5 Years Later | ABANDONED Subdivision with 14 Dream Homes. Explore 136

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As requested by so many, I decided to head back to the Sechelt abandoned subdivision in British Columbia, Canada. I was very curious to see if anymore sinkholes have appeared or any changes have happened to this abandoned site.
Seawatch Subdivision - In 2006 the trees were removed and the site was cleared. At this time the construction began. In 2012 a sinkhole emerged in the middle of the road and the district of Sechelt repaired the damage. Over the next few years more sink holes appeared. A report was received in 2015 and the estimated cost to fix the site would cost around 10 million dollars. But there would be no guarantees that this work would resolve the sinkhole issues of erosion due to groundwater seepage. On Christmas Day in 2018 a very large sink hole appeared measuring 82’ deep
It took 40 dump trucks to fill the sinkhole, according to the District. In Feb 2019 the district of Sechelt announced a state of emergency and ordered all residents to leave.
The districts state of emergency is valid for 7 days. The district of sechelt renewed the state of emergency more than 150 times after that, and several times after a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that continued state of emergency renewals were unlawful.
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@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Check out my original video of this location here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abeAmbuJv7HXqGg.htmlsi=btgoB35fgB2nYCN9

@netzoned 7 ай бұрын

"crazy" ... What's crazy is that some contractor did not buy every one of those homes and (professionally) gut them. There is still a fortune in those homes. The countertops, most of the floors, central air and heat units, etc. One house seemed to still have excellent double glass entryway doors. If I lived by there they would already have been mine.

@ironhell813 7 ай бұрын

Soon every subdivision will be like this in Canada. Coming to a suburb near you.

@bethbartlett5692 3 ай бұрын

Use caution when exploring multi-abandoned places, there's a strong possibility of toxins, they can even be the cause and it may not be published as cause. How would the sink hole issue ever get past the records and inspections? Makes no sense. Essential general protective gear, always use gloves, mask. Be safe and enjoy Your Explorations and Discoveries.

@criticaloptimist 7 ай бұрын

The more I think about it, the angrier I am that nobody is being held responsible for cleaning that place up. The materials should be salvaged and the land returned to nature. The developers and the buyers knew about the sink holes. We shouldn’t let people develop on unstable lane, screw over buyers, and then the homes are left as trash to rot in a stunning natural area. It’s crazy to resent the vandals squatting in abandoned houses but not resent the people that originally vandalized the land by building on it.

@timothyandrewnielsen 7 ай бұрын

Canadian pansies bro. I agreem. The doors, windows, etcm. Could be saved

@fadetoblond 7 ай бұрын

Where can I find that info that they knew? No sane minded person would move into an area with existing sinkholes. If developers knew they were there, then they should know the source of where the water was coming from to cause them. It wouldn't be rain.

@myd0gr3x 7 ай бұрын

go for it, it's all yours...

@criticaloptimist 7 ай бұрын

@@fadetoblond it said the owners signed waivers at the time of purchasing.

@fadetoblond 7 ай бұрын

@@criticaloptimist Oh okay, well...their loss I guess eh? I'd still like to know where the underground water source was or is coming from. Man made or natural?!? No fix for natural, but if it was man made and the water source can or has been stopped, the ground will get solid again over time...,but a long time unfortunately.

@russellmccrone5942 7 ай бұрын

I live near here. The disclosure he talks about was down played as the district of Sechelt allowed this subdivision to be built on unstable land that was clearly unstable. Had they done their due diligence and made sure the drainage was built to requirements put forward by the geotechnical survey this subdivision would probably have been ok. They passed substandard materials and workmanship. I know someone who bought at the end of this subdivision. Because of that disclosure they did there own geo survey and it passed so they bought it. They got booted as well because you can’t get to the house. They closed the road. Just to clear up some comments made here are some facts. They were given very little notice to move out. In fact my wife and I went to help people get there belongings and we had to use Atv’s with trailers. Mostly all big ticket items got left behind. Insurance companies cancelled their insurance. Can’t speak to all that bought there but the people I know had a mortgage that still had to be paid. They now rent because they are still paying the mortgage. It’s still in court. Apparently some took a buy out but cannot disclose amount (I guess that’s the wealthy people) Did this negligence by the district of Sechelt,the builders,the company that cut the corners on site drainage hurt anybody. Every last one of them

@Blippity_Bloop64 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the added info regarding move-out activities. While it's awful to lose one's home this way, at least irreplaceable items could be removed prior to abandonment.

@charlenewilliams219 7 ай бұрын

Shouldn’t it be illegal for a township or city to allow building permits on any unstable property?

@DROK278 7 ай бұрын

@@charlenewilliams219 Should be but this is just Canadian contractors and investors at there finest! This is going to be an even bigger issue as time goes on, no oversite a lot of the time or there just taking ol fashioned bribes to keep investors coming in... No one is ever punished properly in this country!

@charlenewilliams219 7 ай бұрын

@@DROK278 there’s a couple scriptures in the Bible that refer to this topic. One is Proverbs 28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill gotten gain ( dishonesty and bribes) will enjoy a long life. Proverbs 28:21 To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. ( giving preferred treatment to rich people is a clear case of selling, one’s soul for a piece of bread).

@DROK278 7 ай бұрын

@@charlenewilliams219 Agreed!

@lenoreleitch5297 7 ай бұрын

Hard to believe these homes haven’t been completely cannibalized. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of perfectly usable doors, hardware, woodwork, plumbing fixtures, railings, glass, etc. there.

@diab01us 7 ай бұрын

I would totally do it except I am terrified of sink holes.

@unoriginalname4321 7 ай бұрын

@@diab01uswhat's the worst that can happen? A gaping mouth opens in the earth below your feet? You're swallowed screaming into darkness, uncertain if you'll be entombed in dirt or water?

@diab01us 7 ай бұрын

@@unoriginalname4321 Pretty much. Like the guy in Florida that got swallowed up while he was asleep in his bed never to be found.

@robinsheldon899 7 ай бұрын

Cannibalized is one thing, but these home have been vandalized for no good reason.

@netzoned 7 ай бұрын

I just watched this and made an OP. Yes, if I lived by there all of those homes would have already been mine and (professionally) gutted a long time ago! Without even trying there was (/is) at least $250,000 to be obtained. EDIT That's just the central AC/Heat units that are inside the houses. Did anyone notice that Goodman which was shown?

@Sashazur 7 ай бұрын

Moral of the story: Before you consider buying property or a home in an area that is newly built in, get a geologist report, check county and township maps for floodplain, etc. There’s often a good reason why nobody built anything there for so long! And if you find out there’s a problem, don’t try to convince yourself “it’ll never happen to me”.

@kanases 7 ай бұрын

Wouldn't the developer be responsible for the initial build knowing the land was unstable? Of course the home owners have to do their due diligence as well. We had a huge issue here in Nova Scotia after the flooding in the spring, the homes were built on a flood plain so can never be sold for their initial value, they are still standing but insurance won't cover the damage.

@mickeyhead9770 7 ай бұрын

It is sinful that doors, fixtures, wood floors, railings, etc. have not been removed to be reused.

@shaneencalade4988 4 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing…. You would think they would allow someone to go get for donations at least Homes for Humanity even. I’m sure these properties are tied up in legal issues and will most likely just rot down…. Such a waste.

@audrey5941 7 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine the loss to the home owners and how they were ever able to recover financially. What a catastrophic event. Horribly sad.

@trainrover 7 ай бұрын

hey! oh Mightily achy brain there! they must've been too wealthy to have hauled away their TELLING trashiness, huh..? welcome to Can o' duhhhh tellingly championed by Ton o' rot, pal... 💡💡💡 with its ever fuckingly knavish mindsets......

@trainrover 7 ай бұрын

once upon a time, Canadien/nes used to be the better ones at wresting might right out of cleptoparasites' grubby talons........

@mortyjansen399 7 ай бұрын

Well if they were told. They took a calculated risk and lost. So that is what it is.

@therecanbeonlyonechris5019 7 ай бұрын

@@trainrovernever!!! Canadians are the ultimate cucks to false authority. Look at our history. Sacrificing our children in pointless overseas wars to keep the Westminster inbred cleptocrats in power

@JohnTaylor-fh4et 7 ай бұрын

Like the entire housing market, it's all just a paper mache House of cards. What goes up eventually goes down

@RB-sy1oz 7 ай бұрын

Nice to have an update on these homes. So sad the builder knew something would happen and still did the job. Not fair for the homeowners. It’s amazing how quickly nature takes over. Always a great day when you post!

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FranNyan 7 ай бұрын

Builder wasn't the one in charge, I'm sure. They almost never are. So often it turns into a "do your job or get out" with concerns ignored by those who could do something about it.

@dsayers586 7 ай бұрын

spani know it was going to happin . @@FranNyan

@llee4225 7 ай бұрын

The government should had bar construction of the subdivision instead of letting buyers get hosed.

@Mackaygolf 7 ай бұрын

The amount of salvageable material there is INSANE. There are multiple fortunes there, just waiting to be disassembled and brought to market.

@lauradeguire9774 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. What a waste.

@MrJuanito624 7 ай бұрын

Facts

@naomivought 7 ай бұрын

Yeah and if the houses are now sinking/sagging it’s probably all not worth much now. The floors and kitchen stuff are probably still salvageable. Windows possibly if not sagging. But yes so much. The longer they wait, the less it useable. The glass balcony railings, I’d take those first!!

@tamarakuklinski4240 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried to find the previous owners and speak with them about the whole story?

@wolfmantroy6601 7 ай бұрын

I see a wonderful amount of salvage to be had. Appliances, tubs, vanities, doors, windows on and on. I wonder why it all has been left there without anyone salvaging it?

@tnbrfller 7 ай бұрын

Because of the sinkholes ???

@6crazycats 7 ай бұрын

I remember reading or hearing that no big trucks - like moving trucks - were allowed in because of the instability. That might have something to do with it.

@loujon191 7 ай бұрын

What is it with you hillbillies and need for junk

@brent4073 5 ай бұрын

It would cost so much to get it all out and then itd be mismatched and/or not enough when you get out and installed somewhere new. So much easier to buy new

@Malien-xr7ux 7 ай бұрын

Looks like vandals and just being abandoned has done more damage than any sinkholes but idk, its such a shame 😢

@corgimom2 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous homes in a gorgeous location. I can't imagine losing my home, but these people knew what they were signing up for if it's true what you said. There's no way I would build my dream home in a location that is known to have sinkholes.

@GS-zc4sk 7 ай бұрын

At least here in the USA, When all parties agree to a real estate contract, there's little to No Recourse for the buyer. Unless addendum is created. Sounds like the disclose language was complete and this means the builder is free of warranty/responsibility for the sink holes. Be interesting to know the Home Owner Insurance Policy. This catastrophic event Begs people to consult with a Real Estate Attorney and experienced credible surveyors, Prior to signing. Read contracts and create addendums in Your Favor, if needed. WoW what a waste of a sub-division.

@vicz8899 7 ай бұрын

@@GS-zc4sk There should have been a geotech study done as part of the permit process, that would have prevented the development from happening. The municipality looked the other way so the developer could make profit. Similar thing happened where I'm at, except it was a mudslide area and the houses all slid down the hill. The County knew, but looked the other way.

@robinsheldon899 7 ай бұрын

In Sechelt BC, the the owners did NOT know what they were signing up for at all! The geotechnical company that surveyed the land on behalf of the District of Sechelt (who obtained the area through a land swap) reported that all was well prior to building have ducked all responsibility, as have the District of Sechelt. The District issued permits for the construction to proceed, and charged a pretty penny for doing so - did someone mention corruption here? No insurance companies cover sinkhole or land slip events, leaving all of these home owners to deal with things themselves.

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 7 ай бұрын

This is very sad. I'm surprised that the copper wiring and/or piping wasn't removed from these houses. Thanks Brent. Stay safe.

@DROK278 7 ай бұрын

It's way out of the way for one and only crack heads would bother with the copper unless it was a full teardown, did you think that thru?. Theres logically more money in doors and windows alone than there is from copper pipe lol

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 7 ай бұрын

I have seen where people go into a work site and steal the copper. Just saying . . .@@DROK278

@ajwalton_19 4 ай бұрын

this has got to be one of the greatest abandoned exploration channels. So well done and respectful.

@raynaknierim7197 7 ай бұрын

Hello Brent! So glad you did a revisit to this place. It is extremely sad that all families had to leave their beautiful homes. The area is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. Take care.😊❤

@stevet5379 7 ай бұрын

I cannot imagine spending that kind of money on a home with a neighbor in spitting distance!

@amerikanculture4583 Ай бұрын

I went and saw a 425k townhouse… that kind of money to share walls with strangers

@mikebrock1965 7 ай бұрын

It's weird that there are sink holes and ground movement all over but none of the houses show signs of a compromised foundation. I didn't see any cracked walls or buckled flooring. Even the garage doors are still straight and the sliders still seem to work.

@bethelle9099 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know the cause of the sink holes in this area?

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

@bethelle9099 groundwater causing unstable grounds

@GlobalFreeLiving 7 ай бұрын

I agree with you Mike? Where is the damage to the homes? No water in the basements, nothing. Very odd. If I was homeless in the area... I would relock the doors and make it very nice inside... just saying.

@Aari-s_dreamagination 7 ай бұрын

These houses are gorgeous. The view! Sad that people had to leave this beautiful place. Thank you for capturing the eerie beauty of this abandoned sub division.

@mrsminiverblue 7 ай бұрын

What magnificent views. The homeowners must have been heart-broken to leave.

@brent4073 5 ай бұрын

Ya i dont blame em for trying to build there with that view

@stacie406 7 ай бұрын

I have wondered what has happened since your last video of these beautiful homes. I feel so bad for the owners. Thank you revisiting this one.

@missMediaChick 7 ай бұрын

I moved from Toronto to Vancouver in 2016, and I've been wanting to go to Sechelt because it looks so magnificently beautiful. I hadn't heard about this subdivision. So sad that the homes were lost, and all that garbage is left in the middle of nature. What an incredible place it would have been to live.

@frizbeeliz 7 ай бұрын

Sad to see people’s dreams turn into a nightmare. Those homes and the views are incredible.

@shimmerbear60 7 ай бұрын

Great update. I know the houses are abandoned but I still feel sad about the vandalism

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Me too

@criticaloptimist 7 ай бұрын

Idk, someone should salvage the materials that are still good. Like that is a nice banister. It’s better for the environment. Those windows might still be good too. Such a waste to abandon that much stuff.

@doltonmurray1625 7 ай бұрын

I think legally it would still be classified as stealing.

@valeriegreen730 7 ай бұрын

9 q

@DROK278 7 ай бұрын

@@doltonmurray1625 It would be yes.

@Alleycat022 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us back here, I've watched the first video multiple times. So devastated for the people who've lost their beautiful homes. I can't imagine being in their shoes and watching this video to see what was supposed to be my dream home in these conditions. I hope they are all doing well. Thank you again

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the gift! Yes it’s a very sad thing. Crazy how the township is not keeping up with the fencing and allowing homeless to move it and trash the place

@Alleycat022 7 ай бұрын

@@AbandonedUrbexCanada I agree, there's no need to let it get trashed the way it is. If the homeowners aren't allowed back, then the homeless shouldn't get to opportunity to go trash it.

@cynthiahansen9902 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the revisit Brent. I remember the first video. I think maybe it would have been safer after everybody moved out to pull the houses down for safety sake. You never know when a house can disappear into a sinkhole and homeless people living in them makes for a life and death situation. Glad you made it out ok without any trouble.

@timothyandrewnielsen 7 ай бұрын

Should fill the homes with homeless and hope for it.

@jc2385 7 ай бұрын

So sad to see these beautiful homes just trashed and disrespected by the homeless. I'm sure the original homeowners would be sad as a home is most of our biggest asset. Unfortunate all this natural land was destroyed for something that was never meant to be. Unfortunate all around. the views are stunning. Great photo work.

@JennyT372 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Brent for taking us back here again. It could be such a beautiful place, but I suppose it can't be cleared and returned to nature because it would be too dangerous for heavy vehicles. Maybe you could go back again in a year or so and show us how things are. I love your explores - keep them coming!

@linato1855 7 ай бұрын

This place has been thoroughly gone through and trashed since the last visit video. Almost glad someone’s making use of some of kitchen cabinets etc. as to not let everything go completely to waste/ruin. Thanks for the revisit,Brent. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

@pamelavance8753 7 ай бұрын

I hope it was the owners who came and salvaged their kitchen.

@leshaj1989 7 ай бұрын

The complete heartbreak I feel watching this is insane. Watching nature take itself back is crazy. 😢

@somersetflower 7 ай бұрын

Please be careful. You look so well at the moment and we'd like you to keep it that way ! 😅 Thanks for returning to this explore it is so very sad and I wonder what happened to the people who had to start all over again . Now just remember as I have said to you before you are my favourite explorer and we need you in one piece ! I can't imagine buying such a beautiful home with such a great view, falling in love with it and then having to leave it behind. I would love to hear from someone who was in that position so we could know they are doing ok. All the best. Keep exploring. Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xx

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Janice your very kind 😊

@robinsheldon899 7 ай бұрын

Some of these owners managed to restart their lives but may never recover financially. We know of one family who had to move into parents basement suite, AND have to continue making mortgage payments.

@lenoraeaton 7 ай бұрын

It might be five years later but its still a great video!!😊👍

@matthewelliott2213 7 ай бұрын

I think I'd get a rainwater catch and generator and live with the sinkholes... The view is worth the hassle and danger. What a beautiful area--B.C. is so stunningly gorgeous.

@tubros 7 ай бұрын

I want to show appreciation for Brent and his work! Urbex videos and urbex has been on a downturn, most channels I like to watch are gone, turned ghost faker or just all go to the same "flare" locations. Keep doing this Brent, interesting locations and giving us background about the sites. You show us places we never be able to visit.

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. Glad you enjoy my videos 🫡

@kathynguyen6409 7 ай бұрын

I subscribed! Thank you for revisit the area without damage or destroy the property. We don't know the financial struggle the families had to go through. Hope they are at peace and resolve with the city. It makes me sad to see vandalism from other unknown visitors. The homes are absolutely beautiful. It was once filled with memories and now left abandon.

@Fletchey2209 7 ай бұрын

It’s very sad to see these beautiful homes in the amazing nature of BC. I just can’t explain how it feels to just see this, so much has changed sense then. I feel bad the owners never got there money. Thanks for going back! ❤️🇨🇦

@lindamesa5122 7 ай бұрын

Hey Brent good to see u again! It makes me sick to see all those beautiful hard wood floors and cabinets just sitting there wasting away! Thanks for the update! 😮😮😮😮

@moonwalker091000 7 ай бұрын

I can't even wrap my head around this. That first home was gorgeous and looked ready to move into. And those views!! All such beautiful homes worth nothing now, so sad :( Thanks for the post Brent and stay safe

@teribacon 7 ай бұрын

Actually they are worth $2.00.

@jakedeutscher 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful homes. I can imagine the bliss of living there before the evacuation!

@Judy.LoveandLightAlways 7 ай бұрын

@11:04 after just watching pt1 the kitchen was there, you were right. It is so much more damaged than pt1.. I wish you wouldn't go alone. Great video Thank you. Kindest thoughts to all and to your families and Furbabies from Australia x

@Chrisss2112 7 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Brent! You said you were talking with a guy who was aware of the sinkhole’s, yet he still built two houses? I’m guessing he just didn’t care and needed the money. For me, if I were a builder, I couldn’t morally live with myself. But hey, that’s just me. 😊. Thank you for the revisit 👍

@SlimDavenport 7 ай бұрын

16:03 that beautiful view from the living room. So sad they had to leave the house.

@clairefunnell8481 7 ай бұрын

Hi Brent, really good to see you again. Too bad about these beautiful houses. Stupid, idiot vandals. Those sea views were beautiful. Wow! I'm wondering how much longer they have before the houses start to sink and fall apart. Sad.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Chatty-Cathy823 7 ай бұрын

I still feel sad for the families. How sad to lose the house they saved for only to lose it all

@auzzygirl8175 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this update. I saw your original and often wondered about this place. I know the places are abandoned but l just don't understand why people feel the need to trash things that aren't theirs.

@papermason 7 ай бұрын

I hope these families are doing well, I can't imagine how bad it is to lose your home.

@alishamaryleerichardson-go2106 7 ай бұрын

I remember your first visit there.. its amazing.. and so sad that these homes with million dollar views have gone to waste.

@kristinetrott5087 7 ай бұрын

It is so insane for people to just go in and destroy things like smashing the windows and glass in the bathrooms. And if a roof is not intact, the building will soon be toast. Shame on those developers!

@judyrose2939 7 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Remember the guy who was sleeping in his bed in Florida and his house sank in a sink hole and they never found him? That is very scary. You are the only house explorer videos I watch. I used to watch others but I get creeped out when they are exploring those old houses I feel like I’m walking with them.. but not creeped out with yours. Thank you ❤

@BabyMonkeyDefender 7 ай бұрын

I thought they finally did get to him about 3 or so weeks later? It must've been another one, but you don't hear about people disappearing everyday. I do recall a 48 Hours or 60 Minutes did a feature dedicated to sink holes in Florida with that specific story, but obviously I'm incorrect he was finally recovered. They also didn't go into much detail about how sink holes happen. I suppose I could go Google it, but time gets away from you, ya know?

@judyrose2939 7 ай бұрын

@@BabyMonkeyDefender I found this. The sinkhole initially opened in 2013 and took the life of 36-year-old Jeffrey Bush, who was asleep when the hole opened, and the floor collapsed beneath him. His body was never recovered.Jul

@andrewbrendan1579 7 ай бұрын

In the second house I saw what looked like a really big bookcase or set of bookcases placed together. I would love to have those in my living space!

@elsacruz6124 7 ай бұрын

I saw your prior video… but I’m glad you went back to see how it looks now😢

@catemaclean9579 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update Brent. Please stay safe!!!

@lovejones92 6 ай бұрын

Aside from the sinkholes these homes are beautiful and it’s unfortunate this is happening to them.

@maverickwayfarer 7 ай бұрын

These developers don't care about the land they clear cut. They just think about profit.

@elidadeiulio792 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the update on those beautiful homes, I love your videos 😊

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@victoriamarx3267 7 ай бұрын

I've been going to Sechelt once or twice a year for 10 years now and can not believe I have never heard of this community!!!! Just crazy to me! Definitely will be looking into this area next time I'm there, thanks for the video

@whitewitch1105 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us back. I wondered how things were there.

@jennysaranac4454 7 ай бұрын

Who was the engineer that signed their name to this development?

@1603shadow 7 ай бұрын

So sad they should see if they could salvage and recycle the flooring , kitchen cabinets & counters from those homes.

@MattandBecExplores-lt9vf 7 ай бұрын

So sad and great to see an update. Enjoyed watching 😊👍.

@billstill1794 7 ай бұрын

Another classic! Glad you returned! Thanks! The developer should be held responsible and forced to refund 100% of everyone's costs!

@henryardoin8513 7 ай бұрын

Sure has changed since the last time you were there " shame about the vandalism, but the house's are doomed anyway"! Still is a very beautiful location" thanks Brent"!👍😎😁

@Mizz.Person 7 ай бұрын

At the end of the day, its a shame that they didn't make it a legality to remove as many parts of the homes as possible, even by hand, so wildlife could move back into the area. :/ So much of the wood, floors, railings, etc, could have been repurposed, as they're so new.

@ktp. 7 ай бұрын

Agree, there is so much materials just wasting away for nothing. I think maybe because the lawsuits are ongoing, nothing can be touched by the owners but in the meantime, the homeless etc are taking over the houses which must be devastating for the owners to see.

@jari6584 7 ай бұрын

Eerie but beautiful...I remember the first video. Thanks!

@user-sf6cg1iy1o 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Brent!

@jouvellemcwatters169 7 ай бұрын

Hi just watching now in Australia 🇦🇺. I did watch the first video awhile back and I’ve been wondering about this place . I loved that first home in this vid , just beautiful. Would’ve been such an amazing place to live , such a shame .

@poetryqn 7 ай бұрын

This may sound like an odd juxtaposition, but I just wanted tho thank two Canadians for reminding me that all that glitters is not gold. Between you and Mike Holmes looking behind the walls and luxury finishes, and beyond the spectacular views, I have come to truly understand what is meant by Buyer Beware. Hard enough to find a home inspector worth their salt, but now I have to find a geologist as well? Sigh. As others have pointed out, this development should never have been allowed to proceed. Hindsight is 20/20. Thanks again for an interesting video, @AbandonedUrbexCanada

@marchumphreys3865 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. Makes a nice change to see propertys with awesome views to.

@ChantalsCritters 7 ай бұрын

Such a stunning place. Sad to see. Great exploration.

@acanadianineurope814 7 ай бұрын

Interesting for all the sinkholes.... all the houses still seem straight, level, and undamaged. Just... interesting.

@janetmcdonald2572 7 ай бұрын

After living in Vancouver since the early 90’s all I keep thinking is how enormous the houses are. So devastating.

@nancyweliczko9334 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous views and I don't understand why these houses wasn't salvaged there are tons of things that can be salvaged out of these homes and then tear them down and let mother nature have her land back...so sad.

@nickbakker6963 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the follow-up visit, Brent! Music with the drone shots was most appropriate!!

@joylignestv3461 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤️

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

@megmills4798 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time😊

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@nanette_128 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the update.

@janacollins-maguire4942 7 ай бұрын

Yeah I saw the first video. Definitely getting worse, but what a view they had. I'll bet it was a beautiful place, until it wasn't. Thanks Brent. 💜☮️

@PXAbstraction 7 ай бұрын

So sad to see the place continue to deteriorate. It's such a beautiful area and would have been an awesome place to live. Do you know what the current legal status of the place is? Your description said the region was told to stop abusing emergency orders, but they continued to do so. Have the homeowners managed to get any kind of settlement from them or the builder?

@JBlackWind 7 ай бұрын

These vids are awesome - when I found your channel last November I hooked my phone up to the big screen and binged for hours. Boss Abandoned 🎉

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Hey thank you!

@kimcwhite6509 7 ай бұрын

I just found your channel & subscribed. I haven't subbed to any abandoned channels, but you are professional, respectful & have the best videography! I love Canada but live in Northern California. Thx💙

@beverleystone1102 7 ай бұрын

Hey Brent thank you for going back. It's so sad that a better survey wasn't done before the land purchase. I can imagine waking each morning with that fantastic view and topped with the sun streaming in. Just wow get to leave so much behind all needed at another home sofas kitchen appliances furniture sad to think of the people moving on. The water looks like soil erosion is leeching out from the shore line . Dreams of what it could have been. Yes safe to keep away from drug addicts to be beaten for money or worse in a place no one would search to look for you , safety has to be upper most in your mind if out alone. I truly love your explores but think a good friend supporting you would be a good idea. Anyway thank you for going back sad to see glass smashed I wonder at the mentality of people especially if homeless why destroy a place to live for free. Thank you again beverley stone U.K.

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much Beverley! I believe a survey was done and they discovered issues but built anyway. It does look like soil erosion is leeching out from the shoreline

@juliebleasdale7098 7 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤

@heidiescobedo2870 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the update on this area. I watched your first film months ago. Very beautiful scenery but sad & amazing story at the same time.

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nitarenfrow5967 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos amazing footage beautiful homes. Stunning backdrop of nature❤

@jennifer9528 7 ай бұрын

Did anyone else feel a sense of sadness watching this, thinking how quickly Mother Nature can erase all traces of mankind's existence when the last ones die?

@JT-sz7xc 7 ай бұрын

Hello Brent, I saw your first video on this subdivision, at that time I felt very sorry for everyone loosing their homes. However, if what you say is true, and these homeowners signed some sort of acknowledgment to show they knew sinkholes existed in the area, then I don’t feel as bad because they took the risk.

@charliea3363 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for updating us

@delira_designschannel2684 7 ай бұрын

This is my favorite video in your channel, this neighborhood reminds me of our past and how we leave it all behind. I would of stayed so peaceful

@frankintx699 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vlogs 👍❤❤

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 7 ай бұрын

Hi Frank👋

@JohnS-er7jh 7 ай бұрын

I realize doing proper land surveys can be expensive, especially if you need hire a geologist specialist to special equipment (ground penetrating rador, etc.). But for a neighborhood like that, it should become more common to do so (hiring geologists, etc. before deciding to build). Whereas in other areas, when I see problems occur, it is just inevitable (like building mansions on steep cliffs in California) or near water (especially in Florida)

@christines7 7 ай бұрын

New sub. Thank YOU for sharing. Great job from the sky and the video

@user-sf6cg1iy1o 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful view

@terrystrahl6006 7 ай бұрын

WOW! It's very sad all these peoples dreams have gone down the drain, and all the money and memories lost forever, it is a beautiful location and view to have enjoyed.... 😵

@billgoeckel6344 7 ай бұрын

Great update on this ! Thanks. What would cause all the sink holes. And if they knew this was going to happen how did the B.C. government allow them to build?

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

Groundwater causing unstable grounds

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 7 ай бұрын

But don't they have to survey the land to make sure it's stable before building? Sounds like somebody didn't do their job. @@AbandonedUrbexCanada

@AbandonedUrbexCanada 7 ай бұрын

@@JeanStAubin-nl9uoyes they did and they did discover issues with the ground. They built on it anyway

@user-randi1987 7 ай бұрын

I can't imagine how angry the homeowners were to be evicted from those beautiful, expensive homes

@jomama5186 7 ай бұрын

Another great video !!! You're AWESOME !!!🧡🙏🏻

@ChrisEva69 7 ай бұрын

Oh wow. How gorgeous this place is. What a shame.

@HarderNotSmarter 7 ай бұрын

No cracked windows or drywall. Doors operational. Those houses are not sinking. The road clearly is, but I think there may be been a bit of an over reaction to force everyone to abandon. The builder may just have built the road without the proper base and drainage.

@warthog473 7 ай бұрын

It's a shame these people lost their homes, but he said at the beginning that supposedly they signed papers stating they were aware of the problem. It's insane they were permitted to even build this subdivision. But it has happened in the U.S. too. There are neighborhoods with beautiful mountain views that are sliding down hillsides, 2 and 3 million dollar homes and the whole back of the house and the backyard are gone.

@nefariouspersephone9447 7 ай бұрын

one word: money

@user-sf6cg1iy1o 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful homes