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Contents[ FEATURES ]5 Wine in the Valley

Exploring the abundance of wineries in the Okanagan Valley

10 Dinosaurs Unearthed Down to the Bone

14 Living History Celebrating Barkerville’s Chinese history at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

[ DEPARTMENTS ]4 Welcome Aboard CMA President’s message9 Top Eats Vancouver13 Meet the Crew Toni16 5 Things to do in… Kamloops21 Q&A Katie Green22 CMA Calendar Upcoming events

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Douglas McCrea | PresidentCentral Mountain Air

upporting the local communities we serve is important to all of us at Central Mountain Air. We often sponsor music

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FEATURE |

When you wine, think Okanagan! There are about 8,700 acres of grapes and almost 200 wineries in the

Okanagan Valley. Each winery has wines with distinctive character-istics thanks to terroir (the place they are grown) and some innova-tive winemakers. There’s more to wineries than the wine; each has its own unique style, which is what makes them so much fun to visit. Here are a few wineries to start you off.

Wine in the Valley

Exploring the abundance of wineries in the Okanagan ValleyBy Darcy Nybo

Mission Hill WineryMission Hill Family Estate Win-ery is West Kelowna’s must visit winery. The architecture alone is worth the trip. When you arrive, you enter through an imposing gateway. As you walk onto the winery grounds you’ll see another architectural wonder: hand-chis-eled curved arches held together

by a single keystone. There are plenty of photo ops here. Enjoy amazing lake views from the loggia, the terrace and around the bell tower. During the summer there

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are outdoor concerts in the am-phitheater. Then there’s the wine! Mission Hill creates wines from five different family-farmed vineyards. With dozens of wines to choose from, you’re sure to find one you’ll love. Tour the gift shop and taste a vino or two while you’re here. You never know which wine is going to surprise you.

Tours are a big part of the wine experience in the Okanagan and Mission Hill is no exception. Their Wine and Artisan Cheese tour is 60 minutes long and teaches you about their organic viticulture while you tour their varietal gardens. At the end, take your seat in the Oculus Salon where you are sure to love the delicious assortment of local cheeses and a flight of Mis-sion Hill wine. Another great tour is The Journey, led by a Mission Hill Sommelier. This 90-minute tour takes you around the grounds with a wealth of information on the valley, Mission Hill’s culinary ideals and their winemaking philoso-phy. There’s a barrel tasting in the underground barrel cellar and a vintage bottle of Oculus from the vault. At the end of the tour, have a seat and enjoy more Oculus paired with local artisanal cheeses and a charcuterie board made in house. missionhillwinery.com

Quails’ Gate Estate WineryA few minutes from Mission Hill is Quails’ Gate. This family owned and operated winery has a long history in the Okanagan. They have some great tours available that highlight the land, the vineyard and of course, the wines. Their one-hour Family Tours explore the history of the Stewarts and their connection to the land. You’ll learn about wine production and then en-joy a guided tasting of three of their award-winning wines. This tour leaves every two hours from 11am to 5pm until September 3rd.

Another great tour is the Taste of

the Estate where you stroll through the vineyards as you learn about the grapes and how they are made into award winning wine. At the end of the tour you are escorted to the Stewart Family Private Library that overlooks the barrel room. It’s here you’ll get to taste three of their Reserve and Collector wines, which are paired with delicious food bites from the Old Vines Restaurant. Tours run 12pm and 3pm until September 3rd.

Quails’ Gate is also well known for its delectable food. The Old Vines restaurant is rated in the top 100 in Canada. Sit indoors or outside as the chef and staff create farm-to-table dishes that are sure to make you smile. They also offer “Dinner in the Vineyard” from July 4th to August 29th. This all-

inclusive evening is unquestionably something you should put on your to do list! quailsgate.com

Indigenous World WineryOn your way to Kelowna from West Kelowna, be sure to stop in at the Indigenous World Win-ery. Open since 2016, it is North America’s first Indigenous private-ly-owned winery. They may be new, however, they are already winning awards for their wines. Enjoy a flight of five wines and pick your new favourite. Then browse the gift shop for the perfect souvenir of your visit.

One of the unique draws to this winery is the Red Fox Club, their aboriginal inspired restaurant. They choose local providers, creators and growers for the ingredients

A sampling of the selection at Indigenous World Winery.

Pouring on the patio at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery.

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that go into their dishes. Try some Elk Chili, Bison Back Ribs or the Native Caesar Salad with candied salmon and bannock croutons. Enjoy your wine and your meal

with Okanagan Lake views on the ancestral lands of the Syilx people.indigenousworldwinery.com

Camelot VineyardsOver in East Kelowna (on the Fab Five route) is Camelot Vineyards. Are you strong enough to pull the sword from the stone? Try it and see. If you can’t, don’t worry, there’s wine inside to ease the sting of de-feat. Camelot is a small family-run winery, with a decidedly medieval theme. It’s a fun place to visit with some great wines, all crafted from small lots.

There’s no restaurant here; however, you can purchase a nice selection of English cheeses, dips

The tour starts overlooking the vineyard and garden and then you head into the pyramid for a unique experience in their sacred geometric wine cellar.

and olives to go with your new favourite wine on their patio. You can also bring a picnic basket and have a bite to eat with one of their delicious bottles of wine. If you’re in the Okanagan in early August, be sure to take in their annual Medi-eval Fair on August 11. It’s a smash-ing good time!camelotvineyards.ca

Summerhill Pyramid WineryA visit to the Okanagan, specifically Kelowna, would not be complete without a visit to the Summerhill Pyramid Winery. This organic winery is leading the way in organics and biodynamics in the valley. And to make it even better, The iconic “Sword in the Stone” at Camelot Vineyards.

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The spectacular view from the patio at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

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there’s an honest to goodness pyramid on site. Summerhill has the official designation as a member of the Canadian Signature Experiences collection by the Canadian Tourism Commission. The free 45-minute Pyramid Experience Tour is a great way to get to know Summerhill Pyramid Winery. The tour starts overlooking the vineyard and garden and then you head into the pyramid for a unique experience in their sacred geometric wine cellar. After your experience, you’ll finish off with a guided tasting of four organic wines. The tour runs at 2pm daily and online registration is recommended.

Don’t worry about taking your children into the wine tasting room. They are more than welcome and are invited to have some in-house organic pressed fruit juices. Once you’ve had your fill of adult grape juice, have a bite to eat at the Sunset Organic Bistro. Much of the food served here is grown onsite with the rest sourced locally (and organic) when available. There’s even a kids’ menu too! summerhill.bc.ca

The idyllic grounds at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Photo courtesy Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

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Brunch No matter if you’re a local or visit-ing from afar, Tuc Craft Kitchen’s elegant, rustic fare aims to make it feel like you’re dining with friends and family. Try the ever-popular Crispy Chicken & Waffles made with free run chicken breast, savory waffles, maple syrup and chili ginger sauce, or the signature Spam & Eggs with Tuc ‘Spam,’ poached eggs, fried green tomatoes and pickled onions with a Parmesan cheese and bacon biscuit. If you want to treat yourself make sure to pair your breakfast with Tuc’s classic mimosa, unique signa-ture avocado margarita or the Loose Mousse with ginger cookie crust, lime custard and coconut. Tuck in (pun intended) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 60 West Cordova Street. tuccraftkitchen.com

Lunch Opened in early 2018, Coquille Fine Seafood offers a sophisticated spin on the classic fish house in Van-couver’s historic Gastown neigh-bourhood. Taste the best of what Vancouver’s land and sea has to offer with Coquille’s hot and cold plates, salads, sandwiches and crudos, seafood platters and freshly shucked oysters from the East and West Coasts. Indulge in favourites like the spicy marinated octopus with ‘nduja and parsley on sourdough or the Fritto Misto, a tasty mix of fried seafood, fennel and aioli. Top it all off with a delicious chocolate and olive oil cake with whipped mascar-pone mousse and partner with local craft beer, house-made cocktails or local and international wines. Visit this fresh catch at 181 Carrall Street. coquillefineseafood.com

DinnerAt Silk Lounge, a new delicious In-dian and French lounge and restau-rant just steps away from Gastown’s iconic Steamclock, all dishes are created from scratch in-house with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients with no added sugar or preservatives. Dig into Silk’s Butter Chicken Pasta, made with chicken tikka and a traditional creamy tomato butter chicken base with house-made fettuccine (their semolina is grain milled in house!). Other highlights include locally sourced Tandoori Halibut and vegan and gluten-free friendly dishes like Ratatouille, or Ja-lapenos stuffed with cashews, walnuts, spinach and Guajillo peppers with a house-made Rancttera sauce. Treat your taste buds at 132 Powell Street. silk-lounge.ca COQUILLE FINE SEAFOOD

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ho among us didn’t at some point in childhood dream of digging in the sand, brush and small pick in hand, and making a history-changing discovery of dinosaur bones? Whether you loved dinosaurs as a

child or still do now, there’s a wonderful opportunity to scratch your inner paleontologist’s itch at the Telus World of Science Edmonton with the world premiere of Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone.

Running now through to the beginning of November, the exhibit surrounds you with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, full-scale skeletons, real fossils, engaging content and a myriad of interactive activities.

Among the highlights of the exhibit are: •Theworlddebutofaveryrarefossil,theTroodon egg

clutch, containing 34 eggs. The discovery of Troodon egg clutches in Canada and Montana have contrib-uted to the theory that at least some dinosaurs — like the small, meat-eating Troodons — brooded over their nests like birds, rather than completely burying them like crocodiles and turtles.

•AfossilfromtheEarlyJurassic,201-168millionyearsago, which includes pieces of a claw from a Yun-

nanosaurus, a large, quadrupedal herbivore native to China that could also walk on its hind legs.

•ARegaliceratops fossil, discovered in Alberta near Calgary in 2005 and nicknamed “Hell Boy” after the arduous 10-year excavation process that paleontolo-gists went through to get the skull ready for display. Diggers had to extricate the skull from a steep river-side cliff that overlooks a bull trout spawning ground. As bull trout are a protected species in Alberta, the diggers had to dig out the fossil without dropping any dirt or sediment into the river below.

•Thenewlydiscoveredspecies,Dakotaraptor will be on display. Discovered in 2015 in South Dakota, it was about 18 feet long and lived at the same time as several of the iconic dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous, including Triceratops, Ankylosaurus and the ever popu-lar Tyrannosaurus rex.

•Microraptors, small, four-winged dinosaurs that helped provide vital understanding of the link between dinosaurs and birds. And thanks to break-throughs studying fossilized pigment cells us-ing scanning electron microscope techniques, the Microraptors are also one of the only dinosaurs that scientists have determined the colour of.

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Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone By Angela Cowan

Photos courtesy Telus World of Science Edmonton

Visitors look at a replica of the infamous Regaliceratops, whose fossilized skull took ten years to excavate from a steep cliff near Calgary.

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A natural balance.City and nature, work and play; Quesnel has it all.quesnel.ca

• Theexhibitionalsoexploresthe“superhealing powers” of dinosaurs. Paleontol-ogists have studied evidence of wounds and diseases in dinosaurs fossils that caused significant and permanent dam-age and scarring, but in the end were not the cause of death. If humans or modern animals suffered wounds of the same type, they would have certainly been fa-tal, but dinosaurs were somehow able to recover, and go on living for something else entirely to kill them. As well as the wealth of interactive

information, the exhibit also has many daily activities to get you involved, includ-ing making an origami Dino-Eye that blinks, spinning the Dino Trivia Wheel to test your Dino knowledge, the chance to play paleontologist and put together big dinosaur skeleton puzzles, as well as surprise visits from the centre’s mascot, Stanley the T.rex. No matter your age, there’s something entertaining and educational for everyone.

And while you’re there, check out the rest of the centre’s year-round galleries, including: The Syncrude Environment Gallery, The Body Fantastic, The Science Garage and Discoveryland. Staff scientists engage fami-

lies, children, students and adults in a variety of hands-on science activities, like guided tours of the Touch Tank where guests can hold sea stars and see other sea creatures; Animal Encounters where guests can meet the facility’s sugar gliders, tarantulas, corn snake and iguana; and The Workshop, where you can roll up your sleeves and make catapults, circuits, bristle bots and more.

There’s also a state-of-the-art IMAX theatre, which has Alberta’s largest screen, and one of Canada’s only 4K Laser Projection systems. The IMAX theatre screens daily shows, featuring a large library of IMAX educa-tional films as well as Hollywood hits.

And on August 3rd, the Telus World of Science centre celebrates the opening of the Zeidler Dome theatre and new S.P.A.C.E. Gallery. The Zeidler Dome takes you from the outer edges of the universe to the core of the atom, exploring science like never before in this digital visualization theatre with world-leading 10K resolution capabilities. And S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is a re-imagining of one of the centre’s most loved gallery spaces. Get ready for a journey of discovery when you step into the new space and are swept away in an informative presenta-tion in the new Destination Moon theatre. New exhibits explore the very beginnings of our solar system, stars, planets and more.

Admission to the exhibits is included for members. For tickets and more information on becoming a mem-ber or on the centre itself, visit twose.ca.

The discovery of Troodon egg clutches in Canada and Montana have contributed to the theory that at least some dinosaurs — like the small, meat-eating Troodons — brooded over their nests like birds.

Life-size skeletons and real fossils abound at the exhibit.


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What do you love most about your job?I have the privilege of working with a fantastic team, not just in my own department, but within the wider CMA family at all of our bases throughout BC and Alberta, every day.

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How many years have you been with CMA?I am coming up to five years with the company.

What is your favourite CMA destination?While all our destinations have their own unique attractions, Terrace is a favourite in the fall.

Where are you travelling to next?Having just returned from Prague, Munich and Rome, my next trip will be back to New Zealand to spend time with family.

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SIn the midst of the heart

of Barkerville Historic Town and Park, you blissfully

lose yourself in a simpler time now long past.

low down, pause and listen. You hear the sound of horses clopping down dirt roads, the sharp clanging of a blacksmith’s ham-mer. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. The soft, sweet smells of grass and

hay, of slow-baked fresh bread wash over you. In the midst of the heart of Barkerville Historic Town and Park, you blissfully lose your-self in a simpler time now long past.

With over 100 heritage structures still standing today, two historic cemeteries and more than 200,000 objects and photographs in the town’s museum, Barkerville offers a unique and fully immersive experience into the challenging, pioneering and often-times harsh life of the gold rush days.

Nestled in the cradle of the Quesnel region, Barker-ville is also home to one of Canada’s oldest China-towns, the largest collection of pre-railway Chinese buildings in North America and a Chinese archival collection of approximately 18,500 items, giving visi-

tors the invaluable opportunity to learn about the Chinese immigrants that fundamentally helped shape the very nature of our province.

This August 18th, Barkerville once again hosts the ever-popular Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a celebration of Chinese culture, food, music, art and so much more.

The festival’s Opening Ceremonies start at 11am at the Phoenix Brewery with a fierce and graceful Lion and Dragon Dance, followed by issuing of tickets and a rundown of the day’s activities, including:

A Chinese School lesson at the Myatovic House from 10am to 10:45am (if you get there early before the opening ceremonies).

A Lantern Workshop from 10am to 3pm at the Barkerville Pavillion, where you can try your hand at making a traditional lantern.

Discovering Chinatown Archaeology behind the Halv-erson House Mining Museum from 11am to 3pm, where you’ll learn just how pivotal both Barkerville and its Chinese inhabitants were to the entire gold rush, and the industrial development of BC as a whole.

Celebrating Barkerville’s Chinese history at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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Join the 45-minute tour of Chinatown at 11:45am (in English) or 12pm (in Chinese).

If you’re visiting with your kids, check out the wide variety of Chinese Games from 1:40pm to 3pm on the clearing outside of the Phoenix Brewery, but be ready for the noise!

Explore Tai Chi and the delicacies of Chinese food art at the Chinese Cultural Session at the Phoenix Brewery from 4:45pm to 5:30pm.

Indulge in some authentic Chinese cuisine at Lung Duck Tong’s restaurant, and save some room after supper for the Moon Cake Tasting at the Phoe-nix Brewery at 7:30pm, and then at 8pm enjoy the evening performances, including another Lion and Dragon Dance, music, dancing, magic, solo perfor-mances and a choir at the Phoenix Brewery.

Finally, for the most spectacular moment of the festival, gather near the Phoenix Brewery between 9:35pm and 9:50pm to get ready for the Lantern Parade, and marvel at the gorgeous display of light and community.

One of the pivotal towns in the development of British Columbia, Barkerville was designated a Na-

tional Historic Site of Canada in 1924, and a Provincial Heritage Property in 1958. Today, it’s now the largest living-history museum in western North America, and home to an abundant variety of immersive experiences to put you right back in the frontier glory days.

Even if you can’t make it for them Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, there are days’ worth of amazing sights and dem-onstrations to see. Take a horse-drawn tour of the town in an authentic stagecoach, attend a classroom session at the Williams Creek Schoolhouse (and please, kindly remove your hat before entering), or drop in to Miss Wendle’s home and see how your great grandmother used to do household chores, and bake and cook on an authentic wood stove. Time it right, and you might get to try a bite.

Experience a working 1870s blacksmith shop amidst the clang of the anvils and sizzle of hot metal, or learn about early justice in the Colony of British Columbia as the notorious Judge Begbie and his assistants tell anec-dotes about the criminals and infamous folk. And if you’re feeling moved by the spirit, visit St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, one of Barkerville’s most recognizable buildings, still made up of all original woodwork. Services are given

most days, performed by a student of the Anglican Church, playing the role of Rev-erend Reynard or his wife.

Perhaps most exciting is the chance to pan for real gold with the crusty old gold miners at the Eldorado Gold Panning and Gift Shop. Feel the thrill as you swish swirls of sand and dirt in your shallow pan, slopping water over your fingers until you finally get that glimpse of shining gold!

For more information and details on how and when to visit, and for informa-tion on festival admission costs, go to barkerville.ca.

In the midst of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

The fierce and graceful Lion and Dragon Dance at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

Photos by Thomas Drasdauskis


Things to do in Kamloops

Salmon Run If the sight of salmon leaping and fighting their way through racing water thrills you, this year’s Salmon Run at Adams River will be especially exciting! It’s a dominant year, which means the river could be

teeming with millions of fish, and it is absolutely a sight not to be missed. The fishy festivities kick off September 28 with the Salute the Sockeye Festival, held at Tsutswecw Provincial Park (Roderick Haig-Brown Park). You can also learn more in the Interpretive Cabin Friday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm, or join weekly interpretive hikes on Wednesdays starting at 11am. The fun runs to October 21, so there’s plenty of time to do some salmon spotting! For more details, visit shuswaptourism.ca/do/arts-culture/festivals-special-events/adams-river-salmon-run-listing/

Whether you’re celebrating Kamloops’ rich Indigenous history, marvelling at the yearly salmon run along Adams River, feasting on succulent ribs in the open air, exploring the tasty libation options or getting into the spooky Halloween spirit, if Kamloops is a destination for you this fall, you are guaranteed to have a great time!

Kamloopa PowwowCome celebrate the 38th annual Kamloopa Pow-wow this August 3-5 at the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Grounds, and join thousands of dancers and spectators in celebrating the Indigenous heritage

that runs strongly through Kamloops. The Powwow is one of the largest Indigenous celebrations in Western Canada, and explores the Secwepemc people’s culture through storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. The grand entry schedule runs Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 12pm and 7pm and Sunday at 12pm. For more details, visit tourismkamloops.com/event/38th-annual-kamloopa-powwow/3027/

Dancers at the annual Kamloopa Powwow celebration.

Photo credit Tourism Kamloops & Peter Olsen.

Spawning salmon at Adams River. Photo credit Kelly Funk.


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BrewLoopsJoin the brew-lover masses and celebrate BrewLoops, a multi-day beer, bike and live music festival with some of the best brews, food and

mountain biking the world has to offer. Special events run through the city over the September 28-30 weekend, including a Block Party, Farmers’ Market Tasting, Group Mountain Bike Rides, VIP Cask/Theatrically Inspired Event, Beer Knowledge Seminars and plenty of local BC musicians. And you can feel great if you decide to splurge a little; all proceeds from the Brew-Loops Festival will be donated to Western Canada Theatre and Rotary West. For more details, visit brewloopsfest.ca

Photo credit Tourism Kamloops and Kim Anderson.

RibFest/Hot Nite in the CityGet those wet wipes ready! For three solid days over August 10-12 at Riverside Park you can indulge in saucy

ribs as ribbers compete for the best ribs in town. The family friendly weekend also features a kid zone, live music, beer garden and more. And on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, six blocks of Victoria Street will showcase classic cars, trucks and more. If your eye is more on the future, take a stroll down Electric Avenue, where electric vehicles, in-cluding Teslas, will be on display to highlight the progression of electric innovation. For more details, visit facebook.com/pg/KamloopsRibfest/

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Malcolm Island Acreage: 42 acres semi-oceanfront, along the southern shore of Malcolm Island. Ferry service from Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. Diverse acreage, pastoral and forested. Creek, roadway through property. Could be developed into something absolutely amazing for personal use and a hobby farm or other permitted uses under the current zoning. $525,000

Lakefront Acreages: 11 3 to 30 acre properties, on Alice Lake. All with low-bank access to the lake, diverse and attractive topography. Internal access road throughout, public boat launch nearby. Excellent recreational opportunities as well as option for year-round residential use. Own a beautiful lakefront acreage on northern Vancouver Island! starting at $139,000

Breathtaking Cortes Island Oceanfront Acreage: Mary Point – one of the most spectacular private properties anywhere on the coast! Amazing undeveloped 172 acres, located on the southeast tip of Cortes Island overlooking Desolation Sound and the Strait of Georgia. Three prominent peninsulas, licensed private moorage. 270 degree awe-inspiring views. $4,250,000

Cortes Island Oceanfront: Beautiful 12.12 acres with 700ft oceanfront in protected Whaletown Bay. 984sqft main residence plus 20x34ft cottage. 50’x75’ shop with 20’ ceiling, 6 over-sized doors. Boat house with rails plus 120ft seasonal dock. Very special island acreage offering fantastic oceanfront and a variety of improvements in tremendous condition. $1,050,000

Telegraph Cove Oceanfront: 0.24 acre level building lot on northern Vancouver Island. Views across the western end of Johnstone Strait and Weynton Passage - marine traf� c and wildlife at your doorstep. Services to the property, all underground (no power lines). Amazing outdoor region, world-famous whale watching and Broughton Archipelago Marine Park. $199,500

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Riverfront Log Home: Classic 1700sqft log home on the Zeballos River. Floor to ceiling stone � replace, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings. Expansive partially covered riverside deck. Cedar shingle roof. Detached shop with power, carport, woodshed. Flat lot with ample parking. Drive-to community, with services, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. $288,000

BC Coast Acreage: Signi� cant coastal acreage on the BC mainland in Queen Charlotte Strait, behind the Raynor group of islands just east of Blunden Harbour. Substantial property approx. 310 acres with 3,900ft of diverse, typical west-coast oceanfront. Private lake, � sh-bearing creek. Network of logging roads. Property in a healthy state of regeneration. $650,000

Malcolm Island Acreage: 42 acres semi-oceanfront, along the southern shore of Malcolm Island. Ferry service from Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. Diverse acreage, pastoral and forested. Creek, roadway through property. Could be developed into something absolutely amazing for personal use and a hobby farm or other permitted uses under the current zoning. $525,000

Lakefront Acreages: 11 3 to 30 acre properties, on Alice Lake. All with low-bank access to the lake, diverse and attractive topography. Internal access road throughout, public boat launch nearby. Excellent recreational opportunities as well as option for year-round residential use. Own a beautiful lakefront acreage on northern Vancouver Island! starting at $139,000

Breathtaking Cortes Island Oceanfront Acreage: Mary Point – one of the most spectacular private properties anywhere on the coast! Amazing undeveloped 172 acres, located on the southeast tip of Cortes Island overlooking Desolation Sound and the Strait of Georgia. Three prominent peninsulas, licensed private moorage. 270 degree awe-inspiring views. $4,250,000

Cortes Island Oceanfront: Beautiful 12.12 acres with 700ft oceanfront in protected Whaletown Bay. 984sqft main residence plus 20x34ft cottage. 50’x75’ shop with 20’ ceiling, 6 over-sized doors. Boat house with rails plus 120ft seasonal dock. Very special island acreage offering fantastic oceanfront and a variety of improvements in tremendous condition. $1,050,000

Telegraph Cove Oceanfront: 0.24 acre level building lot on northern Vancouver Island. Views across the western end of Johnstone Strait and Weynton Passage - marine traf� c and wildlife at your doorstep. Services to the property, all underground (no power lines). Amazing outdoor region, world-famous whale watching and Broughton Archipelago Marine Park. $199,500

Impressive Private Island: 127 acre Walkem Island in Johnstone Strait between East Thurlow Island and Vancouver Island. Extensive shoreline with intriguing bays, beaches and peninsulas. Foreshore lease. Spectacular coastal setting for access, wildlife viewing and � shing. Fantastic opportunity for a private island retreat or potential subdivision. $1,895,000

Stuart Island Oceanfront: 17.5 picturesque and dramatic oceanfront acres with a diverse topography, approx. 2000ft of shoreline, a deep water protected bay, net loft perched over the ocean converted to a 2bdrm cabin, standing pier and dock. SW exposure, breathtaking marine views. Build your exclusive Island Retreat in the Discovery Islands. $399,000

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find it fascinating, and learn some-thing new every time I create work. I started my painting practice with watercolour works on paper. Since I started doing large scale public mural work, my approach to paint-ing has developed as the technical approach is totally different. I will always love working with paper, ink and watercolour. It is so satisfy-ing to really learn to work with a medium — playing with bleeds, textures and washes.

4. You also create sculptures and puppets, can you talk a bit about that?

About a year ago I started becoming interested in the process of translating 2D work into objects, specifically in the form of mask and costuming. It was really exciting for me to see how a painting or draw-ing could become a living character when you start integrating the body. Last fall I started working for Calgar-ian puppet company The Old Trouts, building and painting puppets for their most recent production Jab-berwocky. It has been really influ-ential for my practice to integrate my creative process within different disciplines, such as sculpture and performance.

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of expansion and exploration reflect-ing my individual life experiences. I am trying to create work in a multidisci-plinary way by being open to change, new modes of working and the possi-bilities of creating work that responds to my surroundings. Travelling to new environments, creating in a collabora-tive manner and expanding my skills are approaches that I hope breathe individuality in my artwork. I hope that there is a visual friction in my work that makes people ask questions.

6. Do you have any upcoming shows? This summer I’m painting three of

the largest murals I have yet to take on! At the end of August I will be painting a mural in Calgary as part of BUMP, the Beltline Urban Mural Project. Painting murals is a great opportunity to be cre-ative about how we share public space. The festival will be taking place August 30th to September 1st, and there will be a total of twelve new murals being painted from local and international artists.

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1. How long have you lived in Calgary? What do you love about the city?

I was born in Calgary and have lived here for 28 years. What I re-ally appreciate about Calgary is the people; that’s what really keeps me connected to the city. Especially as an artist, the different communities of creatives here are incredibly sup-portive, kind and encouraging. It’s still such a young city and there are aspects of this that are both chal-lenging and exciting. And I love the big prairie sky, being by the river and the proximity to the mountains and the foothills. The landscape is really special to me.

2. What inspires your art? How do you find that inspiration?

What inspires my art seems to be in constant flux depending on the experiences I’m having. I love being taken into different worlds where possibilities seem limitless. I think that’s one of the most exciting things about making artwork, that you have imaginative control to conjure some-thing that otherwise wouldn’t exist. I’m inspired by surrealism, science, rituals, myth, folklore, narrative, children’s drawings, mask making, textiles, patterns, puppetry…and the list goes on!

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3rd Annual Mural Festival ➔ August 6-11Founded in 2016, the Vancouver Mural Festival aims to foster local artistic tal-ent and promote Vancouver as a major con-tributor to the international art scene—and it shows! In the last two years over one hundred stunning murals have popped up in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and along South Main Street, with 60 murals produced for the 2017 festival alone. And there’s more to come: the 3rd

annual festival will take place August 6-11, with private and public walking tours available year-round, and weekly tours starting in the spring of each year. Locals and visitors alike can also down-

load a map to go on a self-guided tour of the murals at vanmuralfest.ca.NOTE: The dates for the mural festival have changed since the previous issue of CMA’s Inflight Magazine.

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Croquet and Tea at the Museum➔ Most Wednesdays until August 22Join in with some good old-fashioned fun on the lovely grounds of the Haig-Brown House. Light refreshments are provided while you enjoy a round or two of croquet from 1pm to 4pm. Space is limited, so pre-registering is recommended. Cost is $12 per adult, $10 per senior. FMI and to register: 250-287-3103 or [email protected]

CR Live Streets Series➔ Wednesdays until August 15Check out this free outdoor music series with local musicians and great food! Enjoy the live music as you nosh on tapas, local beer and wine (cash only) in Tidemark Square from 7:30pm to 10pm Wednesdays. Sponsored by the City of Campbell River and Tidemark Theatre, the action takes place along Shoppers Row between 11th and 13th Ave.

Last Blast of Summer➔ August 31Summer draws to an end and school days are set to begin. Enjoy one Last Blast of Sum-mer with your family and Campbell River Recreation. Join in at the Splash Park for a free fun-filled evening with a wide variety of activities for the whole family, including crafts, old-fashioned relays, clowns, a Bounce-a-rama and much more. From 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 31st at the Sportsplex, 1800 South Alder Street.

FORT ST. JOHN

Doc Kearney Solar Prints Exhibit➔ Daily to August 24Who performed surgery by radio, used his Model-T Ford as an ambulance and neglected overdue patient accounts? Dr. Kearney, Fort St. John’s second doctor. This exhibit examines Dr. Kearney’s extraordinary life from medical training and service in the First World War to his career as Fort St. John’s doctor for over 25 years. Dr. Kearney’s niece, Margaret Rodgers, developed these solar prints depicting his life on vintage linens. At the North Peace Museum, 100 Street. Regular admission applies. FMI: 250-787-0430

PRINCE GEORGE

Live Music at Northern Lights Estate Winery➔ Fridays to September 28Enjoy exclusively acoustic live music every Friday evening in the intimate Bistro at the Northern Lights Estate Winery. From 7pm to 9pm, at 745 Prince George Pulpmill Rd. FMI: facebook.com/northernlightswinery.ca/

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CrossRoads Street Festival: Powersports, Skiing and Snowboarding➔ September 29This first annual powersports, skiing and snowboarding festival celebrates the fantastic outdoor lifestyle in downtown Prince George. From 10am to 4pm, enjoy a free outdoor recreation show with plenty of family friendly community events featuring displays, demos, clinics and show and shines. Then make sure you’ve got your ticket for the Evening Street Party from 6pm to midnight, with live music, local craft beer, food and outdoor party games. At the crossroads of George Street and 5th Ave. Event tickets are $29 plus fees, and include a souvenir glass and your first drink. Party is 19+; tickets available at crossroadscraft.com. FMI: crossroadscraft.com or 250-614-2337

SMITHERS

Smithers Art Gallery: Cindy Materi➔ To Saturday, September 8Painter Cindy Materi grew up in Smithers and has lived in vari-ous northern communities, helping to inform her perspective on the natural landscapes around her. Her work is inspired by light, colour and patterns in nature, and strive to capture light and its effect on the landscape. In the mini gallery, see Mairead Sikkes work. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mairead is particularly taken by the effect of strong light contrast in a scene, whether landscape or floral, and over the years has been influenced by the French Impres-sionists and the Group of Seven. Opening reception is August 2nd from 7pm to 9pm at the Smithers Art Gallery; admission by donation. FMI: smithersart.org

WILLIAMS LAKE

Art Walk and Sale➔ August 10 to September 8Stroll downtown Williams Lake to find a master-piece for your collection during the annual Art Walk and Sale. Earn passport stamps along the way at each location, and enter to win a grand prize. The walk includes a wide range of art to view and purchase, including paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and textile arts, from more than 60 artists. Keep an eye out for Arty the Art Walker with his oversized brush and paint palette, and if you drop in on the Thursday, you can also check out the weekly Buskers Festival. FMI: facebook.com/williamslakeartwalk or [email protected]

41st Annual Harvest Fair➔ September 8-9Everything a harvest fair should be! There will be live enter-tainment, clowns, a caricaturist, a juggler, a pet parade, as well as judging on flowers, veggies, painting, sewing, homemade beer and wine and much more. From 10am to 6pm both days at the Stampede Grounds, 800 S. MacKenzie Ave.

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Sunday Brunch and Farmers’ Market Tour➔ Sundays Join Calgary Food Tours for a light and lively Sunday Brunch, and sip and savour your way through the market. Enjoy pas-tries, salads, cheeses, meats, veggies, sweets and sips, and come away an Alberta Food Tours’ Certified Locavore! Tours run 10:30am to 1pm. FMI: calgaryfoodtours.com/tour/chef-guid-ed-tour-of-the-farmes-market

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