The Coppermine River
In the summer of 2023, Canoe North Adventures commissioned me to create a short film showcasing the magic, beauty, and epic adventure one can expect on the Coppermine River. The video also touches on themes of community, resilience, and conservation. We paddled 360km downstream to the Arctic Ocean through stunted taiga forest, rolling tundra plateaus and rugged granite cliffs on land managed by the Inuit of the Kitikmeot Region. This was the same historic river detailed by explorers George Douglas, Samuel Hearn and John Franklin.
As an avid paddler, this was exciting for me as it was my first time in a white-water environment. All equipment had to be secured in waterproof pelican cases and made accessible while paddling. I also endeavored to capture underwater footage, drone, and still photography. The trip was challenging, with many days of tough weather, changing water levels, and a long portage. Despite these and other natural factors that seemed to conspire against our trip, we did manage some beautiful days filled with fishing, hiking, wildlife, and cooking! I am excited to continue to explore this form of adventure.
We premiered the film during the Paddle Film Festival in Orangeville in November 2023. The film is part of the 2024 World Tour, click here to catch a show!
Credits
Official Selection: 2024 World Tour Paddling Film Festival
Client: Canoe North Adventures
Role: Director, Filmmaker, Editor, Director Of Photography
Assistant Camera: Connor Furneaux
Sound Engineer: Charlotte Duggan
Additional Music: Freddy Kwon
15min
2023
