A must-watch video

"We Belong To It", a short film by Goh Iromoto, features Ray Mears in Wabakimi Provincial Park.

We Belong To It, a short film by Goh Iromoto, featuring Ray Mears exploring Ontario by canoe, won top honours in the Canoeing category at the 10th annual Reel Paddling Film Festival. It also won top honours at the Waterwater Film Festival. Goh was recently awarded Best Webeo Cinematography by the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. 

Ray Mears – a renowned traveller and British TV Personality – travels the world employing his wilderness bushcraft knowledge.

When he wants to purge his spirit of the unwanted static that accumulates from modern life, he embarks on a wilderness canoe trip in Canada. The winning film follows Ray as he journeys into the heart of Wabakimi Provincial Park in Northern Ontario.

We Belong To It explores the visual beauty of the Boreal Forest landscape and delves into Ray Mears’ reflection on nature and his mastered skill-set in bushcraft. 

The Reel Paddling Film Festival showcases the world’s best paddling films to audiences in Canada, the United States and around the world, with the aim of inspiring more people to explore the earth’s waterways, embrace the outdoor lifestyle and appreciate the intrinsic value of the wild places we paddle.

ABOUT GOH

goh-iromoto

Film-maker Goh Iromoto has created a number of works based on wilderness themes, including PULL, a short documentary showcasing the lifestyle of a dogsledder in Northern Ontario.  

See more of his work here.  

About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

Recommended Articles

March Break in Ontario

Discover the best camps, activities and adventures for 2026.

Natural Highs

7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.

Backcountry Skiing in Ontario

Here are the best spots to find powder.

Can't-Miss Skating Trails & Outdoor Rinks

15 best places to lace up.

Go Winter Glamping

Get cozy at these 11 snowy Ontario getaways.

Rock Climbing

You Know Why. Here’s How.

Call Us Crazy

23 Adrenaline Rushes Found Only in Ontario

Crown Land Camping

What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.

Visit Oastler Lake Provincial Park

Everything you need to know to plan a car camping trip to this picturesque cottage country park.

Family Day Weekend

The best outdoor activities for adventurous families.

Canoes and Art?

Find out how they are connected.

Best Outdoor Adventure Locations in Ontario

Plan a trip to one of these incredible destinations.

Best Cross Country Ski Spots

Explore the top trails this season.

Want to go snowshoeing?

Discover Ontario’s best trails and getaways.

Attention Detroit

A short drive gets you a lot of vacation fun in Ontario, Canada

Explore Ontario’s Hidden Gems

18 destinations you need to visit.

Beach Camping in Ontario

14 sandy places to pitch your tent and swim to your heart’s content.

Agawa Falls Trail

Hike to Agawa Canyon's deepest secret.

Dog-Friendly Hikes in Ontario

Check out these stunning on- and off-leash trails.

Girls’ Getaways

21 ideas for an adventurous escape or bachelorette party in Ontario.