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Dan Schaumann
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 เม.ย. 2009
Aussie / Canadian living in Montréal. I post occasional videos of my travel, bikepacking adventures, music, GeoGuessr and other bits & pieces. Check out my album, A Thousand Days Beneath The Sun, and my EP, I Wish I Lived In Canada.
The abandoned ruins of Fort Montgomery! My 200km return bike ride from Montréal to Rouses Point
In July 2024 I went on a 200km round-trip bike ride from Montréal QC to Rouses Point NY to see the abandoned ruins of Fort Montgomery (a.k.a. "Fort Blunder," for reasons which will become apparent in the video).
Along the way I passed through some beautiful small towns and their connecting bike paths, including Chambly, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Valentin, before arriving in Rouses Point in the early afternoon. I took a different route back home, via Monteé-Dupuis, Saint-Rémi and Sainte-Catherine.
I was blown away not only by how impressive Fort Montgomery was, but by the spectacular scenery and pure adventure I had along the way. I couldn't believe the amount of abandoned stuff I found!
0:00 Intro
1:35 Abandoned factory
4:36 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
5:48 Saint-Valentin
7:08 Rouses Point
8:36 Trying to get to Fort Montgomery
11:20 Fort Montgomery
15:05 Day 2
16:15 Approaching Saint-Rémi
17:28 Swim in the Saint Lawrence
Strava day 1: www.strava.com/activities/11879811833
Strava day 2: www.strava.com/activities/11889306262
Along the way I passed through some beautiful small towns and their connecting bike paths, including Chambly, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Valentin, before arriving in Rouses Point in the early afternoon. I took a different route back home, via Monteé-Dupuis, Saint-Rémi and Sainte-Catherine.
I was blown away not only by how impressive Fort Montgomery was, but by the spectacular scenery and pure adventure I had along the way. I couldn't believe the amount of abandoned stuff I found!
0:00 Intro
1:35 Abandoned factory
4:36 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
5:48 Saint-Valentin
7:08 Rouses Point
8:36 Trying to get to Fort Montgomery
11:20 Fort Montgomery
15:05 Day 2
16:15 Approaching Saint-Rémi
17:28 Swim in the Saint Lawrence
Strava day 1: www.strava.com/activities/11879811833
Strava day 2: www.strava.com/activities/11889306262
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I walked 60km from one end of Montreal to the other
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Join me for an epic 60km adventure where I walked from the very northeastern tip of Montréal island at Parc du Bout-de-l'Île, to the southwestern point at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. This preposterous promenade took me nearly 14.5 hours to complete, but it was a wonderful way to see parts of the city I’d never otherwise see. If you enjoyed this, check out my video where I rode my bike 150km around...
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Reuniting with a lost melody: my 25 year search for a song!
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CANE FIRE by STRUM, written by Timo Tolvanen, from the EP Distant Rain. Way back in 1998 at the youthful age of 14, I heard a particular song a single time on CMT, the chorus of which embedded deeply into my memory. I've been trying to search for it ever since, and finally I tracked it down - a quarter of a century later! This is the story of how I rediscovered it. You can find more info about ...
10km straight line jog in Montreal on the coldest day of the year
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Saturday 24th of March 2024 was the coldest day of the year in Montreal at -14ºC, which just happened to coincide with the day I planned to jog 10km along Avenue Papineau, the longest, straightest stretch of road (that I know of) on Montreal island. Join me to see if I made it!
A short tour of Casa Amarela Cemetery in Recife, Brazil
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In January 2024 I paid a visit to the Cemitério de Casa Amarela in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. I loved the aesthetic of this place, especially the stark contrast between the peacefulness of the graveyard and the chaos of the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Dog Chapel: A Tribute to Coco
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I visited the Dog Chapel, on top of Dog Mountain, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to pay tribute to my parent's adorable English Staffy, Coco. Built in 2000 by Stephen Huneck, the Dog Chapel is a wonderfully peaceful and moving little sanctuary that anyone can visit to remember their dearly departed pets. For more information on Stephen Huneck, his artwork, and his beloved Dog Mountain, go to www.do...
I invented and cooked Townsville Soup
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Townsville, North Queensland, is my home town, and I had this idea to match the postcodes of the Townsville region with the vegetables linked to their corresponding price lookup codes, and make a soup out of it. What were the ingredients and how did it taste? Find out here! TOWNSVILLE SOUP Ingredients: 4810 - bunched or banded turnips 4811 - purple-top turnip 4812 - white turnip 4813 - retailer...
I found where the true Old people of Olds spend their time
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In September 2023 I travelled one hour out of my way to Olds, Alberta, pretty much because it has a funny name and I wanted to get a pic by the town's sign. I ended up finding where the true Old people of Olds spend their time.
Finding Public Toilets Of The World on GeoGuessr
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Playing a few games of GeoGuessr on a map I created and have meticulously been adding to over the past few years called Public Toilets Of The World! You can see the map here at www.geoguessr.com/maps/604400c6812b590001c4e0fb And you can find Toilography here: Instagram: toilography TH-cam: th-cam.com/channels/ulGFpa8DWJZdk39V00UvLg.html X/Twitter: toilography
My straight-line mission across Montreal's Mont-Royal
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I've always been curious if it's possible to walk across the entirety of Mont-Royal - the mountain situated smack-bang in the middle of Montreal city - in a straight line. I recently put this to the test and embarked upon a mission to get from Côte-Sainte-Catherine, on the western end of the mountain, to Saint-Catherine, on the eastern end. Did I succeed? Watch and find out! Of course, the mast...
I visited coffee farms in Colombia with Nespresso
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In May 2023 I was honoured to take part in a trip to the beautiful town of Jardín, Colombia, along with 19 other amazing people from across Nespresso Canada. I put together this video of the experience, highlighting our visit to two coffee farms tucked away in the Antioquia mountains, as well as the Central Mill and the dry parchment coffee purchasing point. I hope you enjoy!
Jim Keays - The Boy From The Stars (1974) [with lyrics]
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The Boy From The Stars is my dad's favourite song but he couldn't find this particular recording anywhere online to listen to, so I'm uploading a copy here from the CD release. I included the lyrics in the video. Personnel, taken from www.discogs.com/release/2983277-Jim-Keays-The-Boy-From-The-Stars Acoustic Guitar - Chris Brown Acoustic Guitar [12 String] - Greg Cook Arranged By [String Arrange...
Kayaking 31km up & down Ross River in Townsville, Qld
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Going for a walk in Montreal while it's -42ºC
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Going for a walk in Montreal while it's -42ºC
I sold a crystal ball for $10 but the guy never collected it or accepted a refund
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I sold a crystal ball for $10 but the guy never collected it or accepted a refund
A very autumnal day on Mont Royal: lots of fall foliage, some horses and a Tam Tam
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Riding my bike 87km around the circumference of Laval
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Riding my bike 87km around the circumference of Laval
Black Rock, Montreal: the Irish Commemorative Stone of 1859
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Black Rock, Montreal: the Irish Commemorative Stone of 1859
Dan Schaumann - Butane (Live from my Living Room)
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Dan Schaumann - Butane (Live from my Living Room)
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I made ice cream outdoors while it was -24ºC
Playing GeoGuessr in my home town of Townsville, Qld
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Playing GeoGuessr in my home town of Townsville, Qld
Buying A Toilet Plunger In Brazil - a story about an awkward day's shopping
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Buying A Toilet Plunger In Brazil - a story about an awkward day's shopping
Dan Schaumann: Australian accent voiceover service
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Dan Schaumann: Australian accent voiceover service
My Canadian immigration timeline: Express Entry / PR and Citizenship application process
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My Canadian immigration timeline: Express Entry / PR and Citizenship application process
Riding my bike 150km around the circumference of Montreal Island
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Riding my bike 150km around the circumference of Montreal Island
Playing the Turkey map, telling Turkish facts and eating Turkish snacks on GeoGuessr
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Playing the Turkey map, telling Turkish facts and eating Turkish snacks on GeoGuessr
Really like your content, Dan! You seem like a genuine nice guy. I grew up in Île-Perrot, just west of the island of Montréal, maybe I should give a try to this or your 'walk the entire island' challenge.
Good vid ❤
Odd choice to walk the TCan in the west island. I would have thought that following Gouin all the way to the west end would have been easier walk.
What a nice find!! I've done the 150 km two summers in a row now and it's just one of the most interesting fun ways to discover parts of the island that you didn't know existed. Also I'm thinking of doing an architectural tour around the island. There are a lot of interesting homes and locations that only us bikers see on this trip.
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Very interesting! Nice job really
Thanks for the walk man. I walk a lot myself. I love finding hidden gems. Great video man
was waiting for your next video…. great one !
Thanks! I have two more filmed, just need to find the time to edit them, hopefully in the next month or so.
i feel like the views would’ve been a lot nicer if you hadn’t done this during the ugliest season of the year lol but i love this video anyway
00:56 Cool!
Great stuff, keep it up We would love to add your music on our blog
do you have any proof that you actually listened to it for 10 hours?
A man with love in his heart for the D would never use their name in vain
I watched your video a few months back and decided to do the walk today. Did the 55KM tip to tip walk in 10hr50min! Was originally aiming to get it done in 12
Great to hear! I'm pretty sure you're the first to comment about doing the whole walk after seeing the video, I'm very happy this has inspired others to do the same. 12 hours is a great time. Hope your legs recovered well!
Impressive! Now try walk 120km from one end of Greater Montreal to another (Saint-Zotique to Lavaltrie) 😂
I've reached to you before on this video, and I have a few question for you: I will be doing this route in a few weeks time and was wondering if you had any tips or suggestions for my ride? Did you use Strava as a guide or did you simply use it to record your route? Finally, I will also travelling in a counterclockwise direction (so that I am also on the same side the water) ...did you find this to be this helpful for staying on route for the perimeter of the island? Cheers, and well done on your ride!
Thanks for getting back in touch! Good to hear you're doing the ride yourself. I used Google Maps as my guide but I had to tweak it a bit; it (rightly so) suggested some bike routes which were a bit more internal, whereas I specifically wanted to stick as far close to the outer circumference as possible. Strava was just to record the route. I'd also agree counter-clockwise is the best option, for exactly that reason, it's easier to take a detour into a waterside park. Be cautious around the Cartierville area of Gouin, when I was there a few months ago it was full of roadwork and quite chaotic. Good luck!
@@DanSchaumann Thanks so much for getting back to me! I appreciate your feedback! I'm really looking forward to this challenge!
Nice one mate! :) Cheers
this guy did something nobody could do! you deserve way more likes and views than this!
Thanks, Montreal King!
@@DanSchaumann You’re Welcome!
Kel aprooves btw
nice ride
West Island >>>>
ok now do 120 km
You are very strong my friend !
i like this video, good job!!
Congrats for prononcing the landmarks name's in french rather than translate them 💪🏻
This video was quite fun to watch, as someone from the west island i fdeel your pain when mentioning the lack of sidewalks LOL!
I want to live in Montreal so badly, but I can’t speak French. Maybe that’s a stereotype and not true. Idk
This is great, keep the videos coming!
Mount Halifax is 3487 feet Mount Elliott is 4022!
Well done it's the second tallest of the local group
83k steps, the fck ahahahahahahah
Looks beautiful!!! What a great adventure!
Thanks Kelly!
Could of started from Sherbrooke or Notre Dame (in the east) would of been a nicer 'Walk'
À "zozo" is a poorly gifted individual brainwise. I dont think french people would really made fun of him because of his name. I think the reasons were less "honorable".
You said you've just moved to Montreal, where were you from ? Great vids you make!
Thank you! I'm Australian but I've been in Canada since 2013. I spent most of my time in Toronto before I made the move to Montreal a few years ago
The Aussie in me instantly thinks of snakes with that long grass
I can understand! I've only seen a single wild snake in the decade I've been in Canada and it was just a measly little grass snake... I was much more worried about ticks
Another great video!!
Great video !
Thanks a lot!
I wouldnt have the nerve to explore an abandoned factory, I would be afraid if people were in there doing something crazy or illegal or something.
At 2:38 there's a short clip of some tarps that had been strung up along the ceiling. When I saw that I was a bit worried that I was entering someone's makeshift living space, but there was nobody there.
DUDE EVERYTHING THAT GOVERNMENT IS INVOLVED IN CREATES FRAUDULENT JOB SECURITY.... GOVERNMENTS FOR EXAMPLE LAUNDER TAX PAYER MONEY SPENDING $50 ON A HAMMER, WHICH NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY ON A HAMMER. PPL NEED TO START THINKING ABOUT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AS MAFIA CARTELS... THATS WHAT THEYVE ESSENTIALLY BECOME...
I THINK THATS THE SAME FERRIS WHEEL THAT LOCAL ITALIAN COMEDIAN GUIFRIDDA MADE FUN OF IN ONE OF HIS SKITS THAT THEY SPENT OVER 1 MILLION OF TAX PAYER MONEY ON ...
omg lets go, me and my friends have been talking about how a ride from Mtl to Saint Jean would be crazy and you're over here going through Saint Jean AHAHAHA
Do it!! It's so nice on the trail out there south of Chambly. And make sure you go to Bean et Bonheur!
Thanks a making this. Looks like it was a fun ride.
It sure was a great ride, cheers!
Awesome video, Dan! 👍
Thanks a lot Tatiana, glad you enjoyed!
At the trans-Canadian, you could've went up on hyman BLVD which is much more enjoyable
Text time ya should've walked along the Dollard-des-Ormeaux bike path instead of along Highway 40 for that last bit! It's under the power lines, and I can assure you it's waaay nicer
If you’re up for a bigger challenge, you can ride around Montréal island offshore. I wouldn’t do it in one sitting but there are also excellent bike paths and parks to see.
GRUAU has to be one of the last coureurs des bois, for I find his tags absolutely everywhere in the remotest places of Montreal and the Laurentides.
Hahahaha bro no way i see this in my rexxomended. Am from montreal and you sir are a legwnd idk if id ever do this
I think around the 4min mark, you would be more into Montreal-Nord though ?
Wow big respect haha