{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Lost Treasures of Canada","description":"Grab your pickaxe (or at least a Timbits box) because this week Dropbear and Panda are diving headfirst into Canada\u2019s most legendary treasure tales.  What We Talk About The Lost Lemon Mine A cursed gold vein hidden somewhere near Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Two prospectors\u2014Frank Lemon and Blackjack\u2014strike it rich, but greed and paranoia lead to moida (yes, moida). The result? A shallow grave, a vanishing mine, whispers of Indigenous warnings, and over a century of treasure hunters who ended up lost, dead, or a little unhinged. The Oak Island Mystery Off Nova Scotia\u2019s coast lies the infamous \u201cMoney Pit,\u201d where teenage curiosity sparked 200+ years of obsession. From coconut fibres to cryptic stones, and from Spanish coins to wild theories (Knights Templar, Marie Antoinette\u2019s jewels, aliens, haunted Denny\u2019s), the search has cost millions of dollars, at least six lives, and spawned endless seasons of reality TV. Curses, Ghosts, and Gold Fever We unpack why Canadians love these stories, how folklore feeds on fear and greed, and why humans can\u2019t resist holes in the ground with bad juju. Tasting Notes This episode is fuelled by Cold Garden\u2019s lime ranch water\u2014possibly the best one yet.  Key Takeaways Blackjack just wanted to carve spoons. Never dig a suspicious hole. Just throw your wallet in and walk away. If there was treasure, it\u2019s probably long gone. But the legends? They\u2019re priceless. Links & Extras Travel Alberta\u2019s roadside sign for the Lost Lemon Mine Oak Island tourism info Cold Garden Brewery ","author_name":"Dropbear and Panda Save Canada","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dropbearandpanda.com","html":"