Fairview, BC — a booming gold town that rose fast… and vanished just as quickly.In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, we explore the incredible (and tragic) history of Fairview, once the South Okanagan’s busiest mining town. Today, only a few traces remain, but its stories still echo across the hills above Oliver, BC.Fairview was named for its “fair view” of the valley, and at its peak it was home to thriving mines, busy streets, ranches supplying food by horse and wagon, and a population full of hope for the future. But everything changed after the devastating Fairview Hotel fire, a tragedy that took four lives and marked the beginning of the town’s rapid decline.We walk you through:✔️ The rise of Fairview’s gold rush and its profitable mines✔️ Daily life in the booming frontier town✔️ The ranches and farms that kept Fairview fed✔️ The Fairview Hotel fire and the heartbreaking human stories behind it✔️ How the town emptied almost overnight once the gold was gone✔️ What still remains of Fairview today✔️ The story of “The Blasted Church” and its explosive connection to the townsiteWhether you're a BC history lover, a ghost town explorer, or an adventurer who loves forgotten places, this episode brings Fairview’s past back to life.🏔️ Join us as we uncover the lost stories buried beneath the South Okanagan hills.
Now streaming on:🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go.📍 What to expect:Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & GreenwoodThe historic Kettle Valley RailwayAbandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trailsOutdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past.Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous.Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales.Follow On Our Social media:💟Website:www.exploring-dirt-with-dan-carm.com 💟Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring_dirt_with_dan/💟Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1169911258173771/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring!Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirtPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories.#trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast#trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast #kaledenhotel #kaledenbc #okanaganhistory #bchistory #historicplacesbc #heritageconservation #okanaganvalley #historicruins #abandonedplacesbc #saveourhistory #preserveourpast #heritageat risk #historicbuildingsbc #skahalake #southokanagan #bcokanagan #visitbc #canadianhistory #travelbritishcolumbia #historypodcast #canadianpodcast #bcpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastlife #historylovers #architecturelovers #oldbuildingcharm #ruinsofhistory#podcast

Step back in time as we explore the hauntingly beautiful Kaleden Hotel—an ambitious 1911 landmark built on the shores of Skaha Lake to welcome miners, travelers, and early settlers of the South Okanagan. Ahead of its time, this concrete hotel boasted electricity and indoor plumbing long before such luxuries were common in the region.Today, only its weathered shell remains. Crumbling walls, missing floors, and decades of exposure have left the Kaleden Hotel in a fragile state. The community is racing against time to preserve what’s left of this rare piece of Okanagan and BC history.Will Kaleden’s iconic hotel be restored for future generations, or become yet another story told only through photographs and fading memories? Join us as we uncover its past—and explore its uncertain future.Now streaming on:🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go.📍 What to expect From Tracks, Trails and Forgotten Tales:Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & GreenwoodThe historic Kettle Valley RailwayAbandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trailsOutdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past.Lost Places, Hidden Trails, Real StoriesTracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales.Follow On Our Social media:💟Website:www.exploring-dirt-with-dan-carm.com 💟Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring_dirt_with_dan/💟Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1169911258173771/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring!Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirtPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories.#trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast #kaledenhotel #kaledenbc #okanaganhistory #bchistory #historicplacesbc #heritageconservation #okanaganvalley #historicruins #abandonedplacesbc #saveourhistory #preserveourpast #heritageat risk #historicbuildingsbc #skahalake #southokanagan #bcokanagan #visitbc #canadianhistory #travelbritishcolumbia #historypodcast #canadianpodcast #bcpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastlife #historylovers #architecturelovers #oldbuildingcharm #ruinsofhistory

Step aboard the SS Moyie in Kaslo, British Columbia. The world’s last intact and fully restored sternwheeler of it's kind. Once a proud part of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s lake fleet, the SS Moyie carried passengers, freight, and dreams across Kootenay Lake for over 50 years.In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, we explore the decks of this beautifully preserved maritime time capsule, uncovering its rich history, legendary journeys, and the people who kept it alive.From the paddlewheel to the pilothouse, join Dan and Carm as they step back in time to experience one of BC’s most remarkable historic sites.📍 Location: Kaslo, BC🚢 Feature: SS Moyie Sternwheeler National Historic Site🎧 Podcast: Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales#ssmoyie #kootenays #kaslobc #history #sternwheeler #canadianhistory #bchistory #explorebc #trackstrailsandforgottentales #historicalsites #historicalplaces #discoverbc #discoverkaslo #adventurepodcast #historypodcast #kootenayhistory #truehistory #explorecanada #canadianhistory #canadianpodcast #storytellingpodcast #newepisode #timecapsule #visitkootneys #visitkaslo #kaslo #trackstrailsandtales #explorewithus #canadianadventures #canadianroadtrip #beautifulbc Now streaming on:🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go.📍 What to expect from Tracks, Trails and Forgotten Tales:Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & GreenwoodThe historic Kettle Valley RailwayAbandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trailsOutdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past.Lost Places, Hidden Trails and Real StoriesTracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales.Follow On Our Social media:💟Website:www.exploring-dirt-with-dan-carm.com 💟Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring_dirt_with_dan/💟Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1169911258173771/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring!Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirtPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories.#trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast