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CYPRESS TREE PUB, SAYWARD 4 year old, 3500sqft building & business consisting of a pub & separate family restaurant situated on 1.74 acres & located at a main Hwy junction in the Sayward Valley on Vancouver Island: an area popular with tourists from around the world. The only year round business of its kind in this region! Steady growth & excellent potential! $1,100,000

ALDER BAY RESORT An Established & profi table North Vancouver Island business situated on 29 oceanfront acres, zoned to allow for multiple applications including resort residential subdivision, tourism, recreation vehicle development, construction of vacation cottages & commercial services as well as marina restaurant & foreshore development. $2,975,000

JERVIS INLET 2 oceanfront acres on the SE side of Patrick Point. This beautifully forested property has a cozy cabin with good sun exposure, low-bank beach front & is surrounded by thousands of acres of forest. The fjord setting is dramatic & stunning with mountain peeks exceeding 7000ft. A region prolifi c with wildlife & incredible adventure opportunities. $230,000

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BUTE INLET BC Mainland Coastal Wilderness! 47 oceanfront acres with 1740ft of shoreline & a 1bedroom cabin in a breathtaking setting surrounded by deep cold waters that transform from dark blue to glacial green with spring runoffs. A substantial licensed water source fl ows through the property & a signifi cant logging road provides access to miles of country to explore. $360,000

ALERT BAY The only going concern of its kind! Well maintained resort accommodations with Government clientele & excellent revenue! 12 renovated ocean view cabins, from 300–640sqft each, & separate managers’ accommodation adjacent to an airstrip & minutes from the amenities of town, incredible fi shing, spectacular scenery, marine wildlife & unlimited adventure. $750,000

BLACK CREEK 110-acre Bison Farm: The Best Value agricultural property on Vancouver Island! 60 cleared & fenced acres, substantial barn, machine storage building, natural springs, excellent building sites & superb views of Mount Washington. The business, equipment, livestock & additional parcels of land can be acquired in conjunction with this offering. $597,500

MALCOLM ISLAND 4.26-acre semi-oceanfront property on the West shore of Rough Bay in Sointula. Separated from the ocean by a road width, this property has 591ft of frontage, south & east exposure, beautiful views, 1230sqft home & 580sqft cottage. The natural beauty & abundance of marine & other wildlife in this region provide endless exploration for nature enthusiasts. $358,000

ROUND ISLAND A beautiful 7.5-acre private island, situated within the Southern Gulf Islands, offering spectacular views & unspoiled natural beauty with a mixture of indigenous coastal species of trees & thin mossy undergrowth. The shoreline varies from walk-on beachfront to unusual rock formations & a 20ft embankment along the west side. A picturesque BC jewel. $800,000

PORT HARDY Outstanding opportunity to acquire a prime downtown commercial oceanfront and semi-oceanfront development property. 4.16 acres, in 4 titles, adjacent to the government dock. Original hotel and pub buildings are under a demolition order; additional 4 storey hotel structure is currently not functional but may be a good restoration candidate. Court ordered sale. $995,000

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QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS 72 Timbered oceanfront acres with approx 3,550ft of ocean frontage & a diverse topography: 20m high escarpment, level walk-on waterfront, marshy areas, mature forests of cedar & hemlock as well as some harvested areas. Access to overhead utilities, piped water & sewer. Permitted uses include residential, agriculture, forestry; gravel extraction & recreation. $399,000

TELEGRAPH COVE 44 oceanfront acres on north Vancouver Island with 3100ft of shoreline & a terrain that rises to over 200ft above sea level where the views are absolutely breathtaking. Zoning allows a minimum lot size of 10 acres. This region is a major tourist destination as the gateway to Robson Bight Provincial Park, superb angling, outdoor adventure & wildlife watching. $599,000

QUADRA ISLAND Exceptionally unique & very private 5.5 heavily treed acres with extensive oceanfront enjoying breathtaking ocean & mountain views, a dramatic topography & pristine beauty. Perched atop a rock bluff is a considerable 3700sqft home built with quality craftsmanship, incorporating timber frame vaulted ceilings & extensive stone & brick masonry. $1,190,000

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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.

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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

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F e at u r e s

10 tWO WHeeLs, MaNY traILs Biking BC’s trails.

12 saddLe up! Welcoming the world to Williams Lake’s annual stampede.

14 MarkINg MILestONes In Victoria, the Navy and Fisgard Lighthouse celebrate significant dates.

15 HIstOrY COMes aLIVe The Kootenays’ Fort Steele.

18 CeLeBratINg saM steeLe

20 greeNINg tHe greeN Crown Isle targets Audubon certification.

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5 up FrONt Art of Wine; A Night at the Vancouver Aquarium; meet a Pacific Coastal employee.

6 dateBOOk Community events from around the province.

22 FOOd FOr tHOugHt Great tastes from the Purcell Grill at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino.

23 pLaNe teasers Crossword and Sudoku.

Cover: Williams Lake Stampede photo: Fred Schaad courtesy the Williams Lake Tribune

advertising Linda Tesser 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

t H e r e ’ s N O p L a C e L I K E H O M E It’s often been said that home is where the heart is, and the South Terminal is a unique place for the heart of Pacific Coastal, operationally speaking, to reside. Indeed, it can also be said that the home and heart metaphor is true in two senses: community-feeling and practicality for our customers. In the communities we serve our check-in staff often know frequent travellers on a first-name basis, and our Vancouver staff is no exception. Combine that with a passenger terminal that has ample space and warm personality, in décor and atmosphere, and the result is an “at home” feeling found in the many BC communities we have roots in.

The terminal has much to offer logistically in addition to the quick access to Vancouver. For example, the distance between parking and check-in counter is a short walk, and parking is less expensive than the Main Terminal. Our twice-hourly shuttle between the South and Main terminals not only connects you to onward flights, but now to the Canada Line for a smooth 25-minute ride to downtown Vancouver. A taxi stand and on-site car rental are literally steps away from where you collect your baggage upon arrival. Overall, the uncongested and friendly environment means less hassle and fewer obstacles between you and where you need to go, and that is why we selected the South Terminal as the home and heart of our airline in Vancouver.

Pacific Coastal began its partnership with YVR, and residency at the South Terminal, back in 1981, and we’ve never looked back. In fact, we’re glad to be here and we’re not alone in that sentiment, according to customer feedback. We would welcome hearing what you think of this facility, and any suggestions you have to make it even more customer friendly. Please share your thoughts via feedback@pacificcoastal.com. We’re listening. Sincerely, Quentin Smith, President

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For more than a decade, Mitch Pinsky has been ensuring “business as usual” is the key for Pacific Coastal’s many comings and goings around BC. Based out of the South Terminal finance office in Richmond, Pinsky is responsible for the day to day processing and payment of invoices within the company.

“Being an airline with bases throughout the province means there’s always lots of paper on my desk,” says Pinsky, who is also responsible for processing a portion of the company’s twice-monthly payroll. The varied responsibilities keep the 15-year Pacific Coastal veteran busy – and loving it!

“The combination of payables and payroll gives me a wide variety of different tasks to get done,” he says. “Between paying the employees and paying our customers, there is always lots of work to get through during the month.”

Meet a PACIFIC COASTAL eMpLOYee The company’s record in employee relations makes it a welcoming atmosphere. “I really enjoy the way the employees are treated,” Pinsky says. “This family-run airline creates a great work environment for the employees and in turn gets the most out of them.”

When he’s not behind his desk making sure the bills get paid, Pinsky is busy at the rink, coaching minor hockey at the North Shore Winter Club, including the team that won this year’s Bantam Provincial Championships. In the off-season, “I enjoy golfing at the many great courses in the Lower Mainland and biking around the trails of Richmond and Vancouver.”

Name: Mitch Pinsky

position: Accounts Payable / Payroll

Years with the company: 15

Fine wines for a fine cause – it doesn’t get much better than that!Pacific Coastal is pleased to support the seventh annual Art of Wine, a fundraiser for Paediatrics at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.Following an afternoon trade tasting, the semi-formal evening event begins at 7:30 p.m. June 5 at Trail’s Colombo Lodge, hosted by the lodge’s Patrons of Pediatrics.

Representatives from up to 19 top wineries from BC and around the world will be on hand to pour some of their best vintages. Visitors will enjoy delicious appetizers and the work of local artists, who also contribute a portion of their profits to the hospital’s paediatrics department. The event, which regularly sells out, welcomes about 300 people each year and raises about $20,000 for the department.

Tickets are $50, available from Best Western Terra Nova, Star Grocery, Bear Country Kitchen, Fruitvale Pharmacy and Bubblees in Castlegar.For more information, call the Colombo Lodge at 250-368-8921.

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

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The Vancouver Aquarium presents its signature gala fundraiser June 11 when A Night at the Aquarium swims into the Stanley Park attraction. From 7 p.m. to midnight, guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment, scrumptious flavours from the Aquarium’s partner Ocean Wise restaurants, live and silent auctions, and more.

For more than 50 years, the Vancouver Aquarium has been one of the community’s most unique special-event venues, providing guests with an entertaining and informative look at the often mysterious world beneath the waves.

Tickets are $250 per person. Join the Chairman’s Circle for $1,000 per couple, which includes an intimate evening of food, wine and a special guest speaker at a private Vancouver residence before the June 11 gala. ( Space is very limited and a partial tax receipt is available – call 604-659-3527 ). All proceeds from the evening’s event go to the aquarium’s education and conservation activities. For details, see www.nightattheaquarium.org

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Bella CoolaBella Coola Rodeo July 1 to 4

Take in the thrills of the annual Bella Coola Rodeo, one of the largest amateur rodeos in Western Canada, on the Canada Day weekend. Cowhands will show their skills with a gymkhana and compete in bronco riding, barrel racing, calf tie-down, team roping, bull riding and more.Food and refreshments are also available, including the famous “Rodeo Burger.”

The weekend winds up with the popular Bullarama, where contestants have an opportunity to bid on their own cowboy and win a share of the substantial purse. Contestants travel from as far away as Alberta and the northern states to compete in the events. Open air dances are held nightly.

Discovery Coast Music FestivalJuly 24 & 25

Celebrate summer with the Discovery Coast Music Festival at Bella Coola’s

Fall Fairgrounds. Enjoy everything from rock to blues, performed by musicians from across Canada. Complementing the music will be children’s events, crafts, workshops, food and more. Visit www.bellacoolamusic.org for details.

Comox ValleySummer at Mt. Washington June 19

Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens its summer activities in June, including

scenic chairlift rides, special events and a mountain bike park.

Check www.mountwashington.ca for a full list of summertime fun and accommodations or call 250-338-1386 for more information.

BC Bike Race in Cumberland June 28

The seven-day cross-country mountain bike race comes to Cumberland. The fourth running of the BC Bike Race will attract participants from North America and up to 23 different nations. FMI: www.bcbikerace.com

dean paul and alessandro Juliani star in Bard on the Beach’s Falstaff david Cooper photo

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Vancouver Island MusicFestJuly 9 to 11

This annual festival has been bringing great roots and world music to the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island since 1995. The rural, family-friendly music event is a rich celebration of music and community featuring more than 200 musical performers on six fully programmed stages, plus instructional workshops, yoga sessions, an interactive kidzone, art displays, a beer and cider tent, top-notch food and craft vendors, non-profit information displays, on-site camping and a magical riverside venue at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com

CranbrookSam Steele DaysJune 17 to 20 Cranbrook’s 46th annual celebration remembers Samuel B. Steele, superintendent of the North West Mounted Police, whose job it was to establish law and order among the settlers who moved to the area following the Kootenay Gold Rush.

Sam Steele Days blend history and good old-fashioned fun at Spirit Square with displays, games, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Cheer the region’s largest parade, savour a Taste of Cranbrook and thrill to the World Gym Strongman Competition, along with street entertainers, children’s games, Sunday in the Park Children’s Festival, pancake breakfasts and much more. FMI: www.samsteeledays.org

Cranbrook Farmer’s Market June 26 to Sept. 18

Stop by 10th Avenue South, by Cranbrook’s Rotary Park, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and discover the best the region has to offer, from jams and jellies to honey and hand-crafted jewellery. FMI: www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com

Haida gwaii (Fly into Masset)Greater Masset Fishing DerbyJune 5 and 6

Fishers will converge in Greater Masset on Haida Gwaii for the annual fishing derby, supported in part by Pacific Coastal.

Tickets for the Greater Masset Fishing Derby are $50, with one rod allowed per ticket. Cash and prizes will be awarded in a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion, where a dinner will also be hosted June 6 (tickets from the Legion).

Get fishing derby tickets from Hidden Island RV Resort, Naden Lodge, TLC Auto or Eve Hansen, 250-626-5503.

Skidegate Days July 14 to 17

Canoe races, concessions, games and more! Come out and celebrate Skidegate Days, a cultural annual event along

Front Street in Skidegate. An exciting family event. Races for all ages and groups, salmon barbecue, concession booths, carnival booths, bingo, baseball tournament, dinner and dance. Teams also compete in Haida War Canoe races in front of the village to kick off the event.

powell riverKathaumixw International Choral Festival July 6 to 10

The City of Powell River hosts the 14th International Choral Festival, Kathaumixw, this July. With its well-earned international

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reputation as a world-class musical event, hosted in one of the friendliest, most hospitable music towns in North America, Kathaumixw is not to be missed. Held every two years, the festival fi rst began in 1984.

Visiting choirs will hail from Germany, France, the Philippines, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic,

Taiwan, Slovenia, Australia, Uganda, Jamaica, Canada and the US, while seven local choirs will also participate. The Symphony Orchestra of the Pacifi c, composed of 80 advanced students from all over the world, takes centrestage as this year’s Orchestra in Residence. In all, some 1,000 people, including the choirs, the Orchestra and many more enthusiastic music lovers will enjoy the festival.

Beginning July 6 with a Gala Opening Concert in the Great Hall, choirs take part in competitions, open to the public, and in daily common songs, when the Kathaumixw Jury works with the combined choirs. Choirs perform daily in afternoon and evening concerts at various venues around town before the festival ends July 10 with a Closing Concert featuring 1,000 singers.

Tickets are available through the Powell River Academy of Music at 604-485-9633. Learn more at www.kathaumixw.org

trailTrail Canada Day Celebrations July 1

Celebrate the nation’s birthday at Trail’s Kiwanis Beaver Creek Park. The day begins with a pancake breakfast followed by the offi cial opening ceremonies, raising of the fl ag, cutting of the cake and offi cial speeches, activities, face painting, games and races.

Music in the Park, Gyro ParkThursdays, July 1 to Aug 26

Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy live music in the summer sun. Toonie donations appreciated. Music in the Park takes place Thursday evenings through the summer at the Gyro Park Gazebo.

VancouverThe Modern Woman: Drawings & Other Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris June 5 to Sept. 6

Hosted by the Vancouver Art Gallery, The Modern Woman: Drawings & Other Masterpieces is the fi rst major exhibition of drawings ever organized from the renowned collection of the Musée d’Orsay, Paris. Assembled will be more than 90 works by 19th century greats such as Degas, Gauguin, Manet, Pissarro, Redon, Renoir, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec and Vuillard.

Organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Musée d’Orsay, the exhibition will explore innovations in technique and subject matter through a focus on one of the most popular subjects: depictions of women. FMI: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare FestivalJune 3 to Sept. 25

Warm summer nights and wonderful theatre – the two are a magical combination at Bard on the Beach, a summer favourite in Kitsilano’s Vanier Park. The festival presents two favourites in the Mainstage tent this season: the witty romance Much Ado About Nothing and the passionate tragedy Antony and Cleopatra. The intimate Studio Stage plays host to the second year of “The Kings History Cycle,” featuring a new adaptation by Errol Durbach, Henry IV, Parts I & II which will be blended as Falstaff, playing in repertory with the powerful Henry V. For ticket information, call 604-739-0559 orvisit www.bardonthebeach.org

Vancouver art gallery, Modern Woman, edgar degas, the end of the arabesque (dancer Bowing), 1876-1877, oil and pastel on canvas, paris, Musée d’Orsay, Isaac de Camondo bequest, 1908

Photo: © RMN (Musée d’Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski

Mt. Washington alpine resort

powell river’s kathaumixw International Choral Festival is July 6 to 10.

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VictoriaTELUS World Skins GameJune 21 & 22

This two-day event at Westin Bear Mountain Resort will feature the top names in international golf, each representing a different country, engaging with crowds and competing for pride, prize money and the event’s designated charity, the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place,

CoMING EVENTS?Send your coming event notices to Soar editor Jennifer Blyth at

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songstress Nikki Yanofsky appears with Victoria’s

JazzFest July 2.

a home away from home for Vancouver Island’s sick kids and their families. FMI: www.telusskins.com

TD Victoria International JazzFest 2010June 25 to July 4

Ten hot days and nights of cool jazz fi ll Victoria in this kick-off to the summer festival season. Headliners include George Benson, June 25, the John Scofi eld Piety Street Band with Jon Cleary, June 28 and Nikki Yanovsky, July 2. FMI: www.jazzvictoria.ca or 250-388-4423

Williams LakeFathers’ Day Pow-WowJune 18 to 20

Visit Williams Lake this June and take in the traditional Fathers’ Day Pow-Wow, held at the Chief Will-Yum Campground & Heritage ParkFMI: www.williamslakeband.ca

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So Many TrailsSo Many TrailsTwo wheels

rossland’s seven summits, near trailSara Rainford photo, courtesy Tourism Rossland

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The land where skiers play in winter opens up to a whole new world come the sunny days of summer. Mountain

biking is an excellent way to explore beautiful BC and for adventure enthusiasts, the combination of rugged downhill courses, cross-country adventure trails and family-friendly routes creates a mountain biking destination that’s second to none.

Many of the province’s ski hills welcome mountain bikers once the snow melts. On Vancouver Island, Mount Washington is home to one of BC’s ultimate bike parks, served by two high-speed chairlifts. With a 1,647-foot vertical drop, thrill to the classic downhill run, take a fast and fl owy freeride, or explore the single-track cross country trails.

Located on the northern tip of the Beaufort Mountain Range on scenic Vancouver Island, the Mount Washington Bike Park boasts picture-perfect views of the Pacifi c Ocean, Strathcona Provincial Park and the Mainland’s Coast Mountains. The four- and six-person lifts provide quick and easy access to Mount Washington’s 37km of trails, with dirt jumps, wooden stunts, berms, old-school single track or fast downhill rippers. With the course divided approximately into thirds for novice, intermediate and expert riders, there are tracks for all skill levels to explore. Check out the on-mountain skills areas and for those wanting a few more thrills, the dirt jump park.

On the lower Mainland, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park offers an amazing 4,900 vertical feet of lift-serviced descending trails for thrill seekers of all levels, including the John Cowan-designed Boneyard Slopestyle course. Like Mount Washingon, trails are labeled by level of diffi culty from green runs for beginners to blue and black diamond trails for intermediate and advanced riders. Trails range from gentle banked routes through the Coastal forest to tight and twisty single track, perfect for intermediate and all-mountain riders. An experienced rider craving a few more thrills and chills? Check out the steep rock faces, gnarly root-strewn lines, drop-offs of all shapes and sizes and more.

Whistler also offers three skill centres, beginning with the close-to-the-ground green, ideal for riders just learning

to clear obstacles and ride planks. The blue zone’s built elements are a little higher and narrower while the double black skills centre, with its display of North Shore-style obstacles, is for expert riders only. More challenges await on the Giant Slalom, featuring head-to-head action for two riders racing down two tracks.

BC’s Central Cariboo region is gaining a reputation as a mountain biking mecca. World-class, multi-use trails abound, and youth, group and women’s rides leave regularly from Williams Lake. With hundreds of trails to choose from, cyclists will defi nitely fi nd the perfect trail. For a more leisurely ride, follow the Williams Lake River Valley Trail, a 12km, gently graded gravel trail with bridges made from the fl oors of old railroad boxcars. Pack a picnic and travel along the Williams Lake River into the countryside.

Relish the undiscovered? Head west to the Bella Coola area where the riding ranges from virtually unexplored trails to former logging road networks offering cross-country rides from the tidefl ats to the treeline. Several easy trails are ideal for families – check with the visitor centre for more ideas.

Near Cranbrook, Kimberley Alpine Resort Mountain Biking offers beginner and intermediate riders an extensive trail network through the Kimberley Nature Park and Lois Creek trail system, while near Trail, Rossland – dubbed the Mountain Bike Capital of Canada – enjoys beautiful natural terrain combined with mild summer weather, an ideal combination for mountain biking.

Included among the area’s extensive trail system is the celebrated Seven Summits Trail, traversing more than 30km across stunning peaks and awarded “Epic Ride” status by the International Mountain Bike Association and “Trail of the Year” by the American Bike Magazine. Rossland’s trail network includes ski-lift assisted runs and hundreds of kilometres of trails suitable for a wide range of skill levels.

adventure enthusiasts, the combination of rugged downhill courses, cross-country adventure trails and family-friendly routes creates a mountain biking destination that’s second to none.

Mbikers once the snow melts. On Vancouver Island, Mount Washington is home to one of BC’s ultimate bike parks, served by two high-speed chairlifts. With a 1,647-foot vertical drop, thrill to the classic downhill run, take a fast

Two wheelsBy Jennifer Blyth

IF YoU Go• Bike and equipment rentals, repairs and lessons are available in many of BC’s mountain bike resorts and destinations.

• For Mount Washington details, visit www.mountwashington.ca/en/ bike-park-events.html

• For Whistler details, visit www.whistlerbike.com

• For Rossland-area trail information, visit www.rosslandtrails.ca or www.bikerossland.ca

• For Bella Coola details, email info@bellacoola.caMountain biking Whistler BlackcombCourtesy Whistler Blackcomb / Sterling Lorence Photo

tO get tHere: Pacifi c Coastal offers numerous fl ights daily between Vancouver South Terminal & Comox, Williams Lake, Bella Coola, Cranbrook and Trail. Visit www.pacifi ccoastal.com for more details.

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Saddle up and head to Cariboo-Chilcotin country this summer for the 84th annual Williams Lake Stampede.

Thousands are expected to take part in the Canada Day weekend festivities – four days chock-full of western competition and entertainment.

From July 1 to 4, the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association action will thrill spectators with top competitors in bull riding events, ladies’ barrel racing, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and tie down roping.

The roots of the Williams Lake Stampede reach back to 1919, started by local residents and ranchers as entertainment for the community – not to mention a chance for area cowboys to show off their skills. Back then, people came from all over the Cariboo to watch and participate, to meet their neighbours and stock up on supplies for summer. In 2010, the Stampede’s reputation reaches even further as thousands are expected to visit from much further afi eld.

Today, as one of the stops on the Canadian Rodeo Tour, the Stampede attracts top cowboys and cowgirls from Canada and the US who compete for more than $150,000 in prize money and the chance to earn points to compete at the tour fi nals in Calgary and the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton. “It’s one of the top professional rodeos in Canada, but we also try to get some of the local people involved,” explains Williams Lake’s Fred Thomas.

The ever-popular chuck wagon races are sure to thrill, thundering along the track in the quest to be fi rst across the fi nish line. Don’t miss the precision of the Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team which will open the events, the intermission show with the Les Folles Jambettes and one of the true spectacles of the weekend, the Mountain Race. According to organizers, the race dates back to the Stampede’s early days in the 1920s when cowboys raced down the side of Fox Mountain, across what is now Highway 97 and on into the Stampede grounds. Today’s event is a little smaller in scale, providing fun for both the contestants and audience, but is just as thrilling as the hooves and dust fl y.

For those visiting with a family, take advantage of two special event days – Kids’ Night, July 1, and Family Day, July 3. Children age 12 and younger get in for free both days when accompanied by an adult, and in addition to midway rides and pancake breakfasts, organizers have planned activities such as kids’ karaoke.

A rodeo weekend of this size – completely volunteer run – wouldn’t be any fun without entertainment, and the Williams Lake Stampede has plenty of that, too. A midway is open each day and on Saturday morning, downtown Williams Lake welcomes the Stampede Parade, beginning at 11 a.m. “It’s quite a show!” Thomas promises. Stop by the Let ‘R Buck Saloon, where the music starts at 9 p.m., or head to

Williams Lake welcomes some of North america’s top rodeo competitors to the annual stampede.

Fred Schaad photos courtesy the Williams Lake Tribune

addle up and head to Cariboo-Chilcotin country this summer for the 84th annual Williams Lake Stampede.

Thousands are expected to take part in the Canada Day weekend festivities – four days chock-full of western competition and entertainment.

From July 1 to 4, the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association action will thrill spectators with top competitors The ever-popular chuck wagon races are sure to thrill,

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Saddle up!

IF YoU Go• July 4 is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day – wear pink to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

• Learn more about the region at the Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre, 1660 South Broadway on Highway 97, at the south entrance to the City of Williams Lake.

the curling rink for a Barn Dance July 3, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with music from One Foot Under.

Eighty-one years after that fi rst cowboy gathering, events continue to recall those early days – from the Ranch Challenge, where local ranches compete to show off their cowboy skills, to the Wild Horse Race, where “teams try to saddle a wild horse and steer him across a fi nish line with a rider in the saddle.” Rhythm is the key for events such as saddle bronc riding, while a fast, well-trained horse will make the difference in the challenging barrel racing events.

Tickets, which range from $10 to $17, plus tax, are available at the Stampede offi ce, 800 South Mackenzie Ave., behind the Grand Stand. Tickets for the Saturday evening barn dance at the curling rink are $20, plus tax. For tickets or more information, call 250-398-8388 or toll-free in BC at 1-800-71-RODEO.

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T he city of Victoria plays host to several signifi cant birthdays this June: 100 and 150 years respectively for

the Canadian Navy and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site – with all appropriate pomp and ceremony, of course.

Previously the responsibility of the Royal Navy, since 1910 the country’s coastline has been protected by the Canadian Navy. This June, embracing the theme, “Bring the Navy to Canadians,” many activities are planned in Victoria, the home of the Canadian Navy’s Pacifi c Fleet. The largest of Victoria’s centennial events will be the International Fleet Review, June 9 to 14. In all, some 15 visiting ships and 10,000 foreign sailors are expected to visit during the week.

The fl eet review is a Royal Navy tradition, originally a way to demonstrate strength to a potential enemy. The fi rst recorded review was gathered by King Henry V at Southampton in 1415 in preparation of his fi rst French campaign. In all, the Royal Navy has held fewer than 50 fl eet reviews in its history to mark events such as coronations, royal jubilees and, more recently, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Review events begin June 11 with a “parade of nations” in downtown Victoria, featuring sailors of the visiting nations. A fi reworks display will conclude the evening in spectacular fashion. On June 12, ships will gather off Royal Roads for the ceremonial review when the Canadian Navy’s fl agship carries the reviewing offi cer through the lines of ships at anchor.

A display by the Canadian Forces’ SkyHawks skydiving team and a fl ypast by maritime aircraft will follow, concluding with a performance by the Canadian Air Force Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and an evening rock concert.

FIsgard LIgHtHOuse turNs 150 The Canadian Navy isn’t the only one celebrating a signifi cant milestone this year. Fisgard Lighthouse, today part of the Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Sites, has guided mariners safely home to Victoria and Esquimalt since 1860.

Not only the oldest lighthouse on the West Coast, it’s also one of the oldest homes in Victoria, perched off shore of Esquimalt Lagoon, at the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour. For visitors, the picturesque lighthouse is one of the region’s most photographed sites. Offi cially, Parks Canada hosts Fisgard Lighthouse’s 150th birthday party June 11 and 12, in conjunction with the Canadian Navy’s 100th anniversary, but there’s plenty planned throughout the summer season.

The offi cial celebration June 11 offers guests food and music, historical displays, fi rearms demonstrations, kids’ games and volunteers in period costume. The day fi nishes with a fi reworks show to rival the city’s best. The party continues Saturday with the grand opening of Fisgard Lighthouse’s new exhibits, against a backdrop of the Navy’s International Fleet Review. Exciting new hands-on displays, recently discovered historical tidbits and a restored look and feel are sure to delight both returning and fi rst-time visitors.

From June 27 to July 3, delve into the history of a medieval village, when members of the Pacifi c Association for Recreating the Middle Ages camp on site and demonstrate medieval crafts, dress and lifestyles. And on July 1, the site hosts the Canada Day celebrations for Victoria’s West Shore communities.

For Navy Centennial details, visit www.navy.forces.gc.ca/centennial; for details about Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, visit www.pc.gc.ca

tO get tHere: Pacifi c Coastal fl ies between Vancouver South Terminal& Victoria International Airport up to 5 times each weekday, with reduced weekend fl ights. Visit www.pacifi ccoastal.com for more details.

reLated eVeNts:• Coinciding with the Fleet Review of full-size ships, the Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society presents radio-controlled naval maneuvers on a smaller scale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 at Harrison Pond, on Dallas Rd. at Government St.

• The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacifi c performs a Naval Centennial concert, Sailors and Songs, at the Royal Theatre June 23.

Marking Milestones:Victoria celebrates

historic anniversaries

don denton photo, courtesy Black Press

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S tep back in time to the days of steam trains and stagecoaches, cowboys and Clydesdales – all this and

more awaits at Fort Steele, a historical treasure in the heart of the Kootenays.

Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Steele was once alive with some 5,000 people at its peak in the 1890s. Its roots reach back to the small settlement of Galbraith’s Ferry, born during the short-lived 1864 Kootenay gold rush. The settlement’s name changed in 1888 to Fort Steele to honour Superintendent Samuel Steele of the North West Mounted Police, who peacefully settled tensions between settlers and the Ktunaxa people.

Mineral discoveries in the region brought a new boom in 1897, when Fort Steele became the region’s commercial, social and administrative centre. Property values soared, but when the BC Southern Railway bypassed Fort Steele in favour of Cranbrook in 1898, “the boom sputtered to a halt and the town soon declined into obscurity,” records the Fort Steele website, www.fortsteele.ca

Today, the Province of BC and the Friends of Fort Steele Society continue to preserve this important part of Canada’s pioneering history. Organized like a giant city block, the townsite sits on 12 acres and includes more than 60 buildings and outbuildings.

Transportation was certainly quite different a century or more ago, a difference refl ected at Fort Steele. Step aboard the heritage steam train, running hourly from noon through 5 p.m. during the summer. The vintage locomotive “1077”

leaves Fort Steele Station for a 20-minute circuit through breathtaking scenery, stopping halfway at a viewing platform offering a unique perspective of the townsite of Fort Steele and the Kootenay and St. Mary Rivers.

Through the townsite itself, take in a relaxing tour courtesy Fort Steele’s giant Clydesdale draft horses and the bright red, 20-seat passenger wagon, which runs in a loop throughout the day during summer. Tour the entire townsite or get on and off at your leisure to explore by foot.

Meet the colourful – and quirky – community characters, and step back in time with various activities and displays refl ecting daily life; enjoy old-time farming demonstrations and ice-cream making, try your hand at gold panning, and take in live theatre performances. History truly comes alive at Fort Steele, where a troupe of actors plays out vignettes on the streets and inside some of the heritage buildings, entertaining visitors and bringing to life the events leading to the rise and fall of the town.

Venture behind the scenes to learn even more about the Fort Steele community with the wildly popular, tongue-in-cheek walking tour of the town, introducing visitors to

tasty treats from BC’s past await at Fort steele

Patrice Halley photo

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the town’s colourful residents. “It’s true, the line between historical and hysterical is sometimes blurred but you can count on a member of the Fort Steele Ladies Auxiliary to give you the goods, and the dirt, with a little ‘creative license’ of course,” the site reports. Tours run twice daily spring through fall. Additional theatrical performances from the Wild Horse Theatre Co. include a daily live theatre production – also a great place to escape the summer sun.

Offering something for everyone, green thumbs won’t want to miss the heritage gardens beautifying Fort Steele and reflecting the importance of home-grown food. Gardeners will delight in the breathtaking flower gardens and the variety of heritage plants which were commonly found in family gardens.

After working up an appetite, visitors will find dining amenities ranging from wholesome lunches to delectable

treats. Savour fresh bread and other treats hot from the wood-oven bakery, enjoy scrumptious, home-style Victorian fare at the International Hotel Restaurant or cool off at Mrs. Mather’s Ice Cream Parlour, serving traditional ice cream flavours, cold sliced watermelon and iced lavender tea. Stop by the Johnny-On-The-Spot lunch counter for picnic supplies, refreshments and more yummy ice cream.

A variety of special events are also planned through the summer season, including Wild West Wednesdays, July 14 to Aug. 25 – start with a hearty barbecue dinner at the International Hotel, followed by an evening train ride, complete with an old-fashioned train heist. Dessert is served at the railway viewing platform and a cash bar is available afterward. Tickets are available for the entire evening or just the train ride. Seating is limited.”

2010 FOrt steeLe eVeNts June 20 – Father’s Day at the Fort Steele Railway

July 1 – Dominion Day Celebration

July 10 & 24 – Saturday Night on the Town

July 14 & 28 – Wild West Wednesday

Aug. 7 & 21 – Saturday Night on the Town

Aug. 11 & 25 – Wild West Wednesday

Aug. 21/22 – Gold Panning Days

Aug. 28 – Member / Volunteer Appreciation Day

Sept. 12 – Kootenay Country Fair

enjoy a tour aboard a Clydesdale-drawn wagon Patrice Halley photo

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HELPFUL HINTS:• Fort Steele summers are hot and dry, while autumn generally boasts moderate temperatures, dry weather and natural colours. Winter is decidedly cool and dry, with minimal snow (although it does happen).

• Layered clothing is a good idea in spring and fall, with warm clothing in winter, and good walking shoes all year round; “Sunbrellas” are recommended during summer.

• Bring a water bottle or buy water from any of the food locations. Water for pets is offered at several locations.

• Rain is not common, but when it falls, it falls! Bring a rain coat or umbrella if it looks questionable; a limited supply of umbrellas may be available for sale in the Visitor Centre.

• Insect repellent and sunscreen – if you’ve forgotten yours, stop by the Visitor Centre.

• Winter at Fort Steele can be magical. Those who are fortunate enough to visit during this time have the site virtually to themselves. Display buildings and museum exhibits are closed, but winter walks around our serene streets – taking in views of the surrounding mountains – can be unforgettable.

• Plan to stay at least two hours, but you’re welcome to stay for two days.

take a tour aboard Fort steele’s vintage locomotive. Patrice Halley photo

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T he City of Cranbrook pulls out all the stops each summer in a rousing celebration of its community and heritage.

From June 17 to 20, Sam Steele Days fi lls Spirit Square in downtown Cranbrook with fun and festivities for all ages.

Cranbrook’s annual festival honours the legendary member of the North West Mounted Police who spent many years preserving order in the Kootenays.

Events include a kid’s fun zone, strongman competition, a parade, pancake breakfasts, ball tournament and much more. Don’t miss the Salute to the Tradition of Sport, featuring the BC Lottery Corporation’s 2010 Winter Games interactive virtual dome and BC Hydro’s 29-foot Power the Games conservation lab.

At Taste of Cranbrook, sample the fl avours of the region at the showcase of local restaurants, with sampling tickets starting at just $1. Bring your appetite to Spirit Square June 20 and enjoy your tasty treats against a backdrop of community stage entertainment and a variety of arts and crafts displays.

For information about Sam Steele Days, call the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce at 250-426-5914 or 1-800-222-6174.

tO get tHere: Pacifi c Coastal offers 3 fl ights every weekday between Vancouver South Terminal & Canadian Rockies International Airport at Cranbrook, with reduced weekend service. Visit www.pacifi ccoastal.com for more details.

wHILE VISITING CraNBrooK:• Don’t miss the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market, opening June 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continuing every Saturday, rain or shine, through Sept. 18 at 10th Avenue South, by Rotary Park.

For more information, visit www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com

• The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel features a museum and train displays, including the 2,800- square-foot Royal Alexandra Hall, the former “grand café” of the luxurious 1906 Royal Alexandra Hotel of Winnipeg, the pride of the Canadian Pacifi c Railway until it was demolished in 1971. The exhibit of trains features three tracks displaying the best of Canadian passenger trains from 1887 to 1955.

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e City of Cranbrook pulls out all the stops each summerin a rousing celebration of its community and heritage.

From June 17 to 20, Sam Steele Days fi lls Spirit Square in

Celebrating Sam Steele

Photos courtesy the City of Cranbrook

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a t the Comox Valley’s Crown Isle Golf Resort, in the heart of Vancouver Island, there’s more to “green” than

the greens.

The course, backdropped by the beautiful Beaufort Mountain Range, is in the process of earning Audubon certifi cation for its many environmental initiatives. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program provides information, guidance and support to help golf courses conduct proactive environmental projects that benefi t the golf course and its surrounding environment. While Crown Isle already had many solid environmental practices in place, its involvement with the Audubon program has helped expand these existing efforts.

For Crown Isle, the certifi cation was simply “the right thing to do,” says superintendent Mike Kearns. “We take our responsibility in caring for the property seriously and realize the importance of doing so in a way that works hand-in-hand with our surrounding environment,” he explains.

The course has completed and been certifi ed in four of six Audubon categories. “Once we have implemented a variety of projects in each area, we can apply to become a Certifi ed Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” Kearns explains. “This exemplary distinction is an international recognition of environmental excellence presented to organizations that are taking a leadership role in conservation projects.

“There are currently eight golf courses in BC that have achieved certifi cation. We want Crown Isle to be the ninth,”

Kearns says, adding that their goal is to earn certifi cation this summer, efforts all the more important given the golf course’s position at the centre of a housing development. “Certifi cation with the ACSP will help us measure our efforts and keep our maintenance procedures on track.”

Crown Isle’s steps have included site evaluation and mapping; an inventory of plant material; reducing mowable areas with some naturalizing; and establishing buffer areas around all ponds. In addition, native plants are incorporated in all new planting and irrigation upgrading has yielded a 30- to 40-per-cent-reduction in annual water use. The course has also created a blog to keep people up to date with its environmental efforts and is currently establishing a Garry oak meadow near the second hole.

Head gardener Judy Stoutenburg also works to incorporate these “green principles” into the garden design around the course and surrounding resort. Mason bees are valuable pollinators and single fl owers such as Icelandic poppies, snapdragons, foxglove and penstemon are a rich source of pollen and nectar, Stoutenburg explains in a recent newsletter, showing how homeowners can incorporate some

t the Comox Valley’s Crown Isle Golf Resort, in the heart Kearns says, adding that their goal is to earn certifi cation

Greening the Golf Green

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of the same eco-friendly steps in their own gardens. By diversifying plantings for a longer season of blooms, for example, bees won’t get hungry when one favourite is finished for the year.

In addition, “for those within 400 metres of a pond, lake or river, bats could use our help,” Stoutenburg says, noting that the creatures can consume 30 to 100 per cent of their body weight in insects every night.

And for birds, leaving dead trees creates a source of shelter for birds that nest in cavities. “We leave these trees around the golf course as long as they are not a safety hazard. Because our yard is bigger, we have room for a few natural ‘eyesores.’”

Crown Isle also mounts nest boxes, which can be a good alternative for cavity nesters when dead trees are not available, Stoutenburg says. Other ways to encourage birds include growing food sources such as nectar-bearing flowering plants, seed-bearers and berries, and by using bird feeders and birdbaths. Trees and shrubs are valuable for food, shelter, breeding and roosting.

CrowN ISLE FaST FaCTS:• Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community is an 831-acre, master planned golf course and resort community located in the heart of the beautiful Comox Valley. The well-established, growing residential development consists of course-side properties, single-family homes, patio residences and condominiums.

• The 48,000 sq ft. Resort Centre is the centre of this destination golf resort.

• Dining at Crown Isle includes the Silverado West Coast Grill and the Timber Room Pub.

• Other unique features include the Cigar & Cognac Room and Classic Car Museum, with a collection of predominantly 1950s and ‘60s Chevrolets and Fords.

• The Crown Isle Golf Academy is run by BCPGA professionals

• For information, visit www.crownisle.com

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F O O d F O R t H O u g H t

Ingredients:

serves 8 to 10

3 tsp – Ginger2 large – Onion3 tsp – Fresh garlic1 8oz can – Plum tomato4 pc – Black cardamom1 tsp – Cumin (ground)1 tsp – Coriander (ground)1 tsp – Curry powder3 tsp – Tandoori paste2 pc – Cinnamon stick8 pc – Whole clove1 tsp – Chilli powder4 tsp – Lime juice200 gr – Plain yogurt8 pc – Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)1 500ml can – Coconut milk4 tsp – Vegetable oilSalt and pepper to taste

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Method

1. Marinate chicken with tandoori paste, salt, lime juice and yogurt.

2. Using a heavy pot (cast iron), heat oil, add spices and lightly sauté.

3. Cut chicken into cubed pieces and add to pot, stir well, coating chicken with spices.

4. Cook on high heat add tomatoes, ginger and garlic; turn heat down simmer for 40 min. then add coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.

5. Serve with Basmati rice and Naan bread.

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