Inside Pierre Berton’s Abandoned Estate | Forgotten Home of a Canadian Legend

Jun 14, 2025

Explore the abandoned estate of legendary Canadian historian and author Pierre Berton. Once a hub of literary greatness, now left to decay in silence. Join me as I take you inside the long-forgotten home of one of Canada’s most iconic storytellers — Pierre Berton. From bestselling books like The National Dream to decades on Canadian television, Berton helped shape Canada’s national identity. This now-crumbling estate once echoed with creativity, family life, and the making of Canadian literary history. In this urban exploration video, I walk through the remains of Berton’s private residence, discovering eerie rooms, remnants of the past, and the haunting beauty of nature slowly reclaiming history.

".... the other half to my kids.. won't be too much for them.. I don't believe they should get too much... " - Pierre Berton [1920 - 2004]