FAMILY LIVES A YEAR ON REMOTE ISLAND IN THE CANADIAN WILDERNESS // FULL DOCUMENTARY

[@richardthomas1743]

Get the Popcorn and a drink! This is going to be EPIC👍👍

[@iliketowatch.]

Don't be mean! You know they don't have popcorn and drinks up there. How about "grab yourself a glass of lake water and a bag full of leaves!"

[@ambereyes4931]

@@iliketowatch. lol 😂

[@marliesevaneyssen6769]

The mum and dad (and the whole family) just seem like kind and pleasant people. I am so glad I came across your channel!

[@darrengeorge2308]

I thought the same thing good to see another Aussie thought the same only thing I had a laugh about was buying wood and loading it on a boat to take back to your home in a forest 🤣 but may not be like australia

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much. We are so glad you found our channel. Have a wonderful day.

[@finsantos4630]

Cool!!! Greetings from Manila, Philippines!

[@reneemudd13]

So interesting to see what an unlimited budget off grid life is like. Thanks for sharing the entire year in one video!

[@saychis6910]

It was a treat! I'd love to see a super extended version though... I love those too🙂

[@GB-qb3oj]

You are correct. Lot of money and sponsors for this off grid life. It was beautiful but with all those modern technologies it's more like a 1 year camping in the wilderness. I was expecting to see if and how they were able to survive in the middle of nature, away of the modern life support with only what the nature is giving to you.... It was more like going to the grandpa's on vacation into the woods with your trunk filled of goodies, modern big boys toys and many other fancy things. Normal people not even heard about that.

[@EFRT]

All the originals of the entire cabin series are available on our channel. Check out the Cabin series playlist. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful day.

[@vergeREVO]

@EFRT Your family is great! 👍🏼 Loving this movie! It's AMAZING what all you accomplished together!!! ❤️ New subscriber. 🙂🤗🙂

[@elizabethcablesings]

Also? Thank you for praying and holding faith in Jesus Christ!

[@SUNSHINE-bf3bw]

One word for this family's living 'off grid'...RICH$$$$

[@chrisjames3204]

Yep, Starlink satellite internet Building materials delivered Contractors carrying out work Pre cut firewood delivered by the truckload Organic/free range food bought by the pallet load, vacuum sealed and frozen New $200+ jackets & boots all around Filet mignon for lunch 1,000lbs of propane $3k of inverters $11k of batteries

[@virginiagalceran1809]

And the narrator said they are going to live a winter off grid without the commodities of of life in the main land 😮. Dang ! I wander how is their normal life

[@probablecausetocheckhard-drive]

I was waiting for helipad to be put in

[@janet1744]

Off grid means not connected to electric power lines. They are off grid.

[@SUNSHINE-bf3bw]

@chrisjames3204 yes!

[@t.j.sortino7844]

This is the dream isn't it guys? May we all here in the comments be blessed enough to one day have the family and resources to build and live our dream.

[@Hardcopy2362]

So glad that I clicked on this random recommendation. Love to see your kids learning real life skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Sitting in a classroom for 12+ years of our lives doesn't give us a lot of the skills that we need to take care of ourselves and families.

[@EFRT]

Welcome aboard! We are so glad you found our channel. Have a wonderful day.

[@vergeREVO]

​@@EFRTCan't wait to watch more of your adventures together!💙👍🏼

[@Marie-eh6je]

***I enjoyed this video. I just wanted to add, I’m a retired medic. I don’t want to sound like a sad Susan here. However to anyone who drives recreational vehicles, atv, dirt bikes etc etc… please wear a helmet. Especially with all those trees I see in this video. The amount of calls we responded to regarding accidents from people getting severely hurt or killed because they didn’t have a helmet on. Countless accidents. People don’t realize that even traveling at a lower speed can and does cause severe head injuries. Most calls we responded to were children and teenagers. Please wear a helmet and make sure your children have one as well. Don’t worry about looking silly if that’s the problem. You’ll look a heck of a lot different with the side of your face drooping (facial paralysis) from head trauma. So please I urge you to wear a helmet and your children as well.***

[@EFRT]

Good safety tip thNks

[@lilig4396]

From WI, I'm in awe...absolutely beautiful, those drone shots, the daughter's voice during narratives, the togetherness...I'm glad KZbin brought me to y'all...will continue to be watching

[@Benmelech]

The lads spirit filled vocals was a marvelous contribution to this lifelong memorable adventure.❤

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed the video. Many more adventures ahead. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@Ritterkritterz]

From Wisconsin also!!

[@Lastsummer-e3z]

Where are you in ontario

[@mileswinslow7553]

I'm from MN!

[@mararozsa3756]

These people knows how to keep the family together.

[@juliegurtiza1759]

I love your family more for acknowledging the birth of Jesus during Christmas❤

[@junepetr3481]

I hope many people view this masterpiece. This is what I needed to see to remind me that I can do much more than I think I am capable of. I wish more individuals and families would take a chance and experience what your family has done. It’s inspiring. Thank you.

[@ginocastro5107]

Yeah... having the money certainly makes any dream possible!

[@cliffhanger20]

I'm not sure how comments like these are relevant. When you have an unlimited budget and frequently go into town for burgers and supplies. This is not living off grid. This is living in your vacation home for a year and staying entertained with everything money can buy to enjoy the outdoors.

[@ginocastro5107]

Those were my toughts exactly when I watched it despite the enjoyment I had of seeing footage of my beloved Canada!@@cliffhanger20

[@Sushi2735]

Carol is so very beautiful when she gets the giggles and belly laughs! A joy to behold!

[@EFRT]

Thank you 😊

[@BrianandAor]

New sub here. All I can say is I love this documentary. I have been a nomad for a long long time. I get what people are saying in the comments about off-grid living, they don't think that they are off-grid. They really are off-grid. They're just living their life the way they can and they're bringing their lifestyle to us to enjoy. So I'm very pleased with all of this the editing, the music, the still photography, the narrating part of it, and all that they have gone through to get to this point. We have no idea because we're not in their shoes how they live, but from what I can see they live organically, they respect the Earth they respect the animals and humans. Well done documentary bravo you have a new subscriber.

[@Cigarsnguitars]

You have to start and end each video session with Mom laughing. It’s an infectious laugh and most definitely had me grinning ear to ear. 🥰

[@dedwin8930]

Please never sell out to big media!!!!!!!!! Your videos are amazing!!💕Amazing summary of a year! Must of taken uncountable hours of efrt/effort!🇺🇸 Thank you to all!!!

[@EFRT]

😀 Thank you so much!!

[@Ritterkritterz]

I would have liked to see mom & daughter making a grocery list and dad talking with boys about supplies needed for each possible scenario. Just the general conversations. And then the family going to town to get everything. Still a masterpiece though.

[@Piperdreams]

Hey Family - I got the real tingles and even a bit emotional watching this condensed version of your experiences in a stunning and superbly produced docco! Capturing such magic memories, learning so much about yourselves and as a family what you’re able to do and achieve a life many people dream of. I know we’re not privy to everything that happens in a family we all have moments. You guys sure help so many to see what’s possible! This was absolutely amazing - thank you for your incredible efforts putting this together it’s no mean feat. Well done 🙏🥰

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much. We’re so glad that you enjoyed this version of our adventure at the lake. ❤️

[@SimoneNC]

I throughly enjoyed this, but I must say that I am so envious of your family’s closeness. Mom and Dad you must have started young like I did, you don’t look a day over 40. I’ve never had that kind of love and it’s kinda depressing. Kudos to raising those kids right!

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much!

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

"Off the grid"? Why was I thinking primative? You have more money and more gadgets than I will ever have. Rather then say, off the grid, say staying at our cabin in the woods with no neighbors, for the winter with all the comforts of home.

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

I'm not saying I'm irritated, just saying this wasn't what I thought it was going to be.

[@Ritterkritterz]

​@@pinkythechihuahua3156just what I thought. Imagine doing this 60 years ago with no snow machine (walking) and manually augering ice holes.

[@Ritterkritterz]

Out there together is your family's church!!

[@pepitamerrill8938]

Thats a million dollars worth of kit right there!

[@stellajonasson2693]

Looks a lot like my childhood in Finland, on an island 12 km from the mainland. My father is a boatbuilder, and my mother is a fisherman's and smuggler's daughter. I went to school with a wooden boat, an icebreaker, a snowmobile or a hydrocopter.

[@meredithaherntamilio4553]

Wow you have had an exciting childhood and life is hard in those winter months ,where I live ,but at least I didn't have to walk to school barefoot and backwards like my mom would joke with us about ,now my Nona and Nono had a hard life growing up in the mountains of Italy and I learned at a young age to appreciate everything that I had growing up, unlike my grandparents I didn't live in a 1 room shack with a dirt floor and have to climb mountains for water ,so I don't take anything for granted, my children know how my grandparents grew up and they have common courtesy and respect for others ,and thank goodness they are both great adults ,I know how blessed I am with my 2 children and now being a Nona ( grandmother ) myself I see how my daughter and her husband raise there 2 little red heads ,1 has a disability but he functions at his grade level, when the drs told my daughter he might be a little slower than most ,u would never know he has any disability by looking at him or talking to him. I'm very proud of my daughter and my son in law they are good parents..blessings to you and your's .

[@danieldunne5243]

Experiencing the out the doors the way your family has, is priceless,working together are what families do,

[@mszuzubookitty4646]

Oh no there was a price to it. A pretty big one from the looks of it.

[@UPENNACNP]

Wow! Just amazing. The videography, story telling, and music combined with your family adventure was truly epic! Thank you for chronicling this story and for bringing the world along for it. Well done.

[@EFRT]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tubecontributor3206]

The Mom is amazing-rudimentary cooking off grid and it looks gourmet and delicious!

[@heidiwilkerson8995]

It's amazing how happy the dog looks! He looks so free & enjoying being under that red leafy 🌴 tree, to cute🥰

[@jessicalist7916]

It’s amazing that the whole family are working together so well!

[@77AbleArcher]

Dear Family, thank you for this candid look into your lives. There were volumes of meaning throughout this production that connected with me. You've all touched many lives. I look forward to following you for a long time. -Jason

[@gregoryhryniewicki4397]

Love your home & lifestyle!!! You are not missing out on anything; nature is home.

[@helenemulvihill2997]

What a treat to have a movie length visit with our favorite Sunday Family! ♥ We are now debating if you make American styled bacon in Canada, does that make it Canadian Bacon? Yes it does! Beautiful!

[@EFRT]

Haha. We’ll have to call it CanAm 🥓

[@cgilfill1]

@@EFRT”CanHam” 😊

[@winterfawn2341]

I was curious... but then became 100% invested when mom got the giggles. God bless your beautiful family!!! ❤❤❤

[@bobbyzzz69]

So jealous of the life you have created with your family. Wish I was strong enough to have done this with my little family... God bless all of you!!!

[@tlflora]

me too, or rich enough.

[@FreedomNetwork99]

Me too.

[@dentipatutank4730]

What a great family you guys have; the kids are helpful and the parents spend much quality time with the children. God bless.

[@lukevandermark71]

You guys have just made your family stronger. Your children will be different than others. Not afraid of work, self reliant. Fantastic job with the family. Im literally jealous.

[@houstontexas4658]

A great trip down memory lane, much needed, especially the winter scenes! I'd pay $$ for that right now 🤠

[@EFRT]

Oh yes! Some of that snow and cold air would be nice right about now. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@traceyrogers120]

@@EFRT I’m from South Louisiana. It’s 11:00pm with a temp of 90. Yep a cocktail in the hot tub would be awesome. Love your place on the lake and the hard work y’all done to get ready for the winter.

[@lezadelacruz8999]

What a beautiful family you all are. This world needs more people, families like yours. What a masterpiece you’ve made, I couldn’t stop watching this video.. Thank you for sharing your story with us 😊

[@roaming4adventure-nt8yz]

Wow..... Just finished this awesome video. It's amazing when you watch and feel connected... and not only are you there too but like you belong. Amazing job to all. Thank you for bringing us along! ❤

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching. We are so glad you enjoyed it.

[@exceldarademeyer1783]

You are a hardworking family and deserve the things you build there. Thankyou for sharing it with us. From South Africa.

[@BernalilloGirl]

Thank you so much for this Sunday morning surprise! Beautiful compilation and amazing editing job!

[@EFRT]

Our pleasure!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

What a beautiful family experience. The ice covered lake, the outdoor campfires, the sauna and ice cold dip, making maple syrup. As a Wisconsinite, I'm familiar with all of these wonderful experiences. A host of beautiful memories for your family.

[@lawrence7065]

How do you do it. Cha Ching!

[@grunthum110154]

Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your family with us.

[@EFRT]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@cathy3392]

What an amazing adventure. I envy your family

[@donnaradu9398]

Excellent! Couldn’t stop watching till the end. Calming, beautiful, and a great picture of a United family!

[@DizzyDinaDetroit]

❤ when she was laughing using the old school washer shows PURE HAPPINESS and contentment. I love this yall are doing it!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@EFRT]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@KimsKluckers]

What well trained children, dog and husband. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🥰

[@RenaeThomas-j7r]

Your problem is clear,,,,!

[@shanacookthecanukgypsy9527]

Lucky to have such hard working children

[@iridegoon]

This is beautiful. From the camera work to the narration and your family. I couldn’t have dreamed anything this perfect ❤

[@amyfender1]

That dog is definitely living his very best dog life possible!

[@Outdoorpro72]

Awesome to see a family so close like this. Wonderful video

[@deniseellenburg649]

What a precious child of God and lovely message in this awful time of grief and pain. God bless and comfort Lahaina!

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure on the island. Give that dog a Carabo. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@EFRT]

Thank you and and thanks for watching!

[@hannahedwards2399]

Cuddled with my kids and watched this afternoon. Living off grid is our dream. Loved watching your family build and grow throughout the year. Bless yall

[@EFRT]

That is so awesome! Glad you all enjoyed the adventure.

[@kurtjensen7264]

I love watching your family. You truly know how to live life to the fullest.

[@kennethdabrera]

Hi, I am Kenneth from Sri Lanka - frankly I enjoyed watching you Guys coping with the winter in Canada - was a pleasant experience for me.... Thank you.

[@sheilamarkland6071]

How fortunate you are to have this. It makes me nostalgic for our cabin in the woods, which my GSP also loved. I can smell the fresh air just watching this!

[@winger7199]

I can’t recall enjoying a YT episode more interesting and enjoyable as this one. I was disappointed when it ended. So good. Thank you ERT.

[@Danigys]

Beautiful narration, we thank you for sharing your fantastic adventure with us. Lots of hugs to all of you!

[@EFRT]

Hugs back. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethbeighley7372]

WONDERFUL!!! Unity n seeing everyone working together for their common goal is beautiful...Both parent's had to be united for this dream to come to fruition...so sweet

[@vaishalisharma8485]

I love the fact that every member of the family is easy on the eyes, well spoken and hard working. Loved your video

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much!

[@mamamia2534]

I love to experience this kind of life free from noise pollution, beautiful nature....peaceful...❤

[@abigailsam263]

What a Beautiful and a Blessed family! Truly amazing and thank you for sharing your experiences in such a beautiful way! May the Lord bless your journey on this earth!

[@EFRT]

Thank you!

[@tinacathey8241]

What a family! That off grid is like a lodge in the woods on a late. Great job to all of you working together. Great video, thank you for bring us long.

[@EFRT]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@pattibrown1809]

Can't believe I just found your channel because what you're doing is what I love! It's so wonderful how your family works together! You are strong and stable in such uncertain times. What a fantastic (and inspiring) thing to see!❤✌

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dougwaites869]

Adventure and family values are a perfect combination.

[@kaseycort9428]

Loved your video of true family values and how well you all worked together...Goes to show "working together" and for eachothers wellbeing...really works in life.

[@PeterMacvichie]

This reminds me so much of growing up in Northern Ontario during the ‘70’s.

[@Brenzzy]

Fantastic documentary. I lived through your experiences vicariously this morning while watching from my warm paradise, Hawaii, and feel richer than ever after seeing your beautiful family and wonderfully fulfilling adventures. Much Aloha to my northern brethren.

[@randybeard6040]

I had rather Live in Beautiful Hawaii, cold weather and months of snow-not good.

[@Brenzzy]

@@randybeard6040 Hehehe…..why is it we yearn for what we do not have? Come visit paradise! Sending you warm sunshine as winter approaches.Alohaaaaa🌺🌴🏄‍♂️🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@cac989]

What a wonderful family, Your wife has the prettiest smile too; when she was cracking up laughing, it just made me smile so hard ❤ God bless

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Thoroughly enjoyed your detailed video on spending an entire winter off grid. I would say your excellent planning in preparation for this journey proved to be a huge success. Wonderful to see the whole family working together. Living on a continent that has no idea of what a winter is all about in Canada… definitely an excellent way of explaining that !! Durban SA 🇿🇦

[@EFRT]

So glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@elizabethcablesings]

I tell you what, I have cried a few times so far watching this...and it is just the first snow folks. I think this process challenges my PTSD. ❤😊❤

[@marshaweiner9094]

I so enjoyed this compilation of your last year… how different our perspectives are because of drones ( and all other technology). Thank you.

[@freedomtowander]

god that woman can cook something beautiful! you guys should have a cookbook for sure!!!! My first time watching your content and I absolutely want this for my family! thank you so sincerely and humbly than you for allowing me into your home

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much

[@patpendleton4845]

Just discovered you and so impressed with your preparedness, and how the family works together! Looking forward to watching your adventures. Thank you for sharing!

[@debrafaudeck8407]

You made my life feal wonderful again. Please make more of these wonderful veidoes makes me won't to get out there again!!! All of you have a great life God is great.

[@SaskiaMagdalena11]

Wow, this was absolutely beautiful, beginning to end. I so enjoyed experiencing the different months with your amazing family, wonderful camera work and editing, too. Thank you for this.

[@loiswilson7474]

That was very. Formative. Just before you apologized for being scattered, I was thinking how clear and intelligent you sound. Thank Bee for talking with us about your journey I am so very glad you’ve made it to here.❤

[@jodiegibbons8015]

Absolutely amazing! What a beautiful family! Your living my dream in the cabin! So cosy. You’ve worked so hard. Huge love to you all from the uk xx

[@EFRT]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Snowmanatee]

What a great documentary! And knowing you all are Christians made it that much more enjoyable for me. You are surely blessed. Thank you for sharing this journey…and I am looking forward to your next video!

[@vivienneturner2028]

What a very lovely video and family experience! I'm so enchanted and in awe! 😊🎉

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! Have a wonderful day!

[@etellr7475]

What an unforgettable family experience! Watching it in February 2024. Beautiful scenery! Hugs from England.

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@steveforsythe9264]

Thanks so much for posting this epic adventure. You have a beautiful family all working together to make this happen. Just awesome!

[@EFRT]

Our pleasure!

[@patriot1952-os6mh]

Wish every family could afford to do this! In years to come ( hopefully not for a very long time) you will be able to pull up these memories your making, and smile! ❤

[@jhongsijera6019]

This is so special and I love it! Thank you so much epic family for sharing your adventures through the years. May God continue to bless and keep you all safe.🙏🏻☝❤

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much!

[@donaldmiller8629]

Catching the strings of Mom's hood will put an end to the giggles very quickly !

[@frenchtreehugger]

I absolutely loved this video ❤️ Your family is amazing, God bless you all 😊✝️🙏

[@annemariepratt4480]

What a truly beautiful family you are. I was born in Windsor Ontario. I remembered the cold winter as a child. We moved to Alberta when I was 14 I am now 62 winters here again around -42. We do not have very much of a summer for good months of summer the rest is pretty cold, but Ontario is such a beautiful place. I remember coming through northern Ontario wow the leaves the beauty as a young child and will never forget that you have a beautiful family and thank you for sharing your videos with us.

[@EFRT]

You’re so welcome. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@maggieteusch6221]

I'm feel so lucky to have happened upon your channel this morning. The storytelling and narration was impeccable. I almost felt like I was watching, Little Women with your storytelling. I am so excited to make more time to watch your amazing family adventures. Greetings from Indiana! Oh and the call of the loons was absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@EFRT]

We are so happy that you found our channel. Thanks for watching and we’re glad you’ve enjoyed the videos so far. Have a wonderful day

[@DementiaSurvivor]

Thank you for taking us on your journey! How amazing and wonderful!

[@morjesusgan3]

I also live off grid in southern Oregon so I can appreciate all the hard work you all have put into your property. It looks amazing! So heart warming to see you and your family working together to create such wonderful memories and an amazing home. I have a long way to go before I get mine to where your property is at, but I am very inspired. Such an well put together video as well! Thank you for sharing!

[@EFRT]

So glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a wonderful week.

[@morjesusgan3]

@@EFRT I hope you do as well!

[@maryanndoerf]

This beautiful documentary of a family’s epic year was a gift of the algorithm. They seem to have embraced the cozy ways of true northerners. The filmography and tender family moments shared with the world are a precious wholesome thing to share. OMG that family cold plunge!! 🥶… how do you do that??! Nice music and voiceover too. Excellent job all around! Thank you for gifting this lovely video to the world 💙

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Epic Family Road Trip. This movie was so awesome y'all truly deserve a award for this masterpiece.

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful day.

[@SangteaMetherss]

Need to say thank to God ❤❤for giving u beautiful and sweet parent

[@willjohnson4453]

Outstanding job. You can feel the emotion through the entire production. Definitely made a subscriber out of me. They're trying to divide us but I think we're all wakeing up and finding we have so much more in common. Keep it up. Motorcycles are more then two wheels

[@lenniedavis1294]

My grandmother used to have a washer just like that and i remember using it all the time as a kid. Wow memories.

[@mordyprupas6904]

im from montreal and grew up going to a cabin in northern quebec. your video gave me such incredible memories!!! you have a new subscriber! also your family is a amazing. very throwback. the way it should be.

[@djDeeDizzy]

Wow, what perfect scenic and idyllic venture. Such a beautiful place and such memories made. Wow, I can only hope soon I can take my family to a place like this.

[@EFRT]

Thank you. You will 👍🏻

[@joanwalker9809]

This was such an enjoyable video! The photography was spectacular! I grew up on Lake Huron and this was such a going home experience for me. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. This is a gem ❤

[@wernerstruebing116]

Glad to watch your videos and the way you guys travel the world and living off grid in Canada. Ignore the jealous comments. I respect your lifestyle and wish you all the best and success in the future, you earned it and now deserve it, well done and thank you for sharing. Greetings from Germany

[@EFRT]

Thank you. We appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@ginocastro5107]

Loved the kitchen pumpkins' soup and bacon preparations! Mom is a good cook!... And how can any Canuck miss the Timmy's coffee can? Great aerial shots too of the winter covered landscape!

[@njtrout]

With that set up you have I can live there my entire life !

[@BlackSapoteProjects]

Everything about this is magical. I love getting an insight into your wonderful lives, just a beautiful reminder of how amazing life is and how we should cherish each moment fully. ❤️ Subscribed!

[@JoeyJackson-200T]

I am jealous, wish I was camping. I miss the northern tier. I was station at Minot ND for 8 years. It was so nice during camping season. I am now in Georgia and it is so hot here. I still camp and run the heck out of the AC. I love watching your videos