(Area of Stuart Channel not far from Round Island.)Treasure on Round Island?
A significant treasure may await recovery on Round Island, in British Columbia's (B.C.) beautiful Stuart Channel, just a 30-nautical mile boat ride from downtown Vancouver. What sort of treasure you ask? Well, according to local legend, as much as $500,000 in gold bullion.
Treasure Hunting
Yes, you heard right. A half million dollars in gold. Oh, and before I forget, that figure is calculated based on 1930's dollars which would make this trove rich beyond all our wildest dreams today
Brother XII's Cult
Treasure Hunting
Yes, you heard right. A half million dollars in gold. Oh, and before I forget, that figure is calculated based on 1930's dollars which would make this trove rich beyond all our wildest dreams today
Brother XII's Cult
During the 1920s an oddly charismatic figure calling himself Brother XII started one of Canada's first cults. Like many cults today, Brother XII's followers devoted themselves to their new-found beliefs and their fearless leader by turning over their money and personal property to him, ostensibly making Brother XII a very wealthy man.
With the heat starting to come down on him and the knowledge that he could only maintain influence over his "believers" by isolating them, Brother XII gathered up his flock and headed for the Cedar area where he purchased land on De Courcy Island. But his good deeds followed him there and with the authorities and disgruntled relatives breathing down his neck, Brother XII took the path of least resistance and fled.
(Brother XII back in the day.)
With the heat starting to come down on him and the knowledge that he could only maintain influence over his "believers" by isolating them, Brother XII gathered up his flock and headed for the Cedar area where he purchased land on De Courcy Island. But his good deeds followed him there and with the authorities and disgruntled relatives breathing down his neck, Brother XII took the path of least resistance and fled.
Round Island Holds the Treasure?
Before he fled however, Brother XII decided to bury the gold bullion he had accumulated for a rainy day. After all, a person can't flee run very fast when his or her's pockets are weighed down by gold bars.
There were three islands in the general vicinity that provided the best opportunity for Brother XII to stash his loot before departing for parts unknown. Round Island was one of these three. It's also considered to be the most likely location for Brother XII's treasure trove, although as far as I can determine there is no concrete evidence supporting this fact.
Research Will Prove Invaluable
Thorough research on the area and particularly, on Brother XII's cult and his own comings and goings will prove invaluable in determining if there is substance to this treasure legend. Based on what I have been able to find out, this one does have possibilities since Brother XII was an actual person who did possess significant monetary "assets" at one time.
(Gold bullion is at the heart of this treasure tale.)
Be advised however, that Round Island is private property. I believe it was up for sale at one time and may still be. If Brother XII's gold bullion is on the island, then whatever a potential buyer pays for that block of real estate would undoubtedly be overshadowed by the value of the gold bullion contained in the trove.
Something to think about, isn't it? Be safe and good hunting out there!
Something to think about, isn't it? Be safe and good hunting out there!
If you liked this post you may want to read: "Legends of Lost Gold: Pegleg's Gold Found? (Part 3)"
(c) Jim Rocha (J.R.) 2012
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