Articles and Stories
Are you a treasure hunter in Manitoba, Canada? Have you recently uncovered a hidden gem or artifact that left you amazed? If so, we’d love to hear your story!
At OK John Metal Detectors, we’re passionate about the thrill of discovery and want to celebrate the amazing finds made by the metal detecting community. Whether you’ve unearthed a rare coin, a historical artifact, or a long-lost piece of jewelry, we’d love to share your adventure.
Simply email your story to info@okjohnmetaldetectors.com. Include details about your find, photos or videos, and any fun facts about your discovery. If selected, we’ll feature your story on our website and social media to inspire others and showcase the excitement of metal detecting.
Don’t wait—send us your Manitoba treasure-hunting story today!
UnAUTHORIZED DIGS PROMPT WARNING FROM HISTORIC SITE ON N.B.-N.S. BORDER
Staff at Fort Beauséjour–Fort Cumberland National Historic Site in New Brunswick have encountered a large number of newly dug holes lately prompting concerns that people with metal detectors are hunting for artefacts on protected grounds. There might be a face you recognize in the story. 🙂
Video : Story by Shaina Luck of CBC News. Â
Long-lost ID bracelet of Scottish air force pilot found buried in Manitoba beach
Randy Gerylo found the underground stash during a recent sweep on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in the Canadian province of Manitoba.
PHOTO : Ayrshire find on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
What could be hiding in your yard?
Metal-detecting treasure hunter digs deep into history.
PHOTO : Photos by Laurie Mustard / Winnipeg Free Press
More Manitobans metal detecting in the province
City TV News
Metal Hunter Helps uncover hidden treasuresÂ
PHOTO : By Dave Baxter
Local metal detectorist finds lead cross from 1700s
PHOTO : Robert Unik
Metal Detecting at Delta Beach sees unique find
PHOTO: James Cochrane
Written by Jared Thiessen Portage Online
The Lost Treasure of the Dawson Trail
PHOTO : Period British gold coins. Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/Sovereign_Victoria_1842_662015.jpg
The thrill of the hunt
Photo: Mr. Kelly Author: Candy Irvin for the South Mountain Press
Detectorists link family with artifact
Author: Erin Debody Photo: John Klyzub for the Brandon Sun
Local Treasure Hunters Uncover Time Capsule
Photo: Mr. Kelly Author:Miranda Leybournes for The Brandon Sun
Minning for coppers
Photo: Free Press Weekly
Hobby is substitute for golf
Author: Winnipeg Free Press
metal seeker turns up bombs, but no sign of burried forture
Photo: Winnipeg Free Press
Little Digger Pop Tab Collecting for WheelChairs
Resource: LDTCA Website
Archives of Manitoba Unveils History Maps
Video: CBC News
Manitoba’s Own MetalMan9, Roger Fontaine. A Metal Detecting Journey.
Resource: Metalman9.ca
Lost it? Call the beachcombers
Resource: Winnipeg Free Press
ARCHAEOLOGY IN CANADA
Resource: Government of Canada
Remonter les siècles et l’histoire du Manitoba à travers les métaux
En trois ans, Louise Racicot est devenue une «mordue» de la détection de métal.
PHOTOÂ :Â RADIO-CANADA / MOHAMED-AMIN KEHEL
All items were found in manitoba
2025 Finds of the Year
Ray Witko
Best Restoration
Chuck Dueck
TRAIN Car Lock
Earlier than 1910
Mitch Cuthbert
Memorial Cross for Mothers
Link for info!
Ryan Venn
Antique Travel Inkwell
2025 Finds of the Year
Patrick Hawley
Winnipeg Historic Watch Fob
Braedan James Newton
BUckle of the year
Richard Woodhouse
Most Intriguing Ring
Windy Digger
Masonic Medal
2025 Finds of the Year
Ray Witko
Best Restoration #2
Found by Randy Gerylo
Helping hand Award
2024 Finds of the Year
Russ Matens
Rare Medal
James Cochrane
Most Interesting
Information Here!
Randy
Gerylo
Best Story
Information Here!
Ray
WitKo
BEST STORY AS WELL
Information Here!
2023 Finds of the Year
Adam Jones
Best in Yard
James Kirkpatrick
Most Unusual Find
Ray Witko
Best Relic
Russ Martens
1908 22k gold ring
Best in Jewelry
2023 Finds of the Year
Tim Halstead
1871 Queen Victoria UK Shilling
Oldest Coin
Ray Witko
BEST Site
Brett Zy Buchan
1851 British Penny
Oldest Coin
Braedan James Newton
Best Surface Finds
