Canadian Filmmaker Releases Original Song After Sasquatch Encounter
Posted Saturday, June 27, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
A Canadian filmmaker named Robert, who had a personal encounter with a Sasquatch on Vancouver Island back in September 2023, has done something pretty unexpected—he wrote and performed an original song about Bigfoot called "Still So Much Unknown."
The video, which popped up on the YouTube channel Hütte im Wald, features Robert sharing his story before breaking into the acoustic track. According to him, the encounter on Vancouver Island changed his entire life and perspective, pushing him to start making videos to explore the truth behind these mysterious beings.
What makes this one stand out is the approach. Instead of laying out evidence or recounting sightings in a typical documentary style, Robert decided to channel his feelings into music. The song itself is a direct response to the skeptics out there—the ones who don't just dismiss the idea of Bigfoot but actively mock and belittle those who believe. Robert makes it clear he's not talking about open-minded skeptics who are willing to listen, but rather those who seem to attack believers out of what he describes as malice or fear.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone walking alone through the forest, hearing the doubt from "safe suburban streets," but standing firm in their conviction. Lines like "I've seen the eyes that don't belong to man" and "I felt the weight of a silent stare" carry real weight, especially coming from someone who claims to have had a face-to-face moment with one of these creatures. Vancouver Island has long been considered one of the most active hotspots for Sasquatch sightings in North America, with Indigenous communities like the Sts'ailes Nation having passed down oral histories about these beings for generations—so Robert's encounter location adds another layer to his story.
The chorus hammers home the central message: there's still so much unknown. It's a reminder that not every mystery has been solved, and that the wilderness still holds secrets science hasn't caught up with yet.
Robert ends the video by addressing both sides—if you're a skeptic who's ever mocked a believer, maybe this song is a little nudge to open your mind. And if you're a believer who's been put down by friends or strangers, hopefully it reminds you that you're not alone in this.
It's a refreshing change of pace from the usual sighting reports and footprint analyses. Definitely worth checking out for anyone who appreciates a more artistic take on the subject.