Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North

Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North 1964 Directed by David Bairstow

Filmed on the great Mackenzie River, this short fiction film recreates the amazing voyage of the man who gave his name to it. Following the path outlined in Mackenzie's journal, the film depicts his arduous journey by canoe all the way to the salt water of the Arctic Ocean - one of the great epics of northern exploration.

Country Canada

Production Country Canada

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere History

Production Company ONF | NFB

Release Date 1 January 1964

27 mins