The Island with the Airport | History Fading | Destination Adventure
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Digby Island is one of those fascinating little places, that seem to somehow fly under the radar. I suppose that is why it was chosen in WWII to be a defence port, but even today it holds so many secrets. It has been inhabited by man, in many ways, for hundreds of years, and today it is still home to a small number of people, and is the location of the Prince Rupert Airport. The only houses left today, are located in Dodge Cove, which was originally a Norwegian settlement of boat builders. These men were world class boat builders, and during their time in Dodge Cove, they put out more than 1000 boats, all master quality. This time in history is critically important to British Columbia, and the city of Prince Rupert. BC has a remarkable coastline, but it is incredibly hard to access. We have only a half dozen port towns along our entire coastline, and Prince Rupert is a major hub for port activity, but somehow it is a relatively unknown spot in the Province. It is one of the richest areas in Canada for history, it has some of the best fishing and crabbing in the world, and top it off you rarely have to deal with those pesky sunny days :). That last one is a joke, but honestly Prince Rupert has become one of my favourite destinations in Canada, and I can't wait to get back.
This story was really supposed to be about Digby Island. Then after my beautiful sunny day, I was given nothing but storms. Then unfortunately none of the residents of Dodge Cove wanted to talk to me, so the video hit the back-burner for a little bit. Then I met Art, and he was very willing to tell me about his time living in Dodge Cove, and the history he knew. After our interview, his Wife told me that I "had to see Art's boats", and I got a tour of the Model Boat Collection. At this point, our interview was over, my camera battery was dead, but the real story was in front of my eyes. Seeing Art's passion for the sea, in every sense of the definition was truly inspirational. From building boats, running boats and owning boats, Art has dipped a toe into every bit of the industry, and it was a pleasure getting to see him light up sharing it.
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These interviews are soooo cool, love hearing from local folks like him. Thanks for sharing !
I once locked myself out of Prince Rupert airport; stopped for a bathroom break when flying up from Victoria to explore the coast. Didn't realise that the door of the airport locked when you went through it, because it's a regular passenger terminal, you need a keycard or something to get back out to the planes. It was a Sunday with no scheduled flights so there was nobody else around but me and the friend I was flying with. We were rescued when a couple of Americans had engine troubles so landed to check it out, they saw us waving frantically from the other side of the fence and opened the side gate for us. 😆
Can't make up story like that lol!
Haha almost have done that too.. have to use the gate over by the grass with the push code.
Oh geez, that was almost a really bad day. Hahaha
John Deere 60...Built 1952-1956, 46 HP, $2,500.00 in 1956. The one you saw looks to be the "Orchard" model. Great video. Thanks for producing it for us.
I lived in Casey cove in the 80s . Our dog was named Casey. We had no power or water . We had to pack water from Rupert . We lived in an old Victoria house. I was told they were houses for military officers . Not sure if they are still there. Maybe we weee just squatters and my parents just didn’t tell me. They seemed to have access to the large out buildings so I’m guessing someone gave them permission to be there. It was pretty much like camping but in a house. Had many great adventures there . But definitely not conventional place to live
This place, this fisherman, this video are breathtaking.
Your certainly growing as a presenter and as person Dustin right in front of our eyes ,,, All your earlier work was about the destination mainly and now you are all about the adventure.... the adventure of history ,, life ,, people and how we reflect on the past in a busy modern world spinning so fast we cant see where we started,,,,,,,,, a people with no history are as lost as dust in the wind.......... you have the most important job in the world as a reminder of that past that always was but never will be again...
Thanks for visiting Dodge cove..the tractor 🚜 belonged to a guy named Doug.That spot is where it broke down..Marna passed away a while back ,her and Ronnie her brother and family created the trail which leads over to the bottom of CbC hill. You brought back allot of memories..
Ditto to Kathryn Johnston's comment! Dustin by interviewing and learning about the local area you are doing a service to these folks and their community's history. Be proud of your work. I always look forward to your next adventure so thank you for sharing it with all of us.
Thank you very much.
Your a class act Dustin because you respect the land, water and people who inhabit those places. In this world of me,me,me you stand out !
Last week, I commented about me being an old print photojournalist and that decades ago, Dustin would have been adventuring with a Nikon and reporter’s notebook. The great advantage of UA-cam is that Dustin allows people to tell their own stories and that we get to talk to Dustin. Thousands of people saw my work a day, but it was a one-way street. I rarely got feedback. Today, I’m thrilled when Dustin acknowledges something I’ve said. It gives me, the viewer, a greater feeling of involvement even if I am just sitting in my living room, thousands of miles away.
It's like the common denominator. Really good stuff
I try and keep up on the comments as best I can, but it’s getting harder as the channel grows. These comments all mean so much to me, hopefully I can stay on top of them for a while yet. :)
So excited to start my day with coffee and your new video!! Thanks for sharing your travels and history making these places unknown treasures
Ed Wahl Sr. was my great-grandfather, my grandfather was Iver Wahl.
We lived in Dodge Cove in the 70's before moving to town but would spend most weekends, summers and holidays with our grandparents there.
If you would have taken the trail where the chain link gate is, it would have taken you to CBC Hill and the old house the doctor from Hospital Island lived in with his family.
Hi Art!! ❤️
Very cool to hear your connection. Hopefully the families from Dodge Cove will enjoy the video.
“Gotta enjoy the little things” - this episode seemed even more special to me - respect for another time - Grateful 🌿
This world will never be the same without these old-timer's. It sucks we are losing them as we get older.
Love the interviews with the local folks. Recording history in a way books can never tell you.
Art is a good... 'great' example of why we need old dogs in our lives.
Very good edition of DA, thanks for sharing.
My new favorite channel. Learning more history here than I did in school! Thanks Dustin!
The John Deere model 60 was manufactured from 1952 until 1956. More than 50,000 tractors were manufactured across all fuel options, which included gasoline and LP gas, alongside the all-fuel version. It features a horizontal inline twin engine with pistons moving parallel to the ground.
Good morning, motorhead! 🚜 😉
It's also a "standard" model. Which, far as 60's go, is one of the harder to come by. Not super rare but worth note. Especially if the seat is the high or low version. Actually really surprised to see a tractor in that country.
Yes, it was the natural successor to the Model A - you can still see a ton of similarity between the two if you hold them up next to each other - from the clutch to the spark plug placement to the flywheel - mostly sheetmetal changes. These later became the model 620 and 630 in the late 50s, before Deere switched to the 4 digit numbering around 1960, and the 3000 series filled this segment.
Imagine how sweet that basketball court would have been when it was new and there was people using it
this one deserves a picture book
I always look forward to your twin brother. Not sure how hard it is to get him on the channel but definitely like the comedy every now and then.
Brought up in Rupert in '50-'62 and still love the city. Went to school with Eddie Wahl. I return as often and try to keep in touch with old schoolmates. The scenery is the best in the world. Thank you for your video.
Dustin, talking to the locals brings the full life to your stories, truly the most professional presenter I’ve seen, thanks so much!
Thank you very much.
I love it that someone knows this.
Loved the boat builder.
Dustin you or anyone could stay busy doing nothing but interviewing people, life is short and there's millions of stories to tell.
I spent my earliest years and many subsequent summers living in Dodge Cove, and this video brought a tear to my eye. So many memories, the swing set and basketball court, the old wooden boardwalks (although I was sad you didn't make it up to the old CBC transmitter site on the hill). Thank you for making this, and thank you for respecting the locals while still making a beautiful video.
Absolutely beautiful artwork. Some people can do miracles with wood
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AMAZING,,,, thank you so very much for taking us along ❤️
Your quality of video and production is as AMAZING as the topics
Thankyou very much to Art for sharing his knowledge there. My grandad was quite handy too, I remember my first wheel barrow (just as you mentioned the locals all have their own there) made by him, a very special gift, just like Arts Grandson, there's nothing quite like a hand crafted gift made with love :0)
And yes Dustin, absolutely, it's all about those little moments 👍
Had a bit of a search on the interweb, The John Deere Model 60, its a Row-Crop Tractor manufactured between 1952-1956, has a whole 46.2hp through a 5.3L 2 Cylinder engine which could run on Gasoline / LP Gas or what they termed "All-Fuel" (So maybe whatever you could rustle up locally). Looks like if you bought from 1954 onwards you could even get power steering on this puppy!
Interestingly, there are a few different variants also available, and although this ones plate said the Model 60, it looks more like a 60S which is a "Standard-Tread Tractor" model - looking at your vid, the seat is sunk down between the wheels and the steering column runs through the body whereas the Model 60 has a higher seat and you can see the Steering Column runs over the body as a result.
There was a third model, the Model 60 Hi-Crop - which is basically jacked up about 0.5m to give you higher clearance over your crops. All of them were manufactured over in Waterloo, Iowa.
Watching ur videos I'm learning about the amazing places in our gorgeous province 😊 some I've never heard of. Our province has beautiful unknown history u bring alive in ur videos ❤️ thank u for bringing everyone along 😎💯❤️
Dustin, I sure hope you take all these videos and archive them somehow, what an incredible record of Canadiana you have, would make a wonderful coffee table book. I wonder if the National Film Board would be interested?
Thank u for sharing this
adventure. I'd like to Thank Art for his time,
and for sharing his life,
talent, n towns history
with us. I've always loved hearing people talk about. the past,
culture, trade's, etc.
You are so talented
u create perfection.
Thanks again. Your videos are a great way to start the day. The interviews with local people make things come to life so much more.
Such a special place, a walk down memory lane, quite a few childhood memories in Dodge Cove. Thank you for such a beautiful video. Well done.
Saturday's are the new best day of the week! That abandoned Tractor, Those boat's that Art makes are gorgeous and very detailed. Thanks for another dope video Dustin! Rock on brother!
This was a beautiful hike. I feel like I would love to live there. And the boat models were great! Gramma Candy
Thank you Dustin. You brought me a moment of peace today.
I love the interviews. They put a special touch on the videos.
good stuff man. im craving some quiet spaces like this these days. its nice to see people living simple lives in quiet places
Thank you Art for trying to preserve the story of a fading way of Life and thank you Dustin for realizing the value of these stories and bringing them to us..............
Thankyou so much for this! At the beginning of WW II my father, an Alberta Prairie boy, was fueling planes at Prince Rupert as part of the war effort. When I was in Prince Rupert I tried to find a museum or some place which could give me more information, but wasn't successful. And there you are, on Digby Island!
Dustin, you have a true talent, for adventure, history, nature, people, I feel you have a lot of your Grandfather in you! You my Friend are keeping a towns history alive and through the eyes of your lens and the locals. Well done sir, well done!
Always enjoy and appreciate your interviews--only it's not an interview. You let your subject talk and reminisce and tell their own story in their own words. You are preserving memories that might otherwise be lost. Thanks so much for this!
Dustin, One of the things I love about your channel is, not only do you reveal these amazing locations, you take the time to share the priceless stories of the people who live there. Their stories need to be heard, and your channel gives them a voice for eternity. Well done, my friend.
Thank you Erik. I agree, it is important to document as much as possible while it is still here.
Hello Dustin, another wonderful video you put out, I have so many memories of Rupert and Dodge Cove, was there many times, while you are in the Rupert area, you should look up Perry Boyle, ask him about Browns Mill, up the Oxdol River from Port Essington, really something to see, was a water driven mill and small community of loggers and their families, even had a store which I was in charge of for a summer as a teen, my dad was a logger and we loved spending summers out there, Jimmy Donaldson owned it, he grew up out there as his mom and step-dad owned it, love to see what it is like now,
You videos are awesome and try not to miss a single one, you are the best ever.
Amazing stuff as always. I’m taken aback by the beauty he can capture in every video… truely amazing work.
Good to see and hear Art, my kind of people in more ways than one. The "Sunnfjord" is a nicely done model of the real deal, which is still used in longline and salmon tendering operations in Alaska the last I knew. She was homeported for quite a few years in Petersburg, Alaska, another Norwegian-founded community that is still going strong. My grandfather and father (as well as most of the local halibut fleet) fished the inside waters and the Gulf of Alaska and would deliver to Prince Rupert because of the trans-continental railroad which could deliver the well-iced fish to Chicago and New York fast enough to not have to freeze them. I have many wonderful memories of tiny waterfront communities like Dodge Cove throughout Alaska and B.C. Thanks especially for this one.
You have made my morning! Coffee and an adventure/history with you! The places I have visited through you is amazing. I really enjoyed your visit with the local gentleman. How fun to learn history through someone who has lived it. God's blessing on you Dustin, may he keep you safe in all your travels!
Thank you.
Being from Monterey CA when I was young we would go to the docks and watch boats come in with their catch and buy fish from them. And go to the boat yards where they built them. Like it was said a art that is gone. It's all molds and fiber glass. Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed your video
I don't know what it was about this one but the stories and history felt like a warm hug. I love how you let each interviewee tell their own stories at their own pace and point out what was/is important to them and by doing what you do, it's history and stories that will never be forgotten.
I love interviewing people. :)
I feel the same! It was so peaceful and a bit emotional to watch. What a beautiful place full of amazing people.
Really enjoying each episode with beautiful views, abandoned machinery and buildings, hearing the history, picturing myself living there. Awesome work and I always look forward to more.
I've always said, if you want to learn something, go ask a local. As always, a solid presentation of a town, and the history that built it. Lest we forget.
I found your channel by accident quite a while back and I love it. Thank you for sharing Art's story and the many others that you have. Keep doing what you do and sharing places most of us will likely never see in person.
What a great interview and adventure. He was so precious. I got a little emotional listening to him speak and share his story. Maybe because he reminded me of my grandpa in some ways. Thanks for sharing Dustin.
Wahl boats are legendary in this part of the world.Rugged, simple and elegant
The towns are great, but it's people like Art that really make your channel awesome...
What a interesting place. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels my friend 👍🏼
OMG: Those model boats are amazing.. WELL DONE Art.
Another great video and more wonderful history. Thank you. And, thank you Art for such incredible craftsmanship. Art's models are amazing. Blessings
You meet the nicest people hanging out with Dustin!
As a Norwegian , this was just that little bit extra exciting video i have seen in a while!
Btw i really enjoy your videos ! Looking forward to the next, and the next and so on :)
Takk!(thanku!) for the story 😊
Your talent has no limits and you really capture history. AMAZING JOB MAN!!!!
That’s very nice, thank you.
What a great video again. The boats that Art makes with so much love are perfect. Thanks for the amazing video. Greetings from VI
Dude. You should of kept walking around Casey after your swing. We camped there as kids for school. The old wooden roads might still be there, and I’m sure the army turrets can still be found.
Never mind, I’ll be heading that way in May. I’ll go find and film them for you
Ps: loving your vids. Learning tons
One word: Beautiful.
Absolutely loving all the interviews with old timers and locals. I’m really glad to be a subscriber. Thanks bud
Thank you.
As always a stunning current and retrospect on a hidden jewel. So aptly coined by yourself. Those models should end up in a maritime museum credits to the builder. Any chance. Thanks again for taking us off the beaten path. So enjoy your efforts. Oceanless mariner Alberta
I too an oceanless mariner in alberta. Lived on board for years and loved it. Came out here for education and work. Still would love to enjoy the phospheresence of the Gulf Islands. How say you. Excellent coverage by Dustin.
I love Art's boats, they are art! I especially liked the dolphin statuette beside the Sunnfjord, so whimsical. 😊
Dustin, you and art are both humble people. I appreciate your videos and the connections you have with the locals. I love the real stories.
Cheers
I moved to Port McNeill to adventure, gateway to beauty! Thank you for showcasing this beautiful place man, keep it going!
Beautiful, just beautiful. People, scenery and history and the craftsmanship it took to make the wooden boats!!
I really enjoyed watching this episode. My father is a wooden boat builder in Newfoundland. I have some knowledge of it but it was changed over to fibreglass when I got old enough. It’s sad to see the art of wooden boat building dying
Very cool, thank you for sharing.
I love watching your videos and then getting on Google maps and see where you went. It's cool to find the little paths and coves where you explore for myself, even if it's just from a bird's eye via Google maps! Lol
I don’t know why, but I love boardwalks like those in the vid. The idea that they connected neighbours to each other is just a cool.
What a beautiful hidden gem. Loved the narrative at the beginning. Thanks for another awesome journey :o)
I grew up in Rupert so this series has been super fun! Thanks for the northern adventure Dustin. I sure miss that coastline. When you get a sunny day there it is GOLDEN!
Wishing you all the best
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Thank you :)
🤙 thanks for sharing the adventure 👍👍👍
Fascinating first hand account of Canadian history! Well done really enjoying your videos.
Thanks for sharing the old ways Dustin.... Art is an old guy that the young will miss one day
Love these Canadian wilderness remote tours
aussie wish we had more alike here . and the wildlife bears squirrel's etc
Only dropbears that sleep stoned all day which you hardly see
i did see 2 times here in adelaide SA a mother walking along the footpath with baby onboard going to the shops ( next park) awesome to see
People like Art are a true treasure.
Sadly their skill and his craft are slowly being lost to time..
Great video as always Dustin.. Liked the "whey" @8:22 ..
Great work sir Thank you for all your Hard work and dedication to excellence and professionalism Great work!!! Thanks Again Sir
Fun fact! 14:24 Sunndfjord is here in Norway, not terrible long from where I live. Sunnfjord is a traditional district in Western Norway located in Vestland county. It includes the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, the southernmost parts of Kinn, Sunnfjord, and the southernmost parts of Bremanger.
Although, that type of fishingboat has never been used here in Norway.
Those boats he made was amazing! Surely he could make quite a bit of money selling those! Great video!
The true meaning of 'Art for Arts sake' ❤❤❤
Excellent storytelling. Love content like this. Art is one of those guys I could listen to for hours upon hours, recalling his own history, as well as that of his hometown.
That's the best thing about making art. It only needs to be perfect to you.
Dustin a other heart warming video. What a great subject to choose to talk about. Fishermen and boat builders. They usually have lots of great stories to talk about. The gentlemen you interviewed are very interesting individuals indeed. Our family had a place on Saltspring lsland, Scott Point, Long Harbour. A good friend of the family " Dick" the fisherman/ Boat builder lived across the bay from us. He came from a long line of boat builders/ fishermen family as well. He owned a beautiful all wooden fishing troller he built himself with help of his family while in his early teens.He spent a lot of his time trolling the Campbell River waters for Coho Salmon. Again Dustin your skills of interviewing surpass all National Geographic interviewers. Always asking right and interesting questions. My #1 favorite show to watch on utube. Your the best!
This is so nice to read, thank you very much for the nice compliment.
What a great vid. Loved the stories and model boats. Anything home made makes my day.
That's some fantastic folk art. Treasures.
How can anything be wrong in the world when there is so much beauty! It's why Canadian people are so warm and friendly! Such a magical ace! I would love to be an owner of one of those magnificent boats!!💜💕💙❤️
thank you Dustin, you sure are a special person to take the time to share so we too can enjoy the forgotten history.
Your videos continue to get better and better. Love how everything from your colour grading to your choice of B Roll shots come together to tell the story and bring it alive.
I always look forward to your videos Saturday mornings.
To think you do all these shots yourself. It would be great to see a behind the scenes on patreon.
I will put some thought into that video for Patreon. Thank you :)
@@Destination_Adventure thanks for the great content.
I love your videos! They are so well filmed and artistic. I live how you show the small moments like the frog and the swing. You let me discover places I have no chance of ever seeing. Thanks!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for documenting these places, people, and trafitions
That was a lovely episode. Thanks for sharing Dustin!
Very interesting, the stories the locals have. Love to hear them talking about the good old times.
Great job Dustin. Always glad to see your post. Thanks for all you do. 👍👍👍👍👍
Absolutely delightful.
The bays, inlets, sounds, fjords, etc. of B.C. seem endless with exploration potential.
Looking forward to your adventures in the Great N.W!
Amazing content absolutely beautiful scenery brilliantly filmed great content fantastic story line thank you for sharing your videos really do appeal to me the country side way of life hoping to come soon thank you again
I'm very glad you conducted these interviews.