Pioneer Quest

Reality 2000

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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.

Reality 2000

EPISODE 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.

46 min · Nov 19, 2000
EPISODE 2

If Momma Aint Happy.

The settlers struggle against illness, fatigue and self-doubt while plowing fields and caring for livestock.

46 min · Apr 10, 2000
EPISODE 3

Prairie Purgatory

The settlers endure an infestation of mosquitoes; isolation and close quarters cause emotional stress.

46 min · Apr 10, 2000
EPISODE 4

What Are We Doing This For?

Tension builds between the couples while they undertake their biggest project - building their house.

46 min · Apr 10, 2000
EPISODE 5

101 Chopping Days Till Christmas

After a crop failure, the settlers must hunt for their food.

46 min · Apr 10, 2000
EPISODE 6

No Way, Were Not Leaving

The settlers celebrate a traditional Christmas.

46 min · Apr 10, 2000

About

Pioneer Quest

REALITY

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.

Information

Studio: History
Released: 2000

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles