Helicopter Canada
1966
50 min
Coming soon
This short documentary offers a narrated tour—from a helicopter—of the ten Canadian provinces in 1966. The result is a big, beautiful and engrossing bird's-eye portrait of the country. Nothing here is quite the same as seen before, even Niagara Falls. Canadians will be thrilled by this panoramic view of familiar territory. This film was produced for international distribution on the occasion of the Canadian centennial.
Details
This short documentary offers a narrated tour—from a helicopter—of the ten Canadian provinces in 1966. The result is a big, beautiful and engrossing bird's-eye portrait of the country. Nothing here is quite the same as seen before, even Niagara Falls. Canadians will be thrilled by this panoramic view of familiar territory. This film was produced for international distribution on the occasion of the Canadian centennial.
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directorEugene Boyko
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cameraEugene Boyko
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producerPeter JonesTom Daly
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commentaryDonald BrittainDerek May
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editingRex Tasker
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sound editingVictor Merrill
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narratorStanley Jackson
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Geography - Natural Resources
History - Canada 1946-1991
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
Have students comment on the narrator’s tongue-in-cheek style. Students should be able to observe how much Canada has changed since the film was made in 1966, in terms of multiculturalism, commerce, industry and environmental concerns. Discuss: The film shows Canada at its best, with none of its “warts and hairs.” This film can be viewed as a compare/contrast piece with Over Canada: An Aerial Adventure, available at libraries.
