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NOOTKA ISLAND: Incredible West Coast adventure opportunities! 9 undeveloped oceanfront acreages situated at the centre of one of Vancouver Island’s most popular & spectacular regions with 300–500ft of diverse ocean frontage each, fantastic views & beautiful protected waters. Abundant wildlife, exploration & unequalled scenery & wilderness beauty. $169,000 - $389,000

BARKLEY SOUND: 7 separately titled oceanfront properties totalling 68 acres in the heart of West Coast of Vancouver Island. The properties have 275–555ft of pristine easy access beach front each, roughed in internal access trails & a rock jetty with newly built moorage facilities & boat launch. A region of superb adventure & marine wildlife! Water access only. $595,000

DICK ISLAND: Pristine 22-acre private island off of the west shores of Texada with a cabin, bunkhouse, beautiful stands of fi rst-growth trees, 4600ft of diverse shoreline & exceptional 360º views. This unique property enjoys “walk-to” or small recreational vehicle access to & from Texada at low tides, tenured dock lease, licensed water, & ‘underground’ power. $997,500

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ERASMUS ISLAND: Incomparable opportunity to own your own Private Island. 54 beautifully treed acres surrounded by spectacular inlets & unimaginable views of dramatic tidal waters. Diverse low-bank shoreline & protected deepwater moorage with substantial aluminium standing pier, ramp & dock. Septic permit is in place – ready to build your coastal paradise. $1,399,000

READ ISLAND: Breathtaking & very unique 42-acre fully timbered peninsula situated in Evan’s Bay with 7000ft oceanfront & protected deepwater moorage potential. Enjoy beautiful mature-growth forests, coves prolifi c with shellfi sh, spectacular fi shing & amazing wildlife viewing & adventure. RU-1 zoning allows subdivision down to 9.88 acres. Boat access only. $880,000

QUADRA ISLAND: Spectacular 5.5-acre property with an attractive, well built 2-storey, 3bdrm main residence, separate 42x28ft 2-bay shop with a comfortable guest suite above & covered RV storage. The distinct topography of the property includes picturesque landscaping, scenic level grassed areas, dramatic moss covered rock bluffs & beautifully forested areas. $550,000

CORTES ISLAND: Extremely private 160-acre ocean view property featuring a 3100ft Transport Canada approved airstrip, mining license & a 3923sqft, 5-bedroom home with 2 self contained 1-bedroom suites. Pine, alder, fi r & cedar forests, a magnifi cent fi sh pond & beautiful waterfall, fabulous landscaping & a variety of indigenous fl ora: fl y home to paradise! $1,850,000

LASQUETI ISLAND ESTATE: 164 beautifully forested acres with a private 12-acre lake, 2000sqft custom designed home with 4000sqft of decks overlooking the manicured gardens, 10,000sqft gate house with workshop, self-contained suite, large conference room, sleeping & living areas as well as a 950sqft guest cabin & 800sqft greenhouse. An Ideal corporate retreat! $1,750,000

SONORA ISLAND: Incredible opportunity to own beautifully treed 10-acre oceanfront recreational property in the heart of the Discovery Islands. Good potential for deepwater moorage & availability of fresh water from shared wells. Spectacular views, sunny exposure & total privacy. Zoning allows 2 cabins: ideal for shared ownership. Boat / fl oat plane access only. $175,000

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RENDEZVOUS ISLAND: An affordable opportunity to acquire a picturesque oceanfront retreat. The incredible exploration opportunities, wilderness scenery, mild climate & natural beauty make this region a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Boat or fl oat plane access only. 12 acres, 415ft low bank frontage $149,00010 commercially zoned acres $155,000

PORT ALICE: Fully serviced ocean view & semi-oceanfront residential properties on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, surrounded by lush coastal forest with fantastic views of the tidal waters of Neroutsos Inlet: the gateway to one of the most the breathtaking networks of waterways on the BC Coast. Lots can be purchased alone or as a new home package. $69,500 - $84,500

EAST THURLOW: Fantastic 43.5-acre property in Shoal Bay with 350ft of tidal oceanfront, boat access at high tide, access to government dock facilities & fairly level ocean frontage with a steeper heavily forested landscape as the backdrop. The watercourses that weave through this region are home to some of the most impressive scenery & wildlife on the BC Coast. $199,000

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F e at u r e s

11 a Fine Brew BC’s craft brewing industry.

12 sPirited ideas Spirit Bear Adventures celebrates the coastal rainforest.

15 CaMPBeLL riVer Fish, forestry and more on the North Island.

17 GuY daunCeY Ideas and inspiration from the Green front.

18 destination: BeLLa CooLa Exploring the coastal community.

dePartMents

5 uP Front Arts on the Edge Kayak for a Cure Meet a Pacific Coastal Employee

7 dateBook Community events from around the province.

22 Food For thouGht Seared Pacific halibut from Lure Seafood Restaurant & Bar.

23 PLane teasers Crossword and Sudoku.

Cover: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge is a great jumping off point for mountain hiking adventures, a highlight of a Bella Coola summer experience.

Photo: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge/Mike Wigle photo

advertising Linda Tesser, Sarah Simmons Graphic design Sean McLaughlin

SOAR magazine is published six times per year and is distributed on all Pacific Coastal Airlines flights. The points of view or opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or Pacific Coastal Airlines. The contents of SOAR magazine are protected by copyright, including the designed advertising. Reproduction is prohibited without written consent of the publisher.

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editor Jennifer Blythjblyth@telus.net Phone Fax1-250-383-3633 1-250-480-3233 Published by Black Press818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4blackpress.ca Publisher Linda Tesserltesser@wherevictoria.com

Fa r e a n d s q u a r e L E A R n i n g f R O M C u S T O M E R S The dictionary defines active listening as “the practice of paying close attention to a speaker and asking questions to ensure full comprehension.” My feedback team and I make a point of putting this notion into practice on a regular basis. Luckily, our customers are never shy about telling us what they think and we have learned a lot from them. These conversations have led to important improvements to our customer care program and our business is better for it. There is much to be said for the clarity that active listening provides, and this belief brings me to an exciting subject to write about: a new approach to airfares.

One of the most common observations we hear from customers is that our online booking engine could do a better job of explaining airfares, let alone decipher what all those letter codes by each fare are about. These comments are fair and have caused us to do more research with customers to understand the booking experience from their point of view. The results of this research have been revealing. For example, the alpha-numeric codes for fares, which are second nature to airline people, are not as user-friendly as we had thought. Our customers also told us that they wanted simpler, easier-to-understand categories and would appreciate more affordable fare choices.

We took these results to heart and I am pleased to report that we are now engaged in creating a new airfare system based on real-world feedback. Sometime in the near future you will be introduced to a brand new booking system that will be easier to navigate, provide simpler and easier to understand fare categories and offer more affordable options. This is just one step in our ongoing program of continuous improvement to ensure that we continue meet the needs of our customer. We’re listening. Sincerely, Quentin Smith, President

s o a r : PA C i f i C C O A S TA L A i R L i n E S ’ i n f L i g H T M A g A Z i n E

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Contents

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Bitten by the aviation bug as a teenager and supported by her family in her pursuit of the skies, Pacific Coastal pilot Sheila Caravetta is thrilled to be able to turn her passion into a career.

Based out of the Vancouver South Terminal, Caravetta is marking her third year with Pacific Coastal, but her ninth in the air. Growing up in Langley, her parents encouraged her to follow her aviation dream, and registered her for the Abbotsford Flight School.

Today, Caravetta, 25, appreciates the versatility of the job, especially the opportunities afforded by flying on the Beechcraft 1900C, a plane that serves virtually all of Pacific Coastal’s routes.

“I’m having a lot of fun,” says the first officer, who will likely eye the captain’s chair as she gains more experience.

When she’s not in the air, the recently married Caravetta enjoys a variety of other activities, such as scuba diving and horseback riding, including participating on a women’s drill team, whose recent competitions included the Cloverdale Rodeo.

“Pacific Coastal is a terrific company to work for. The fact that they’re family owned and operated really comes down through their operation,” Caravetta says. “It’s just a lot of fun.”

Meet a PACifiC COASTAL eMPLoYee

name: Sheila Caravetta

Position: Pilot / First officer

Years with the company: 3

The community of Kimberley celebrates Arts on the Edge, its annual festival of the arts, Aug. 7.

Proudly supported by Pacific Coastal Airlines and featuring art exhibits, performing artists, food and wine, kids’ activities and plenty of fun festivities, the one-day arts extravaganza includes afternoon concerts, “A Taste of Kimberley” and Artisan Booths at Coronation Park. A gallery exhibit, plays and entertainment are at Centre 64.

Highlights include a gala reception Friday, Aug. 6, with prizes awarded to winning artists from the Arts on the Edge 2010 adjudicated regional art exhibition, a Saturday afternoon performance of the comedy-drama A Candle on the Table, by Stageworks Theatre Company, and a Saturday Night Dance at Centennial Hall featuring Calgary’s Bluesmen.

Admission to Arts on the Edge is $5; for more information, visit www.kimberleyarts.com

the events highlighted in this section have been sponsored by Pacific Coastal airlines.

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The Comox Valley joins cities across Canada this year for the annual Kayak for a Cure,™ Sept. 18. Supporters will take to the waters off Vancouver Island in the paddle supporting cancer research and prevention.

Kayak for a Cure will provide a one-day kayaking experience while raising both cancer awareness and funds. All of the proceeds from this non-competitive and fun-filled event, supported by Pacific Coastal Airlines, will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Paddlers will launch their kayaks off the beach at Goose Spit in Comox and head across to Sandy Island Provincial Park and back, for a modest and scenic 12-kilometre round-trip.For more information, visit http://kayakforacure.org

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kimberley’s arts on the edge

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Heard about our convenient and affordable Quik Pass? Check our website or call us for more details. We have added several new and exciting perks to enhance your Quik Pass travel experience.

In 1982, Shorts Brothers of Ireland introduced the `360´, a 33-passenger commuter transport with large freight capacity. The ease of operation and maintenance has made it one of the most reliable commuters in service.

This 19-passenger, pressurized aircraft was developed as a result of the increasing demand for high-frequency commuter air travel. Its long range and large payload capability have made it the most popular commuter aircraft in North America today.

Shorts 360

Beechcraft 1900C

Developed by Saab in 1984, the 340A is versatile and cost effective. This 30-seater aircraft has a pressurized cabin with three-abreast seating. Over 400 have entered the marketplace specifically for regional airlines.

Saab 340A

The 9-passenger Grumman Goose was first flown in 1937, and only 345 were ever built. Thanks to its utility and value, rugged construction and amphibious capability, a number of Gooses operate in coastal airline service today.

Built in Toronto, Canada, and first flown in 1947, only 1,657 Beavers came off the assembly line. The 6-passenger aircraft is still prized by “bush” pilotsfor its reliability and versatility—it can operate on wheel,ski or float landing gear.

Introduced in 1973, the 11-passenger Beechcraft King Air 200 is an enhanced version of the King Air 100. An increased wing span, a T-tail and larger engines are some of the modifications that were made.

Beechcraft Super King Air 200

Grumman Goose

DeHavilland Beaver

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d at e B O O K

Bella CoolaFarmer’s Market Sundays to Sept. 30

Every Sunday to Sept. 30, locals and visitors head to the Bella Coola Farmer’s Market, located at the Quonset Hut on Highway 20, six kilometres east of Bella Coola, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mingle with the locals, buy fresh produce, local honey and homemade goodies and sample the fi ne arts and crafts available in the Valley.

Campbell riverBC Seniors Games, Campbell River and Comox ValleySept. 15 to 18

Two of Pacifi c Coastal’s Vancouver Island communities are coming together to welcome senior athletes from around the province this September as Campbell River and the Comox Valley host the 23rd annual BC Seniors Games. With the support of the Comox Valley and Strathcona regional districts, plus the cities of Courtenay and Campbell River, the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland, and hundreds of volunteers, the Games will welcome up to 3,500 seniors competing in 26 events, all with the aim of promoting activity and wellness among BC’s seniors. FMI: www.2010bcseniorsgames.org

North Island Logger Sports and Summer Salmon Sizzler Celebrations Aug. 6 to 8 A tribute to northern Vancouver Island’s forestry and fi shing industries, the festival at Nunns Creek Park includes entertaining competitions, several world and Canadian championships and family-friendly activities. Daily admission is $5 per person, with children age two and younger free. FMI: www.crsalmonfestival.com

Comox ValleyFilberg FestivalTo Aug. 2

The annual four-day Filberg Festival brings more than 120 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages to the beautiful nine-acre waterfront Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. FMI: www.fi lbergfestival.com or 250-334-9242

Cumberland’s The Big Time OutAug. 14 and 15

This amazing cultural celebration includes great music, an intimate community venue, a relaxed and totally fun festival atmosphere with kids’ activities, healthy food options, crafts and vendors. FMI: http://thebigtimeout.com or 250-898-1056

CranbrookCranbrook Pro RodeoAug. 20 to 22

The Cranbrook Pro Rodeo has been a stop on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association circuit for more than 20 years. Featuring top cowboys and cowgirls from all over North America, take in the action at the Cranbrook Rodeo grounds.FMI: www.cranbrookrodeo.com

MassetEdge of the World Music Festival Aug. 6 to 8

The Haida Gwaii festival is in Tlell, south of Masset. In addition to a terrifi c line-up of performers, including this year’s headliners Kinnie Starr, Scatterheart and The Blue Voodoo, the festival includes a Saturday evening Lantern Parade, featuring illuminated lanterns by locals. FMI: www.edgefestival.com

Powell riverArts Alive in the Park Aug. 21 and 22

Co-sponsored by the Powell River Council for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Tourism Powell River, this two-day event on the beach at Willingdon Beach Park brings together visual artists, poets and musicians with workshops for kids and adults.FMI: www.powellriverartscouncil.com/arts _alive/

Powell River Studio TourAug. 28 and 29, Lund to Lang Bay

This is the sixth year for the Powell River Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, self-guided tour showcases the diversity and excellence of the arts community in the Powell River region along with the spectacular natural beauty of Canada’s upper Sunshine Coast. FMI: www.powellriverartists.com

Sunshine Music FestivalSept. 4 and 5

This 29th annual festival is a celebration of live music, featuring world-class performances in a picturesque waterfront setting at Palm Beach Park. Shop at the

savour the flavours of harvest season at local farm markets and festivals.

Jennifer Blyth photo

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craft market and enjoy some tasty treats from the many food vendors. FMI: www.sunshinemusicfest.com

trail2010 Kidney WalkAug. 29

This year’s Kidney Walk and fundraiser begins at Gyro Park at 10 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.) and features entertainment, refreshments and a reminder to register to be an organ donor. This fundraiser will also include entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Funds raised will support the work of The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch. FMI: http://kidney.ca or 1-800-567-8112

VancouverCirque du Soleil’s KOOZATo Aug. 22

A return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil, KOOZA combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance

and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colourful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humour.The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement.FMI: www.cirquedusoleil.com

Vancouver Pride ParadeAug. 1

What began as a small protest march through the Davie Village has blossomed into a world-class Pride Parade attracting not only local supporters but friends worldwide. Spanning 20 blocks and drawing an audience of more than 600,000 last year, the Pride Parade is Vancouver’s premier celebration of culture and diversity. In 2010, the Pride Parade will start at noon in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Robson and Thurlow, and head west to Denman Street, follow Denman to Pacific and Beach

Spirit Bear Adventures LP is a Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nations owned and operated tour company and lodge that has offered four and seven day eco-cultural tours since 2000 within their ancestral lands.

See the Spirit of the Great Bear Rainforest…

Call toll free: 1-877-644-2346

www.spiritbear.com

Ancient Kitasoo/Xai’xais legend tells us that, “Raven made one in every ten black bears white to remind the people of a time when glaciers covered this land and to remind the people that they should be thankful of the lush and bountiful land of today.”

Today, the Spirit Bear is British Columbia’s provincial mammal and a living witness that The Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact temperate coastal rainforest left on the planet…

Tell your family and friends. Come with us and share our unique eco-cultural experiences. To learn more about how to be one of few visitors to experience the Spirit Bears, Grizzlies, wolves and the culture of the Great Bear Rainforest visit www.spiritbear.com

Vancouver welcomes Cirque du soleil’s KOOZA

Photo courtesy Cirque du Soleil

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Datebook, email editor@wherevictoria.com

or send a fax to the attention of

“Editor–SOAR Magazine” at 1-250-480-3233.

Avenue and finish at the Sunset Beach Festival Site.FMI: www.vancouverpride.ca/index

Vancouver International Fringe FestivalSept. 8 to 19

Pick of the Fringe Sept. 23 to 26

The Vancouver International Fringe Festival is North America’s most international Fringe Fest and BC’s largest theatre festival. Every year the Fringe delivers an eclectic mix of un-juried, uncensored theatrical offerings. This year’s Fringe features more than 600 performances by more than 80 groups over 11 days. Venues include Vancouver’s best theatres, such as the New Revue Stage, Performance Works and the Waterfront Theatre, all situated in and around Granville Island.FMI: www.vancouverfringe.com

VictoriaEmily Carr: On the Edge of NowhereOngoing

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has unveiled a new semi-permanent installation this summer focusing on the life and works of Victoria’s own Emily Carr. The exhibition includes a historical survey of Carr’s artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media and styles in which she worked, with a focus on her inspirations and connections to the West Coast landscape. The exhibition will also feature an accompanying educational brochure and interactive multi-media station and include the gallery’s newest acquisition, the 1931 oil on paper work Shore and Forest, (Cordova Bay).

Victoria Fringe FestivalAug. 26 to Sept. 5

The 24th annual Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival promises to be a non-stop, 12-day explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art and dance from around the world, showcased at a variety of downtown venues. More than 400 shows are planned, along with special events such as the family-friendly FringeKids Fest Aug. 28.FMI: www.intrepidtheatre.com

Vancouver Island Blues BashSept. 4 to 6

This celebration of blues and R&B music brings together more than a dozen bands for both free and ticketed performances. 2010 highlights include the James Cotton Superharp Band Sept. 4 and CoCo Mantoya Sept. 5. FMI: www.jazzvictoria.ca

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shoshinz presents a Day In the Life of Miss Hiccup at the Victoria Fringe Festival

Photo courtesy Victoria fringe festival

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williams LakeBC Barrel Racers Provincial FinalsSept. 3 to 5

The 2010 provincial fi nals of the BC Barrel Racers Association will be held at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds.FMI: Karen, at 250-296-0085 or Dolly, at 250-392-5441

Tour de CaribooSept. 11

Big Brothers & Big Sisters hosts the annual Tour de Cariboo, a 76km ride, race or relay bike ride to beautiful Gavin Lake. FMI: Susan, at 250-398-8391

art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s emily Carr,

Shore and Forest (Cordova Bay), 1931, oil on paper

FaLL Fairs

Comox Valley Exhibition Fall FairAug. 27 to 29Activities for the whole family await, including non-stop entertainment, open-air market, kiddie tractor pull, agricultural displays, antique machinery and more, all taking place at Exhibition grounds on Headquarters Road. FMI: www.cvexhibition.com

Saanich Fair Sept. 4 to 6A highlight of summer, this long-standing fair includes farm animal judging, equestrian events, arts and crafts competitions, produce vendors and the ever-popular midway, all at the Saanich Fairgrounds, about 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. FMI: www.saanichfair.ca

Bella Coola Valley Fall Fair and Logger SportsSept. 12The Bella Coola Valley Fall Fair is a down-home event reminiscent of old country fairs with games for the wee ones and for the young at heart. Activities include horseshoes, ring toss and bingo, along with logger sports. Head to the Fairgrounds in Bella Coola for this family event.FMI: www.bellacoola.ca

Williams Lake Harvest Fair Sept. 11 and 12Plan to spend the day at this annual event, a true country fair with a focus on showing visitors the importance of agriculture. Find entertainment, children’s activities, agricultural displays and more, all at Stampede Park. FMI: www.wlharvestfair.ca

Trail’s United Way Country Harvest FairSept. 13Head to Trail’s Gyro Park and support the United Way at the community’s fi rst annual Country Harvest Fair. Events include a farmer’s market, children’s old fashioned races, a petting zoo, baking contest, “kiss the pig” raffl e and musical entertainment. FMI: 250-364-0999

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While BC’s wine industry has made a name for itself around North America, it’s not the only local

beverage turning heads – and tastebuds.

The craft brewing industry seems particularly well-suited to the West Coast, where inspiring ocean and mountains, paired with the fresh fl avours of local growers and chefs combine to set the ideal stage for brewers and beer fans to experiment.

While the many new local, specialty beers hitting local glasses may create the impression this is a new trend, in fact, “it’s something that has been growing for an awfully long time,” says Gerry Hieter, chair of the Great Canadian Beer Festival, founder of Whistler Brewing and co-founder of Victoria’s Lighthouse Brewing.

In fact, the craft beer industry has been brewing for about 25 years in BC, meaning a whole generation of beer drinkers knows how great hand-crafted, specialty brews can taste.

Today, BC boasts about 20 mircrobreweries, with another 20 brewpubs each creating their own signature tastes. Often, those tastes also include local ingredients. Victoria’s Phillips Brewing Company used BC berries in its Raspberry Wheat Ale, for example, while Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub’s pumpkin porter is a seasonal favourite. Swans Brewpub’s Buckerfi elds Brewery celebrated an award-winning 20 years in 2009.

In addition to local fl avours, local milestones are also on the breweries’ radar, such as Vancouver Island Brewery’s Sea Dog Ale, commemorating the Canadian Navy’s centennial, and Lighthouse Brewing’s celebration of Fisgard Lighthouse’s 150th birthday with the aptly named Fisgard 150.

For consumers, the attraction of these smaller batch brews is simple: fresher product, quality ingredients and unique fl avours, Hieter says. Brewmasters “will go out of their way to fi nd the best hops and malt.”

In turn, local chefs and restaurateurs are also promoting the complexities of craft brews with more tasting and pairing events. “It’s going to happen because beer is every bit as good for pairing with food as wine is.”

And more affordable. While the best wines can cost thousands, craft beers receiving the same designation will often run just $5 or $6 per bottle. “If you like beer and want to experiment with it, you can afford it.”

Photo courtesy Swans Hotel & Suites

By Jennifer Blyth

A FINE BrEWBC’S CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY

IS BREWING SOME TASTY RESULTS

andrew tessier, Buckerfields brewmaster at swans

Fresh FLaVours at the Great Canadian Beer FestiVaL

One of the best ways to explore the world of BC craft brewing is at Victoria’s Great Canadian Beer Festival. Beer afi cionados will gather Sept. 10 and 11 for the 18th annual festival – the longest running beer festival in Canada.

Held at the outdoor grounds of Royal Athletic Park, visitors can sample brews from more than 45 craft breweries from across Canada, Belgium and the Pacifi c North Western U.S.

The event itself has garnered attention from international beer fans from as far away as England and Australia.

For more information, visit www.gcbf.com

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Scientists tell us that the Spirit - or Kermode - Bear is the result of a recessive gene among coastal BC’s

black bear population.

The Kitasoo/Xai’xais have a different take on the remarkable creature. According to First Nations legend, the creator Raven made one in every 10 black bears white to remind people of a time when glaciers covered this land and that people should be thankful for the bounty of today, explains Rolf Skala, from Spirit Bear Adventures.

Based in Klemtu, among the many islands and inlets of BC’s west coast, Spirit Bear Adventures conducts tours in the ancestral lands and traditional territory of the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation, which forms part of the Great Bear Rainforest, home to the world’s only Spirit Bear Conservancy. The largest intact northern coastal temperate rainforest left on the globe, the rainforest is unique in its bio-diversity that includes the rare Kermode, BC’s offi cial mammal, plus grizzlies, black bears, wolves, whales, salmon, eagles and more.

Kitasoo/Xai’xais-owned-and-operated, Spirit Bear Adventures hosts four- and seven-day eco-cultural tours featuring this spectacular wildlife viewing complemented by sacred First Nations places. In the dense forests, for example, one will also fi nd Dis’ju – a unique tribal gathering place used for generations by the Tsimshian First Nations and today a place of wonder and contemplation.

Offering specialized tours and experiences for the enlightened and educated traveller since 2002, Spirit Bear Adventures is fi rmly based in the Klemtu community, a product of the region’s First Nations heritage “and its community of leaders who have ensured their unique ecological and cultural knowledge has been passed down to the next generation,” Skala notes.

Developing the tourism industry has been a long-term initiative, involving visionary members of the coastal community and “we’re now building on that legacy.”

For example, Larry Greba, founding director and developer of Klemtu Tourism in 2000 (now Spirit Bear Adventures), went on to coordinate the construction of the monumental Kitasoo Big House in 2002 and Spirit Bear Lodge in 2005. “These initiatives were driven as a means for the Kitasoo to support cultural development and diversify their local economy

unique to the Great Bear rainforest region,

the spirit Bear – or kermode – is BC’s official mammal.

to Get there: Pacifi c Coastal Airlines fl ies every Monday through Friday to the community of Klemtu, via Port Hardy and Bella Bella. Visit www.pacifi ccoastal.com for more details.

By Jennifer BlythDoug neasloss photo

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through the new protected areas...amongst the coastal communities – culture, ecology and economics are linked,” Greba says. Today, “the community is using this knowledge via Spirit Bear Adventures to help conserve, protect, manage and build for today and the future.” Long-term growth for the Klemtu community will be based on economic diversity, grounded in this kind of eco-cultural tourism, Skala predicts.

Leading Spirit Bear Adventures are experts in guided bear tours, including Doug Neasloss, who received the Young Adult Achievement Award by Aboriginal Tourism BC for his outstanding work as an eco-tour guide. Neasloss has guided the likes of National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Animal Planet, BBC and many other top fi lmmakers and photographers.

Neasloss became involved about 10 years ago, drawn fi rst to the cultural component, then to the bears. “It’s both the cultural signifi cance – they’re very important in our community – and that they’re some of the largest creatures in the world. There’s just something very special about them.”

Linking present and past, the Aboriginal guides share the stories of their ancestors, adding greater meaning to the natural beauty visitors are experiencing. “You’re not just getting the bear tour; it’s very much integrated with the culture,” Neasloss says. “There isn’t a place that we go that we’re not interacting with cultural sites.”

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“Complementing the majesty of the ancient coastal rainforest is the monumental ‘architecture’ of the Big House,” both a community gathering place and a window to the traditions and stories of the past, Skala says. And in Klemtu itself, the newly completed, $1.5-million waterfront Spirit Bear Lodge has been built in the spirit of the Kitasoo Xai’xais heritage.

While awareness of the magic awaiting in the Great Bear Rainforest and of Spirit Bear Adventures is growing among Canadians, the majority of visitors today come from the U.S. and Europe, Skala says.

He recalls meeting a Tsimshian noblewoman, who at 96 described the story she heard at age six from her grandparents who remembered the first white man sailing up the Inside Passage. The generational proximity highlighted to Skala how close we are here on the West Coast to that history. “This is one of the last places on earth that we find this.”

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F or decades, Campbell River has been renowned as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” but today, that

encompasses more than the big, beautiful chinook pulled from local waters.

Take the BC Salmon Farmers’ summer tour program, for example. Instead of fi shing for salmon, informative and scenic tours give visitors a chance to see how farmed salmon are raised.

“It’s important that people come out and see for themselves how salmon farms operate in coastal BC,” says Mary Ellen Walling, executive director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association. “It’s an important industry in the area – and taking a tour will give people more insight into the daily business of these often-misunderstood operations.”

The salmon farming industry employs roughly 6,000 people directly and indirectly in BC, and produces the province’s largest agricultural export. Ensuring the industry is run sustainably is key to its success and companies work hard to ensure diligence in their operations.

During the tours, which depart from Campbell River’s Discovery Launch Water Taxi dock next to the Quadra Island ferry terminal, visitors will attend a farm, see the operations and ask staff questions about growing salmon. They’ll also visit a processing plant in the area. The tour, which includes lunch, travels through the famous Seymour Narrows, offering the chance to see West Coast marine wildlife such as orcas, seals, sea lions and porpoises.

“For visitors who want to learn more about a key economic driver in the area, or people who live right here and have questions about this industry that is often out-of-

sight, this is a great experience,” Walling says. Salmon farm tours run every Thursday to Sept. 16.

Additional opportunities to learn more about the local fi shery include the Quinsam Salmon Hatchery – observe juvenile salmon all year and returning salmon from mid-August to mid-November – or take advantage of local expertise to learn where the fi sh are biting. Painter’s Lodge is an excellent resource for fi shing charters and wildlife excursions. For a unique experience, get a fi sh-eye look at river life while swimming with the salmon, available with Destiny River Adventures Rafting Centre.

On the waterfront, Discovery Fishing Pier, Canada’s fi rst saltwater fi shing pier, juts out into the ocean, next to downtown’s Government Wharf. Some 600-feet-long and reaching 150 feet from shore, the pier is perfect for a stroll, or cast your line for the evening’s supper. Equipment rentals and concessions are available. (Everyone fi shing must have a valid fi shing license.) On shore, the Maritime Heritage Centre is home to the BCP45, a boat once depicted on the Canadian $5 bill, and other marine artifacts.

Gain an historical perspective at the award-winning Museum at Campbell River, whose terrifi c exhibits also include First Nations heritage – don’t miss the amazing Treasures of Siwidi – and the development of early coastal life, while outdoor exhibits include a logging steam donkey and a West Coast indigenous plant garden.

The Museum Shop is an excellent source for regional books and First Nations artwork. Also at the museum, Mind’s Eye: Sybil Andrews’ Drawings of Campbell River continues in the Temporary Gallery until the end of the year.

Learn more about salmon farming with a summer tour.Photo courtesy BC Salmon farmers Association

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Come for a visitWe are proud of the fresh, good-for-you salmon we grow and invite you to visit oneof our farms. Come and see how our fish are raised and learn about the steps we taketo protect the environment while meeting the growing global demand for BC salmon.

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CaMPBeLL riVer eVents Among the Museum at Campbell River’s special events planned through the end of summer are Labour Day festivities Sept. 6, when the museum fi res up the steam donkey from 12 to 4 p.m. and the Glacier Heritage Power and Equipment Club displays a variety of steam-powered equipment.

The Haig-Brown Festival, at Haig-Brown House Bed & Breakfast, is on Sept. 26. The World Rivers Day event, from 12 to 4 p.m., includes heritage site tours, river raft tours, fl y tying and casting events and more. Call the museum at 250-287-3103 for full details.

The museum’s Summer Historic Marine Tours with Discovery Marine Safaris continue Aug. 15, 22 and 29 and Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Destinations include Quadra, Maurelle and Read Islands, Cortes Island, Desolation Sound and others. Check with the museum for the schedule and fees.

From Aug. 6 to 8, take in the North Island Logger Sports and Summer Salmon Sizzler Celebrations, including two World Championships and seven Canadian Championships plus open, intermediate, novice, ladies, youth and teen events. Admission is $5 per day, free for children under two. Visit www.crsalmonfestival.com for more information.

to Get there: Pacifi c Coastal offers up to fi ve daily flights between Vancouver South Terminal and Campbell River. For more details, visit www.pacifi ccoastal.com

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swimming with the salmon in Campbell riverPhoto courtesy Destiny River Adventures Rafting Centre

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in our hands

Do you consider yourself an environmentalist? No, I think of myself as someone who has a beautiful vision of the way humans can live and the planet can be in the future. More like a positive visionary. Asking, “Are you an environmentalist?” is a bit like asking, “Do you believe in God?” Everyone has their own understanding of what that means. Some people think environmentalists are all negative, complaining and saying “everything is doomed,” and I have a very positive vision of how the world can be where we fulfil our human potential, live harmoniously, have a prosperous economy and live in 100-per-cent harmony with our environment. Do carbon offsets really help? Definitely. All of the carbon we put out is a tax on future generations. We’re offloading the damage to our children and grandchildren, which is totally unfair. So when you buy a good carbon offset, the project that your money supports eliminates that much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere now. But tree planting, I think, is a very dubious kind of carbon offset. That tree may not be mature for 80 years to absorb the carbon you’re putting out – it may die or may burn down. How do you justify your emissions when you travel? I have a high carbon footprint because I fly to conferences to speak on climate change. It’s a big contradiction. But I buy carbon offsets at $10 a tonne to offset 100 per cent of my emissions. Did you turn your lights off for Earth Hour? I forgot. I think we were watching television, so there would have been no lights on apart from the TV. But I turn off lights every time I leave a room, so it’s a constant mindset, it’s not a symbolic thing for a short period.

What’s your biggest consumptive guilty pleasure? Eating cheese. I’m fully vegetarian, but not a full vegan. The livestock industry globally is responsible for 20 per cent of the cause of global warming, more than all the world’s transport. The ideal diet would be vegan, but I love my cheese. I fancy smoked cheddar. We can make fossil fuels more expensive to discourage use but the affluent are often the highest carbon emitters and are largely immune to pricing. How do we get around that? Regulations at the government level. We have to require the motor industry to manufacture more efficient vehicles, and make it impossible for them to manufacture inefficient ones. Europe pays twice the price of gasoline than we do, and all the roads in Europe are full, and there is a tendency to use more efficient, smaller cars for that reason. But basically you have to have an efficiency standard, the same as we have standards to stop really filthy, dirty vehicles. We don’t allow them because it’s not in the public interest. It should be the same for vehicle efficiency. Victorians are trying to think green. Many organizations have banned bottled water, people shop with reusable grocery bags etc. Are these little things enough to tackle climate change or do they just make us feel better when looking at a seemingly insurmountable global problem? The journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single step. If a company wants to reduce its carbon footprint, that is a 10-year transition. They can’t do it overnight. And you can’t start growing 100 per cent of your own food overnight. You start by learning with a small patch and expand each year. If you don’t do the small things then we’d never start anywhere, so they’re essential even though they’re not the whole solution.

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Toll Free:866-799-5202 | www.bellacoola.caThe Bella Coola Valley provides easy access to Tweedsmuir Park and the Great Bear Rainforest Conservancy.

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N estled at the bottom of a valley, and bordered by mountains, water and forest, the community

of the Bella Coola Valley is the gateway for numerous outdoor adventures.

Once a hive of fishing and logging, industry downturns in the early 1990s encouraged the community to turn to tourism. “Now the No. 1 industry, the community bustles with adventure seekers all summer long,” explains Rosemary Smart, from the Bella Coola Valley Tourism Association and Eagle Lodge.

Sitting on the 60-kilometre-long salt water Burke Channel, and home to about 2,000 people, the Bella Coola Valley is surrounded on all sides by towering Coastal mountains. The village of Bella Coola has many of the essentials visitors will need. Nearby Hagensborg offers additional retail services and many home-based businesses encourage exploring and discovery, such as Bella Coola Valley Seafoods on Saloompt Road, for delicious smoked salmon in five flavours. Other ideas include Barb’s Pottery and Petroglyph Gallery, displaying beautiful local art work.

Accommodations include several motels, and a number of bed-and-breakfasts and lodges ideal for the rural setting. Unique to the valley is the cooperative approach its service providers have adopted in their collective efforts to adapt to

the new economic focus. Each spring, tourism-related businesses can take a familiarization tour of other businesses to learn just what they have to offer. Still, visitors should definitely pre-book both accommodations and tours, Smart says. “If you don’t book in advance, there’s a good chance you will be disappointed.”

The valley offers the only road access to the Great Bear Rainforest and its eastern edge takes in the 981,000-hectare Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, home to an ancient volcano, old-growth forests, meadows, lakes and rivers.

Black bears make their home here, along with a large population of grizzlies. By late August bears feed on large runs of spawning salmon returning to local rivers. Wildlife-sighting tours take place until late September.

Dramatic hiking for all skill levels awaits throughout the valley, ranging from 20-minute strolls to multi-day hikes and breathtaking, postcard-worthy scenery. Pick up Bella Coola Valley Tourism’s Trail Guide for 15 of the most popular routes. A guided day hike to the high alpine region shows off wildflower-rich meadows and in August, pick wild blueberries but watch for bears, which will also be harvesting the juicy fruit. Spectacular waterfalls are as close as Clayton Falls, a few kilometres from the town of Bella Coola,

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or enjoy a more ambitious guided hike into Hunlen Falls, Odegaard Falls or Schoolhouse Mountain Falls.

Take an exhilarating four-wheel-drive tour of the renowned Odegaard Falls and Purgatory Glacier or from Blue Jay and Grey Jay Lakes, soak in stunning views over the Great Spirit Bear Rainforest Conservancy. Extensive mountain bike and horseback trails get you into the countryside while West Coast Helicopters offers a sky-high view of this breathtaking valley, along with heli-hiking, fishing and skiing excursions.

Take a more leisurely approach with a “drift” along the valley rivers where bears are active from late August to mid November. Drifts usually last four to five hours, generally scheduled for prime bear viewing time in the early morning and mid-afternoon. Eagles, waterfowl, kingfishers, heron and songbirds also inhabit this lush temperate rainforest, along with small mammals such as otter and mink. For a more active option, try a guided kayak or canoe outing or join a group snorkelling adventure with salmon.

Fishing has long been a major pastime in the valley and while the commercial fishery is no longer a major employer, the recreational fishing continues to draw many fans. Conveniences include a nearby wharf, well-informed guides and package excursions. Fish for trout through the summer, spring salmon through July, pink and sockeye through August and coho in the fall. Take advantage of local expertise and book a boat charter for a guided fishing excursion then learn more about the history of the fishery at the Tallheo Cannery.

Regardless of when you visit, rest assured that the landscape will be dramatic and the people hospitable in this BC community explorer Alexander McKenzie dubbed “the Friendly Village,” Smart says. “I don’t think there’s a season here that isn’t gorgeous.” For More inForMation: • For regulations regarding saltwater fishing, call the Fisheries Office in Bella Coola at 250-799-5345. For information on fishing in BC visit www.bcfishing.com • The Visitor Centre is open at Tweedsmuir Travel, in the town of Bella Coola at 628 Cliff St. to Sept. 13. Call 250-799-5202 or toll free 1-866-799-5202. • Find car rental information at the Visitor Centre; there is no car rental agency in the valley, but some accommodation providers rent cars.

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• Bella Coola’s museum, housed in a beautiful heritage building of Norwegian log construction, focuses on early First Nations and commercial fishing history.

• An original settler’s farmhouse relocated to its present location in Hagensborg, Norwegian Heritage House is an excellent link to the valley’s past.

• The historic Cliff Kopas’ store has a comprehensive collection of books by local authors, many autographed, plus a wide array of local carvings and First Nations art, clothing, shoes and more.

• Just two kilometres west of the Bella Coola Wharf, Clayton Falls cascades down worn granite cliffs. In autumn, you might catch an otter swimming upstream to the spawning salmon.

• A short way from the docks, enjoy a moderate 10-minute hike to the petroglyphs, an extensive collection of ancient rock carvings accessed through First Nations land and culturally important location to the Nuxalk people. Book a tour with Nuxalk twins Chris and Lance Nelson, who combine stories with drumming and singing.

• The Snootli Fish Hatchery offers guided tours with no advance booking necessary. Add a stop at Bella Coola Valley Seafoods where you can watch wild Pacific salmon being processed and shop from a selection of smoked salmon, tasty salmon jerky, sweet wild prawns and, usually, halibut.

• About five kilometres east of Hagensborg, take a self-guided tour through the old-growth Saloompt Forest Trails, a gentle 20- to 45-minute walk, wheelchair accessible, along the Bella Coola River.

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to Get there: Pacific Coastal offers up to 10 flights weekly in summer between Vancouver South Terminal and Bella Coola. For details, visit www.pacificcoastal.com

• Eagle Lodge is located between the Village of Bella Coola and Hagensborg, with seven luxurious suites overlooking the mountains and rainforest. Near Bella Coola, the Eagle Lodge Campground offers dry sites, RV sites and a camping cabin.

• Beautiful accommodations await at Coast Mountain Lodge in Hagensborg, 35-minutes from Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The lodge’s Kynoch Adventures offers guided wildlife tours, eco-rafting and adventure tours.

• Tweedsmuir Park Lodge offers chalet-style accommodation, with relaxing spa and fitness facilities and delicious cuisine. A variety of daytrips is also available.

• The Bella Coola Valley Inn and the Bella Coola Motel provide accommodations in the Village of Bella Coola, near many amenities. Find a restaurant as well at the Valley Inn.

• Bella Coola Grizzly Tours offers both land and marine-based tours of the local landscape, along with comfortable log cabin accommodations minutes from the airport.

• The Bella Coola Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday from June to September at the Lobelco Hall from 10 am to 2 pm.

• Bella Coola Valley Fall Fair and Logger Sports, Sept. 12, features traditional activities and events for all ages at the fairgrounds.

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In a medium sized sauté pan, heat oil and butter over a medium-high heat. Season halibut on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear halibut until golden on one side then fl ip over and reduce heat. Allow to fi nish cooking on low heat. Baste halibut with butter while fi nishing. Set aside.

Dungeness crab and corn fritter

½ green zucchini, julienned1 small carrot, julienned2 tbsp green onion, minced1 tbsp cilantro, chopped1 tsp garlic chili paste2 tbsp chives1 egg¾ cup fl our1/3 cup milk1 ¼ tbsp baking powder¼ fresh or frozen corn kernals

4 oz fresh dungeness crab meat (cleaned of any shell)Salt and pepper to taste

In a bowl, combine all the vegetables. In another bowl, mix together all dry ingredients, then add the vegetables and toss together. Slowly add milk and beaten eggs until a thick batter is formed. Fold in the crab meat and season batter with salt and pepper.In a deep fry pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 360°F. Drop batter in oil using a large spoon. Allow to fry until golden brown, then fl ip and repeat process. Cook until fully cooked all the way through.

Black bean salsa

1 cup black turtle beans2 tbsp green peppers, diced2 tbsp red peppers, diced2 tbsp yellow peppers, diced1 tsp jalapeno pepper, minced1 large tomato, seeded and chopped2 tbsp cilantro, chopped1 tsp garlic chili paste¼ red onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced½ lime, juiced

2 tbsp grapeseed oil1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tsp ground coriander2 tsp ground cuminSalt and pepper to taste

In a pot of salted water cook beans until tender, about 15 minutes. Strain and rinse under cool water, set aside. In a bowl, combine vegetables and mix. In another bowl, combine the oil, spices, lime and vinegar. Dress the salad and season to taste.

Avocado crème fraîche

1 avocado, peeled and seeded2 limes, juiced½ sour cream or crème fraîcheSalt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Season to taste.

To plateSpoon a generous amount of crème fraîche on a plate, place a few spoons of salsa in the centre of the crème fraîche, top with the seared halibut and fi nish with the crab fritter. Enjoy!

S E A R E D PA C I F I C H A L I B U T Black bean salad, dungeness crab and corn fritter, avocado crème fraîche

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