Lost at Last... An Algonquin Canoe Story
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- čas přidán 17. 02. 2022
- Full Documentary of possibly, our favourite completed route through the heart of Algonquin Provincial Park. This is the complete story of our "Half Nipissing Loop" series.
We really wanted to make the original series into a single, documentary-style film, and to include some of the footage that we hadn't used in the series. This Algonquin park canoe trip takes us right through the heart of Algonquin, to the Nipissing River.
If you watched the original series, you will remember we encountered some difficulties along the way. With countless portages, that all seemed to be uphill, it was a trip to remember! Seeing some amazing wildlife, including moose, herons, loons and turtles all added to this canoe trip.
We decided to call this film "Lost at Last", which describes how we felt, returning to the backcountry for the first time after pandemic restrictions were lifted in Ontario, allowing us to camp. Finally! We were able to let loose in the great outdoors again!
We sincerely hope you enjoy the story in this documentary style format. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Disclaimer: We had to detour from our original plan on this trip, due to extremely low water levels. We felt this was the most sensible and safest decision. Some people have reached out to express some concern about this detour and the reservation system. This was the first day the park had reopened. It was incredibly quiet at that time. Before rerouting, we used our GPS device to contact a family member to check camping availability on other lakes. All lakes were completely open. We would never take a reserved campsite from a fellow camper, and we definitely wouldn’t want to encourage others to do that....Hope you guys enjoy the film!
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Thanks Miles. 🙏
@@CanoeTheNorth Godspeed
One of the great beauties of a wilderness trip is responding to the environment. Good on you guys to check but even if you didn’t your well within the traditional to move through the landscape more favourable for travel. In a tent set up, your not bothering anybody even if you had to crash “their spot”. Anybody on here who throws you shade for doing it needs to get out an challenge themselves more
I’ve had to do exactly the same thing, you certainly went to the extra mile to ensure the lakes weren’t booked when you had to change your routing. well done!
We use to go camping up there almost every summer. We even did the portage at Lake of Two Rivers. At that time we would even drink the water right out of the lake. This would be in the early to mid 70's. Some great fishing up there. Thank you for bringing back a childhood memory.
You are very welcome. Thank you very very much for the comment. Glad we could bring back some memories.
Absolutely beautiful video! I've kayaked numerous rivers and lakes for most of my life and have always dreamed of paddling through Algonquin Park, but have reached a point in my life's journey where it's just not physically possible anymore. Being able to follow along with your journey thru this video helped me to feel like I was there in real time. The sound of the paddle in the water. The loons. The quietness of the lake. The rustle of the wind in the pines. Oh my... I can't thank you enough for this video!!
This is a very nice comment. Thank you very much and we are glad you enjoyed the video!
Well done from a 69 y/o American who used to backpack, camp and boat....a lot.
Now, I’m venturing farther from the cities and the insanity still cutting and splitting wood, building campfires and watching nature and the dark stary night in wonderment. Thanks for the trip.
Keep doing what you love Mike. We hope to be splitting wood and building campfires for many more years like yourself. Thanks very much for the comment!
There's no praise that I can add that hasn't already been said in the comments. Your ability to film and edit are the best I've seen on CZcams. I absolutely love your channel and it has become my favorite. The chemistry between the two of you makes it that much better. You were definitely made for each other. Thanks again for taking us along on another journey.
That’s a really nice comment to receive Doug. Thank you very much for taking the time and writing this nice comment. We both really appreciate it.
You have certainly made a wonderful difference in this world, you just brought me back to my 40 years living in Canada. You have no idea how much I participated in your video, I was paddling, fishing, camping, getting wet and PORTAGE all along with you guys. Keep enjoying and exploring our beautiful Ontario province. Cheers and a warm hug to both, Carlos from Moscow
Thank you so much for this comment Carlos. We are so glad we were able to share this little adventure with you. Thank you very much for the comment and hope you are well in Moscow.
@@CanoeTheNorth ❤
You guys make a good team. Love how the dogs stay close to the canoe on haul outs, can’t lose their ride.
Yes those two pups don’t like to get very far from that canoe. 🛶
Bravado, well done! Another "magnificent" production! love the reflective narrative and colloquial banter made more poignant with Ashley's British accent and Keenan gentle acceptance of being teased. Nice to see two adults who trust and respect each other, no need for disrespectful thumbnails. Love the polished cinematography and creative liberties taken to showcase our beloved unspoiled resources, paddle on.....cheers
Paddle on.....Thank you very much Grant for a really nice comment.
Simply beautiful. Love the music too.
We are glad to hear that. Thanks Rosemarie.
It's simply a wonderful trip! Thanks for bringing us along!
You are more than welcome Jon. Thank you!
I saw you in an interview not long ago and became a sub I will have to binge watch now.live your music, doesnt drown out the sounds os nature,it enhances it.love the banter between you, your easy going too .and the filming is exceptional,I can almost feel the water,its like I am truly there with you. Thank you for taking me along.happy trails
Thank you so much for the kind words Connie. We really appreciate your support!
The most amazing thing about this trip is how well behaved your dogs are. Absolutely lovely trip and thanks for taking us along with you. My first time seeing you and I can’t wait to see more. New sub from me.
Awesome! Thank you very much. We are very lucky to have two great pups 🐶. They are a pleasure to bring on these trips.
I like Ashley, she makes me laugh. I like it when she teases you. It's endearing & I think your a perfect match. 🥰
She never stops teasing me 😂. Keeps me on my toes!!!
Beautifully done you two! Awesome trip - that was a joy to watch 😊
Thank you very much Chris. It’s very nice of you to take the time and write a nice comment. We cannot wait for your meanest link video(s) to come out.
Great job. I love the relationship the two of you have.
Thanks Todd. We have a lot of fun together!
Beautiful scenery. Love the outdoors. Thanks
Thank you Bruce.
We are truly blessed to live in this beautiful country, you both show it off so well… cheers
I couldn't agree with you any more Jim. We are very very fortunate to live in this big beautiful, amazing country. Couldn't imagine living anywhere else.
Love canoeing Algonquin, thanks for taking me back.
Us too! You are very welcome.
Another beautiful video amazing trip. Thank you for sharing with us ❣
You are more than welcome. Thanks so much Aurelia.
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing the wonders of your trip and the beauty of Algonquin. The two of you make a hard trip look easy! Happy paddling!
Thank you very very much Michelle! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Beautifully filmed, beautifully narrated, beautiful sentiments. You two are fast becoming one of my favorite channels...magnificent Crocs and all.
Wow, thank you! That is a really nice comment to receive. (love the crocs comment too 😂 ).
One can sure tell you two are very determined adventurers, because this video was one of where you seemed to carry the canoe as much as it carried you! but with the beauty of nature you experience enroute whether by water or land, I can understand why it would be worth it. There is an old saying of "where there is a will, there is a way" - you certainly have the 'will!' 😄👍
That’s very nice of you to say. This trip was a slog with way too many portages but it was fun. Just happy we did this trip.
Love the singing of the common loons. Great nature and a cool and relaxed video!
Thank you. We love the singing of loon’s as well. Nothing else like it.
Loved your video. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful trip
Thanks very much for that Daryl. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
What an awesome video, I grew up hiking and canoeing in the park, love the scenery. Thanks for sharing!
You are more then welcome. Thanks very much for the comment.
Absolutely Beautiful !!!!
Thanks so much Dan!
Excellent video quality and narration, thanks for bringing us along on your trip! I really enjoyed how you handled the challenges of the route you took.
Thank you very much. It wouldn’t be a canoe trip if everything went to plan would it!
Another beautiful and challenging outdoor adventure of you guys. Your videos are so nicely done with all the love for the detail and the texture of nature is captured perfectly. So nice that you have such a high output level at the moment, really getting addicted to your content, thank you so much for sharing everything for free. Stay safe out there. wishing you a wonderful Sunday, Mario
Thank you very much for the kind words and support Mario. It’s greatly appreciated.
Another great film! Thanks for documenting. Algonquin... "size and accessibility" indeed.
Thanks so much Jason! Appreciate it. Looks like you guys had a great camp out the past weekend. We were sorry to have missed it but maybe we will cross paths later on. Thanks again!
@@CanoeTheNorth Yeah it was fun!
Great video. Brought back memories. Thanks :-)
Thanks Christian.
Fantastic videos lately guys! Excellent filming, loving the narration, and the best deep intellectual conversations 😂
Lol...😂 . Thank you very much guys for the support! We are glad to hear that the deep conversations are enjoyable 😉.
@@CanoeTheNorth These two are a hoot . The off the cuff comments are truly funny . The kind of stuff you hear on a canoe trip.
You have such a delightful way of laughing about yourselves. Very funny and refreshing!
Thanks you very much. We joke around and laugh at ourselves a lot! We have a lot of fun together. Thanks for the comment Brigitte.
What nice People, thank you for sharing; we are fortunate having such beauty in Ontario.
We absolutely are!
Enjoyed the video....guess l better start our spring trip planning. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.
Cheers
It’s that’s time of year. I always love planning the first trip of the year. Hope you have a great paddling season Andy.
This was very enjoyable to watch - thank you for sharing
Thank you very much for the comment Tim.
Excellent. Loved both this and series.
We are very happy to hear that. Thanks as always Elizabeth.
Went camping there in the 60’s and 70’s,one of my most favorite places!
It’s an amazing area. So much to explore. Thanks Scott.
sooo calming to watch and listen
Thank you very much for the comment Barbara.
This was a really nice video! Thank you for sharing your experience
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Outstanding video! Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. I have never been in your part of the continent and appreciate your trips and the work to put these videos together.
Thanks so much David. We are happy to share and create these films for people like yourself.
Outstanding!
Thanks Trevor.
Very nice to watch from a canoe, traveling on the water! Beautiful pictures! I really liked the movie! Congratulations!
Thank you very much.
Epic trip in beautiful surroundings! Superb editing and pacing, and lovely intervals of light-heartedness. Love the chemistry between you both! Magnificent!
Haha 😂. Thanks very much for the comment. We appreciate it more than you know.
Amazing video......and the misses laugh is the icing on the cake!!😊
Thank you very much!
Love this video !!! Fantastic job!!
Awesome. Thank you!
thanks for the beautiful video.i love it.
You are more than welcome. Thanks for the comment.
I'm from New England in the US and I pronounce portage the same way you do. :) Such a lovely video! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much Sinai. It’s almost portage season again!
Enjoyed your footage. Thanks for posting it.
You are more than welcome.
The production quality of this video is exceptional. I've been portaging in Algonquin for 12+ years and I always enjoy watching these types of videos. Please keep up the excellent work, you deserve exponentially more subscribers.
Thank you very much for your support. I’m sure you have had some great trips over the years! Awesome park to explore.
Love your dogs....especially your beautiful Newfoundland ❤❤❤❤❤
Ya he’s a big sweet heart.
Very professional video. You really captured the essence of Algonquin. I have been going there every year since 2003 and just love it.
Thanks very much Phil. Algonquin is a special place for sure.
Wonderful!
Thank you very much Carol 😊
I really enjoy the documentary format.
Thanks for the feedback Alan. We are enjoying putting the films together this way.
Wow that was amazing! Liked, subscribed and look forward to seeing more.
Awesome Michael. Thanks very much.
Amazing footage and trip. So enjoyed the croc sandle part.😘
Hahaha…..I haven’t looked at my crocs the same way since!!!
Amazing !!
Thanks Becky!
Thanks for taking the time to create this - a great combination of the challenge and rewards of being in the great outdoors.
Our pleasure Sue! Thank you for taking the time to write us a nice comment!
Very happy to have found your video! Will look for more! I just love Algonquin Park but never was able to do much canoeing there as I had no partner to go with me! Enjoy! Life is very short!
We are glad you’ve found our channel! Thank you very much for the support.
This was fantastic! Thank you for sharing your adventure Keenan and Ashley! :D
Its our pleasure. Thanks very much Jamie.
Very well done! The intellectual banter is captivating 😂
Lol.....Thanks Dean.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching and commenting Willie. Appreciate it very much.
Magnificent video. Looking forward to a trip before the bugs come out!
I hear you Janne. That first trip of the year as soon as the ice comes off is always very exciting!!!
Great conclusion message, Happy Camping
Thank you. Happy camping to you as well.
We really enjoyed your video, its has us pumped up for our upcoming spring trip! Maybe we will see you out there.
Absolutely. We are craving a canoe so bad as well!!! Thanks guys.
Very enjoyable thank you.
You are very welcome Garyl. Thank you.
Wonderful video of this trip. I went to Algonquin almost 30 years ago and canoed do six days with my brother. It was beautiful and wonderful adventure.
Thank you very much Andrew. Algonquin is always an adventure. Glad you’ve got the chance to explore this amazing park.
Excellent production, narration and journey....thoroughly enjoy going along...!!!
Thanks very much Jim. 🙏
@@CanoeTheNorth Question....I know you are using a Fishell paddle, how do you like and is it an ottertail, and what length did you end up with.....thanks in advance....Jim
Thoroughly enjoyable. Nicely done.
Thank you very much.
Magnificent :) Truly. We traveled through a portion of your route (the part from the Nippising to Maple Lake, through the Oslers) last fall, though we didn't do it all in one day!! That was also one of my favorite trips in Algonquin. Beautiful rugged solitude.
You two make me smile. I love your tripping style, your rapport with one another, your laughter. your respect for one another and the natural world. (oh, and your pups)
Thank you very much Vicki. That is certainly a beautiful part of the park for sure. We have a lot of fun together and we are glad it shows. Thanks again.
Beautiful video - some day I would like to explore Algonquin! I truly enjoy the PP's of Canada! I have never seen a nesting loon - absolutely sweet! Thank you!
We hope you get to explore Algonquin park. So much to see. Nesting loons are always a treat. We have been very fortunate over the years to have seen quite a few. Thanks very much for the comment Sherrie.
magnificent trip guys. ;0),, thanks for sharing
Haha 😂. Thank you!
I really can't ever understand how your channel doesn't have a ridiculous amount of subscribers. Always great content, great destinations, and the vdeos/editing are magnificent! 😅😎
Keep on tripping, and I will keep on watching and liking!
Cheers guys!
Thanks for that Dan. We are just happy to have the subscribers we do. We are enjoying the CZcams journey and having fun making these videos and learning new skills.
I had fun watching your video and making the best out of the situation was a game changer
Thank you very much. AL EX!
Great video thank you
You are more than welcome. thanks Tommy.
MARAVILLOSO!!
¡Gracias Roberto!
What a treat to see a nesting loon, so amazing. Only 2.5 months left before soft water season!
Ya it was very cool. A couple years ago on Huron we saw tonnes of them. Always a great sight. 2.5 months.......CANNOT wait! Thanks as always Derek.
Excellent!
Glad you liked it!
beautiful memories
Thank you.
Really enjoyed your video!!We live in this area and Absolutely Love it!!
It’s a very beautiful place! Thanks very much Jean.
I made this trip in"64" and "65" before I went into the military. We had one of the outfitters supply food and canoe's. The first year for two weeks and the second year was for a month. The trips will always be my favorite. I highly recommend it.
That is amazing Everett. What an amazing experience.
Yeeees! Friday freedom vibes!
Hope you enjoy!!!
Heading for the Gunflint trail in early June been a few years. Thanks for the video
Awesome. Have a great trip! Thanks Tom.
magnificent!
😂 thank you!!!
I love these videos
Thank you very much for your comment!
Really enjoyed your trip. Canoing takes adaptability but the trips are so worthwhile even when they take a different toute. Put me right back in the days when I canoed in northern Man. and NWT. Thanks for sharing.
You are more than welcome. Sounds like you have had some great adventures as well!
Really enjoy your videos and, especially, how much you are enjoying your trips. We spent 30 years vacationing in Algonquin (roadside and interior camping) and these episodes bring it all back. Thank you for taking us along.
Thanks very much Gary. Glad we bring back some good memories! Appreciate you taking the time to send us this message.
Magnificent video, the banana skin crocs cracks me up every time.
Haha 😂. Thanks Jay!
Great job and great location, I've paddled the complete Nip river a few times as well as cutting up through to Maple...Used to stay at a cabin I call red camp, an old loggers cabin before it was refurbished and used as an Algonquin rental. Absolutely loved seeing all the moose along the river. We used to go in at Kearny and get picked up a week later in Brent the other side of Mattawa. Did it twice one year, 1st one in the park in the spring and last one out in the fall, now that was a good year lol
You’ve got lots of experience in the park. Amazing. Would love do the entire stretch from Kearney to mattawa. Thanks very much for your comment Darrell.
MAGNIFICENT 😅👍
😂. Thanks Ray.
It's my first time coming across your channel, and I really enjoyed this video. It brought back some of my fondest memories of doing canoe trips in algonquin. Not being able to do them anymore, this was a joy to watch.
Thank you very much Jill. We are happy that you found our channel and we could bring you back to that amazing park.
I enjoyed watching your video, it was very well narrated and documented.
Awesome. Thanks Ralph!
Another great video
Thanks!
Wonderful v.log. I've done many adventures in my life across a spectrum of navigational modes. In 2005 I did my first PCT hike (one of a few). There was a AZDPCTKOP festival going on. The winner of the 'gear contest' was a person who had their PCT itinerary in hand and ripped it up. It was very symbolic of an adventure. The truest mark of a great adventurer is to create an itinerary... and then proceed to rip it up as you go along.
I totally agree. When things don’t go exactly to plan is when the real adventure begins. Would love to do the pct. Looks amazing. Thanks for the comment.
Takes me back. Got to spend the summer of 98 as Junior Ranger out of Kiosk. Highlight of the summer was 5 days on the Nip. And you made the right choice. The Nip and low water on that west section is a grind.
I think we made the right decision as well. Glad we could take you back a little. We will have to do the entire nipissing through the park sometime. Thanks so much for the comment.
Looooove the narration in this one! :)
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback. We appreciate it very much!
Simply Amazing..... 🚣
Thanks very much Pam 🙏
Enjoyed the video, you are brave fighting bugs!
Thanks Linda. Lots more bugs to come this spring 🦟 🛶
Love the scenery and the canoe I’ll start to watch Awesome coming from outdoors with Mike Alberta Canada 👋🏽👍🏽
Thanks so much Mike! Hope all is well in Alberta.
@@CanoeTheNorth all is well in Alberta thank you love the video have a good day 👍🏽
LOVE this CHANNEL!!! All the wildlife,scenery and excellent footage!!! You two are to humble on the amount of Potag or Portage lol that is hard work. THX AGAIN!!!
Thank you Ian. We are very happy to hear that you love the channel and always appreciate your comments and support.
That was fun to watch on this very blustery snow day!!!
Enjoyed it so much!!
Your videos have got better and better,,,love the documentary style!!!
Elaine🏘🏡🏠
The Alaska video was amazing,,,!!
Thanks a great comment to receive. Thank you Elaine. We have been trying really hard to up our game so we really do appreciate the feedback!