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Urbex: Lost City of Paris Mine Tipple
Aiming for an urbex adventure near Big White, BC, I set my sights on the abandoned City of Paris/No. 7 mine. The mine, established in 1898, stands 4,521 ft above sea level. Despite the lack of online directions, a helpful barista at Deadwood Junction Café guided us. The journey was tough for our worn-out Dodge…
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Urbex: Kitchener’s Cold War Bunker
In Kitchener’s Schneider Park, a seemingly inconspicuous building hides a fascinating history as a Cold War fallout shelter. Built in 1966 to protect officials in the event of a nuclear attack, the bunker was designed to be self-sustaining and equipped with its own generator. After years of use, it was decommissioned in 1992 and later…
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Urbex: The Little Ghost Town of Insinger, Saskatchewan
While driving to Saskatoon, I discovered the ghost town of Insinger, Saskatchewan. Once thriving with over 100 residents, it peaked mid-20th century but declined due to economic shifts. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church, built in 1942, highlights its heritage. Today, Insinger features abandoned buildings and serves as a poignant reminder of prairie community changes.
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Urbex: Exploration of the Abandoned Dickson Bowl
A historic bowling alley in Waterloo Region closed after 75 years, making way for an apartment development. The abandoned site attracts squatters and drug users, with scavengers stripping it of valuables. Despite the darkness and decay, remnants of its former glory remain, such as league banners, a nacho machine, and mascot costume. Despite its grim…
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Urbex: The Ongoing Story of the Eccentric Pastor Lee House
I’ve been immersed in renovating a property after reclaiming it from previous tenants. Desiring to delve deeper into the intriguing Lee family history, since I discovered a photo of Gordon from the Lee family (in Ontario) taken in Dauphin, Manitoba. Subsequent research revealed new details about Arthur and Esther’s backgrounds, including Arthur’s military service and…
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Urbex: Exploring the Abandoned Stoll Strawberry Farm
This blog explores the abandoned Stoll Strawberry Farm in Kitchener, focusing on the house and its history. The home consists of a main floor and an upper apartment, with interesting finds including old magazines, a cash register, and deer hoofs. The last owner, a passionate strawberry farmer, tragically passed away in a farming accident. The…
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Urbex: The Truest Story About the Abandoned & Eccentric Pastor Lee House
This past weekend, we explored the abandoned Pastor Lee House in Haldimand County, Ontario. It’s full of bizarre oddities and remains a time capsule. The house belonged to the Lee family, and we uncovered details about the family members’ lives. Esther Gladstone Lee and her husband Arthur, along with their children Gordon, Dorothy, and Donald,…
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Urbex: Abandoned 1867 Heritage Farmhouse – Pilkington Township, Ontario
A historic property in Centre Wellington was added to the heritage list in January 2021. Located at the north corner of *th Line East and Sideroad *, it has significant historical value. The property includes 6 houses/properties, with one built in the former rail right-of-way. The log house, likely dating back to the 1860s, has…
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Urbex: Exploring the Abandoned Lookout Inn — Northern Ontario’s Forgotten Lakeside Hotel
The Lookout Inn, located south of North Bay in Callander, Ontario, used to be a popular hotel with a dining area and a patio overlooking Lake Nipissing. After a period of abandonment, the property was partially restored and reopened as Terrace Suites Resort in 2017. However, the original building may need to be demolished due…
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Urbex: Abandoned Farmhouses in Milton/Oakville
Another awesome #urbex today! I stumbled upon not one, not two, but three abandoned farmhouses to explore. While I actually located 6–7 in a small cluster in the Milton/Oakville area, I’ll focus on these three for today’s post. Interestingly, while reviewing a Cultural Heritage Assessment Report I found online, I discovered that a couple of…
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Urbex: Exploring Schneider’s Meat Plant!
The author shares a personal reflection on exploring an abandoned meat processing plant in their hometown, which has deep ties to their past. They recount memories of living nearby, including a police evacuation. The plant has a rich history dating back to 1886 and recently transitioned into new commercial developments, preserving the Schneider legacy.
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Urbex: Abandoned Farm House, North Wellington
Exploring abandoned relics is more than just a hobby for me, it’s a passion. From a 102-year-old mining smelter to deserted homes in Wellington North, each place holds a story waiting to be discovered. Urban exploration, or urbex, is about preserving these forgotten spaces with only photographs and footprints left behind. The mystery of why…
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Urbex: 102-Year-Old Abandoned BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins
Yesterday, I checked out the BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins in Greenwood, BC which has been abandoned for over a century! Planned a trip to Penticton, but bad weather sent us in the opposite direction. Greenwood is a cute city with a rich history. The smelter, closed in 1918, was once a bustling operation processing…
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