Bigfoot Researcher Finds 20-Foot Structure Built Around Tree in Ontario
Posted Saturday, September 05, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
A remarkable structure discovery in southern Ontario has the Sasquatch research community buzzing after a recent video surfaced showcasing what appears to be a massive, carefully constructed shelter built around a living tree. The find, documented in a forest ravine system, stands approximately 20 feet tall and displays a level of architectural sophistication that has long been associated with Sasquatch activity.
The structure itself is genuinely impressive. Built around a single live tree that extends through the top, the freestanding shelter features exceptionally thick walls packed densely with forest debris—leaves, twigs, pine needles, and branches of varying sizes, all layered and padded meticulously. What really stands out are the cross beams woven horizontally through the walls, some quite substantial, serving an obvious supportive purpose for the overall integrity of the build.
The engineering involved is fascinating to consider. The sheer weight and volume of wood required to construct something like this would be considerable, yet the builder managed to achieve a remarkable balance and center of gravity. Inside, the structure is surprisingly sparse—just a rock and a couple pieces of wood—though the researcher noted it wouldn't be surprising to find a log or even a fabricated fire pit appear there in the future, as these are common features in documented Sasquatch structures.
The surrounding area offers even more compelling clues. Nearby drying racks feature branches that have been snapped perfectly to size and strategically wedged between trees—a deliberate placement that rules out casual human camping. And then there's the knotted grass. Tied around a branch for no apparent structural purpose, it almost seems decorative, playful even. This kind of behavior has been documented before, and it raises a question that has lingered in the research community for years: do Sasquatch tie knots?
The researcher points to the work of Mike Patterson, who received woven, braided, and knotted pendants and dolls from the Fatian family as compelling evidence that they do. Until someone actually witnesses knot-tying in action, the evidence remains circumstantial, but it's certainly mounting. Cordage and knotting findings have become a recurring theme at active sites, and many researchers now consider it a legitimate area of study.
Another intriguing detail caught on camera: a fresh collection of pine cones, still green and dripping with sap, gathered in the area. This isn't unusual in ravine systems where structures are found, but it speaks to ongoing activity. The researcher noted these weren't there just two weeks prior, suggesting recent visits.
And speaking of curious details—a piece of blue garbage was found inside the structure. This aligns with a long-observed pattern in Sasquatch research: an apparent affinity for blue objects. Researchers have repeatedly documented Sasquatch collecting blue items, and this find adds another data point to that ongoing mystery. Whether it's a color preference, a curiosity about human artifacts, or something else entirely, the blue object phenomenon continues to show up at active sites.
The location itself is telling. Situated about 70 meters from a power line, 120 meters from a highway, and 300-400 meters from a creek, this isn't some remote wilderness—it's a ravine system maintained by local authorities who keep pathways clear and remove sick trees. Yet despite the proximity to human infrastructure, something has been building and maintaining structures here for some time. Along that creek, heading east, the researcher has documented approximately six other significant structures, with more likely waiting to be found.
This kind of ongoing discovery in a relatively accessible area raises important questions about how much activity might be happening right under our noses, in the green spaces people think they know. For anyone interested in seeing the structure firsthand and hearing the full breakdown, the video is well worth the watch. The forest still has secrets to share, and researchers like the one featured here are doing important work documenting what they find.