We Belong To It - Ray Mears in Northern Ontario

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“We must remember that in the end nature does not belong to us, we belong to it.”
This film explores the visual beauty of the Boreal forest landscape, but also delves into Ray Mears’ reflections on nature and his mastered skillset in bushcraft. Follow Ray Mears as he journeys into the heart of Wabakimi Provincial Park in Northern Ontario, Canada.
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WINNER - Best Canoeing Film, Reel Paddling Film Festival 2015
WINNER - Best Canoeing Film, Waterwalker Film Festival 2015
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Director/DP: Goh Iromoto
Original Music: Michael Hyer
Sound Recordist: Kaydi Pyette
Editor/colour: Goh Iromoto
Assistant editor: Jason Kraus
Motion designer: Jason Smith @ Upstate Post
Re-recording mixer & sound editor: Joe Barrucco @ Timeline Audio
Logistical Coordinator: Steve Bruno
Location & Guide Support:
Wabakimi Canoe Outfitters
Bruce Hyer
Margaret Wanlin
Michael Hyer
Brenda Zwicker
Bert Zwicker
Becky Mason
Special Thanks:
Paul Pepe
City of Thunder Bay
Northwest Ontario
Ontario Parks
Rapid Media
Scott MacGregor
This film was produced by Northwest Ontario & Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation.

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4 июн 2024

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@one-WildCard 8 лет назад

wow, that choked me up! I live here in Ontario and to have a man like Ray Mears come here and make this amazing video... I don't know what to say but Thank You Ray. From my heart Thank You.

@bonitaramsingh 4 года назад

Lucky dog you among the pine trees.

@JustOneAsbesto 8 лет назад

SLOW MOTION+EXTREME CLOSEUP=CINEMATOGRAPHY.

@inisch 8 лет назад

“We must remember that in the end nature does not belong to us, we belong to it.” so right !

@Duunti 3 года назад

Yes. Ray Mears, every film and series you made is worth your while. Cheers.

@richardoldham6756 3 года назад

To me, this is the most meaningful video I've ever watched. Beautifully produced, I sat mesmerized by Ray's thoughts, the Canadian Boreal forest and the guitar. Simply fantastic.

@Joyjoygamesforkids 4 года назад

Ray, you made my childhood and now my adulthood wonderful by opening my eyes to nature. Thank you

@robhowe8317 4 года назад

Ray, your life's work has affected me so deeply. Thank you for your contribution. How needed your voice, your presence and your work is. Thank you.

@marklendonml Год назад

Some great comments here. Ray Mears is genuinley my hero. I've seen his live shows 3 times and had the pleasure of meeting him. If I could live my life again and have a choice I'd try to live how he does. The world would be a better place if we all had his attitude, patience and care.

@DamienJoldersma 5 лет назад

Thanks, reminded me of Chief Seattle: “The earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites one family. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself. The earth is sacred and men and animals are but one part of it. Treat the earth with respect so that it lasts for centuries to come and is a place of wonder and beauty for our children.”

@nathanwoodworth5345 8 лет назад

Nothing but respect for Ray, he is hero of conservation and nature. The production value of this video of superb!

@WildParkin 4 года назад

I've been using some lockdown time to write a book about bushcraft. I genuinely got stuck on attempting to explain what bushcraft was. It took hours to put it into words. I thought I'd articulated well until I saw this video again.

@derekhugh 3 года назад

Ray Mears.... From times when you actually discovered stuff on Discovery Channel..... Best survivalist... Learned so much from this dude.

@MyScubasteve 8 лет назад

Ray is on a whole new level to Bear Grylls, he can really show the modern world some wisdom on humanity/nature and the environment. He knowledge should be used on a higher level, maybe public service? Thanks Mr Mears.

@enfelice 6 лет назад

As does Les Stroud

@spacewurm 4 года назад

Grylls is fake and just entertainment.

@gwynjames2077 4 года назад

Should have had honours years ago! If it were not for him bushcraft wouldn't have been this popular in the UK. A knighthood at least!

@kaltonian 3 года назад

No comparison, Ray any day for the realness

@JEEDUHCHRI 3 года назад

Whole new level?? This dude has been putting out quality content since Gryll’s mom was wiping his nose!

@markduncan6690 2 года назад

Ray Mears is the Woodsman that we always refer back to!

@this.handle.is.alreadytaken 2 года назад

How has this not got millions of views? Ray Mears is THE bushcraft expert. There are bushcraft youtubers out there with more views on one video than Ray does his entire library. Get a good PR team behind you Ray you need more exposer on RU-vid!!

@string-bag 7 лет назад

Ray I admire your work immensely, you are a bush craft poet.

@johnnie160 2 года назад

What a video! I grew up watching this man on TV.

@-m4nGo- 2 года назад

This is what love looks like. Just read every comment and fill yourself with energy.

@rinaldostreit3632 Год назад

This video us pure magic! Thanks a tausond times for taking us along this journey. 🌲🌲🌲

@drewmerrall980 3 года назад

My father taught me at a young age. I don't remember when. He taught me to make a camp fire, he taught me to collect wild food (which was supper). He taught me to respect nature. I watched Les Higgins in awe. I watched Ray with excitement. I try my best to pass this to my son.

@michael_mouse 6 лет назад

May your tinder keep dry and your sparks fly high! Ray Mears... The eternal Boy Scout! Fab film

@TheCervelas 2 года назад

I'd love to have woodlands like this to explore . There's not much where i am but it still makes me happy , feels like home.

@michaelnowak993 2 года назад

Bushcrafting, I believe is the most important skills to learn, and we should, if able teach others this AMAZING skill so it can be "PASSED DOWN and NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

@keithhenderson9536 8 лет назад

I don't know how I've missed this one, another great video Ray different league :-)

@sgwknives2184 7 лет назад

22 years since we first met, I have altruistikaly enjoyed the journey. time I did my own. many many thanks Ray.

@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996 2 года назад

Epic... nothing less than epic Ray.

@WiltshireMan 8 лет назад

Just Fantastic. I wish I had a canoe!

@RDPproject 8 лет назад

Wiltshire Man Bloody brilliant, wasnt it?.... Get in touch with Pete (Mindwiseman)... maybe organise a day out with him. So you can get the taste for it.

@randalflagg9086 8 лет назад

+RDPproject lol he said a canoe not a blow up doll on water 😂

@journeyintobushcraft 8 лет назад

Sandy I'll share my canoe with you any day my friend!

@jbradshaw4236 6 лет назад

You bought your canoe yet Sandy!! I watch this from time to time and saw your comment. . Kind regards John, W Sussex

@glxxyz 2 года назад

I just found an old canoe in the lake beside me. Hopefully have it patched up ready for next spring.

@stratocat 3 года назад

I've gone on a few fly-in fishing trips in Wabakimi a few times, the most humbling experience I've ever had next to the birth of my children.

@FarahMahardika 8 лет назад

Full of meanings and so beautiful.. Wish i discovered it sooner. Greetings from Indonesia!

@Loopylulu8 Год назад

Luv ur vids, at 5.57 though I spotted a crafty edit, with the fire steel being struck in slow mo, u actually hear a match being struck for the sound effect! Keep on keeping on Ray I luv everything u do, I luv ur voice , u really r my therapy, ur videos r so soothing aswell as informative, also very spiritual, I wish everyone thought like u & with first nations being so connected rhythmically to our planet & the lands where we live we should all b this way, I don't understand these sheeple who just work , it's all concrete & money & cars to them , mankind needs to connect with each other, & our planet to evolve into more intouch spiritual beings! Cos right now everything is so digital & sterile & reliant on A.I, computers... I am an Aquarius, like urself Mr Mears, & I believe the age of Aquarius is now upon us, so I expect huge shifts for human beings in our not to distant future...

@elmtreeroad 3 года назад

My family migrated to Canada in the early 1800’s from Italy. Hunting and fishing was a very important aspect of how my forefathers learned to thrive on this newly discovered way of life. Passed down through generations my father as a child was exposed to fishing at a young age and in his early twenties was introduced to the French river through his uncle. Fishing trips to northern Ontario for him became an annual tradition beginning in the late 60’s. my father carried out this tradition with me growing up in a very average suburban lifestyle as a single parent. My appreciation for the simplicity of Northern Ontario can not be describe with words. The journey of my soul began in finding peace in nature and forever will my idea of happiness be tied to a close bond shared with this lane. I am grateful that I was lucky enough to be inspired by the way things used to be.

@mad-b264 2 года назад

This dude Ray is a national treasure, Real survival, Not sleeping in hotels while his film crew are in tents, Lol.... Yeah the knowlegde Ray Meers got is off the grid, Literelly, If i was stuck or wanted to learn about survival outdoors it would be Ray i would turn too, There is a reason Ray is highly respected with tribe after tribe world wide.....

@msfarnum1 8 лет назад

Ray Thank you. for 4 days I have been on a terribly stressful journey beside my lovely bride. you see her father has chosen Hospice. Non stop stress and little good sleep makes things worse. but while she showered this morning I sat in the truck ready to go and watched your latest video. I feel much more relaxed now and am ready to face the day. because You're right afterall, we do belong to nature and Dad is heading back into her warm embrace. Thanks Ray. You have touched many lives with your work in more ways than you know. From inspiring future conservationists, to comforting survivors. I wish you many blessings and continued good health, wealth, and happiness.

@MichaelTravis12c27 8 лет назад

What a fantastic film. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Your lessons always speak to me and I need to hear them repeated from time to time.

@BushcraftQuebec 8 лет назад

it reflecs what it feels like to be a bushcrafter

@user-do1wv3ve1n 5 лет назад

Ray Mears is class, always has been!

@PrimitiveLifeways 8 лет назад

Beautiful documentary

@TheSkahead69 8 лет назад

one word... AWESOME! Thank you for your words and thank you for this beautiful pictures! Cheers from Germany

@SIXGUNSAM Год назад

Wonderful Production my friends👍 My mixed Blood G Grandmother came off the Six Nations Reserve. Never ventured up into the Canadian wilds-such tranquil land of many Waters. I’ve Spent my 60+ decades in the Pacific N west/Sierras/Rockies and High Desert wilderness

@greglewis8041 3 года назад

In a Human race, a race of humans to see how much STUFF they can buy in their lifetime. Your videos are Soo relaxing in this 21century!🙂

@mikaelkagero6367 8 лет назад

Creation of Gud,i'snt? Realy beutiful! Thanks för this video! Mikael from Sweden

@robertsbushcraft 8 лет назад

Yes sir we do belong to it!

@Coreybeavs 8 лет назад

This is one of those videos I keep coming back and watching repeatedly. Fantastic!

@benclarke5914 3 года назад

no person can beat nature, you need to learn to bend your flow to hers

@SuttonWildOutdoors 8 лет назад

Wow. A beautifully shot film that sums up the reason why we paddle.

@mikesrcmadness4752 8 лет назад

Amazing video as always from ray.. a true gent and never seen a video or read anything done by ray and not gain some excellent knowledge.. many thanks ray...

@mrelkoholics 3 года назад

Thanks ray, my home where i grew up,miss it.

@just-dl 2 года назад

I’ve heard the quote “we belong to it” attributed to several people, mostly native Americans. It is so true. When I’m in the woods, I always start off feeling like a visitor...an outsider. But, as I forget the calendar and ignore my watch and let the thinking and mechanics of my daily life dissolve ... that’s when I become a member of the community of nature. I don’t believe humans are “just another animal,” but we lose something when we forget that we are still animals. More, yes. But, not less. Nature is our inheritance. But also our origins.

@paulhoy 5 лет назад

Nice documentary. Mears is insightful and inspiring. And, Goh Iromoto, as usual the ever artist.

@choochoonaturescall5169 Год назад

That is a beautiful little video with some very insightful and spiritually in lightening statements. Wonderful Ray thank you!

@daveagar5594 8 лет назад

Thank you for all of your videos. I teach Bushcraft and Survival, but i always learn something from you. Thanks again.

@mfavia620 8 лет назад

@redvalleyoutdoors5863 6 лет назад

That has to be one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a long time. Ray you're a legend.

@brad7r 2 года назад

Ray, you are legendary. I aspire to be at one with nature as you are. You make me remember the irrelevancy of the modern world, and the beauty in simplicity that is nature. Thank you for everything you do.

@gryswolf 8 лет назад

Mr Mears, From the southern tip of Africa, I wish to thank you and publicly acknowledge your immensely intense, thorough and unmatched contribution to this subject matter. What strikes me most, after following you and your exploits for years, is the ever increasing humility, as one cannot but realize that we are, in the greater scheme of things: irrelevant (although we hold all the potential to be either supportive or destructive). Thank you for your endless dedication and commitment to not only preserve the knowledge but also for awakening a generation to a much greater awareness through participation. It is a fact that many great men, adventurers and explorers have gone before you. But no-one can claim to have done what you have done in the revival (and therefore survival) of much of the revered practice of bushcraft. Bringing to life that which had been nothing more than dusty historical relics in publications of ages past. Please do not stop doing what you are doing. Looking forward to your coming contributions with great anticipation. Best of Luck & Godspeed. G

@clantonaw 8 лет назад

Awesome...you know we all hail from different places in the world, but all of us in this community speak the same language. Much respect Ray.

@scottyhughes9179 3 года назад

most inspiring. my favourite part of Ontario.

@kaltonian 3 года назад

I love ontario with its great lakes, i used to live out there for the summer holidays, spent 2 months there for 10 years, stopped with my grandma who emigrated there, spent a lot of time with native Americans, to this day i still feel privileged to have done so as it will live with me forever. Great video, chapter 3 for me, fire is like a gift from the gods, even if you can make a fire you should still practice with new tools to further the skill as normal tools might not be available when you need most, breath with the land at it will breath with you.

@AB-kg6rk 2 года назад

Love the cinematography.

@doubled98 7 лет назад

I miss Canada. Ontario was a love of mine back in the 70's and 80's. The canoe is the only way to go. Thanks for the great video. I hope to get back up there some day. God Bless!

@williamparker1169 6 лет назад

Love to watch your canoe trips !! I find your video's most informing, live the outdoors with you, don't stop, train the young people the ways of the woods, your's Bill.

@watermain48 8 лет назад

I don't believe I have words capable of putting my feelings about this out. Beautiful.

@beecee1235 5 лет назад

Love your videos. At 12:30 you quote "nature does not belong to us,we belong to it" I believe this is an old Australian Aborigine saying: "The land does not belong to us, we belong to the land". How true.... And here is an Old American Indian Quote " When the last fish has been caught, and the last tree has been cut down, only then will man come to know, that money can not be eaten".... Hope its not too late..... keep making those videos. Thanks.

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 8 лет назад

Awesome film. I'm forty years old and just realized last winter watching videos that what I've been doing my whole life was a hobby (bushcraft) and passion for others. I grew up in the mountains of New Mexico and it was just ritual or way of life. Good job

@tombeckett4340 3 года назад

Thanks Ray good job! 👍🇨🇦

@AEWildwoodsman 7 лет назад

Wonderful! Makes me think of how short a time we really have. Don't waste it.

@tentage26 8 лет назад

fantastic video could watch for hours

@Iancarriedaway 5 лет назад

One of the best productions bringing the world back to Bushcraft

@bramschillings8641 5 лет назад

Dear Ray, Last week you were in Amsterdam at the Fjallraven store. You gave an amazing presentation! We saw great pictures and you told us even greater stories behind the pictures! Many times it revealed the hard truth of society how it is today. Seeing your documentaries, this movie, your last week presentation... Your job has a true added value for this world. By the way, you signed a picture of me and my friend hiking the Kungsleden! Thank you for that. We are very happy with it. Bram

@carrdoug99 5 лет назад

Ray said it all.

@AdamCraigOutdoors 8 лет назад

glad you enjoy Northern Ontario as much as i do.

@bogtrotter5110 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful, thank you.

@ssuthick3788 8 лет назад

A true legend! Thank you Ray.

@drivenbythewill 6 лет назад

A masterclass in film making.

@suezaple4950 6 лет назад

nothing better in being one with nature

@forestroamer8018 8 лет назад

Simply stated-- this was the most grandeur film on Bushcraft I have ever seen. The principles discussed are fundamental to Bushcraft; they are also fundamental to life, thank you for creating this!