Hotel Midway | Restoring a 126 Year Old BC Landmark

Hotel Midway is one of British Columbia's oldest surviving historic hotels, and its story is unlike any other. Join us as we explore the fascinating history of Hotel Midway in Midway, BC, from its beginnings in 1900, to fire, tragedy, resilience, and the remarkable restoration bringing this iconic landmark back to life. In this documentary, we take you inside one of British Columbia's most recognizable heritage hotels and uncover the people who shaped its legacy. Learn about Charles and Bertha Thomet, the murder that shocked the Boundary Country, and how the hotel survived more than a century of change. We also tour the Hotel with current owner Carissa for an exclusive interview as she shares why she chose Hotel Midway, the challenges of restoring a 126-year-old building, and her vision for preserving this important piece of British Columbia history for future generations. Whether you're passionate about BC history, heritage buildings, historic hotels, ghost towns, or forgotten places, this is a story you won't want to miss. In this documentary: 🏨 The history of Hotel Midway 🔫 The murder of Charles Thomet ❤️ Bertha Thomet's determination to keep the hotel alive 🛠️ An exclusive interview with owner Carissa 🏛️ Inside the restoration of one of British Columbia's historic landmarks 📸 Rare historical photographs and cinematic drone footage If you enjoy authentic stories about British Columbia's past, we'd love to have you join us. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 💬 Share your favorite part in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales for more documentaries exploring the history, heritage, ghost towns, railways, mining communities, and forgotten places that helped shape British Columbia. Book your stay at the Hotel Midway: https://www.hotelmidway.ca/ Phone: 604-615-5896 Historic Photo Credits • BC Archives • Midway Museum • Greenwood Museum & Archives Current Photography, Video & Drone Footage • Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales Check out Happy Trails & Adventures for great content on the Rail Trails of British Columbia👇 https://www.youtube.com/@UCw7eDUkG1_vuuHqqtXG85uQ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/miracle-rally License code: LOMXFXFB4IIGUNBQ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/adventure-is-calling License code: 9SZ7GMMOIVLYY5ZH #HotelMidway #MidwayBC #BritishColumbia #BCHistory #HistoricHotels #CanadianHistory #Heritage #HeritageRestoration #BoundaryCountry #HistoricPlaces #TravelBritishColumbia #GhostTowns #TracksTrailsForgottenTales Now streaming on: 🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights 🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go. 📍 What to expect: Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & Greenwood The historic Kettle Valley Railway Abandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trails Outdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past. Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales. ☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirt PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories. #trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast