs0416
      @mfs0416 4 роки тому

      @@blueman5924 ... okay better so, thanks! 🏝️

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      It actually won’t freeze in this area. Only several days per winter will be below freezing here. Pretty mild winters and very nice summers.

    • @mfs0416
      @mfs0416 4 роки тому

      @@Destination_Adventure
      This is very good, let's swim in this river and fish!

  • @64oilburner
    @64oilburner 4 роки тому

    You should defiantly hit san Josef bay up on northern Vancouver island. There are lots of cool spots up there if you do some googling. I’ve been in a few abandoned mines and old settlements.

  • @turtletruck1664
    @turtletruck1664 4 роки тому +1

    great video !!

  • @CorvieClearmoon
    @CorvieClearmoon 4 роки тому +2

    You should check out the abandoned power plant in Jordan River and the ruins of a resort at the Sooke Potholes while you are on the island.

    • @MultiFastfreddie
      @MultiFastfreddie 3 роки тому

      The power plant is gone. Some developer is planing to build a town out there.

    • @CorvieClearmoon
      @CorvieClearmoon 3 роки тому

      @@MultiFastfreddie That must have happened recently since I was out there a little over a year ago. Jordan River was looking more and more sparse the last time I was there, probably last May. I know the abandoned house right on the bend going south was demolished the last time I was there, previously the Shirley fire department was using it for practice drills.

  • @richardnesler9296
    @richardnesler9296 4 роки тому

    Chelsy and I love every thing you do please be safe. This is my baby.

  • @martkbanjoboy8853
    @martkbanjoboy8853 3 роки тому

    The ammunition was obviously distributed in small vessels to the various bases and fotrs that required it. In Newfoundland during WWII again small fishing boats and wooden schoonrrs / ketches were used to ferry ammunition and supplies to the places where Allied soldiers were in need of it. Many of these small fishing boats were shot out of the water by enemy submarines. An unknown aspect of Newfoundland WWII history.

  • @robdedrick2052
    @robdedrick2052 4 роки тому

    Totally forgot about that place . Hope you took a trek around Ft. Rodd Hill Historic site while in the area . Ok check out the Highest falls in Canada . Northwest of Port Alberni . I think it's near the end of Great Central Lake .

  • @JonStallings
    @JonStallings 4 роки тому +3

    Very cool, O' the difference between an a and an e 🤭

  • @2bczar4u
    @2bczar4u 3 роки тому

    Well that was too short!

  • @mikes252
    @mikes252 4 роки тому +1

    Wear a lifejacket. lots of people run into trouble out in a little kayak.

  • @KritheeMustang
    @KritheeMustang 4 роки тому

    Great 👌👍

  • @timmiferscottnaud2053
    @timmiferscottnaud2053 4 роки тому

    this is great

  • @Vash_The_Stampede
    @Vash_The_Stampede 4 роки тому +1

    Heya weclome to victoria my dude!!!

  • @shawnhampshirehick101
    @shawnhampshirehick101 4 роки тому +1

    SUX when you go to the wrong place.😲

  • @garybtw200
    @garybtw200 4 роки тому

    Nice !

  • @WestCoastWheelman
    @WestCoastWheelman 4 роки тому

    Using a kayak paddle as a stand up paddle, fucking mint 👌🏻😎
    I didn't even know this place exists! I am definitely going to take a paddle over there myself - is public access even allowed?

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому +1

      It is completely open to public, and actually encouraged. Most people just don’t lol. It’s really a nice spot to spend a few hours.

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому +1

      The folks are there right now working on the restoration and they are very knowledgeable and accommodating.

  • @1wuzgray325
    @1wuzgray325 3 роки тому

    LOL... I had 3 military copters, 2 frigates and a zodiac zoome in on me in esquimalt harbour as it's illegal to get within 150 meters of any DND property. OOPS. They were very polite and asked me to leave. they said there might be unexploded munitions on the island.

  • @chrome2yourdome
    @chrome2yourdome 4 роки тому

    cool

  • @kcee777
    @kcee777 4 роки тому

    Hit Darcy Island used to be a Leper Colony while your in the area

  • @ralphwatten2426
    @ralphwatten2426 4 роки тому +2

    I know a guy who went to Sioux City instead of Sioux Falls. Oh well-

    • @dodgeguyz
      @dodgeguyz 4 роки тому +1

      How well do you know him? 🤔

    • @ralphwatten2426
      @ralphwatten2426 4 роки тому +1

      @@dodgeguyz He was a mechanic for the railroad I worked for and was supposed to report to Sioux falls. He made it to work the next day. Da boss was not too happy with him and in a month was disqualified from his job. Couldn't read a hydraulic schematic.

  • @gregcctrn
    @gregcctrn 4 роки тому

    Any plans to connect with subs while here on the island? Could show you some old interesting train trestles (not the popular one everyone walks to) back in Lake Cowichan area......

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      I’m always happy to meet up with fans. I’m on a pretty tight schedule with filming, editing and traveling but I can usually clear out an hour.

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      Greg Neufeldt feel free to email me reellyfe@outlook.com

  • @DarthDainese
    @DarthDainese 2 роки тому

    I’m British but not Colombian 🤪 it annoys me that people feel the need to vandalise places of beauty, how would they like it if we went and vandalised there house? 😞

  • @SanDiegoAREA51
    @SanDiegoAREA51 4 роки тому

    that is it ?? only like 4 min ? i was expecting to see more than 4 min..

  • @gou948
    @gou948 3 роки тому

    Island starts at 1.45. Cut the jibber jabber

  • @rainman7992
    @rainman7992 3 роки тому

    finder's keepers...it's a rule.

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 4 роки тому

    Where’s the intro ? Who’s channel is this ? Surely there is some of the world left to discover. 😉

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  4 роки тому

      I realized as I was uploading that I forgot to put the intro in the edit :(.

  • @stormchaser300
    @stormchaser300 4 роки тому +2

    number 1 to like video

  • @greenteambc
    @greenteambc 4 роки тому +1

    Take me and I’ll bring my metal detector !

  • @cams6759
    @cams6759 3 роки тому

    A map and compass work alot better.

  • @大疯狼
    @大疯狼 3 роки тому

    should be a unesco site

  • @ontheroadwithyode390
    @ontheroadwithyode390 4 роки тому

    Haven't been able to watch the last two vids. The audio works, but it stays on one frame and just stutters. And your skin is blue.

  • @rickrayn
    @rickrayn 4 роки тому

    Wear your PDF!

  • @RetiredPilot
    @RetiredPilot 3 місяці тому

    why waist 4 minutes showing us how good you are a paddling. LOL

  • @MrWeedWacky
    @MrWeedWacky 3 роки тому

    honestly, a 4:25 minute video, where the first 2 minutes is you kayaking, is not "cole island"... it is "me kayaking"