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Waterwalker, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Waterwalker, Bill Mason, 1984, 1 h 26 min

This feature-length documentary follows naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land.

Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.

For more background info on this film, visit the NFB.ca blog.

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic, Bill Mason, 1977, 27 min

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason illustrates the joy and poetry of paddling solo. All the basic strokes used to control the canoe are rendered with perfect clarity through animated lines.


Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic, Bill Mason, 1977, 27 min

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason demonstrates the basic doubles paddling strokes and how to apply them in various combinations. The application of each stroke in rapids is shown briefly and the emphasis is always on working as a well-coordinated team.

Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater, Bill Mason, 1977, 27 min

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason explains clearly how to locate a deep water channel by reading the rapids and how to apply paddling strokes and manoeuvres to steer the canoe where you want it to go. It also depicts what happens if you "wipe out" in a turbulent rapid and shows you how to survive the swim.

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater, Bill Mason, 1977, 27 min

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason shows how to read the rapids and plan a course and follow it, with complete control of the boat, using the basic paddling strokes. Running rapids will always be a calculated risk, but risk diminishes with skill and knowledge. The strokes can be used in endless combination to reduce the risks of whitewater canoeing and increase the sheer joy and exuberance.

Song of the Paddle, Bill Mason, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

Song of the Paddle, Bill Mason, 1978, 40 min

This documentary features outdoorsman Bill Mason and his family as they camp and canoe in the wilderness. The film fosters an appreciation for the art of canoeing while celebrating the sheer joy and beauty of nature. Along their trip, the Masons experience countless adventures and some breathtaking scenery, including indigenous rock carvings by Lake Superior.

Bill Mason siehe auch Wikipedia.