In 1870, a trove of gold coins on their way to fund a military force heading to confront Louis Riel during the Red River Resistance disappeared. With the gold having never been recovered, a group of treasure hunters are hoping to find it!
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.
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.
The team explores Lot 60, where Red River Métis once took a stand – the spark of the resistance. Goldie uncovers a treasure and returns it to the original owner’s family.
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.
The team explores a remote section of an old logging road and discovers how tough travel in the 1870s was. When their ATV breaks down, they’re left in a dangerous position.
A local Métis father and daughter show the team a hidden piece of the Dawson Trail on their property and share a theory about the gold’s location. Goldie encounters some good luck.
An elderly treasure hunter guides the team to the spot where he unearthed a rare 1700s coin. With hope and curiosity, they wade into the murky waters along the Dawson Trail, eager to test their luck.
Another legend of stolen gold, pursuit and tragedy arises on the trail. The team gains a new member as they search for a promising but tricky spot on the Whitemouth River.
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.
Memphis and Goldie travel a piece of the trail in an authentic Red River cart, and an 1800s weigh station at a river crossing yields interesting finds.
The team finds the remains of a bridge with the help of a fellow treasure hunter. Moose gets an exhilarating ride in a piece of history.
In the Caribou Bog, the team searches for two cannons lost by Wolseley’s military expedition. And the team comes across the most treacherous ground so far.
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.