BS: quest for the bay

Subject: quest for the bay
From: GUEST,petr
Date: 22 Jan 02 - 02:50 PM

there have been some recent discussions on the Mark Twain documentary. Has anyone seen the Quest for the Bay. its rather like a Canadian 'Survivor' but rather than pitting people against each other and doing pointless tasks, it was designed to recreate a piece of history, namely a 19th century York Boat journey from Winnipeg to York Factory in Northern Manitoba. there is a crew of 8 people, whose task is to take a York boat (a 19th century fur trading boat), with several tons of cargo 1500 km up lake Winnipeg and the rivers to York Factory on the Hudsons Bay coast. The crew are only allowed to have the same gear, clothing that the real Yorkmen had a 150 years ago. Unlike survivor the crew has to figure out ways to work together to accomplish their task. Its full of beautiful Manitoba landscape, (replete with black flies) and wonderful fiddle accompaniment. (I wish they had listed the name of the fiddler) it was on the History channnel (History.ca) is the website I think Just curious if anyone saw it and what they thought of it. (I never actually watched the original survivor but this was far more interesting.) Petr

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Devilmaster
Date: 23 Jan 02 - 01:27 AM

acutally, I just watched the last episode two nights ago....

That was definitely one hell of a good series. Highly recommend to watch if they rerun it.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Leeder
Date: 23 Jan 02 - 04:33 PM

Fiddler Oliver Schroer's name was mentioned in the credits. The other musicians' names I didn't recognize.

Definitely a worthwhile series; I watched every episode on History Channel, and likely will watch it again if it comes round again. I spent time in Northern Manitoba, and also used to do lots of canoe tripping. The series rings true on both counts. I was particularly impressed with how they managed to keep the film crews out of the action and create the illusion that these people were all alone in the wilderness. (Actually, the film crew and doctor were all alone in the wilderness with them, but had communication with the outside world.)

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Leeder
Date: 23 Jan 02 - 04:59 PM

I found the series web page; I'll try the blue clicky thing (bear with me): .

Did it work? If not, cut and paste in http://www.historytelevision.ca/Quest/ .

But I didn't find information on the musicians.

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Devilmaster
Date: 23 Jan 02 - 10:33 PM

Leeder, not a problem mate,

Official website is Quest For The Bay

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Devilmaster
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 01:37 AM

Anyone know the song that was sung as they hit York Factory?

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Leeder
Date: 26 Jan 02 - 03:02 PM

Sunday, February 3, History Television is running a Quest For The Bay Marathon. This is a Canadian channel; I have no information on whether similar channels in other countries will pick up the miniseries.

I expect I'll tape it; I suppose I could make a copy if anyone wants it, but it'd be a second-generation dub, and also wouldn't be compatible with overseas systems.

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Devilmaster
Date: 03 Feb 02 - 07:20 PM

Its on now on History Television in Canada, all episodes back to back in a marathon.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: Devilmaster
Date: 04 Feb 02 - 08:27 AM

Taped the marathon last night...

Perhaps the Yanks around should email History Television in America and ask for this show to be broadcast. I think anyone with a love of history would want to watch.

Plus there is some great fiddle music in there. Hope you guys get a chance to see it.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: quest for the bay
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Feb 02 - 08:49 AM

I loved it...also loved the previous show which was called Pioneer Quest.