Im half way through this episode, and man... I gotta say, this is the essence of your channel. Some of your takes are just breathtaking, makes me feel so good. Thank u man, I m really happy that u can live ur life like that. Cheers
It's taken me a while to figure out what I love about Xander's videos (apart from the beautiful scenery and daft banter! ), but I realised that in pretty much every video he's made, he uses the same gear! That same blue mug, the same cook pot, the same square plate and same spoon. So many outdoors youtube channels are people who seem to just consume gear for the sake of it every other week, and try to get you to buy it. But Xander just seems to use what he has because it works, and instead focuses on bringing us new experiences, rather than new possessions. Respect, dude.
Xander! By the time you were commenting on the clean water i was in tears my father used to takes my sister and I there for vacations. That was 58 years ago! I have so many wonderful memories of those days in that glorious place.I’m going to email this video to my sister, we both really need this visual medicine right now, thanks mate!
I used to do this long before the UA-cam days. Now I have 2 disabled children that I care for. I live in the interlake in Manitoba and yearn to return to the lakes and islands. One day. And at least I can live for now through your great channel.
I’m from the Philippines. We have a very different climate from where you are from. And either climate is special in their own unique ways. But man, Canada really is a hiker/canoers’ heaven. Much love and respect. Been a silent fan since the beginning.
Thanks! Your channel is one of two in which I fully appreciate. Your time and effort, creativity, knowledge and love of nature shines through in your videos.
Xander, totally appreciate the fact you took the time to watch the dragonfly go into metamorphs, and the mongoose, those islands are absolutely gorgeous! there's so little coverage of the fires, hard to know how ( other than smokey air) how people are making it through with the fires back east? Thanks for the video!
Kudos for going the extra mile and filming your paddling away, the breathtaking drone shots, the eye for all the little details and of course the dragon fly sequence. And as always: editing and soundtrack are top-notch. Keep it going man, you got a loyal fan here.
Just wanted to say thanks, Xander. As someone who's been through similar struggles in life as you have, watching you get out there and see nature in all it's beauty has inspired me to get out there and do more adventuring myself. I've already been out hiking and camping more this year than I have in all previous years combined with many more trips to go this year. You're one of my favorite channels to watch, and I hope you keep up the great content!
Xander don’t ever stop making these videos I love watching them and just helps me get away from everything going on feels like I’m there with you keep it up Xander ❤
Dear Xander, I am so proud that you are overcoming your personal struggles. It makes me glad that you are succeeding because otherwise I would not have the opportunity to see such amazing places that you visit during your travels. Love seeing your videos. Keep staying strong. 👑❤👑
I'm glad you went back to read your journal entry from January. I find this location completely enchanting--the islands, the calm water, the solitude, all of it. Amazing! Thank you Xander. p.s. Fart Island was named after the famous explorer John Q. Fart.
Wow, what a gorgeous lake. And, beautiful Max music. Keeping a journal is such good practice. going back and reading what you previously wrote can show personal growth, or perhaps how life has transformed. This area truly touches the soul and portrays peace and serenity. You are indeed so fortunate to be in a location close to such beauty. The smoke has continued on and off, here in New England. May you and the people of Canada be safe. Thank you for taking us on this wonderful adventure. Looking forward to more. Blessings
I started watching this whilst having my dinner and I turned it off within the first 2 quarters of a minute so I could watch it after without any distractions. That scenery is epic and looks so fun to paddle round!
Amazing Xander! You’re videography keeps getting better. Keep it up. Thanks for not bailing on this trip. You would have missed all that amazing scenery.
Man - listening to your bit about the journal and wanting to go back... can't thank you enough for sticking it through. Was an amazing watch as always sir and truly the goat of my UA-cam feed
When I enter a new month in my journal, I go back to read that month last year. It's been enlightening. Love your videos. Thanks for taking me with you.
It's the start of the new year in my country! Just three hours ago, the year began, and my first UA-cam video of the year is this. What a fantastic way to kick off the year!
Loved the laid back feeling of this video…..your cinematography was excellent and the islands breathtaking. The water so pristine…..loved it Xander, just loved this one! 😊
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy this gorgeous nature in the comforts of our homes. You take us all to places we can’t be even in our dreams. And as always, we enjoyed this trip as much as you did. Thank you, Xander🙏
Really love your stuff, Xander! Great filming, great music and great "tom foolery"..keeps my wife and I laughing. Thanks a bunch! We'll be continuing our watching of your adventures.
You can tell that your going through something. Going into the woods was probably really good for you without you even realizing it at the time. Do you ever go out like this without filming it and just exist? With the quality of your videos I bet it’s a shit ton of work. Love your stuff man. Thank you!
Xander your videos are amazing brother, the nature, the background music everything feels so good, being alone and away from the hustle and bustle of the world is one of the best feelings in life, nature is so relaxed and peaceful, keep exploring mate 👍🏻 🙂
Maybe Xander's best video to date. Sucks to be not completely feeling the motivation... I can imagine it gets stale when you do this year round. But this is really a beautiful piece of filming and editing. So thanks for this! Side note, minks are such cool animals. So much personality and no fear.
Incredibly beautiful scenery. Like another planet. So glad that I came accross your channel and am able to see the breathtaking nature of your adventures. Your filming and drone footage is an artform like nothing I have ever seen. Thank you so much!!😊
Beautiful trip Xander! It didn't seem too buggy this time of year. Love the new canoe. Thank you for taking us along. It's absolutely beautiful in Canada.
Thanks for this. My son and I love camping, so I showed him this video. He's 6yrs old. Now he's already making plans to go canoeing on Georgian Bay next year! Great channel, love the outdoor exploration...as well as showing the important benefits of journaling and meditation.
XANDER GOT A NEW HAT! That's a mighty fine looking hat, sir. 🤠 Thank you, as always, for sharing your amazing adventures (and new hats) with us. MAN, LOOKIT THAT HAT! JUST LOOK AT IT!
One of the most stunning of all videos which captured the atmosphere and beauty of the area. Your sense of humour and your natural reaction to events as they occur is priceless. Thanks for all the effort that you put into these superb videos. Keep 'em coming mate!
Xander, I've eaten up all your content the past few weeks and this one is the most visceral. It may be partly due to my own maternal connection with this place, but it has a lot more to do with the mood this place evokes that you've so masterfully captured. There's a special comfort here that is at once disquieting and unhurried, in the thin, tense spaces between islands, where there's a lurking menace of fires or the bite of wind and winter. Well done.
Xander, the quote, "He who does not look back to where he came from will not know where he is going," implies that someone who is cut off from their past may find it difficult to find meaning or purpose in life. Not sure why that quote jumped out at me, but it seemed to fit! Love your videos man, and thank you for putting yourself out there and making them!
Xander mad respect to you for all the time you put in for videos. I can not get out until natural due my health and thank you for making possible to enjoy my favorite pass time again thru your videos. ❤
Can never quite get over how much you are living the dream, spending your days paddling and camping in glorious wilderness. If we had diverse wilderness with forests here in Scotland I’d be doing the same. Love your videos.
I grew up on these islands. We owned one of them. My dad gave me a canoe when I was 11 and I went every where. Me and my little red canoe. the waters are beautiful and very dangerous. This video made me homesick, I live in Maryland now. Great stuff , Great video .
Thanks for bringing peace and lots of smiles to our crazy world! I learned a long time ago that you look back into your past so you don't repeat the mistakes (and regrets) in your future. Much love to you and your family. Stay well and stay safe Bud!
I cannot express my gratitude enough for how much you brighten the end of my tough day. I wish I could leave my corporate life and live a life like this. However, your content brings me a bit closer to that wish. Sending much love ❤️
this one for some reason reminds me a lot of Apetor's trips to island videos in a very good way, I miss him and and I thank you that you were able to bring back those good memories of him to me through this video, glad you decided to come out to this beautiful place, cheers!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Again and again, Xander. I've seen all of your videos, some more than once, they are unique, beautiful and poignant, thank you.
14:22. You getting a shot of the damsel fly is the most...mindful and present thing I've seen in a video like this. It's nice having the opportunity to witness transformation, because then it reminds you of yours.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your videography and sound...especially the drone shots....it makes your channel stand out above the other outdoor UA-cam channels.
What an awesome peaceful video Xander! Thanks for taking us along and going to all of the effort in shooting scenes where you have to go back and get the camera gear. I was going to ask where the new canoe was but here it is. Thanks again. Your videos are the best.
The glacial granite is by far the coolest I've seen. Assuming north to south track, you can imagine the ice grinding it's way south so awesome. Thanks Xander
It is because of you and your videos that I definitely wanna go to Canada and maybe even move there. I’m so thankful to have found you! Keep doing these videos please cause they always put a smile on my face!
Im half way through this episode, and man... I gotta say, this is the essence of your channel. Some of your takes are just breathtaking, makes me feel so good. Thank u man, I m really happy that u can live ur life like that. Cheers
Agreed, willing to bet you also enjoy the vids with a nice smoke 😂
Farts
Is it just me or does he look stoned at around 5:52
He could be morning tired but It really looks like he enjoyed a wake and bake
@@ironlionzion779 Weed is for losers, Xander is a winner. So no, he doesn't smoke.
It's the weed
Injured awaiting surgery in bed and living through your videos. So inspiring, thank you for sharing!
It's taken me a while to figure out what I love about Xander's videos (apart from the beautiful scenery and daft banter! ), but I realised that in pretty much every video he's made, he uses the same gear! That same blue mug, the same cook pot, the same square plate and same spoon. So many outdoors youtube channels are people who seem to just consume gear for the sake of it every other week, and try to get you to buy it. But Xander just seems to use what he has because it works, and instead focuses on bringing us new experiences, rather than new possessions. Respect, dude.
Xander! By the time you were commenting on the clean water i was in tears my father used to takes my sister and I there for vacations. That was 58 years ago! I have so many wonderful memories of those days in that glorious place.I’m going to email this video to my sister, we both really need this visual medicine right now, thanks mate!
I used to do this long before the UA-cam days. Now I have 2 disabled children that I care for. I live in the interlake in Manitoba and yearn to return to the lakes and islands. One day. And at least I can live for now through your great channel.
I’m from the Philippines. We have a very different climate from where you are from. And either climate is special in their own unique ways. But man, Canada really is a hiker/canoers’ heaven.
Much love and respect. Been a silent fan since the beginning.
Thanks! Your channel is one of two in which I fully appreciate. Your time and effort, creativity, knowledge and love of nature shines through in your videos.
who is the other channel?
Try field days
field days, AUSSIE
Try lost lakes
@@-user404 thank you !! their content is the vibe I prefer. 😀
Xander, totally appreciate the fact you took the time to watch the dragonfly go into metamorphs, and the mongoose, those islands are absolutely gorgeous! there's so little coverage of the fires, hard to know how ( other than smokey air) how people are making it through with the fires back east? Thanks for the video!
Yes... dragon fly not damsel fly like google search told him
Kudos for going the extra mile and filming your paddling away, the breathtaking drone shots, the eye for all the little details and of course the dragon fly sequence. And as always: editing and soundtrack are top-notch. Keep it going man, you got a loyal fan here.
Filming padding away, yep, I thought the same 👍
Just wanted to say thanks, Xander. As someone who's been through similar struggles in life as you have, watching you get out there and see nature in all it's beauty has inspired me to get out there and do more adventuring myself. I've already been out hiking and camping more this year than I have in all previous years combined with many more trips to go this year. You're one of my favorite channels to watch, and I hope you keep up the great content!
Xander don’t ever stop making these videos I love watching them and just helps me get away from everything going on feels like I’m there with you keep it up Xander ❤
The editing is a masterpiece. Thank you for this. Really put into perspective how beautiful this world is.
From living in the Georgian Bay area I know how beautiful it is. Quiet and not loads of people. Nicely shot and enjoyed every minute. Thanks Xander.
You've captured the mood perfectly, well done Xander! Don't stop doing this, you're onto something bigger here and you inspire other people.
Wow…you could spend a lifetime of canoeing and exploring around there and never be bored. Beautiful
Dear Xander,
I am so proud that you are overcoming your personal struggles. It makes me glad that you are succeeding because otherwise I would not have the opportunity to see such amazing places that you visit during your travels. Love seeing your videos. Keep staying strong. 👑❤👑
I'm glad you went back to read your journal entry from January. I find this location completely enchanting--the islands, the calm water, the solitude, all of it. Amazing! Thank you Xander.
p.s. Fart Island was named after the famous explorer John Q. Fart.
What does the Q stand for ?
@@SteveWhitwam quiet 😅
Thank you Xander for existing!
Wow, what a gorgeous lake. And, beautiful Max music. Keeping a journal is such good practice. going back and reading what you previously wrote can show personal growth, or perhaps how life has transformed. This area truly touches the soul and portrays peace and serenity. You are indeed so fortunate to be in a location close to such beauty. The smoke has continued on and off, here in New England. May you and the people of Canada be safe. Thank you for taking us on this wonderful adventure. Looking forward to more. Blessings
i need more people to subscribe and support Xander..... one of the few gems of the internet who can really inspire us
also i wish you'd cook us something else for breakfast other than fuckin dinosaur egg oatmeal :D
Why do YOU need that, though?
I started watching this whilst having my dinner and I turned it off within the first 2 quarters of a minute so I could watch it after without any distractions. That scenery is epic and looks so fun to paddle round!
Amazing Xander! You’re videography keeps getting better. Keep it up. Thanks for not bailing on this trip. You would have missed all that amazing scenery.
Stunning views. Thank you for sharing this…just beautiful 😊
Man - listening to your bit about the journal and wanting to go back... can't thank you enough for sticking it through. Was an amazing watch as always sir and truly the goat of my UA-cam feed
Nice to see someone enjoying nature as much as you do.
Xander your videos are food for the soul, beautiful scenery, the wildlife and your sense of humour brings happiness into our homes, thankyou❤
When I enter a new month in my journal, I go back to read that month last year. It's been enlightening. Love your videos. Thanks for taking me with you.
I am new. Just started watching and i can not thank you enough. It gives me unbelievable Peace.
It's the start of the new year in my country! Just three hours ago, the year began, and my first UA-cam video of the year is this. What a fantastic way to kick off the year!
Loved the laid back feeling of this video…..your cinematography was excellent and the islands breathtaking. The water so pristine…..loved it Xander, just loved this one! 😊
What a STUNNING video and the drone shots were absolutely breathtaking. I enjoyed this trip immensely! You do an excellent job of editing.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy this gorgeous nature in the comforts of our homes. You take us all to places we can’t be even in our dreams. And as always, we enjoyed this trip as much as you did.
Thank you, Xander🙏
You have mastered the art of storytelling.
perfect video to sip my morning coffee and have breakfast while watching. Love your videos as always Xander!
Really love your stuff, Xander! Great filming, great music and great "tom foolery"..keeps my wife and I laughing. Thanks a bunch! We'll be continuing our watching of your adventures.
You can tell that your going through something. Going into the woods was probably really good for you without you even realizing it at the time. Do you ever go out like this without filming it and just exist? With the quality of your videos I bet it’s a shit ton of work. Love your stuff man. Thank you!
Xander your videos are amazing brother, the nature, the background music everything feels so good, being alone and away from the hustle and bustle of the world is one of the best feelings in life, nature is so relaxed and peaceful, keep exploring mate 👍🏻 🙂
Maybe Xander's best video to date. Sucks to be not completely feeling the motivation... I can imagine it gets stale when you do this year round. But this is really a beautiful piece of filming and editing. So thanks for this!
Side note, minks are such cool animals. So much personality and no fear.
Agree. Beautiful filming and editing on this one 👍👍 I don't know Canadian wildlife. Appreciate you naming those little runabouts as Minks. 👍
Such great cinematography in this and showing such beautiful pieces of land and life
Incredibly beautiful scenery. Like another planet. So glad that I came accross your channel and am able to see the breathtaking nature of your adventures. Your filming and drone footage is an artform like nothing I have ever seen. Thank you so much!!😊
Your videos are pure zen. I always watch them before I go to sleep, so relaxing. Thanks Xander ❤️
I'm glad you decided to take the trip. The views are breathtaking. I really enjoy your videos.
The drone shots of the islands are amazing, and I really appreciate the slow pace of your videos -- very calming.
Beautiful trip Xander! It didn't seem too buggy this time of year. Love the new canoe. Thank you for taking us along. It's absolutely beautiful in Canada.
Just what I needed to brighten my day - Thank you.
Baptized in serenity you are born again...
This is bliss.
Thanks for this. My son and I love camping, so I showed him this video. He's 6yrs old. Now he's already making plans to go canoeing on Georgian Bay next year! Great channel, love the outdoor exploration...as well as showing the important benefits of journaling and meditation.
Aesthetically, this was one satisfying video! Thanks for sharing Xander
XANDER GOT A NEW HAT! That's a mighty fine looking hat, sir. 🤠 Thank you, as always, for sharing your amazing adventures (and new hats) with us. MAN, LOOKIT THAT HAT! JUST LOOK AT IT!
One of the most stunning of all videos which captured the atmosphere and beauty of the area. Your sense of humour and your natural reaction to events as they occur is priceless. Thanks for all the effort that you put into these superb videos. Keep 'em coming mate!
You show the incredible beauty of Canada. We are so fortunate.
Xander, I've eaten up all your content the past few weeks and this one is the most visceral. It may be partly due to my own maternal connection with this place, but it has a lot more to do with the mood this place evokes that you've so masterfully captured. There's a special comfort here that is at once disquieting and unhurried, in the thin, tense spaces between islands, where there's a lurking menace of fires or the bite of wind and winter. Well done.
Just what I needed tonight, thank you Xander. Some of the most breathtaking scenery that you have shared with us.
The drone shots keep getting better and better and your storytelling really speaks to me. Always look forward to your videos.
Xander, the quote, "He who does not look back to where he came from will not know where he is going," implies that someone who is cut off from their past may find it difficult to find meaning or purpose in life. Not sure why that quote jumped out at me, but it seemed to fit! Love your videos man, and thank you for putting yourself out there and making them!
Xander mad respect to you for all the time you put in for videos. I can not get out until natural due my health and thank you for making possible to enjoy my favorite pass time again thru your videos. ❤
I’d also really like to see you go to a spot where there’s really clear water and go snorkeling. Would be a cool idea
Doing this exact same trip on Labour Day weekend. This is a great preview of everything we'll see and do on our trip. Excellent video!
Can never quite get over how much you are living the dream, spending your days paddling and camping in glorious wilderness. If we had diverse wilderness with forests here in Scotland I’d be doing the same. Love your videos.
ive been struggling with addiction these videos help me. Thank you Xander.
I grew up on these islands. We owned one of them. My dad gave me a canoe when I was 11 and I went every where. Me and my little red canoe. the waters are beautiful and very dangerous. This video made me homesick, I live in Maryland now. Great stuff , Great video .
love watching these videos whilst I'm on night shift Xander, super relaxing.
i love these videos they have gotten me to start going camping again, thank you for lighting that passion again through your videos
Pretty special how interested that mink was in you. Helps you further realize how remote you are. And how few people have traversed the area.
Thanks for bringing peace and lots of smiles to our crazy world! I learned a long time ago that you look back into your past so you don't repeat the mistakes (and regrets) in your future. Much love to you and your family. Stay well and stay safe Bud!
Wow what an amazing place, love the clear water. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for not turning back, amazing as always
I cannot express my gratitude enough for how much you brighten the end of my tough day. I wish I could leave my corporate life and live a life like this. However, your content brings me a bit closer to that wish. Sending much love ❤️
Your new vids are the highlight of my UA-cam. It always looks so peaceful and beautiful.
Cinematic masterpiece! Gotta say that I love that you added the "music", adds a nice touch to the scenic shots. Great stuff as always, keep it up!
this one for some reason reminds me a lot of Apetor's trips to island videos in a very good way, I miss him and and I thank you that you were able to bring back
those good memories of him to me through this video, glad you decided to come out to this beautiful place, cheers!
Good one as always. Liked the dragon fly change & the added feats of strength to funny.
The world is a better place with this video in it, glad you pushed through.
Your channel is easily one of the best in this genre! Your backing music is so calming
Beautiful water and scenery. I know you had a peaceful time and rest. Thanks for bringing us along. God Bless and be safe.❤❤❤
See, hear and feel, nice work, Zander. Thanks for taking me along. Til next time….
That is some crystal clear waters and beautiful surroundings. Man you live in a stunning country
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Again and again, Xander. I've seen all of your videos, some more than once, they are unique, beautiful and poignant, thank you.
14:22. You getting a shot of the damsel fly is the most...mindful and present thing I've seen in a video like this. It's nice having the opportunity to witness transformation, because then it reminds you of yours.
I don’t normally comment on your videos but I pretty much have watched them all. I enjoy the most the solo days travelling the lakes or islands.
You just hit the mark every video ❤ your solo trips are something I look forward to seeing
Just came back from Chutes and Manitoulin. Beautiful country and now I’m kinda homesick and I want to go back there. Thanks for another great video.
amazing scenery! Tnanks so much for doing these trips and sharing them. I would never see these places otherwise.
Beautiful usage of the drone to capture the many islands and your canoe navigating around them. Exceptionally gorgeous place aswell.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your videography and sound...especially the drone shots....it makes your channel stand out above the other outdoor UA-cam channels.
Possibly my favourite video of yours so far, thanks for sharing mate.
So much to take in, absolutely gorgeous scenery. Amazing drone footage. Keep journaling!!
Thanks for the maps. One of my favourite parts when I hike. ❤️
The only benefit of smoky skies is the way it diffuses and softens the light. Beautiful video man.
What an awesome peaceful video Xander! Thanks for taking us along and going to all of the effort in shooting scenes where you have to go back and get the camera gear. I was going to ask where the new canoe was but here it is. Thanks again. Your videos are the best.
Your videos set the standard! I feel like I'm right there with you. Keep it up I'm ready for more!!!
Wow! Just beautiful area and scenery. Great video as usual 😊. I’m always impressed with your cooking skills and the many different recipes you make. 👍
That view at about 6:52 was stunning. I've seen some awesome scenery before but that was truly grand.
The best thing is waking up this morning to Xander posting! Love you broo! Keep up the amazing content 🙏🏽💜
Its feel so good I'm laying in bed for sleep watching his video perfect night. Thanks xander your video makes me calm .
You really do make the most out of life. Life's a journey enjoy the ride Xander
The glacial granite is by far the coolest I've seen. Assuming north to south track, you can imagine the ice grinding it's way south so awesome. Thanks Xander
It is because of you and your videos that I definitely wanna go to Canada and maybe even move there. I’m so thankful to have found you! Keep doing these videos please cause they always put a smile on my face!
Never give up Xander, you and your videos shows me how beautiful this world really is. You make me laugh too.
I'm a city boy who has never been camping before but I watch your videos every night before falling asleep.
They are truly therapeutic 😌
Excellent video Xander, thank you for taking us along ❤