Great video. Thanks. Last month, i drove from Montréal to Chisasibi village next to the James Bay. 17 hours drive. Amazing experience. Visited Fort George (abandoned Crii village) and Radisson (LG2 hydro electric central). Didn't leave my province and lived a culture shock!!!!
Paula, you are not alone. My wife and I love finding little treasures on the trail or the beach. Hope your travels continue past this year. There is sooooo much to see just on the North American continent that we have traveled a lot during the past 41 years together.
I almost think that I have been to the edge of Nunavut thanks to you both! You make it so real by letting us get to know you. I am so happy to have found your channel!
Looks like a neat area! Not a lot of people will be able to say that they have been on that trip or in that area. Thanks for taking us along for the ride :)
So wonderful to fulfill a goal! Paula, you are so sweet to step back so Derek could realize it. That is true love and support! Derek, you looked so proud as you should. I love your energy and sense of adventure. I'm staying tuned for the next video! Safe travels :D
I love your sense of excitement in visiting all of your provinces. I know a number of my fellow Americans who boast of visiting all fifty of our states, but perhaps because they are not "remote" and difficult to reach, it isn't seen as an accomplishment and certainly not an "adventure." So, not only do I admire your excitement, but find myself envious too. This summer I hope to complete my "bucket list" of your provinces with a motorcycle ride up to Chisasibi and dip my toe into the Nunavut waters...
Amazing for sure. What a wonderful opportunity. Thanks for sharing with those of us that may not ever make this trip. We'll live vicariously through you. I hope you will have an opportunity to post some of your pictures of Facebook now.
I'm from Northern Ontario and I wanted to see this in real life but the wife is allergic to black flies and my family. We have been to Vancouver Island and PEI . I wanted to go to Newfoundland for years but I can't speak the language. By the way you have a real gifted radio voice.......Loyd Robertson level.
A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan so glad for you that you got to experience your dream!!! Amazing video. Maybe one day you will be able to fly out to the Arctic Circle and experience Nunavut's (sp Paula, lol) people and culture as well. I see Paula took some water as well. :) Congrats on landing your feet on Nunavut ground. :)
R unners Thanks R unners! We really hope to do the territory more justice in the future as well. We've absolutely loved all of the northern communities we've visited in the Yukon, NWT, etc. I'm sure we'll love the people of Nunavut just as much! Thanks for the congrats, and thanks, as always, for watching! :)
My goal and I did it about a month ago was to swim in the Gulf of Mexico.. Now I have been in every State on the East coast.. Its a good feeling, being complete like that. The water was warm and clear.. I'm glad I did it.. Almost like being on that island.. I know that feeling..
bill bye lol, thanks Bill! We had an awesome time out on the bay. You're right about the choppiness on the way back. We were racing the tide as it was rushing out. If we had delayed any longer, we could have gotten stranded several hundred meters off shore. The water is so impressively dynamic!
I hope to go up to Quebec next summer, and actually go up into the Hudson Bay by boat. Also, how did you get that Cree man to take you up to that island, if you don’t mind me asking?
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this. We only knew him for a short while, but your father seemed like a kind and gentle man. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Some geographers would disagree with you that Hudson Bay is part of the Arctic Ocean. Because there is an outflow into the coast of Labrador some maintain that it is part of the north Atlantic. I'm not a geographer though so I don't know. But you were definitely in Nunavut.
I love the desolate beauty. But I can just imagine how brutal it must be up there in the middle of the winter. And that looks like an awful small boat to cover 30 kms.
Bill Keller We were pretty surprised by the size (or lack thereof) of the boat as well. However, this style of boat was actually created as a partnership between the Cree people and Yamaha. It was designed specifically for use in James Bay and was built in a small factory right there in Waskaganish. Unfortunately, the boats were built so well, that they apperently never needed replacing, and the factory eventually closed. Thanks for watching Bill!
You JUST made it into Nunavut. I google the Nunavut territory and stag island king of feels like cheating a little bit...haha. But well done looking forward to seeing your next video.
Ryan McLean lol, I hear ya... but there are no roads that lead to Nunavut, so this is pretty much the best you can do if you want to visit the territory during a road trip! I DID feel bad crossing it off our list though, after only venturing about 100 meters into such a huge territory... Oh well, still counts!! :) Thanks, as always, for watching and commenting!
We have been looking to do exactly this on our road trip this summer but havnt been able to find any information online. How did you go about finding the captain to take you to Stag Island? Would love to know more so we can also make our dream of reaching Nunavut come true!
Hi Chris and Nicole. This took a bit, but in the end, we were connected with our guide through the Waskaganish tourism officer (his name was Ken Taylor, at the time. He's the one giving us a tour of the village in this video: ruclips.net/video/AVLJkJa70X0/видео.html). You can reach the Waskaganish tourism department through this website: waskaganish.ca/tourism/ Good luck! It's an incredible place.
You actually could have gotten to Nunavut by foot if you would have taken the road to James Bay out of Chisasibi and hiked a few km north before getting to the bay, the border meanders and is on the mainland at some locations.
Th Pr LOL! Paula was pretty nervous at first as well, but we were assured that Patrick was as good of a boatman as they come. It was obvious that he knows the bay like the back of his hand, and our confidence in him eased our anxiety. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks. Last month, i drove from Montréal to Chisasibi village next to the James Bay. 17 hours drive. Amazing experience. Visited Fort George (abandoned Crii village) and Radisson (LG2 hydro electric central). Didn't leave my province and lived a culture shock!!!!
Paula, you are not alone. My wife and I love finding little treasures on the trail or the beach. Hope your travels continue past this year. There is sooooo much to see just on the North American continent that we have traveled a lot during the past 41 years together.
I almost think that I have been to the edge of Nunavut thanks to you both! You make it so real by letting us get to know you. I am so happy to have found your channel!
+Monique Liddle
Thanks Monique! We're glad you've found our channel as well! :)
Thanks for the comments, we really appreciate it!
Looks like a neat area! Not a lot of people will be able to say that they have been on that trip or in that area. Thanks for taking us along for the ride :)
Greg E No problem! Thanks so much for joining us! :)
Greg, I was going to say just that!
So sweet that Paula let you touch land first!!! You two are amazing!!
So wonderful to fulfill a goal! Paula, you are so sweet to step back so Derek could realize it. That is true love and support! Derek, you looked so proud as you should. I love your energy and sense of adventure. I'm staying tuned for the next video! Safe travels :D
Debbie Brown Thanks for your comment Debbie, we really appreciate it. You're very kind.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Newbie here, just want to say "Congrats" on fulfilling another dream!!
I love your sense of excitement in visiting all of your provinces. I know a number of my fellow Americans who boast of visiting all fifty of our states, but perhaps because they are not "remote" and difficult to reach, it isn't seen as an accomplishment and certainly not an "adventure." So, not only do I admire your excitement, but find myself envious too. This summer I hope to complete my "bucket list" of your provinces with a motorcycle ride up to Chisasibi and dip my toe into the Nunavut waters...
Amazing for sure. What a wonderful opportunity. Thanks for sharing with those of us that may not ever make this trip. We'll live vicariously through you. I hope you will have an opportunity to post some of your pictures of Facebook now.
Vicariously thrilling. No Doubt. You said it.
New Adventure,beautiful you must have a very good cam. Thank You again Mr.Ken ur awesome
Late summer vacation for sure. Love Stag Island.
Thank you for sharing your trip!
I'm from Northern Ontario and I wanted to see this in real life but the wife is allergic to black flies and my family.
We have been to Vancouver Island and PEI .
I wanted to go to Newfoundland for years but I can't speak the language.
By the way you have a real gifted radio voice.......Loyd Robertson level.
Amazing trip and beautiful views. ..thanks for sharing. :)
Panda Monium Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it :)
A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan so glad for you that you got to experience your dream!!! Amazing video. Maybe one day you will be able to fly out to the Arctic Circle and experience Nunavut's (sp Paula, lol) people and culture as well. I see Paula took some water as well. :) Congrats on landing your feet on Nunavut ground. :)
R unners Thanks R unners! We really hope to do the territory more justice in the future as well. We've absolutely loved all of the northern communities we've visited in the Yukon, NWT, etc. I'm sure we'll love the people of Nunavut just as much! Thanks for the congrats, and thanks, as always, for watching! :)
You guys are awesome! I love your channel.
Antler CityStyle Aw, thanks so much Antler!
Remind me to buy you a windbreak for that camera. Lord Jebus....> Great video as always. Keep them coming.
Jeff Dale lol, yeah, I hear ya, (barely, over the wind noise. lol). Thanks Jeff!
My goal and I did it about a month ago was to swim in the Gulf of Mexico.. Now I have been in every State on the East coast.. Its a good feeling, being complete like that. The water was warm and clear.. I'm glad I did it.. Almost like being on that island.. I know that feeling..
Larry 306 That's awesome Larry! I love to hear about other people setting and accomplishing their goals like that. So now, what's next?!
A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan Moving to South Carolina.. Then who knows?
That was great you guys enjoy
BROTHER Love Thanks Brother Love!
My favorite GGC video so far was when you hired an outboard to take you into James Bay so that you could set foot in Nunavut.
You guys are crazy; but in such a good way!
Wonderful trip out and back; thought the chop might have picked up on the return,it did a little! have fun get some coffee and warm up. :-)
bill bye lol, thanks Bill! We had an awesome time out on the bay. You're right about the choppiness on the way back. We were racing the tide as it was rushing out. If we had delayed any longer, we could have gotten stranded several hundred meters off shore. The water is so impressively dynamic!
What a great trip!
xingcat Thanks Xingcat!
Looks like a great day w/o mosquitoes. What fun. thanks.
+sailingsolar
Thanks for watching, Sailingsolar!
I hope to go up to Quebec next summer, and actually go up into the Hudson Bay by boat. Also, how did you get that Cree man to take you up to that island, if you don’t mind me asking?
Patrick is my father, he passed away in October 2017 in a boat accident out in the bay 😢
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this. We only knew him for a short while, but your father seemed like a kind and gentle man. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Some geographers would disagree with you that Hudson Bay is part of the Arctic Ocean. Because there is an outflow into the coast of Labrador some maintain that it is part of the north Atlantic. I'm not a geographer though so I don't know. But you were definitely in Nunavut.
I love the desolate beauty. But I can just imagine how brutal it must be up there in the middle of the winter. And that looks like an awful small boat to cover 30 kms.
Bill Keller We were pretty surprised by the size (or lack thereof) of the boat as well. However, this style of boat was actually created as a partnership between the Cree people and Yamaha. It was designed specifically for use in James Bay and was built in a small factory right there in Waskaganish. Unfortunately, the boats were built so well, that they apperently never needed replacing, and the factory eventually closed. Thanks for watching Bill!
You JUST made it into Nunavut. I google the Nunavut territory and stag island king of feels like cheating a little bit...haha. But well done looking forward to seeing your next video.
Ryan McLean lol, I hear ya... but there are no roads that lead to Nunavut, so this is pretty much the best you can do if you want to visit the territory during a road trip! I DID feel bad crossing it off our list though, after only venturing about 100 meters into such a huge territory... Oh well, still counts!! :)
Thanks, as always, for watching and commenting!
Actually, that island and 80% of the islands in James Bay and Hudson Bay are under jurisdiction of the Cree and thus a part of Québec now since 2012.
thats not even true
I heard just North of there, in Charlton Island, you can find the most southern polar bears in the world.
We have been looking to do exactly this on our road trip this summer but havnt been able to find any information online. How did you go about finding the captain to take you to Stag Island? Would love to know more so we can also make our dream of reaching Nunavut come true!
Hi Chris and Nicole. This took a bit, but in the end, we were connected with our guide through the Waskaganish tourism officer (his name was Ken Taylor, at the time. He's the one giving us a tour of the village in this video: ruclips.net/video/AVLJkJa70X0/видео.html). You can reach the Waskaganish tourism department through this website: waskaganish.ca/tourism/
Good luck! It's an incredible place.
Nice...
Doug Fairweather Thanks Doug
I'm just bewildered that she had cell coverage on that island...lol
Hope to visit canada in the future :)
How did you go about finding a guide to take you to Nunavut?
You actually could have gotten to Nunavut by foot if you would have taken the road to James Bay out of Chisasibi and hiked a few km north before getting to the bay, the border meanders and is on the mainland at some locations.
I'd last about 5km. And I like boats. :)
Th Pr LOL! Paula was pretty nervous at first as well, but we were assured that Patrick was as good of a boatman as they come. It was obvious that he knows the bay like the back of his hand, and our confidence in him eased our anxiety. Thanks for watching!
what kind of phone is that
You didn't go for a swim?
No Jonathan, that was not on Derricks list of 'must do's' :) Even if it were, he may have rethought it as the water was really cold.
I really like the heart shaped rocks thing, are they all displayed somewhere in your house now?
Sure glad I didn't have to do that. Ha Not my thing.
Terry Skeans klol, well, to each his/her own I guess :)
Thanks for watching anyway though :)
i do the same i have 200 heart shaped stones
vickie ramos Lol, awesome. You two would likely get along REALLY well then! :)
Hi! This is something I'd be keen to do one day. Do you have an email address or anything so that I can ask a few questions? Thanks