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The Unknown Pioneer

Ray Mears journeys into Canada's wilderness. For Ray, there is one British pioneer who stands above all others in the exploration of Canada - Samuel Hearne.

Ray Mears goes on an epic adventure into Canada's unforgiving yet stunning wilderness.

For Ray Mears there is one British pioneer who stands above all others in the exploration of Canada. That man is Samuel Hearne. In learning to travel using First Nations skills, he set the template for successful travel into Canada's wilderness.

Hearne's story is defined by hardship and adventure, an inspiring tale made more powerful by the journal he left as a legacy. In a celebration of one of Earth's last great wildernesses, Ray follows in the footsteps of his hero's epic journey of over 1,000 miles.

58 minutes

Music Played

  • Meek Mill

    Lord Knows

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Requiem in D minor, K. 626: Lacrimosa

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Ray Mears
Series Producer Ben Southwell
Executive Producer Pete Lawrence

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