History and discovery have been a desire in my bones from a very early age. I grew up watching shows like Indiana Jones, and the Goonies, and dreamt I may have an opportunity some day to discover something for myself. There aren't many places in the world today that haven't been explored by man at some point in history, but because of exactly this, there are remnants and artifacts left behind, telling us hints of a story long forgotten.
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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