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The Boreal Effect
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The Boreal Effect

2026-04-30 · 59 min · Not rated

Documentary · Adventure

A group of students from the Outdoor Intervention bachelor's program at the Université of Québec in Chicoutimi set out on a seven-day expedition deep in the harsh and remote territory of the Monts-Valin National Park. Their objective: to face the extreme winter conditions of the boreal forest, test their skills and teamwork, and push themselves to become highly skilled outdoor experts.

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Directors
Thomas Morson
Production companies
Reel7 Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Janie Côtéherself
Vincent Bouchardhimself
Julien Choquettehimself

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