The Digging Dudes

The Digging Dudes We are three 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

Bienvenue sur la page officielle de The Digging Dudes. Nous sommes un groupe de passionnés d'histoire locale, mais nous ne sommes pas des mordus d'histoire ordinaires. Notre équipe décontractée de détectioristes professionnels s'est donné pour mission de découvrir les trésors cachés de la vallée de l'Outaouais. D’ailleurs, notre dévouement à la préservation du patrimoine a été récompensé par le prix Awesome Ottawa en novembre 2022. À l’aide de nos détecteurs de métaux, nous déterrons toutes sortes d’objets fascinants enfouis depuis plus de 200 ans. Notre devise est simple mais puissante : « Ramener le passé vers le futur, un trésor à la fois. » Pour nous, la valeur d’un trésor ne se mesure pas qu’en argent ; ce sont surtout les histoires que ces objets racontent. Qu’il s’agisse d’une cuillère, d’un fer à cheval, d’une montre à gousset, d’une bague, d’une boucle ou d’une vieille pièce de monnaie, ces artefacts sont des fragments d'histoire. Nous croyons qu’il est de notre devoir de documenter et de partager ces récits afin qu’ils ne tombent pas dans l’oubli. Grâce à la générosité de nombreux propriétaires fonciers de la région, nous avons connu une année incroyable en sauvant notre histoire d'une perte définitive. À tous ceux qui nous ont déjà soutenus, un immense merci du fond du cœur ! Aujourd’hui, nous cherchons à établir des liens avec d'autres propriétaires, particulièrement ceux qui possèdent des maisons anciennes ou des fermes. Nous voulons continuer à révéler la richesse historique qui repose sous nos pieds. Si cela vous intéresse ou si vous connaissez quelqu'un qui pourrait l'être, n'hésitez pas à m'envoyer un message direct. Le plus beau dans tout ça ? Nous filmons et documentons nos découvertes, et nous ne laissons absolument aucune trace de notre passage. C’est entièrement gratuit, et nous disposons de nombreuses références qui peuvent témoigner de notre professionnalisme et de notre rigueur. Si ce projet pique votre curiosité, allez jeter un coup d’œil à nos incroyables trouvailles sur notre site web : www.TheDiggingDudes.ca.

Join the Digging Dudes, W***y and Jeff, along with our friend Phil, for an epic day of metal detecting in Canada! We kic...
06/05/2026

Join the Digging Dudes, W***y and Jeff, along with our friend Phil, for an epic day of metal detecting in Canada! We kick off this treasure hunting adventure at a massive new permission south of the St. Lawrence River, exploring a historic 1832 stone house. Watch as W***y uncovers his oldest dateable coin yet, featuring an incredible, crisp patina!

Armed with our Nokta and Deus metal detectors, the boys unearth tons of old coins and vintage relics throughout the day and into the evening at a second secret permission. Stick around until the very end for a special reward—even more old coins found hidden deep in a field!

If you’re new to the channel, you’ll hear us talk about our annual scavenger hunt. It’s a friendly competition where we race to find 50 unique items on our checklist. Whether you want to improve your metal detecting skills, need expert advice on the hobby, or want us to explore your historic property for our 2026 adventures, we’ve got you covered.

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05/28/2026

What surprises does this old foundation hold for Aaron?

05/26/2026

This was an awesome way to start the day. The green patina on this coin is second to none.

05/24/2026

What kind of bell is this? Do you know? No holes, or shank.

05/24/2026

Guess the find before the reveal!
Be honest, did you know what it was?

05/21/2026

Gorgeous silver ring found! But... What is this symbol? Chat GPT can't figure it out! Can you?

That time we found something that lead to our most EPIC recovery and return ever! Reuniting this relic with family was h...
05/19/2026

That time we found something that lead to our most EPIC recovery and return ever! Reuniting this relic with family was hands down the best feeling ever. Check out our YouTube Channel for the full video, tons of other cool finds and the return that almost led to tears! https://youtu.be/yJXeWdUex8g

05/17/2026

Congrats to W***y on the time he found this gorgeous Vicky Quarter. This 1889 Quarter is in awesome condition! Super low mintage year!

One of the coolest finds from last year was saved by Aaron Dick . Was found on a very old beach. This is a blue lapis la...
05/16/2026

One of the coolest finds from last year was saved by Aaron Dick . Was found on a very old beach.
This is a blue lapis lazuli wax seal fob used to seal documents, with two watch winders on the same key ring.

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