Author: Detectorist Laurie Gagne

Laurie Gagné is an expert metal detectorist from Quebec, Canada, who has traveled extensively across the country, making remarkable discoveries and recoveries. Her adventures are documented on her popular YouTube channel, and she is also recognized as a TV personality on the documentary series Red River Gold. Laurie is well known for her numerous successful recoveries. She is highly regarded for her exceptional ability to interpret terrain and fine-tune metal detecting equipment settings. Her expertise is often sought after by manufacturers for testing new equipment, and she dedicates time to teaching and mentoring aspiring detectorists—helping them increase their proficiency and success in the field. Laurie is also an accomplished author, having contributed several insightful articles on metal detecting to various publications and websites. She has also written a practical guide titled Maximize Your Minelab Equinox. Among Laurie's most extraordinary discoveries are a 17th-century French coin, a gold emerald ring valued at $38,000, a rare Canadian token from Montreal known as the Vexator Canadiensis, and, notably, her assistance in helping a family recover a lost gold cache inheritance. However, her greatest satisfaction comes from the process of research, exploration, and the deeply rewarding experience of returning treasured items to their rightful owners. Laurie believes every recovered artifact has its own unique story—and she is passionate about uncovering and preserving those meaningful connections to the past.