The Canoe — Trailer

“If it is love that binds people to places in this nation of rivers and in this river of nations then one enduring expression of that simple truth, is surely the canoe.”

A film that captures the human connection and bond created by Canada’s well-known craft & symbol, the canoe. Through the stories of five paddlers across the province of Ontario, Canada, the film underscores the strength of the human spirit and how the canoe stands as a vessel for creating deep and meaningful connections.

Full Film: https://vimeo.com/gohiromoto/thecanoefilm

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Selected for National Geographic's Short Film Showcase

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Narration Written & Spoken by: James Raffan

The Connector: Michelle Savoie

The Champion: Alexandra M. McGee

The Explorers: Gary & Joanie McGuffin

The Settler: Michael Zhang

The Mentor: Gail Bannon

Director / Cinematographer / Editor: Goh Iromoto

Camera Assistant / Sound Recordist / Editor: Courtney Boyd

Logistical Coordinator: Steve Bruno

Colourist: Jason Zukowski • Redlab

Motion Designer: Jay Smith • Upstate

Re-recording Mixer & Sound Editor: Joe Barrucco & Kristopher Laflamme • Timeline Audio

Assistant Editor: Nike Anderson Valeus

Music: "To The Sky" by Andrew Edward West

Special Thanks:

Canadian Canoe Museum

Fort William First Nation Community

Rapid Media

This film was produced in partnership with:


Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation

Tourism Northern Ontario

Ontario Parks

Northwest Ontario Tourism

Thunder Bay Tourism

Peterborough & Kawarthas Tourism

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