Spring River | 3 Days Down the Dumoine

My friend @martymorissette and I take advantage of unusually warm early April weather and get our first paddle of the season in. We paddle the Dumoine River in Quebec from the bridge crossing at km 25 back to Ontario.
Partners:
@Paddle_ca
@levelsix

[@Adamwood21212]

Maybe the 2 most underrated KZbinrs? This is a duo I could watch over and over again! Awesome video

[@adrianyallop2880]

Hi Max, great to see you back, really great imagery and, especially, the legends for the the birds. As a UK birder, but knowing little of your Canadian fauna this is a god send, as seeing a bird and not knowing what it is, is just frustrating. Also, as an aside, good to see you making real videos and not swanning around on a sunny beach on holiday pretending to 'survive' the 'hardship' like someone else I can think of. Keep it up and keep the labels coming. Best wishes.

[@michaelschuetz2427]

Great to see you out paddling again. Like the new boat and, hope it helps you sneek in with the wildlife. Really enjoy your calm approach makes your video's even more relaxing.

[@judybridges8796]

Maxim, just telling my husband what a visual artist you are. Honestly amazing.

[@maximbudnick]

I'm honored, Judy! Thank you for watching, and for the kind words! Cheers

[@mirkatu3249]

Good to see you, Maxim. I totally enjoyed enjoyed your trip with Marty. 🙂

[@andremorneault]

Well I just learned that fondu is more of a French Canadian thing…! Stunning cinematography as always 👏

[@martymorissette]

Great videography my friend! It was a blast out there. I should have my video posted by the end of the week!! Cheers my friend.

[@BogWraith1]

Love the new canoe Max, great to see you out on the lakes again. As always, your camera work and nature shots are breathtaking! Love when you show the birds along with what species they are, it's like having a bird catalogue come to life. Can't wait to see your adventures this spring & summer.😎

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Bog! How ya been? Glad you liked the birds and labels because next video coming up should be very wildlife heavy. I'm flying home tonight (from British Columbia) to edit. Cheers!

[@annamariaterracciano7283]

Love it when you put a name to the birds, your cinematography is so good, love the nature scenes along the river especially in April, that snow ice melting along the rocks, stunning still, so calming to listen, well done Maxim, can’t wait to see more, hopefully with your beautiful wife 😮

[@lanaholmes3327]

Ah yes! Maxim is back with his chill, sane content. I am happy!

[@maximbudnick]

Hi, Lana! Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you've been doing well :)

[@MichelLamoureux]

Wow! Nice trip with Marty! Can't believe you never tried fondue! This is how we do it in Quebec, mostly in family or friends gathering. We do it with cheese and chocolate too. Man, your pictures are always top, beautiful calm scenery. Love the birds watching and info you give. Thanks for sharing!

[@melindaholme5414]

Awesome, my kids love watching your videos with me before bed, they find it sooo relaxing :)

[@maximbudnick]

That's awesome, Melinda! Thanks to all of you for watching!

[@mflacke]

Sweet Canoe Maxim! I like the trees too! That looked like an awesome trip, I got to add that one to the list. Cool seeing you and Marty collaborate.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Maxim….Thank you for taking us along! I saw your friends boat and I got excited thinking it was X taking Patches out on the water again!😃👍🏼😃. Your friend had the right idea in my mind anyway, with the hammock. But that’s just me.😁. Anyway… take care man. NQU

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, NQU! How have you been? The hammock is fantastic - As with anything, it has its compromises, but I'm hoping to get my hands on one myself sooner or later... You're not the only one asking for patches to make an appearance in a video (our grandma Marge included). I gotta bug Xander about it! Cheers and hope you've been well!

[@Barret-paddles]

Congratulations on your new Esquif Max!! I have a small 12' that I absolutely love :-) What a cool ( literally) little trip and fondue, YUMMY! Your happiness to be back out is palpable and I am jealous! Here's to many upcoming adventure in your new boat for 2024 💜 Barret

[@user-to1to7ck8v]

I've never seen this river before and wow what a beauty! ❤ i loved every minute of this 👍 😊 thank you for a job well done 👏 ❤

[@LostInTheWildCanada]

Maxim - your cinematography is such a pleasure to watch... And when you narrate, it gives a calming feeling... What a treat!! You are a master at this art of nature filmography ...

[@maximbudnick]

You are too kind, my friend! I'm not much of a natural when it comes to speaking to the camera, and I find the narration part quite difficult, so it's amazing to hear that someone enjoys it! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by and watching. All the best to you!

[@judylopez3302]

Nothing more relaxing than watching your videos and appreciating the beautiful scenery!

[@suezaple4950]

Love the new canoe Max ,blends right into the backcountry, Dumoine River landscape is phenomenal with it's steep rocky cliffs , pine forest , rapids & wildlife. nice you made it back as the rain started what a Lovely trip

[@hrushikeshpatil1819]

xander and you are great content makers❤️. I am so attracted to canada beacause of you guys. every night i visualise camping in canadas beautiful nature. I am so grateful thank you budnick bros❤️

[@Suluk46]

Nice work on the water gents. There are some beautiful campsites along that stretch.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Glad to see you back on the water. Laid back as usual... Nice Canoe. more adventure to come I'm sure. I have said this many times , your videography is outstanding. Looking forward to the next video.

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

Hi Maxim, nice to see you back. Really great drone shots of you two going through the rapids and cruising! Loved the dinner so much that I had to get a glass of red wine!! Cheers and so glad you’re back!

[@maximbudnick]

Hey there, Nicholas! Thank you for your kind words as always. Honored that you felt compelled to bring out the wine! :D. The long break is due to a very long video of the last trip with Xander that will take a long time to edit (and I will probably release later on). Should have a new video of the trip I just finished coming out soon. Thanks again and hope all has been well with you!

[@user-yf5ii6jt6j]

Nice to have Marty's videos to watch.

[@ezlow1065]

Love the vid, absolutely nourishing to the soul. The shot with water reflecting on canoe was beautiful. That kettle is obviously well loved n travelled lo,. Greetings from Aus 💚

[@wojtekgrabowski1]

its good to see you again Max. like always it was pleasure to watch. have a nice day my man :) cheers !

[@ShahidSalim05]

Max You have a great eye for capturing the awe and beauty of the landscape. Im noticing a huge improvement in production quality as well. Keep up the great work and congrats on the new canoe!

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

Oh what a beautiful escape from the humdrum! Thank you for taking us along on this gorgeous journey. I loved it! 😀

[@DanOpdal]

Beautiful country, Maxim! Thank you for taking me along on your adventure. Cheers!

[@bushcraft_crush2455]

Fantastic trip! I love the canoe!!!

[@shinuizabusa2180]

Beautiful scenery, LOVE the new canoe 🥰 and i want to thank you. You and Xander really helped me get out my comfort zone and go outside. Managed 5 nights outside already and fishing season is just 12 days old. Much love from austria

[@TrailDancer]

Beautiful! Love the floating down the rapids!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maximbudnick]

Me too!!

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Great adventure, Maxim, awesome canoe and beautiful area. Always look forward to the next journey. Thank you for taking us along. Safe travels.

[@ianlindsey3616]

Another amazing video Max!!!! Let the paddling season begin!,,

[@luciereadman4003]

Love any content you share with us. Nice canoe Max!!

[@davewinch7677]

Great trip, nothing better than a drysuit on those cold days.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, Dave! Yup it's an absolute necessity! Cheers and hope all has been well with you!

[@veronikahuta7071]

Thank you for bringing me home. Winter is over!

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Veronika! Yup spring has sprung! Finally! :)

[@freywayne6574]

Very nice trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@castle228]

Cool trip. I enjoy your stuff Maxim! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Alabama.

[@semiroutdoors]

Love the sounds.. hope it was fun out there 😁

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Semir! It was a great deal of fun, and the good company only made it better. Cheers!

[@UnPetitPique]

You're work is inspiring Maxim, film making and outdoors, thanks.

[@bonpecheur4565]

Amazing video as alway's , you have a way of capturing the scenery as you go , the whole thing or the smallest detail...its so relaxing watching your videos , thanks

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, BP! As usual I appreciate you stopping by and leaving some kind words. Hope you've been well!

[@PHorne]

Thank U 🎉from Atlanta Ga ❤Yummy meals❤❤❤❤

[@williamwilson3474]

What a beautiful river! And I love the canoe, awesome camo. Stay safe my friend!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, William! Wasn't sure if I was making the right call with camo, but I've fallen in love with it :) Cheers!

[@raymart86]

Love the drone shots! Really sets the scene!

[@maximbudnick]

Hey there, Ray! Glad you liked it!!

[@suemoore1965]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💙💙 LOVED THE FONDUE AND THE RESPECT YOU SHOWED HIM BY LETTING HIM TELL US HOW HE DOES/MAKES IT🔥 I LOVE HOW YOU ARE CALM IN YOUR VIDEOS AND CAN BE YOUR OWN AUTHENTIC SELF ❤️❤️💚💚💙💙

[@JB-eg1tb]

YES!! Another breathtaking respite you bring.Thank you for going on these travels and sharing them!

[@thierrybervoets3604]

Thank You. This video is pure Merveille. I look at it many You are an amazing Artist.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Thierry! Glad you enjoyed it so much :) All the best to you!

[@polemeros]

Beautiful. Magically beautiful.

[@davidrosen5137]

Inspiring as always!

[@arenado85]

Congrats on the partnership. Love the content.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, man! Cheers

[@Potato-nt5if]

Great video thanks Max

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Potato! Hope you've been well!

[@FoundPonds]

Welcome back Max! It's been a while.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks buddy!

[@gordthompson4664]

25:14 - Perfect "13 year-old boy" reaction. :) Great trip, and beautiful visuals as always! Nice new canoe, too. Blatant promotions, especially for completely random stuff (gold, anyone?) are awfully cheesy, but don't be embarrassed about giving a shout-out to a company that you really work with and really respect!

[@mattvaandering]

Love it. Dumoine is a must

[@Otis1953]

I did it again - Hit the thumbs up on a Maxim Budnik vid before I watched. Never disappointed, your cinematography, nature content is top notch!

[@TCUteacher]

Thumbnail- Max smiling that he is not on a deserted island somewhere! 😜

[@pamb.7753]

Glad I happened across your channel. Know about your brother from Jon, Lost Lakes. I also love that you identified the birds. Thanks for taking us along. Bet your mom is happy you use safety equipment for those white water canoeing! :)

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, Pam! Thank you for stopping by! Thank you also for the feedback on labeling the birds - I worries that the text might be visually distracting, but it's nice to know people enjoy it so I'll keep doing it. And yes, we always assure my mother that we are being safe - the most important thing is that we keep a satellite emergency device that has a gps tracker - so if anything were to go wrong, family members would be able to see exactly where we travelled. All the best and thank you again!

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

Solid adventure! Love the views.

[@tammybiro4488]

Totally new meaning to "Hot Foot"😄

[@alannolet3109]

Hey! Caught you in Xander's recent excursion into Northern Quebec, but haven't seen your own for a couple of months - glad your back! Chinese fondue, sometimes referred to as a hot pot - delish! Beautiful adventure, Max, and always soothing to watch. As always, love your knack for presenting the great outdoors. Already looking forward to the next one!

[@SpaceduckDK]

In Denmark we often used fondue for New Year's Eve back in the 80s, instead of sauce we used oil or red wine. Denmark got the idea from southern Europe.

[@anysep3361]

Cool canoe Max! My husband also has a camo Swift canoe, it's hilarious when we paddle through marshland, he completely disappears😂. I especially loved the fondue meal, that was a really fun idea for a canoe trip, and I may have to try that myself. Stay safe out there😍

[@marksmith9295]

Well that was a nice surprise! Great shots and sounds Max. Glad you got out and enjoyed your first soft water outing this year in a nice new canoe yet. The Dumoine is just upriver from where I live but beyond my abilities at my age. And yes, I think the camo canoe is better than canary yellow for wildlife observation:)

[@EamonWanders]

Good stuff

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Eamon! Cheers!

[@backwaterwoods]

Great job Max. Love the new boat!

[@MrJayson204]

Buh gawd that’s Maxim Budnicks music!

[@terriemacdonald3798]

Beautiful content, beautiful camera work…as usual❤

[@bobbiekenny3262]

Beautiful video and Beautiful smile keep doing what you do

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Bobbie! Will do!

[@franklinrussell3042]

Camera work is really good Max!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Franklin! Always trying to improve!! You lose sight of how you are doing when you spend so much time editing and noticing your own mistakes... So it's really encouraging to get comments like yours. All the best, buddy! And thanks for watching!

[@brucedow3883]

Thanks for the video; that robin seems a little optimistic with migration timing, crossbill video real good. Hopefully with low snow you’ll have enough water in summer fall.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, Bruce. Glad you liked the wildlife shots. Yup I'm also hoping for good water levels. We will see... Cheers and hope you've been well

[@jimhanson7476]

Great video, enjoyed it very much…

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jim! Always appreciate your kind words. Cheers!

[@jeffvallentine913]

I think any canoe that gets you on water to make content is a great canoe. It looks nicely kitted, shorter than your yellow canoe? Rockered, bow and stern floatation, you gearing for more white water trips? I respect your approach to river running. You always seem very calm and deliberate. Paddle on!

[@wendelclements6448]

Hey man glad to see you back missed you there man I love the boat and hey it’s always great to hook up with a great company that shares your excitment . Hell find more if u feel good about them man. Your photograph is on spot as always man. Waiting on your next one man. Yall be safe what is Marty’s channel

[@martymorissette]

@martymorissette

[@georgeattig8088]

When is Xander getting a new canoe? He can’t let you outshine him 😅. Wonderful video as usual.

[@TOOZECRUISE]

I'm here for the hotdog in a hole jokes...😂

[@vickistewart1924]

Just beautiful

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Great to see a video from Maxim pop up. Love your style and know how hard some of those shots are to get. Love your channel. Cool collab with Marty. If you ever want to collab, I'm working on a Bronx River video in NYC currently. Maybe we get you down here and we paddle the river in the big city together.

[@forestliving261]

Fantastic.. ❤ I subscribed

[@allisonwanderland9917]

Woah, very nice canoe you have there 🤩

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Allison! Thanks! I've been loving it so far!

[@CanadianSledDog]

You got to go out with Marty I'm jealous! (I'll be posting the same comment on his video and just switching the names around)

[@martymorissette]

lol

[@lano1492]

Maravilha de viagem !!

[@maximbudnick]

Obrigado, meu amigo!

[@peperetuque7744]

thank you so much for sharing

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Pepere! Cheers!

[@wendyshick6689]

😊

[@nachtmahr666]

finally a new video. havent seen the first frame yet but im sure: its gonna be awsome

[@bertschuh5720]

Did the Dumoine when I was much younger, late 1990s. Great river, loved it. The Pocket Canyon is on my radar. I have 2 dedicated solo canoes now, but both have ~11" clearance between seat and floor. At age 72, getting my size 11 feet in and out of the kneeling position is a challenge, as is my feet going to sleep. Do you happen to know the seat to floor dimension for the Pocket? Just subscribed. Also what is the name of Marty's channel? I would like to check it out too.

[@martymorissette]

@martymorissette :)

[@drlehman73]

I think those fondues are called Hot Pots and are Chinese. Maybe they did it in many cultures early on. Seems like it would make sense.

[@maximbudnick]

I was pretty surprised to hear Marty say it's a common thing in Quebec. In Ontario we never really hear about it. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@RornStreetFood]

The content caught my attention. Watching all your interesting videos is my favorite, please send me your full support and thumbs up I am always waiting for your creative posts to stay in touch. Thanks for sharing

[@k3v1n_st3p4]

Love your content, great photogrammetry but please give us more. Three day trip on a gorgeous river and you only brought 2 SD cards? 29 minutes was way too short.

[@GF-pc5bt]

Your bro sent me here… you need more love…just subbed….

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, my friend! The sub is very much appreciated! I hope you enjoy the future videos as well! :) Cheers!

[@kirstendl1724]

Something is jumping out of the river @26:29 seen it? i think it's a beaver.

[@cs6032]

So what did you think of the Pocket Rocket?

[@maximbudnick]

I don't really think about it since it's such a simple piece of gear, but I've been using it forever. It broke a while back (after several years of use), I fixed with some snare wire, and now I'm still using it. It's simple, robust, and I find the compact hard carrying case adds to making it a pleasure to use. I recommend it, but because it's worked so well for me, I haven't really compared it to much else so far... Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@rongoris3022]

Wow! Great shots of the river! Never heard of anyone doing this one yet. Looks like a blast and love the ice still on the water and shores. Great videos!! Keep up the good work!!

[@suemoore1965]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💙💙 MY YOUNGEST GRANDCHILD WILL BE SEVEN IN JUNE 💙HIS NAME IS MAXTEN 💙 I CALL HIM MAXARONI💙 I LOVE WATCHING YOUR CANOE AND CAMPING TRIPS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💙💙

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

That is pretty great. 👍🙂🏕️🛶

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Brian! Cheers!