Take a remarkable three-hour boat ride on this TVO Original documentary.
Premiering April 20 on TVO, TVO.org and TVO YouTube.
WEBISODES
Learn more about some of the interesting places along the Muskoka Lakes. These webisodes will be available on April 20, 2025.
A Boat Only Church
Over one hundred years ago, a group of Lake Muskoka cottagers gathered to build a church accessible only by boat. For four generations, families have come together in this quaint chapel to worship and to build community.
Electrifying the Wanda III
Built in 1915 for the wealthy Eaton family, the Wanda III was the fastest yacht of her kind in the district. She was both elegant and fast. After six years of restoration and a conversion to electric power she is about to make her return to the Muskoka Lakes.
BEHIND THE SCENES
A lot of work goes into making documentaries. Check back each week for a new behind the scenes video.
THE CREW
Mitch Azaria – Executive Producer
As the Executive Producer of Good Earth Productions, Mitch has overseen more than 200 hours of factual production. He has been honoured with a Hot Doc award and seven Gemini nominations.
Andrea Minty – Producer & Writer
Andrea manages all elements of the production from logistics, budget, legal and business affairs through to distribution of the programs. She has managed over 225 television documentaries and series.
John Morrison –Director
John has the task of working out all of the field logistics. He is an award -winning documentarian. He was also the Director of “Daily Planet” on The Discovery Channel for nearly two decades.
Peter Warren – Director of Photography
Peter is an award -winning cinematographer. He set the visual approach for the documentary and was also our primary Drone pilot and operator.
Mark Alberts – 3D Animation
Mark is a master at creating innovative animations. He brought history to life for TRIPPING The French River.
Matt West – Digital Media & Behind the Scenes
Matt directed the three digital media stories that accompany the broadcast documentary. He also created our behind the scenes videos for social media.
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TRIPPING The Muskoka Lakes @ 2025