This video popped up in my feed, truly on for the archives. Best ive every seen. I live in N.Ireland. I've been paddling & coaching others for over 40yrs. I worked professionally as a canoe coach & in my spare time. I was a joiner & carpenter by trade in my younger days. I've made many paddles & run paddle making workshops. I wish I'd had this video 35yrs ago to inspire trainees. At almost 67yrs & retired, I spend my time in my wood shop & my forge, trying to make historically accurate knives, axes, paddles and carvings. Many thanks for making this canoe & keeping the skill alive. Regards, Hugo

@TheWoodlandEscape

Ай бұрын

You certainly sound like a man of my own heart, Hugo. Thanks for your interest.

Excellent, I learned a lot in this- Cheers

@TheWoodlandEscape

18 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am stunned! I built a 17' cedar strip canoe and it took 125 hours. I can't imagine how long your canoe took with only hand tools to build. You know how to teach because you know how to do what you teach. Thank you so much Professor.

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

Been called a lot of things, but never professor, I thank you very the kind compliment.

@davidbrand5326

4 ай бұрын

Just found your channel a week or two ago. Thoroughly enjoyed the videos I’ve watched. Used to rendezvous back in the 90s. Did a little trecking. You remind me of some of the people I used to reenact with. Looking forward to the enjoyment and relaxation of your channel and living vicariously through what you do. Even inspired to get back out a little again. Keep up the good work.👍👍👍

This series has been a blessing to watch. Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you feel so, Richard, thank you.

Hey Peter & Cathy! I still greatly admire the grace, beauty, and utility of that canoe. I will be looking forward to seeing how it handles of your first expedition! WOOF!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They are an amazing craft, Martin. I too can’t wait to get out on a trip with it.

great job Peter! give the wife a hug, job well done. looking forward to seeing some moose pictures!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kendall . Hopefully we can call one or two into camera range.

Good evening from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in history

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Earl.

Best compilation of videos on KZread ever!!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Flattered indeed, I’ll pass your kind words on to Cathy.

What a great time line to the completion. Hope to see it on the water again soon.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We are off tripping the end of Sept and first of Oct and with any luck,some moose sightings.

Hi Peter, a wonderful surprise on this Monday good job on the re-upload! Still enjoyable to watch. See ya on the next. Take care.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gil.

I've helped build a couple. A lot of work. Nice work table, also you explain the process very well. Good job. My great grandfather used to sell them to American tourists in the 1920s and 30s for one dollar per foot.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wow, a buck a foot. I don’t build them to sell but, those that do are charging around 500 to 600 a foot.

@sid7088

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm sure he was taken advantage of, but I know he probably appreciated the opportunity to make a little money. My grandmother, who just passed away last December at 94 used to make 10 dollars per month cleaning cabins at a tourist camp in the 40s and 50s. As long as they made enough to survive the winter they were satisfied. Different times for sure.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed different in our modern world … lots more stuff and easy to come by but, I believe the quality of life has has been sadly affected.

@charlesleblanc6638

Жыл бұрын

Imagine that ... Ya I'll take that 16 footer, give him $ 20 and he gives you back change !!

Thanks again Peter and Cathy for sharing this video with us. 👍

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Kirk. We do enjoy producing these and heck, we’re doing this stuff regardless, might as well record it.

I have watched several of your videos. I am impressed with your production quality. Outstanding photography and sound. The music is excellent and not overwhelming. Beyond that, your content is truly valuable, I would hope that your films are carefully archived because they are cultural artifacts. I envy your skills and commitment. If you were in Japan, you would be considered a national treasure as some Japanese potters and wordsmiths are designated.

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you, one of nicest compliments you have ever received. Glad you’re enjoying our endeavour.

Outstanding video. I am writing a post-apocalyptic story about a long-lived Vampire (starting out in the Jamestown Colony) who happens across an Amish community (because they would thrive in that environment) in Alaska that don't know how to build a ribbed canoe. Hugh shows them how in return for supplies. The master carpenter is upset because as he says "It is a lot of simple tasks done with simple tools that creates something beautiful. I am embarrassed I did not think of it." Being able to watch this process from start to finish really helped in writing my story.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

From a guy who has only built canoes from fiberglass, using polyester and/or epoxy resins (about 20), i give you all the credit in the world.

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

Its so beautiful..

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy.

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! The beautiful part of this is we don't have to wait until the following week to see how you progressed. You did a wonderful job in the build Peter and Cathy as well in the editing of this video. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

As always Ashley, we thank you for your continued support. Watch your top knot!

WHAT a beautiful; 'souvenir' Catherine...WELL DONE! 'Souvenir = 'a thing that is kept as a reminder'. In QC our license plate beckons us to recall the 'past' = 'Je me souviens'. Yes, and such a marvel of craftsmanship your canoe Peter! I'll bet even U enjoy watching the vid. I do think Plato pegs U well here; "Success is an ability to move from one failure 2 another with enthusiasm." Mistakes make the perfection in us and by golly your infectious 'inner joy' has U win, win, win...eh Catherine? Tis a Gift! Thank U most kindly 4 sharing your time/talents with us. Health and God Bless! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Well Marie, if failures make one successful, i exceed my own expectations! I do believe my best gift is sheer determination, followed by a “wee bit” of patience. Again I must thank you for always bringing a smile to my face. Perhaps your the reason I have so many wrinkles on my face.

@marieleopold1625

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Do U notice the lines on a face that is smiling? Too kind? :)

Outstanding!!! 👍✌️ Canoed in Algonquin when I was 13. One of the best weeks of my life. Many weeks ago 🤣

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Pretty had to beat the beauty of Algonquin . It is a grand thing to have memories that are that meaningful stay with us.

Great video, and very informative. Love to see the old ways being resurrected!

@TheWoodlandEscape

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

how satisfying that would be to finish a project like that! awsome job👍 and it looks great!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Can't wait to see your "moose hunts" for this year, Peter. Those lens hunts won't limit Cathy to one and are much easier to pack out!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We’ve packed out our fair share of moose meat and you sir are spot on,the camera gear will be a Wee bit lighter.

So amazing 👏 such talent patience and hard work!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Like a good stew.......... it's just as good the second time around.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

A man of my own heat, Hayward. I always it even better the second and third time around!

Fantastic, what a great job!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tammy.

Beautiful work and a joy to watch! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

absolutely beautiful, taking everything straight from nature and turning it into a useful tool

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

It is like the craft is a living thing and oh so satisfying. Thanks for watching.

Hello there my friend. I enjoyed watching this just as much as the series of videos, like I said in one of my comments, I wish I was there helping you standing side by side with you,learning this skill. I do envy you ,to live in such a beautiful place and live the simple life,I know it's hard work but it's like you know it was a simpler time. Thank you sir for the videos you make for us.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

WellPhilip,should you ever find yourself in Eastern Ontario, I’ll put you to work. It pleases me that you find pleasure in our endeavor.

Great job Cathy on the video editing 👍👍👍👍. Can't wait to see it loaded down for your trip. Great work Peter. Be Safe.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’ll pass that on to Cathy .

That is as, amazing thing as I have ever seen, thank you!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Harry, glad you enjoyed.

Watched the whole series of this build and seen Peter put a lot of hardwork and patience of the entire build and Cathy filming it for us to see the process. Thank you Peter and Cathy for putting the whole build in one video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Most of the credit goes to Cathy for this one, my part was already done, lol.

BEAUTIFUL.

Very interesting. The North American natives had such a tree like that. None of our trees would work, so our natives in the extreme south Pacific used the Dugout method. Worked for them!! They built ocean-going twin-hulled boats too.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Our native nations on the west coast did the same and some very big ones … 30 to 40 plus feet.

Wonderful! I sill want to see Cathy in the canoe.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We’ll work on rectify that, Millie.

It was great watching the build from start to finish, thanks for taking the time to put the video together.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Jeff.

Absolutely, beautifully amazing! You are a very fine artisan my friend.Along with the tipi and the moccasin, canoes are one of the greatest items we received from the Native American people. And how about all those wood chips in the start of the video. Wow! A never-ending supply of fire starter.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You got that right about fire starter, I not be running out anytime soon.

I tell others If I can be half the man that Peter Kelly is I'll be doing alright. Lol Great compilation you both, thank you for the wholesome content.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t get more flattering than that, thanks, Preston.

Very nice job everyone

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl.

@earlshaner4441

Жыл бұрын

You are right on the money with the history

@earlshaner4441

Жыл бұрын

I have been doing this for years what you your family is trying to teach others

Love it! What an effort. Well done Peter.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl.

Absolutely amazing the things you craft, these ways should be taught, in case of SHTF we all may get a crash course, you sir have nothing to worry about,I would go to bed every night with a smile on my face knowing all the things you know and are capable of.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy for your kind words. There is a problem with having too much on ones mind though … try and shut it off when you lie down to sleep, lol.

@randygalichia

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape believe me, I understand, one is never really "done " .Always things to improve, I will love to see your blacksmith shop when finished, Im just getting started in that trade, so much to learn.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You and I both. By giving up my modern blacksmith shop I will actually have to start learning how they did things back then … looking forward to no welders, grinders, cut off wheels etc.

I watched the first video on the Birch canoe

Truly watching a masterpiece be crafted! So much more involved than I had thought! Thank you for sharing this!

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, it is a labour of love!

Peter, I watched all the other canoe videos yesterday! Now I find this one...😂😂

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

Oh my, that’s a lot of viewing. We tend to do compilations of all our major project. A little late know but, for future reference.

I'm so glad that Cathy is at it again, from start to finish with the Birch Bark Canoe, it's just remarkable in every way. Thanks Cathy and Peter for all You do to make the channel so enjoyable 🙂.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald. I’ll pass on your compliment to Cathy.

Absolutely beautiful piece.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed peaceful when when one escapes the modern world.

Absolutely awesome well done man

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad.

@cadeevans4623

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome man

Absolutely incredible!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

A very enjoyable video from start to finish.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted.

Awesome videos. I really enjoy your channel. Very interesting history and skills. I hope to be able to live like you when I retire. There working on that canoe with just the birds and the sound of the wind through the trees. You are blessed.

@TheWoodlandEscape

4 ай бұрын

I am a very lucky fellow for sure. We appreciate your interest in our endeavours.

Such an exciting time. Looking so forward to Cathy going out on the moose hunt armed with her camera, she deserves this wonderful opportunity. Thank you Peter and Cathy for this very fine video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard. It will seem odd this hunt, however, I’m quite excited about it.

Excellent video - thanks!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

A work of art.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Debbie.

Always enjoy the compilation vids as go to for reference. Great idea Catherine!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

She always comes up with the good ideas! I trust all is well with you.

@robertwiggins4921

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape All good here.

Отличное каноэ.

@TheWoodlandEscape

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

great work! plus you have a David Carradine look going on!

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

You think so? Thanks for your interest.

@billtukana5916

5 ай бұрын

😂 was thinking the same thing, or maybe a brother or a relative.

Beautiful work, had no idea there so much to building a bark canoe.

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Enjoyed and I respect. Beautiful journey.

I watched all the individual episodes and now the complete video. Again Peter, the ingenuity, craftsmanship and the meticulous amount of time spent on this project is amazing Peter and Cathy. Thank you both for sharing this special tutorial that I hope can also be shared in the schools as our North American history.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, John. We love sharing history and I love learning it from others with a similar passion.

Amazing! You are such inspiration!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vitaliy.

Inspiring! 🌿🌿🌿🌿

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amanda, glad you found it so.

Thank you, both! Your knowledge, ingenuity and persistence are an inspiration. Simply amazing.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Впечатляет ,отличная работа !

Thank you, absolutely beautiful!!!❤

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it, Ben.

respect

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Remarkable! Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Saw this one a while back, but It's next in line, & of course I love the content, so I'll enjoy watching again.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 ай бұрын

You’ve been a loyal follower and we certainly appreciate it!

@eddybear771

3 ай бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I appreciate you folks as well, & your content is excellent. Believe it or not, I lived the lifestyle you & Cathy portray for many years. Including days of starvation on the mountain & bathing in an icy stream. Ahhhh those were the days. Lol.

Amazing craftsmanship.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Randy.

Hi Peter, I met you as you were setting out for your Algonquin moose trip on Sept. 26. As we got ready ourselves to launch, we noticed your moose call was left behind. I hung it up on the sign. I hope you got it as it was gone when we came out. Great meeting you and I have been enjoying your videos. Regards Allan Walker

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, I appreciate doing that for us but, sadly someone snatched it. I trust you guys had a good trip. I fashioned a very crude call and we were able to call in 3 moose. We got some footage of a nice 2 year old bull at 60 years but, didn’t quite get the camera focused. You can see him on the video we’ll be releasing this Friday. Appreciate your interest in our channel.

Start to finish I never saw a single band aid on your fingers. Had it been me, I'd have needed a whole roll of gauze, splints, stitches and would probably have lost a digit or two along the way. Well done sir!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat. My old hides tougher than the bottoms of my moccasins but, I can assure you there was a wound or two that required some irrigation.

I can’t wait to watch you both hunting with your camera. Your new Canoe will be a plus. It’s almost September. The water was motionless.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was sort of like a mill pond on the day of filming. Can’t wait to see how it performs in some rough, windy conditions.

You inspire me to do this in the near future. You gave excellent instruction and made the whole process enjoyable. Time well spent. Thanks for the effort of sharing with us.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I encourage you to give it a try Nat, you’ll not be disappointed!

Handword pure! Nice.👍

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

well golly what a wonderful life yall lead, one day i hope to spend time with someone of your experience! thank you both for your beautiful video!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

That's one fine jpb.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David.

Teamwork makes the dream work 💙

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Certainly does. Life would indeed be a challenge if one was alone.

Yah, I began corresponding with D. Gidmark, boat builder and author in 1991. Finally, in June 2000, when my late wife was terminally ill, I went to Maine to what I thought what would be a great learning experience for two weeks on a remote Island near Baxter State Park, to learn how to build a 3 foot model. Not a full size canoe, but a model. A drunk teacher and his native wife, bickering and arguing and arrogance is what I learned. Terrible experience and a waste of good money that was much needed. I h8 that man.

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

Oh my, a drunk teacher is never a good thing and I totally understand your anger.

All I can say is thank you so very much for this knowledge, i got so much out of this and hope to use this some day. Truly incredible build and education, cheers!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Carson.

Great video, great build. Love the history lessons.

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your interest.

Incredible. A gorgeous piece of art!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

What a beautiful thing. And it moves so well on the water. Awesome!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I’ve built a number of canoes and this last one is the best paddling of them all … kinda like a leaf on the water.

What a charming couple. Pleasure to watch. Cheers...

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Jim, glad you enjoyed.

Fantastic video from start to finish.

@TheWoodlandEscape

8 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

It's a beautiful work of art, it really is !!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Hi, thank you guys for giving us this complete build version. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. It turned out to be a beautiful boat. Bubba your the man. God bless y’all. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank Steven, glad you’re enjoying.

I have built a wood strip canoe before. I find this way using only natural products amazing! Great Job! Thanks for sharing! 🤩👍

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wood strip canoes are beautiful as well! Birch bark canoes are a great performing craft on the water.

Fascinating build! You're a man of many talents.I've anticipated this project and as always, you've come through splendidly! Appreciate all you and your crew do! Cheers! -Steve-

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Not much of a crew though, simply Cathy and I.

Amazing 👍❤️

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, David.

Brilliant. Once again, what a beautiful canoe. Congrats!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Manuel,we appreciate your kind words.

Thank You, your complete Build video was very enjoyable to watch. I watched all your canoe build series but this put a nice touch to it, again Thank You ...

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, William, thank you.

I am highly impressed with your skills. Very well done.

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, we appreciate your interest.

Super impressive. I heard of birchbark canoes in grammar school. I thought it was fake news didn’t think that was possible. Now I’m 53 years old I can see that it was for real.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They are indeed real, Travis, and an amazing craft to paddle.

Love the combined videos of the build. You and your wife are so talented. Cant wait for the next one.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Always a kind word, Paul, thank you.

Even I watched all the episodes one by one, complete story is still interesting and has a unique taste of long nice movie that is good to watch on a rainy day thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Drago. Rainy day here as well,so a days rest, which I’ve enjoyed.

Extremely well done to the both of you. Love to own one

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate that, Mark. I hope that this might encourage you to build your own.

That was movie quality. I was impressed before but that was epic. You two are a great team. Townsends mentioned you in their last livestream, hopefully you guys can work together soon. What are the winter projects going to be ? A flute maybe? Keep up the great work.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

A flute, you may just have planted the seed. Townsends is the is an icon in 18th century living history and we we’re flattered to get a mention. We would love to do a collaboration with him. I’ll pass on your combo Cathy.

Great surprise thank you both very much, superbly done.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger. Now I best get busy building you a kit.

@rogerclyde2720

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Plenty of time, enjoy the Black Smith Shop

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship. Keep up the good work

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Craftwork on both ends of the lens. Thanks!

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

We are both flattered, thank you.

that's a great boat...and a great master boat builder...thx to share and clear instructions you did to make it....i just don't know how many (bear) grease/fat/oil to put...i will do some try....one of the 02 best videos on canoe building i saw...thx again. Alan. (thx for your lifetime you took, to put this video on you tube possible..) (sorry for my english..)

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Your English is very good, Gene. I'm glad you enjoyed.

@hydrogene2270

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Sorry...it's in french/candian..

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Your English is a whole lot better than my French, lol.

very interesting

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!