PADDLING into the MIST - Day 29 Canoeing across CANADA - Season 2 - Episode 12

[@iamtheverybestever]

Another awesome episode. Love the full audio at the end, it was a beautiful symphony!

[@sgchevy1]

Gorgeous scenery! Love the drone shots. Makes you realize how small humans are in the scope of this big blue ball!❤

[@stanhigh]

Great video. Good drone shots.

[@esmith1771]

Thanks Tom for another amazing video showcasing my beautiful country!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

My pleasure.. though it's not difficult to showcase Canada's beauty.. its everywhere you look in Canada 🙂

[@RichardJackRobertson]

You are so lucky to be unappetising to bugs. You seem to be connecting with the serenity after a rough start. Good that its going well after all that effort.

[@aswedeinthephilippines6967]

Amazing video, awsome photege. What a great nature u are in and so many wildlife. But must be hard when u have to drag u canoe all the time over sandbanks...lol Stay safe and dry.

[@MartyBoy13]

Enjoying my own country through your videos is amazing, hopefully I get to cross your path when you go through Ottawa !

[@MrLebro11]

Beautifully shot Tom! Your storytelling is on point!

[@markdixon6026]

Really enjoying your Canadian series!! All the best from Albany in Auckland.

[@Amibuh]

Im an ad skipper. But id never skip any ads on WITW. Full support.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Haha!! Appreciate that!!! Thank you

[@robertbailey2342]

Absolutely beautiful!! Much love from the coast of Maine 🤙

[@HappyComfort]

Breathtaking scenery! 😍Thank you for sharing this!!! 🥳🌷👍

[@shannonwall8413]

So true bro, being present and in the moment and having to remind ourselves every day! Awesome insight and the real reason we never rest and always look for the uncomfortable, less travelled paths in life.

[@alineripka7548]

Beautiful camera work! Stay safe.

[@darnold4268]

Thank you for sharing your journey, with us all!!

[@JillPantlin]

What gorgeous scenery. You are in a magic place and I thank you so much for sharing it with us. 😊

[@kellyra7461]

Man I wish I was lucky like you! All bugs think I'm delicious. Safe travels.😊

[@kyler9325]

Oi mate, another crackin' video! Your music choice is spot on, too.

[@Freeontheland2030]

Good to see you back at it, you deserved that surprise break in the weather. Cheers!

[@natalier2631]

So glad I found your channel. Loving the scenery and wildlife. Stay safe and keep filming. Wishing you fabulous adventures from the UK

[@reedhenderson7843]

Loving your videos. You should probably pick up a bobber and some dry flies and you might have better luck with the fishing. Safe travels!

[@lindamedders6700]

Those coyotes would keep me awake all night. Beautiful view at camp.

[@jannie690]

Really enjoying your journey. Canadian here, and the reason you are not encountering people on the river is the country is large and the population relatively scarce. Especially in Saskatchewan

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Definitely. But I speak with many people along the way about it and even they they say "yes, it's extremely under utilized". They say most people drive further north to experience the rivers there instead of in their back yard. Also, a few people told me they don't use the North Saskatchewan due to fear.. since their youth, they were told "don't go near the river, or you will die". I heard the same thing from more than a few people. That's why I'm talking about it.. because locals aren't thinking about the North Saskatchewan River when they think about water sports 🙂

[@FreddietheFly]

@@WhatInTheWorld_Tom Definitely under utilized. I live in Edmonton and I rarely do anything around the river, other than walk through the river valley which is one of our most treasured areas. City people tend to go outside of Edmonton for water sports as there are many lakes around us. Reason being they want to get out of the city, so the river doesn't get much use. The fishing in the NSR is great though.

[@devinbartley5768]

I've done some canoeing around Edmonton and the Canadian praries. On a hot weekend day around the cities you will see other people doing it, but the season is short, and most people dont do long trips because lets face it, battling headwinds, bad weather, and slow moving waters gets a bit tiring after a few days. But you have a point, Canadian rivers are underutilized. People spend time camping at campgrounds, or backpacking in the mountains. There was a time in Canada's history when most of the commerce happened on the rivers. Now that we have highways people would rather drive to the river and camp next to it and then drive home. That reminds me of the other hastle of canoe travel - vehicle shuttles. Its not always easy and requires a lot of driving to leave a vehicle at your take out point and then drive back to the put in. When you have a normal office job and maybe just a few days or a week of vacation all that driving and shuttling cuts into your enjoyment time.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

@@devinbartley5768 very true!!

[@barbaraweigel9831]

I'm really enjoying your videos. You bring the wildlife back to me. I hope I can get back out there to go camping and fishing and hunting. Stay safe. 😊

[@TM-jx4zj]

‘🎶Be-a-u-tiful🎵!’ - haha love it!!

[@Petervandiessen]

Epic series Tom! really enjoying the videos.... Got to know you a bit when you were on Parlay, but much deeper now with your own channel and want to say that you are a good soul Tom, looking forwards to the rest of the trip!...

[@kevinkrochak2546]

Well done! Enjoy the journey!

[@KIRALYW]

Oh wow Tommo. The footage in this video was truly breathtaking. You have captured some incredible footage that most folks would never get to experience. It’s an honour to be following such a beautifully, wholesome channel. I love how you harmonise with nature. 🤙🏽

[@DougVarble]

Tom, YOU are the Man🎉

[@trishelliottfriases9873]

Be careful jumping out barefoot, I know it is incredibly comfortable canoeing barefoot but an unfortunate incident can happen in the blink of an eye and when you have to disembark and happen to land on a shell that shreds your foot. Well your in a heck of a spot especially by yourself. Keep the round side down, My kids dubbed me, Trishcanoemama in my younger days, I'm loving your adventure. You should consider following the Lewis and Clark Trail here in the states in Montana on the Missouri River. I did it several times with teenage Girl Scouts, watching them grow through their experiences was always so beautiful.

[@michelle7377]

Hi Tom, glad you got your Pizza 🤤 my favorite yummy. Safe travels ❤

[@jonathanscott550]

Thanks Tom for this video excellent camera work. Such a scenic journey. Looking forward to next video. Oh did you happen to catch a fish with the Steak. I guess if you did you'd call it a Surf & Turf catch. cheers mate

[@blairarthur302]

That's the great thing about Canada you can go somewhere and it's not clogged with a bunch of people

[@darnold4268]

I've been watching your snippets. Absolutely gorgeous scenery! You're almost there!!!

[@mbee6256]

I’m in Mexico City but had to take a pause from my travels to watch your new video. Love this channel and following your journey!

[@francoisechartrand7643]

Wonderful trip, so enjoying your every km/ml. Scenery absolutely breath taking. Blessings

[@grandmasmagic3858]

Hi from Australia..I'm loving your journey..

[@Brashieboy]

Keep up the good work bro! Look forward to the next episode!🔥✌️

[@outsidethelinessailing]

Tom! Old friend, and newest subscriber! Great seeing you in Annapolis last week!!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

What's up!! Good to see you too! You will have to go back to the beginning, and watch from ep. 1!! 😂😂

[@Kris4kiwi]

Fellow Sasky thanks for sharing❤

[@Igodostuff]

You've inspired me to get out there, just got back from Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, MX on a cruise.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Amazing! Happy to help! 🙂🤙

[@wolfesmoke]

Im here up and awake in the mist. Going to kayak to my favorite tree. Love ya Brother

[@darnold4268]

Gorgeous sunset !!

[@jodymooney255]

Tom, what an incredible beautiful journey! Thank you for documenting your journey!❤

[@Whinny66]

Beautiful sunset! Thanks for sharing with us! ❤

[@xBigBean]

Woah you're just like me! Mosquitos don't really mess with me, and when they do I dont have any sort of reaction to them. You're the first other person i've heard of thats like this. It's super convenient isn't it!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Oh it's so convenient!! I don't know why everyone complains about them.. they're fine!! 😂😂😂 But seriously, it's a super power!

[@tonisukles858]

That fog was magical

[@PK-oy4fe]

Hello from WV via my hometown Pittsburgh, Pa. One of my good friends Jacqui..is from New Zealand. She runs the only hedgehog rescue in your country! 😇❤️

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hello! Thanks for following the journey. What's her last name? Maybe I know her.. 🙂

[@PK-oy4fe]

@@WhatInTheWorld_Tom jacqui Blair from the Wellington area

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

@@PK-oy4fe surprisingly, it's quite common to know some who knows someone from New Zealand.. but this time, I have to say i don't know her 🙂

[@hanleycc]

Another awesome video....good reminder to be present, enjoy where you are, instead of always looking for something else... it is important to have goals... things to look forward to, but embrace the day today...wonderful scenery.

[@jennifercollins3171]

Good morning hope your so enjoying your journey. I am all caught up now on your videos.

[@RochelleHogan-k7t]

Hey mate watching from north canterbury New zealand been watching since parlay keep it up cheers rod

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Appreciate the support Rod. Cheers mate

[@christinemurphy7204]

So great!!!! Enjoy watching

[@kathrynavenell3587]

Thank you Tom. What must it be doing for your soul? To be marinating in that beautiful environment, day after day.

[@RobPattie]

All I can say Tom, is hats off, you are an inspiration to us all

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Cheers Rob. Appreciate that mate

[@Banditt42]

If I could have a super power it would be invisible to mosquitos. I hate those dang things.

[@thegreatbambino1041]

you have to remember there is a lake eeverywhere in Canada.

[@aquaesulis5214]

Just love your videos. I am missing a canoe trip, did a few over tbe years. One day soon. All the best of natire IS on our doorstep. So lucky to live in Canada. New Zealand is on my list to visit, you have vistas. Have you been on trips like this there too ? Have a great day.

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

There was some seriously beautiful imagery in this video. Especially the sun shots. I think I have one more video to go to be caught back up. I love watching this trip.

[@tiborkiss9186]

BOdy, you just fount what most people never find.

[@iamhe981]

Hi mate. Safe travels.

[@stephenmacleod8524]

Great video Tom!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Cheers Stephen. Hope you're well mate 🤙

[@GoldenBaaaay]

I’m 2 minutes in and I’m really hoping that you’re gonna be busting out some into the Mystic by Van Morrison on the uke cousin

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

NiceTom it was cool to catch up in Annapolis

[@thetruebro3668]

Hello from Whangarei, New Zealand, iv been here since day one.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Appreciate the support mate 🤙

[@quertie]

Yeah, in Canada, if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes. I can change that quickly :) Especially when a thunderstorm rolls through.

[@cal1103]

Coyotes at the end were saying "where's my steak :) ."

[@JolieCrochetbyDominique]

The beginning started like a @mrballen story. 😂

[@caniwim12]

Awesome vid again, loved that time in the morning mist and fog! So winters coming, what's the plan to winter up somewhere? Or are you switching to snowmobile or dogsled LOL!

[@JayDeeMC]

The sound of the coyotes at the end must have given you an odd feeling. They don't really bother people, as they aren't nearly as big as wolves, but still something to be careful around. I ran into a coyote by the pond near my home a few years ago. I thought it was a stray dog at first, but as it ran past me within metres, I realised it was a coyote. It wanted nothing to do with me.

[@sharonmiron6890]

Canada is huge and has a low population. You do not have to go far to alone in the wilderness.

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

Stunning video Tom, am loving your trip. Nature is glorious and bountiful when we stop and witness her beauty. Question, how do you sleep with coyotes howling all night?

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

She really is!! Haha, honestly, I'm so tired in the evenings.. I'm paddling 9 - 10 hours a day. I can't wait for the sun to go down so I can get some sleep. So once I'm in my tent I'm passed out in seconds.. Coyotes aren't going to stop me 😀

[@jackiegaudette6225]

Woke up this morning to thick fog in south western Ontario . ( Windsor On )

[@brendabreton2954]

Water is low all over this year. Probably due to the dams in BC.

[@steveknight7830]

Ha ha. In BC all rivers flow west down from the rockies. Tom is going east. It's a big country.

[@TheeDanIslander]

4:25 that river prob freezes in winter so you can just drive over the ice

[@DidNotKnowICouldDoThat]

I am so damn jealous of you, mosquitoes love me.

[@nanoceramics2747]

Hey Tom , next to Russia, Canada is the second-largest country in the world with a total area of 9,984,670 km2, including 891,163 km2 of freshwater and with a population of a little over 41 million and most of us live or close to big cities. When you enter our big cities, it will be like spending 30 days at sea then being overwhelmed. I can’t quite figure out why you are not catching any fish, maybe some of the experts can wade in and give you some tips. Safe journey best regards from Montreal.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hey hey.. I think you Re referring to my comment about being on my own..? If so, heres my response 😊 I speak with many people along the way about it and even they say "yes, it's extremely under utilized". They say most people drive further north to experience the rivers there instead of in their back yard. Also, a few people told me they don't use the North Saskatchewan due to fear.. since their youth, they were told "don't go near the river, or you will die". I heard the same thing from more than a few people. That's why I'm talking about it.. because locals aren't thinking about the North Saskatchewan River when they think about water sports 🙂 And yes.. the fishing 😀 at this point of the trip I'm focused on getting miles under my belt.. as you saw, the first month has been tough and I've fallen behind schedule. So I'm putting minimal effort into fishing and more into miles 🙂

[@traitoR142]

@@WhatInTheWorld_Tom It's his bait/lure, he would have better luck just using a spoon, medium sized five of diamonds is always a safe bet to catch something, or when still fishing use minnows.

[@DougT-j8x]

So….did you catch that fish? Love the channel Tom. Cheers Doug on Vancouver Island, where you began with Daryl. Safe Journey my friend

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hey Doug. With the lemon pepper steak? Unfortunately not 😊

[@omegawaves]

Do you have type-A blood? Allegedly mosquitos are less attracted to people of that type. Im not sure why the youtube algorithm suggested your channel to me a few weeks ago, but I'm glad it did! I've been enjoying your adventures.

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

No I'm "O" type 🙂 I'm glad youtube pointed you my way too. Happy to have you here

[@billmeldrum2509]

Hey Tom… you are one lucky mother*ucker… our mosquitos can seem like small helicopters to normal humans! Great storytelling by the way. 🇨🇦

[@WildBORProductions]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kathrynavenell3587]

Mosquitos? A thoroughly interesting small detail.... I can tell you that Tom's blood type is O negative.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Misty morning 🛶 A perfect time for "Here Comes the Sun." Or, "Into The Mystic." Thanks for sharing.

[@TynanCreations]

If mosquitoes don't bite you. . then you are designed to be a voyageur in the wilds of Canada! It's the single biggest deterrant for most people.

[@StevenMaurer]

Do you feel like your paddling & navigation has improved in a month? The scenery is cool but just wondering about your skills from none to a month?

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

I would say yes.. but more so my muscles getting used to the paddling action. As far as technique.. maybe not so much after 1 month

[@StevenMaurer]

@@WhatInTheWorld_Tom Solid/Honest Tom answer 😄

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

​@@StevenMaurerhahaha

[@trishelliottfriases9873]

I see improvement in your strokes. You are much smoother now and allowing the paddle to do the steering work it should. I've always taught the girls they didn't need to switch sides to control the canoe, unless under extreme circumstances. I was teaching them flat water water and river canoeing not white water.​@@WhatInTheWorld_Tom

[@sausage5849]

Hi

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

What's up sausage 🤙

[@Timberful]

Tommmmmmm you’re making me nervous. 😬 It’s going to be getting very cold soon and the river will probably freeze in another month. Do you plan to stop, thaw out and resume next summer?

[@volvoxc1937]

yes he is already done for the year and coming back next to finish, he made a real-time video not long ago and he is in a warm climate sailing, having earned it... This footage is probably about 6 months behind, I think. I didn't go the math from the early spring start.

[@Timberful]

@@volvoxc1937 Oh ok, that makes sense. I have only recently seen his videos and living in Canada, I know that the conditions would be bad very soon. Thanks for the explanation!

[@Jim-jh9bd]

Tom you say about why are there not more people using that river. You forget Canada has over 2 million lakes and then the rivers running into or out of those lakes on top of that number. 1 in 5 people in Canada own at least a 1 water recreational vehicle of some kind . So we are out there just not in that part of that river

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hey Jim, that's my point actually 🙂 I am paddling on a main vein that is right on people's door steps. So it surprises me that people would prefer to drive elsewhere than ho for a little paddle on the Saskatchewan River. But it's not just my opinion, I met many people that said this river is extremely under utilized. I grew up in New Zealand, very close to the water. That is where we would spend our time, in the water near our house, because it was right in our back yard 😊 That's why I mention it in the videos, not due to a small population in a huge country. I even called ahead to campsites asking how good the access from the river is to their camp site (their campsite is right on the river). Their response was "I don't know, no one has ever asked that before". Which just shows how under utilized that beautiful river is 🙂 I hope that explains the angle of where those comments I make are coming from. Cheers Jim 🤙

[@trevorwebber6498]

How can I get your merch???

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hey Trevor. You can get it here.. www.whatintheswag.com

[@darlene9154]

Have you lost weight since you started this adventure? There’s no people there because they all live in the big cities plus, we have lots of land that is really not fit to live on.

[@erinmcbride3360]

Those coyotes yipping are quite frankly unnerving.🥹

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

Incredible views, memories and accomplishment Keep going Kiwi 🫡 🛶 🏕️ 🫎 🦫 🐻 🐟