The Digging Dudes

The Digging Dudes We are a few dudes who love to hunt for old relics. We find lost treasures either by accident or on purpose. Save some history with us?

We're always seeking out adventures that bring the past back to the future one treasure at a time. Welcome to The Digging Dudes official page. We're a group of passionate local history enthusiasts who aren't your average or typical history buffs. We're a laid-back team of professional metal detectorists who are on a mission to uncover the hidden treasures of the Ottawa Valley. In fact, our dedicat

ion to preserving local history was recognized when we won the Awesome Ottawa's award in November 2022. We use metal detectors to unearth all sorts of fascinating items that have been buried for over 200 years. Our motto is simple yet powerful: "Bringing the past back to the future, one treasure at a time." To us, treasure isn't just about its monetary value; it's the stories these items have to tell. Whether it's a spoon, horseshoe, pocket watch, ring, buckle, or even an old coin, these artifacts hold pieces of history. We believe it's our duty to document and share these stories, ensuring they aren't forgotten. Thanks to the generous permissions of numerous landowners in the area, we had an incredible year saving history from being lost forever. To those who have already supported us, a big heartfelt thank you! Now, we're on a quest to connect with more landowners, especially those with older homes and farms. We want to keep uncovering the rich history that lies beneath the soil. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please message me directly. And here's the best part – we document and film our discoveries and leave no mess behind. It's completely cost-free, and we have plenty of references to vouch for our responsible work. If this project piques your interest, check out some of the incredible things we've found on our website, www.TheDiggingDudes.ca. Let's work together to keep our local history alive and thriving! 😊

We do not get paid for this hobby, so consider buying us a coffee if you like what you see. A coffee will fuel our future hunts. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thediggingdudes

Here's a list of items we use and where to get them! Nokta simplex -Perfect for beginners
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Nokta Legend
https://amzn.to/3Tlc5C0
Nokta Legend Pro Pack. https://amzn.to/432FhAH
Garrett Pin Pointer
https://amzn.to/49yqNej
Deus 2 Bundle
https://amzn.to/3IDa6mp
Root Slayer Shovel
https://amzn.to/3TivkLh
Hand Digger tool
https://amzn.to/3uQnfoO

Part 2 of this Epic adventure in field where an apparent hotel once stood in the 1800's. We've been there a few times a...
01/31/2025

Part 2 of this Epic adventure in field where an apparent hotel once stood in the 1800's. We've been there a few times and found loads of relics proving there once was a site there despite no actual written record of it. The newest coin found there is 1859, so everything else found is older than that! Check it out. https://youtu.be/WBA-c1IxIyQ

Join The Digging Dudes on an exciting metal detecting adventure as we explore the historic site of an old hotel along th...
01/24/2025

Join The Digging Dudes on an exciting metal detecting adventure as we explore the historic site of an old hotel along the Ottawa River. This episode is packed with incredible finds, as W***y finds his top bucket lister for the year—don’t miss the start of this epic series! https://youtu.be/DD2d5RIgSpI

That time the Dudes drove 2.5 hours to hunt an amazing permission south of the St. Lawrence IN THE SNOW! And we killed ...
01/23/2025

That time the Dudes drove 2.5 hours to hunt an amazing permission south of the St. Lawrence IN THE SNOW! And we killed it! https://youtu.be/cHcjydkN6gc

Join The Digging Dudes as we brave the first snowfall of the season to uncover incredible treasures in Part 3 of our South of the St. Lawrence adventure! Met...

Check out the finds from this weeks Video as W***y gets invited out by Matt, Rodney and his son Nick to an old field tha...
01/17/2025

Check out the finds from this weeks Video as W***y gets invited out by Matt, Rodney and his son Nick to an old field that once had a school house. Full video here -> https://youtu.be/woYSugmU9Rc

🎉 Happy New Year, everyone! We're kicking off 2024 with a bang as Season 3 of The Digging Dudes Adventures premieres THI...
12/31/2024

🎉 Happy New Year, everyone! We're kicking off 2024 with a bang as Season 3 of The Digging Dudes Adventures premieres THIS FRIDAY, January 3rd!

🚗💨 Get ready to join us on an epic 14-hour road trip to North Carolina for the incredible DigStock event. Against all odds, we came out on top, and you won’t believe the treasures we uncovered!

📺 Haven’t subscribed to our channel yet? There’s no better time—don’t miss out on the action-packed season ahead!

👉 Subscribe now and catch the season opener: https://youtu.be/VYfs-ySyWDk

Got questions for us? Wanna know more about who we are and what we do?Just getting into the hobby and want to know what to get? Contact us if you have any qu...

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays and Merry Xmas from all the Dudes. May this new year be filled with love, laughter and many memories finding relics and treasures.

Some recent finds. Lipstick1920 large cent.
11/21/2024

Some recent finds.
Lipstick
1920 large cent.

Last year around this time my team and I found one of the coolest pieces of History we've ever found. In lieu of I tho...
11/11/2024

Last year around this time my team and I found one of the coolest pieces of History we've ever found. In lieu of I thought I would share a couple pictures from this item. Not only were we able to find this amazing historical WW1 military artifact, we were also able to reunite it with a family member of the original owner. There waa no greater feeling as a detectorist.
The amount of sacrifice and bravery from all of those who defended us then and now is awe-inspiring and the Digging Dudes salute you.

If you would like to see the moment we find and return this amazing piece of history, I've posted the links below.

The find :
https://youtu.be/yJXeWdUex8g?si=KMBKHmeC6fyEiARt

The return:
https://youtu.be/RLxupkvGGSM?si=OusQBcEeMFz3SazF

Another stellar day out detecting. Today with The Digging Dudes Jeff Bardell . I found a few beauties, but the real win...
10/20/2024

Another stellar day out detecting. Today with The Digging Dudes Jeff Bardell . I found a few beauties, but the real winner was a tag team effort by Jeff and I. He found a wreath buckle and I found the tongue for it at an 1828 farm.house.
Also, King George 3rd penny
Ships snd Colonies trade token 1835
Good for 5 cent trade token Canada
1905 King Ed Large Cent

Fantastic day hunting old soy fields south of the St.lawrence with good friends and The Digging Dudes Lots of great foot...
10/19/2024

Fantastic day hunting old soy fields south of the St.lawrence with good friends and The Digging Dudes
Lots of great footage. Some funny moments for sure.
Got myself
1816 Harp Bust Lower Canada
1886 Victoria Large Cent
1814 Spread Eagle Lower Canada Token
Savage and Lyman 1868 silver spoon engraved
With monogram
5 buttons

10/09/2024

As a detectorist.... I always get happy around soy harvest time!!
Nothing like swinging and finding treasure and relics in an old field. The Digging Dudes

09/05/2024

Did not expect this.
Prior to 1908 canadian money was minted in the UK. In 1908 the first large cents were struck in Canada. Some folks turned these into commemorative pins, just like this one.
Love history!

With over 500 FB followers, I think we can get our new YouTube channel close to that number. If you're following us here...
08/16/2024

With over 500 FB followers, I think we can get our new YouTube channel close to that number. If you're following us here and haven't followed us on YouTube, you're missing out on a lot of cool content.... just like this! At the final hour, in FROZEN ground... Jeff does the unimaginable.

Got questions for us? Wanna know more about who we are and what we do?Just getting into the hobby and want to know what to get? Contact us if you have any qu...

Returning this WW1 medal was the highlight of my year. Such an amazing permission with SO many cool finds. I had to invi...
07/19/2024

Returning this WW1 medal was the highlight of my year. Such an amazing permission with SO many cool finds. I had to invite a couple friends to help find what was once lost. King William 4 coin, largies, buckles, IHP's and so much more!

Got questions for us? Wanna know more about who we are and what we do?Just getting into the hobby and want to know what to get? Contact us if you have any qu...

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Did not expect this. Prior to 1908 canadian money was minted in the UK. In 1908 the first large cents were struck in Canada. Some folks turned these into commemorative pins, just like this one. Love history!

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