Season 2 Episodes

  • Two men, one wearing a blue bucket hat and the other a black cowboy hat, examine a handheld device beside autumn woodland.

    Ep 201 - One Soldier's Account

    The hunt for the lost gold continues as Memphis, Laurie and the team search the very beginning of the Dawson Trail at the Northwest Angle. Mimi reveals an important clue about the soldier believed to have taken it. To be continued.

  • A motorboat carrying several people sits on a calm river bordered by reeds and dense green forest.

    Ep 202 – Every Story Begins Here

    On the site of an abandoned village, Pierrette hunts for the home of a Métis martyr’s widow. Eric wades into the water, searching for the original dock where settlers once disembarked to begin their overland journey.

  • A man points to a colourful sonar display while another man in a cowboy hat studies the screen aboard a boat.

    Ep 203 – Searching to Kingdom Come

    Old building foundations at Birch River, MB could be a way station on the Dawson Trail – or a Métis settlement from before the Reign of Terror. The team turns to high tech for answers; what it reveals is another surprising mystery. To be continued.

  • Close-up of a person holding a small object in one palm and examining it with a handheld magnifier.

    Ep 204 – Something I’ve Never Seen Before

    The ground around Birch River turns up objects from a striking number of historical periods, but no gold. They decide to move on, but drone technology reveals a hotspot in the middle of a swamp – an anomaly that could be important.

  • A paddler in a red canoe travels along a narrow, calm river framed by leafy branches and forest.

    Ep 205 – Lost in the Woods

    At the Whitemouth River, the team splits up to cover more ground. Eric and Laurie are excited to follow a piece of the original trail, but with no word from Memphis and a storm brewing, they start to worry about their missing companion. To be continued.

  • A group carries a large canoe with a stylized animal-head design overhead along a gravel path beside a log building.

    Ep 206 – A Story to Tell

    Separated from the team, Memphis is in a tough spot; a serendipitous rescue is music to his ears. Reunited, the team finds out what Voyageur life was like – and find a few treasures.

  • Four people stand talking in a sunlit pine forest. A man in a black cowboy hat gestures while the others listen.

    Ep 207 – We’re Close to the Gold

    At a ranger station on the Dawson Trail, the team brings in a drone to get the lay of the land. The object that appears on the thermal imaging piques their curiosity. With further investigation, they find a treasure that belongs in the Dawson Trail Museum.

  • Four people share a laugh outdoors, including a man wearing a red shirt, cream cowboy hat and colourful woven sash.

    Ep 208 – Muskeg du Diable (Devil’s Bog)

    The team searches for the treasure with the help of a fellow gold-hunter, a very old map, and a special skill of Roger’s. They end up in the Devil’s Bog, but they don’t leave empty-handed.

  • Three people stand on a miniature golf course. A woman lines up her putt while two men watch.

    Ep 209 – I Wouldn’t Be Here Today

    A promising spot on the hunt for gold is also central to Roger’s family history – where a tragedy would have wiped them out in an instant but for the help of one man. The team meets his great great granddaughter.

  • Two people stand on the covered wooden balcony of a rustic waterfront building, one pointing across the water.

    Ep 210 – If There is Gold, We Will Find It

    The team returns to the Brokenhead River, where stories have long swirled about hidden gold. Finding one treasure with teeth and one that’s for teeth; they feel success is inevitable.

  • A man sits at the wheel of a yellow antique open-top car parked on grass beside historic buildings and farm equipment.

    Ep 211 – Time Just Stood Still

    On the banks of the Seine River, the team searches an old Anishinaabe campsite. Pierrette pulls something from the water that’s been there for over 3500 years. They show their pre-contact finds to an elder and receive insight into the history of the area.

  • A woman wearing a cap and backpack sweeps a metal detector over grass near a small white church.

    Ep 212 – The Stepping of the Chains

    The team searches the site of Ste. Anne’s original HBC store and meet a descendent of the Métis resistance. They step into history to learn how local people stood up to injustice.

  • A person crouches in woodland and examines a small item between their fingers while others lean in to watch.

    Ep 213 – I Think We Found It

    Armed with new information, the team heads back to the Northwest Angle. One find after another leads them into the exact time period of the lost gold. Eric calls the group over as he unearths a jaw-dropping find. To be continued.   

Season 1 Episodes

  • Two people wading in a shallow stream while another stands on the bank; all wearing outdoor gear, surrounded by grass and vegetation.

    Ep 101 - Just Below the Surface

    Three treasure hunters set out to find the legendary lost gold on Canada’s Dawson Trail – a road littered with history, heartbreak and stories of the Red River Métis. With the help of a Métis Elder they find something buried in Manitoba’s Brokenhead River.

  • Four people standing next to a yellow SUV with the rear door open. They are dressed in outdoor clothing, including camouflage gear and a cowboy hat. They appear to be engaged in conversation near a forested area.

    Ep 102 – Follow the Clues

    Goldie and Moose discover the fate of the soldier who lost the gold. On the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Memphis learns what’s special about the land they’re searching. Another clue confirms they’re walking in the soldiers’ footsteps.

  • Two people standing outdoors, engaged in conversation, surrounded by green foliage, one holding a camera tripod.

    Ep 103 – We’re Looking for the Truth

    The team searches Lot 60, right where a few Red River Métis took a stand for their family and community – the beginning of the resistance. Goldie finds a treasure and gives it to a descendant of the lot’s displaced family. Another buried treasure appears.

  • Three people outdoors in a grassy field, with one person crouching and holding a small object while the others look on closely. One man is wearing a cowboy hat and another is holding a metal detector. Trees and a building are in the background.

    Ep 104 – They Must Have Been So Scared

    Searching the headquarters of the Dawson Trail’s construction, the team learns how local Métis were terrorized by the builders. A big find reveals how Métis skill helped create strong foundations for cathedrals.

  • Three people in outdoor clothing are in a grassy field. One person is using a metal detector, while the others watch. They are surrounded by tall grass and plants.

    Ep 105 – It’s Getting Dark

    The team explores a remote section of corduroy road and discovers how tough travel in the 1870s was. When their ATV breaks down, they’re left in a dangerous position.

  • Four people seated at a table in a rustic wooden room, engaged in conversation. One person holds a clear plastic bag. Various tools and decorations are mounted on the walls.

    Ep 106 – If That Isn’t Slavery…

    A local Métis father and daughter shows the team a hidden piece of the Dawson Trail on their property and shares a theory about the gold’s location. Goldie encounters some good luck.

  • Three people gather under a tree, examining something in one person's hand. The person on the left wears a cowboy hat and blue shirt with floral embroidery, the middle person is holding a clipboard, and the person on the right wears a cap and outdoor jacket. The scene is set outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Ep 107 – Carl’s Coin

    An elderly treasure-seeker shows the team where he found a rare coin from the 1700s. They wade into murky waters along the Dawson Trail to test their luck.

  • Aerial view of a forest with autumn foliage and a dark body of water flowing through it. The trees display vibrant red, yellow, and green leaves. Rocks and patches of grass are visible in the water.

    Ep 108 – Took it to the Grave

    Another legend of stolen gold, pursuit and tragedy arises on the trail. The team gains a new member as they search a promising but tricky spot on the Whitemouth River.

  • Three men on a floating platform; two standing with poles, one kneeling with a device.

    Ep 109 – The Moosehap

    The Whitemouth River and its slippery rocks give the team some trouble. They persist and find a piece of history between the remains of two bridges.

  • Group of five people standing outdoors on a grassy area surrounded by trees, with one person pointing and others looking attentively at the spot being indicated.

    Ep 110 – Could It Be the Key?

    Memphis and Goldie travel a piece of the trail in an authentic Red River cart and an 1800s-way station at a river crossing yields some exciting finds.

  • Two people paddling a canoe on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and tree branches.

    Ep 111 – Fingerprints from 2000 Years Ago

    The team finds the remains of a bridge with the help of a fellow treasure hunter. They learn the importance of sharing what’s found along the way, and Moose gets an exhilarating ride in a piece of history.

  • Three people walking through a forest, with trees in the background. They are equipped with metal detectors. The middle person is wearing a cowboy hat.

    Ep 112 – They Mean to Hang You

    In the Caribou Bog, the team searches for 2 cannons lost by Wolseley’s military expedition and find the most treacherous ground so far.

  • Two people in winter clothing, one holding an object, stand in front of a construction vehicle in a snowy landscape.

    Ep 113 – I’m Just Getting Started

    Memphis and the team return to the Caribou Bog in the dead of winter to resume the search on frozen ground. With the help of Roger and some heavy equipment, they break through the ice to pull out their biggest find yet.