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Jarold is an urbexer since 2004. Almost half of the sites he visited have been razed, burned or renovated. On a professional level, he is a senior websites developer.

Abandoned house - Scotstown area | Photo by Jarold Dumouchel

the abandoned houses in the Eastern townships

Eastern Townships, Quebec (Canada)

Abandoned for more modern constructions or left behind to adrift once the occupants died, abandoned houses populate the countryside. Hidden under vegetation who tries to conquer its old territory, sometimes the time prevents explorers from entering...
Lockers

the Notre-Dame de la Chesnaie house

Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton, Quebec (Canada)

Located in the countryside near the village of Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, the Notre-Dame de la Chesnaie house is abandoned since 2002. Over the past decade, it was a real festival of vandalism inside the building. Graffiti, destruction, partial roof...
The abandoned church and cemetery of Rivière-La Guerre

the former village of Rivière-La Guerre

Rivière-La Guerre, Quebec (Canada)

Even if the term "abandoned village" applies to this little hamlet that was Rivière-La Guerre, I must admit that there is today not a lot of vestiges to testify the presence of this old Scottish village. This village has lived, after all, only...
Mortal Kombat

the old paper recycling plant

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

Located on the banks of the Canal Lachine, the old  Cie de recyclage de papier de Montréal inc. factory have been destroyed in part since 2009. Today, there are only the old building located behind the front store who is still there. When entering...
The little green house - Saint-Paul d'Abbotsford

the abandoned houses on the south shore of Montreal

Montérégie, Quebec (Canada)

Abandoned for more modern constructions or left behind to adrift once the occupants died, abandoned houses populate the countryside. Hidden under vegetation who tries to conquer its old territory, sometimes the passing years prevent explorers from...
The Mr. Chaume shack

the Mr. Chaume shack

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (Canada)

This is the story of Mr. Chaume and his house.  A house that was sold in the 1970s to my stepfather but the notarial act stipulated that Mr. Chaume,the seller, could stay in the house for free until his death. In the meantime, the buyer would not be...
Silos

the old Canada Malting plant

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

Built in the early twentieth century, the former Canada Malting plant has a dozen gigantic silos of 37 meters high. The oldest was built in 1905. Hundreds of employees worked there after the Second World War, until the closure of the factory at the...
The abandoned united church of Tomifobia

the abandoned united church of Tomifobia

Tomifobia, Quebec (Canada)

Into advanced disrepair, the Tomifobia United Church is no longer plume of its good old days. The place of worship has been abandoned since 1968, but there are indications about some restoration. Unfortunately, the owner does not seem to show a...
Inside the church

the abandoned church of Farnham

Farnham, Quebec (Canada)

Sold in July 2008 for $ 400,000 to real estate developers who wanted to convert the church into a residence for the elderly, the project will unfortunately never happen. While the parish was ready to sell the property (church, rectory and a large...
Reflexion at the Omnipac

the 6240 Park Avenue building

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

The building, called the Omnipac, is for sale and the sellers offer a touch of humor to attract potential buyers. "Completely renovated," says the sign even if there is a graffiti invasion on every walls and all windows are missing. The place is...
The gate that looks like a flying sister

the abandoned campground

Sainte-Brigide d'Iberville, Quebec (Canada)

Located near Highway 10, camping Martel, also known as the Gite du passant, is abandoned for a long time. Moreover, I had to discuss with the old villagers to know the name of that place. I tried to learn more by sending an email to the city, but...
Old gas pumps

the old gas pumps

Saint-Armand, Quebec (Canada)

Judging by the price on these old gas pumps, there is no doubt about the fact that they are abandoned long ago. If you look carefully at the left pump, it shows 68.4 ¢ per gallon (approximately 18 cents per liter), and the right one (probably Super...
The old Conveyor dock's tower

the old Conveyor dock's tower

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

So you might think the old Conveyor dock's tower straight out of the fourteenth century, but you're wrong. The pier on which it is located was built in 1956-1957 and was one of the last marine works at the port of Montreal before it does change its...
Singer's abandoned plant

the Singer's abandoned plant

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (Canada)

Destroyed by mechanical shovels in 2011, it is a true slice of history of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu who was destroyed that day in February. The adventure of the Singer factory has lasted over 100 years and has gave work to thousand of...
Mount Sinai Sanatorium

the abandoned sanatorium

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec (Canada)

Infected with tuberculosis, the former Jewish hospital was abandoned since 1998. Built in 1930, the building was Art Deco inspiration which was uncommon outside the cities. Was Art Deco inspiration because the building has been demolished in 2005...
The Wellington tower

the Wellington Tower

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

Built in 1930, the Wellington tower has ceased operations in 2000. Despite the years that have passed and graffiti artists who came to express their art, the structure of the old tower is still ok. When it was in operation, that's where that were...
South direction

the Wellington tunnel

Montréal, Quebec (Canada)

Abandoned, barricaded and destroyed at the south entry of the Lachine Canal, the tunnel Wellington currently offers lack of interest for urban exploration (can't go inside). Back in 1990, it permanently ceases its activities with the official...
Miranda cemetery on the 3rd concession road - Fadden Corner (Noyan)

the old country cemeteries

Montérégie, Quebec (Canada)

While Catholics generally have the habit of placing their cemeteries behind the churches, this rule is often not respected among Anglicans who put their cemetery at the corner of a country road or in the middle of a pasture. Many of these cemeteries...
Fort Rodney

Fort Rodney

Pigeon Island, Gros-Islet (Saint Lucia)

Okay, Fort Rodney is more a tourist place than abandoned, conducive to exploration. Besides, I wasn't sure about these photos on this website. Well, they are published, but I'm still not convinced to keep them all on Urbex Playground. Not that I...
Covered bridge on the Brown river - Westford (Vermont)

the abandoned bridges

All around, Quebec (Canada)

In Quebec, we have built more than 1000 during the last century, but we count today only 88 of them. Covered bridges, a real relic of a time resolved, are unfortunately ill-suited to our modern life. Originally, they were appreciated for various...