This 2017 documentary chronicles the remarkable life of writer and adventurer Sheila Burnford, who emigrated to Canada and settled in Port Arthur—now part of Thunder Bay—in 1951. Captivated by the rugged beauty of the region, Burnford chose it as the backdrop for her most celebrated novel, The Incredible Journey, which follows three beloved pets on a perilous trek through the Canadian wilderness in search of home. The book gained widespread acclaim and became a bestseller after Walt Disney adapted it into a feature film. Notably, the movie’s 1963 world premiere took place not in Hollywood, but right in the heart of downtown Port Arthur. This documentary offers a retrospective of Burnford’s life and legacy, enriched by archival footage from across Northwestern Ontario.