Spent the summer of 1976 May,June, July, August paddling Northern Manitoba Cranberry Portage and north…. Periodically I’ll get out my journal and look through it. I was 19.❤️paddling
It's not often I watch anything over 30 minutes long on YT, but that was worth every minute. Informative, restful, relaxing, food for the soul. Excellent production, you must be chuffed with the result.
I have never commented on a UA-cam video before but felt I must add a comment for this particular one. It was beautifully shot and composed and showcased interviews with legends of Canadian canoeing and I was absolutely captivated. You have done an amazing job of capturing so much of the idea of the canoe as a cultural icon. Paddle on good sir, paddle on.
Learning new skills will make you a better person. This film got me back to my guitar training. Universal knowledge you can apply to your life. Thanks.
Greetings from Gold Lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area of the Plumas National Forest of California. The most beautiful lake in California outside of Tahoe
I am a kayaker I own a 17’ cedar strip kayak and a plastic kayak . I always wondered why when I’m in the wood kayak I felt more connected to nature . After watching this video I now realize that it is more a feeling like how life was back when this type of travel was how moved around. I was born and raised in northern New York on the Canadian border and canoes where what we used the most. Loved this video.
If you are concerned about cold water then no body would paddle Lk Superior and that would be a shame. I’ve padded 100s of miles on Lk Superiors north shore from Marathon to Thunder Bay . And all around the islands . It’s spectacular and truly amazing. Just watch the weather very very carefully. Be smart not stupid. 🇨🇦👍
I canoe, solo, 20-30 days per year. But this film is too idealistic - the lakes are calm, the weather is perfect, and no one is straining on their paddle strokes. Hey folks, where's the white caps, the driving rain, the knee deep mud, the hordes of mini vampires, campfire smoke that's always in your eyes and the dents and scratches on the canoes. To paraphrase Red Green: "If it ain't scratched - You're not trying hard enough". Canoe tripping, despite what I've just said, is a return to the simple life, a relationship with nature; it is not survival test. At the end of each trip my soul has been cleansed.
Thank you Jason, that was thoroughly enjoyable! Beautifully shot and inspirational. Regards from the Uk (land of the short trip!, hehe!) Cheers, Simon.
Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks to YMCA Camp Ocoee and YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Ely Minnesota that taught me to canoe and canoe trip. More specifically thanks to Nelson Bennett.
Dude I love your channel. Really amazing content. Lovely shots. Great editing. I'm a massive fan! Keep it up. You should have soooo so so many more subscribers. It's crazy that you don't. But please don't stop doing what you're doing. Oh and the canoes you've made are stunning!!! You've inspired me to want to make my own.
Thank you for sharing this video. I don't often comment, and very rarely do I comment on a video that I thumbed-down. This video is beautifully shot and edited, is relaxing, intriguing, pushes us to want more. But I cannot in good conscience like this video. I note the multiple references to the history of the canoe dating back thousands of years, and yet as others have observed, not a single interview with your First Nations brothers or sisters who gave you the canoe. I see your comment which notes you reached out to members of the indigenious community and these were declined. I'd like to offer some constructive criticism. If the members of the indigenious community declined to take part, my guess is because they felt marginalized in the process, as they likely have been since their heritage was taken over. This film only underscores that marginalization process by removing the First Nations perspective altogether. Knowing that these interviews were declined, I would have hesitated to complete the project altogether, and at the very least would have included in the film a blatant statement of your attempts to connect, or edited out the mentions of the First Nations heritage. As an Alaskan, where personal watercraft--both canoe and kayak--AND respect for the indigenous cultures' history and heritage is important, I dare say such a project should not be taken on without the blessing of the Native community. I look forward to the re-release of this project when it has moved ahead with such a blessing from your First Nations elders.
Thanks for the comment. Of course I completely disagree. I would possibly agree if the canoe was uniquely North American but it's not. The film is about why the canoe is important in North America, it's not about the "indigenous boat". The canoe has been built and used on every continent around the world by many indigenous people. If we claimed that the canoe belonged to indigenous north americans, that would be a lie. There's a book I recommend you read called "Canoe Nation". Cheers
Despite the blatant marketing in this film, it was a beautiful thing to watch. Had potential to be a classic but the brand advertising was a constant distraction and pulled me back out agan. Im guessing its the sponsorship that makes a fantastic video like this possible. Thanks for sharing..
"Cultural Amnesia",...forgetting that your culture had already invented know- how to make animal hide boats but allowing another culture to take credit."
I didn't want to offend you, I understand the spirit of your video - I just thought a little sarcastic humour wa needed. Please note that your first line is in reference o professional trippers. Most of the canoes shown contained tripping gear. I noticed several people bemoaning disappearing skills, but Algonquin Park is approaching "Yogi Berra" status: "Nobody goes there anymore - it's too crowded!". Keep on paddling!
Actually a few of the people interviewed mentioned the connection to the indigenous people of North America (John Jennings and Adam VanKoeverden come to mind). Also, when preparing to create the video, an invitation was sent out to several indigenous groups, individuals and communities. Unfortunately none were interested in participating.
Honestly sad that the inventors of the canoe (the indigenous) have WAY LESS opportunities to buy, make canoes and explore and thrive on the land that we stole from them... :(
Spent the summer of 1976 May,June, July, August paddling Northern Manitoba Cranberry Portage and north…. Periodically I’ll get out my journal and look through it. I was 19.❤️paddling
It's not often I watch anything over 30 minutes long on YT, but that was worth every minute. Informative, restful, relaxing, food for the soul. Excellent production, you must be chuffed with the result.
What a beautiful and inspiring film!
Thanks
Thanks for sharing this highly meaningful, even enlightening, work of art
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
I have never commented on a UA-cam video before but felt I must add a comment for this particular one. It was beautifully shot and composed and showcased interviews with legends of Canadian canoeing and I was absolutely captivated. You have done an amazing job of capturing so much of the idea of the canoe as a cultural icon. Paddle on good sir, paddle on.
Learning new skills will make you a better person. This film got me back to my guitar training. Universal knowledge you can apply to your life. Thanks.
Greetings from Gold Lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area of the Plumas National Forest of California. The most beautiful lake in California outside of Tahoe
I am a kayaker I own a 17’ cedar strip kayak and a plastic kayak . I always wondered why when I’m in the wood kayak I felt more connected to nature . After watching this video I now realize that it is more a feeling like how life was back when this type of travel was how moved around. I was born and raised in northern New York on the Canadian border and canoes where what we used the most. Loved this video.
How anyone could give it a thumbs down, I'll never know. Excellent film, well done.
Thank you.
If you are concerned about cold water then no body would paddle Lk Superior and that would be a shame. I’ve padded 100s of miles on Lk Superiors north shore from Marathon to Thunder Bay . And all around the islands . It’s spectacular and truly amazing. Just watch the weather very very carefully. Be smart not stupid. 🇨🇦👍
My dad was a canoe guide in Algonquin Park late 1940s 1950s and part 1060s
Amazing film and truly inspirational. Im in the process leaning to build my own canoe and learning the water craft.
I canoe, solo, 20-30 days per year. But this film is too idealistic - the lakes are calm, the weather is perfect, and no one is straining on their paddle strokes. Hey folks, where's the white caps, the driving rain, the knee deep mud, the hordes of mini vampires, campfire smoke that's always in your eyes and the dents and scratches on the canoes. To paraphrase Red Green: "If it ain't scratched - You're not trying hard enough". Canoe tripping, despite what I've just said, is a return to the simple life, a relationship with nature; it is not survival test. At the end of each trip my soul has been cleansed.
Thanks for your comment. The film is not about canoe tripping.
So then miss, was there anything positive for you to have spent 40 minutes or did you come to troll?
Shiny side down this comment made me smile
Shiny side down
Well said.
True. But when there are the fleeting perfect moments, it is pure bliss!
Incredible and inspiring film. Thanks so much for dedicating the time and resources to tell this story. Inspires me to get out tripping.
Beautifully film really enjoyed it Jason Thank you Chris
Been following your channel for a little while and can’t believe I haven’t watched this before. Great film.
Thanks
Added this video to my playlist, well done.
Amazing shots and the interviews were so good. Very stimulating. Thanks for this Jason!
I have a cedar strip canoe., it’s a pleasure to paddle, love to watch it cut through the water!!
I just got a score on one, stunner, love it!!
Well done! All very true.
Thanks Paul
What a treat ! Thanks for putting forth the effort for this video !
Thanks for watching it.
K
Thank you Jason, that was thoroughly enjoyable! Beautifully shot and inspirational. Regards from the Uk (land of the short trip!, hehe!) Cheers, Simon.
Marvelous!
Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks to YMCA Camp Ocoee and YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Ely Minnesota that taught me to canoe and canoe trip. More specifically thanks to Nelson Bennett.
Awesome Film!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
This just got recommended to me today. Very well made. Fantastic interviews. Hopefully you got this on a local channel over there.
Awesome video
Dude I love your channel. Really amazing content. Lovely shots. Great editing. I'm a massive fan! Keep it up. You should have soooo so so many more subscribers. It's crazy that you don't. But please don't stop doing what you're doing. Oh and the canoes you've made are stunning!!! You've inspired me to want to make my own.
All the canoe trails are cool but I also need water warm enough to go swimming in.
Love your channel
Thank you
Great gitar riff in the intro
I enjoy all boating but there is something intimate about canoeing . I think it's the fact you touch the water.
Well done Jason. I like to say that canoeing is to Ontario (or Canada) as surfing is to California. I think you illustrated that fact here.
WOW!
Thank you for sharing this video. I don't often comment, and very rarely do I comment on a video that I thumbed-down. This video is beautifully shot and edited, is relaxing, intriguing, pushes us to want more. But I cannot in good conscience like this video. I note the multiple references to the history of the canoe dating back thousands of years, and yet as others have observed, not a single interview with your First Nations brothers or sisters who gave you the canoe. I see your comment which notes you reached out to members of the indigenious community and these were declined. I'd like to offer some constructive criticism. If the members of the indigenious community declined to take part, my guess is because they felt marginalized in the process, as they likely have been since their heritage was taken over. This film only underscores that marginalization process by removing the First Nations perspective altogether. Knowing that these interviews were declined, I would have hesitated to complete the project altogether, and at the very least would have included in the film a blatant statement of your attempts to connect, or edited out the mentions of the First Nations heritage. As an Alaskan, where personal watercraft--both canoe and kayak--AND respect for the indigenous cultures' history and heritage is important, I dare say such a project should not be taken on without the blessing of the Native community. I look forward to the re-release of this project when it has moved ahead with such a blessing from your First Nations elders.
Thanks for the comment. Of course I completely disagree. I would possibly agree if the canoe was uniquely North American but it's not. The film is about why the canoe is important in North America, it's not about the "indigenous boat". The canoe has been built and used on every continent around the world by many indigenous people. If we claimed that the canoe belonged to indigenous north americans, that would be a lie.
There's a book I recommend you read called "Canoe Nation".
Cheers
Mr. Canoehead approves. 👍
Wow.
Despite the blatant marketing in this film, it was a beautiful thing to watch. Had potential to be a classic but the brand advertising was a constant distraction and pulled me back out agan. Im guessing its the sponsorship that makes a fantastic video like this possible. Thanks for sharing..
J Bradshaw where and what brand is mentioned lol?
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Bliss :-)
Why don't we have the canoe on our money??? That would.be fantastic!
"Cultural Amnesia",...forgetting that your culture had already invented know- how to make animal hide boats but allowing another culture to take credit."
I didn't want to offend you, I understand the spirit of your video - I just thought a little sarcastic humour wa needed. Please note that your first line is in reference o professional trippers. Most of the canoes shown contained tripping gear. I noticed several people bemoaning disappearing skills, but Algonquin Park is approaching "Yogi Berra" status: "Nobody goes there anymore - it's too crowded!". Keep on paddling!
not offended dude
Not a single word of gratitude to the natives who invented the canoe and passed their canoe skills to the newcomers.
Actually a few of the people interviewed mentioned the connection to the indigenous people of North America (John Jennings and Adam VanKoeverden come to mind). Also, when preparing to create the video, an invitation was sent out to several indigenous groups, individuals and communities. Unfortunately none were interested in participating.
Not true! It is mentioned at the beginning of the video!
5:12 - 5:35 in particular
Hmmm, maybe watch the video... maybe listen and pay attention.
Subscribe to you bro
Lots of repetitive talk about safety and common sense. Could probably cut out 10 minutes of duplicated content. The shots are nice tho.
"you cant canoe coast to coast anywhere in the world exccept Canada" bullshit! France for example! And many more :D
Honestly sad that the inventors of the canoe (the indigenous) have WAY LESS opportunities to buy, make canoes and explore and thrive on the land that we stole from them... :(
Show more, talk less. Some talk was redundant also.
Fiumi