Plot Synopsis

NORTHWOODS SURVIVAL is a one-hour docuseries that follows a diverse group of young Canadians -- Margot, Matty, Billy, Emile, and Gilbert -- as they embark on a challenging four-season mission: to build a life in the vast and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The series takes viewers on an adventure through some of the country's most remote and rugged landscapes as these aspiring homesteaders face the harsh realities of living off the land and strive to not just survive -- but to thrive in these wild places, they now call home. Episodes include:

"Best Laid Plans" (Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10pm): Margot searches the vast wilds of the Yukon for the perfect place to build her new northwoods cabin. Matty discovers his Newfoundland homestead is not as ready for the fast-approaching winter as he had hoped. Billy resorts to some old-school techniques to make some new and improved outbuilding upgrades, and Emile & Gilbert take the first step on their journey to build their backwoods family dream home.

"Winter Is Coming" (Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10pm): In the Yukon, Margot finds inspiration for her cabin building project in the most unlikely of places. Billy races to make repairs to his Gaspe dream home before the fast-approaching Canadian winter arrives. With the help of a colorful neighbor, Matty breaks ground on a new wing for his Newfoundland cabin. Emilie & Gilbert take to the forests of Northern Ontario in search of essential resources for their fledgling northern home.

"Snow Is a Boon" (Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10pm): Margot and a "special friend" make a final push to complete her cabin before winter fully sets in. Despite a big dump of snow, Billy heads into the bush to embark on an ambitious bridge building project. Matty enlists a "ringer" from his past to help him beat out a fast-approaching storm. And Emilie and Gilbert make a harrowing journey into the backcountry to deliver precious cargo, essential for the completion of their Northwoods dream home.

"Winter's Grip" (Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10pm): As temperatures plunge, Margot is on the hunt for some "heat" -- the final step in making her Northwoods home habitable. Hoping to bring a little luxury to his backwoods abode -- Billy gives an old outbuilding new life. Emilie and Gilbert have their mettle and their relationship tested as they race to finish their cabin. And Matty takes the notorious Newfoundland winter head on as he tries to complete an ambitious new "Hillbilly" building project.

"Running Low" (Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10pm): Locked in the depths of winter, Margot hits the trapping trail -- on the hunt for precious fur-bearing resources; Determined to thrive in the frigid Northwoods, Billy tries his hand at building a hot water heating system. Matty makes some serious "comfort" upgrades to his recently expanded Newfoundland abode; And taking a break from cabin construction, Emilie and Gilbert turn their attention to securing a traditional and essential food source.

"Spring" (Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10pm): Spring has arrived and Margot heads out, in search of bear -- but ends up face to face with an even more formidable force of nature. Billy takes advantage of warmer weather and begins work on some much-needed cabin upgrades. Matty goes full "hillbilly" with his plans for the ultimate backwoods deep freeze; And Emilie and Gilbert get to work on a "Shabotwan" -- a traditional structure they to hope to finish before the spring goose hunt begins.

"Regeneration" (Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10pm): Margot takes advantage of the milder Yukon weather and tries her hand at a few new wilderness DIY projects; In the hopes of making his life in the bush "easier" -- Matty digs deep -- and searches for a less labor-intensive source of water. To accommodate the arrival of a few "four-legged" friends, Billy works on upgrading his backwoods property; And Emilie and Gilbert head into the wilds of Ontario -- on the hunt for a source of spring-time sustenance.

"The Final Push" (Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10pm): Facing a spate of thunderstorms, Margot makes one final, all out push to complete her Yukon dream home. Billy builds a backwoods BBQ -- the last step in his goal to turn his simple abode into the perfect wilderness homestead. With summer right around the corner, Matty takes steps to "up" his waterfront "game". And Emilie and Gilbert battle late season snows as they rush to complete their backcountry cabin before some very special guests arrive.