Fall 2008
It’s time for an autumn adventure. This issue takes readers to the Chilcotin’s gloriously scenic Tatlayoko Lake valley, home to some mighty big grizzlies; up and down Vancouver Island’s curviest roads on a motorcycle; through the Peace River valley by canoe; and to six special protected areas saved by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia. PLUS: Learn about the wild wolf, our most misunderstood species. Visit Greenwood, B.C.’s smallest city. And find out how to view wildlife without causing a disturbance.
The getaway that keeps on giving
Observations from the editor of British Columbia Magazine.
Letters to the Editor
See what readers are talking about
Greenwood, the copper city
From a major ore strike in 1897 to the glitter of a Hollywood production a century later, this tiny community is the lucky penny of Boundary Country.
The lure of Tatlayoko
This wild Chilcotin country casts a powerful spell on the few—the brave, the intrepid—who dare to discover it.
The Iron Butt
A gruelling motorcycle marathon introduces a Harley enthusiast to Vancouver Island’s best rides.
Protecting B.C. with TLC
The six special properties profiled here offer a glimpse into the more than 200 wildlife, recreational, and heritage sites The Land Conservancy of British Columbia has saved since 1997. That the initials of this grassroots charity also stand for “tender loving care” seems more than a coincidence.
Paddling the Peace
A two-day kayaking trip takes writer Larry Pynn 100 kilometres through the scenic and ecologically rich landscape east of the Rockies.
Living with wolves
Ten insights about one of British Columbia’s wildest, smartest, most enduring predators.
Wildlife watching ethics
How best to observe—and not disturb—animals in nature.
