Waterwalker_
"A canoe odyssey"
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.
Starring
Bill Mason, Wilf Pelletier
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Waterwalker was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and someti...
Waterwalker is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (2)
Bill Mason
Narrator / Himself
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Wilf Pelletier
Narrator
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What is Waterwalker about?
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.
How long is Waterwalker?
Waterwalker has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Waterwalker?
The cast of Waterwalker includes Bill Mason, Wilf Pelletier.
What is the rating of Waterwalker?
Waterwalker has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary