Waterwalker

A Canadian classic. Restored for a new journey.

Waterwalker – 40th Anniversary / 4K Restoration! Screening the week of November 27!

Advance ticket info coming soon for Waterwalker!

Following the documentary filmmaker, artist and naturalist on a canoe journey from Lake Superior through the rivers of the Canadian Shield, Waterwalker unfolds as an ode to creativity and our relationship with the natural world, accompanied by an unforgettable original score by Bruce Cockburn and Hugh Marsh.

“this landmark Canadian classic remains as moving today as it was four decades ago” (Now Toronto)

“stellar visuals…A must watch” (POV Magazine)

“Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage” (Yukon Film Society)

“the beautiful images and haunting Bruce Cockburn music are sure to make a lasting impression on you. Enjoy.” (National Film Board)

“a modern Canadian cinema classic. Now beautifully restored…an unforgettable experience best seen on the big screen.” (Joun Tutt, Princess Cinemas)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
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