Pioneer Quest

Pioneer Quest

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Pioneer Quest follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the Canadian prairie. Using only the resources and tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, hunt and grow crops. No running water. No electricity. No modern conveniences.
IMDb 7.7/1020001 season
IMDb 7.7/1020001 season
13+
9 episodes
  • 1. The Dream

    1. The Dream

    This episode introduces viewers to hundreds of candidates who volunteered to spend an entire year living as 1870s settlers, and profiles both the intense selection process used to select the two couples and their move onto the Manitoba prairie.
    This episode introduces viewers to hundreds of candidates who volunteered to spend an entire year living as 1870s settlers, and profiles both the intense selection process used to select the two couples and their move onto the Manitoba prairie.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 18, 2000
  • 2. If Momma Aint Happy...

    2. If Momma Aint Happy...

    The settlers struggle against illness, fatigue and self-doubt while plowing fields and caring for livestock.
    The settlers struggle against illness, fatigue and self-doubt while plowing fields and caring for livestock.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 18, 2000
  • 3. Prairie Purgatory

    3. Prairie Purgatory

    The settlers endure an infestation of mosquitoes; isolation and close quarters cause emotional stress.
    The settlers endure an infestation of mosquitoes; isolation and close quarters cause emotional stress.
    13+
    47min
    Feb 3, 2001
  • 4. What Are We Doing This For?

    4. What Are We Doing This For?

    Tension builds between the couples while they undertake their biggest project - building their house.
    Tension builds between the couples while they undertake their biggest project - building their house.
    13+
    47min
    Feb 3, 2001
  • 5. 101 Chopping Days Till Christmas

    5. 101 Chopping Days Till Christmas

    After a crop failure, the settlers must hunt for their food.
    After a crop failure, the settlers must hunt for their food.
    13+
    47min
    Mar 31, 2001
  • 6. No Way, Were Not Leaving

    6. No Way, Were Not Leaving

    The settlers celebrate a traditional Christmas.
    The settlers celebrate a traditional Christmas.
    13+
    47min
    Mar 31, 2001
  • 7. The Long Haul

    7. The Long Haul

    The settlers continue to brave the harsh winter, and get some traditional (and painful) dental treatment.
    The settlers continue to brave the harsh winter, and get some traditional (and painful) dental treatment.
    13+
    47min
    Jun 9, 2001
  • 8. Going Home

    8. Going Home

    Spring floods threaten to destroy the settlers food stores.
    Spring floods threaten to destroy the settlers food stores.
    13+
    47min
    Jun 9, 2001
  • 9. Survivors Of The Real West

    9. Survivors Of The Real West

    The settlers reflect on their experiences as they return to the 21st century.
    The settlers reflect on their experiences as they return to the 21st century.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 26, 2001
  • Pioneer Quest
    IMDb 7.7/1020001 season
    Pioneer Quest follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the Canadian prairie. Using only the resources and tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, hunt and grow crops. No running water. No electricity. No modern conveniences.
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    English
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