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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
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4 Welcome Aboard CMA
President’s message
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9 Top Eats
Vancouver
13 Meet the Crew
Toni
16 5 Things to do in…
Kamloops
21 Q&A
Katie Green
22 CMA Calendar
Upcoming events
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Wine in the
Valley
Photo courtesy Mission Hill Winery.
The stunning architecture of Mission Hill Winery in West Kelowna.
Exploring the abundance
of wineries in the Okanagan Valley
By Darcy Nybo
hen you wine, think
W
Mission Hill Winery
Okanagan! There are As you walk onto the
about 8,700 acres of Mission Hill Family Estate Win-
grapes and almost
winery grounds you’ll see ery is West Kelowna’s must visit
200 wineries in the another architectural winery. The architecture alone is
Okanagan Valley. Each winery has worth the trip. When you arrive,
wines with distinctive character-
wonder: hand-chiseled you enter through an imposing
istics thanks to terroir (the place curved arches held together gateway. As you walk onto the
they are grown) and some innova- winery grounds you’ll see another
tive winemakers. There’s more to
by a single keystone. architectural wonder: hand-chis-
wineries than the wine; each has its eled curved arches held together
own unique style, which is what makes them so much by a single keystone. There are plenty of photo ops here.
fun to visit. Here are a few wineries to start you off. 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 A sampling of the selection at Indigenous World Winery.
you tour their varietal gardens.
Photo courtesy Indigenous World Winery.
At the end, take your seat in the
Oculus Salon where you are sure the Estate where you stroll through inclusive evening is unquestionably
to love the delicious assortment of the vineyards as you learn about something you should put on your
local cheeses and a flight of Mis- the grapes and how they are made to do list! quailsgate.com
sion Hill wine. Another great tour into award winning wine. At the
is The Journey, led by a Mission end of the tour you are escorted to Indigenous World Winery
Hill Sommelier. This 90-minute the Stewart Family Private Library On your way to Kelowna from
tour takes you around the grounds that overlooks the barrel room. It’s West Kelowna, be sure to stop in
with a wealth of information on the here you’ll get to taste three of their at the Indigenous World Win-
valley, Mission Hill’s culinary ideals Reserve and Collector wines, which ery. Open since 2016, it is North
and their winemaking philoso- are paired with delicious food bites America’s first Indigenous private-
phy. There’s a barrel tasting in the from the Old Vines Restaurant. ly-owned winery. They may be new,
underground barrel cellar and a Tours run 12pm and 3pm until however, they are already winning
vintage bottle of Oculus from the September 3rd. awards for their wines. Enjoy a
vault. At the end of the tour, have a Quails’ Gate is also well known flight of five wines and pick your
seat and enjoy more Oculus paired for its delectable food. The Old new favourite. Then browse the
with local artisanal cheeses and a Vines restaurant is rated in the gift shop for the perfect souvenir of
charcuterie board made in house. top 100 in Canada. Sit indoors or your visit.
missionhillwinery.com outside as the chef and staff create One of the unique draws to this
farm-to-table dishes that are sure winery is the Red Fox Club, their
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery aboriginal inspired restaurant. They
A few minutes from Mission Hill to make you smile. They also offer
“Dinner in the Vineyard” from choose local providers, creators
is Quails’ Gate. This family owned
July 4th to August 29th. This all- and growers for the ingredients
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
Photo courtesy Quails’ Gate Estate Winery.
one-hour Family Tours explore the
history of the Stewarts and their
Photo courtesy Camelot Vineyards.
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
6 2018 Fall www.flycma.com Pouring on the patio at Quails’ Gate Estate 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.
The spectacular view from the patio at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.
Photo courtesy Summerhill Pyramid Winery.
that go into their dishes. Try some with Okanagan Lake views on the and olives to go with your new
Elk Chili, Bison Back Ribs or the ancestral lands of the Syilx people. favourite wine on their patio. You
Native Caesar Salad with candied indigenousworldwinery.com can also bring a picnic basket and
salmon and bannock croutons. have a bite to eat with one of their
Enjoy your wine and your meal Camelot Vineyards delicious bottles of wine. If you’re
Over in East Kelowna (on the Fab in the Okanagan in early August, be
Five route) is Camelot Vineyards. sure to take in their annual Medi-
Are you strong enough to pull the eval Fair on August 11. It’s a smash-
sword from the stone? Try it and ing good time!
see. If you can’t, don’t worry, there’s camelotvineyards.ca
wine inside to ease the sting of de-
feat. Camelot is a small family-run Summerhill Pyramid Winery
winery, with a decidedly medieval A visit to the Okanagan, specifically
theme. It’s a fun place to visit with Kelowna, would not be complete
some great wines, all crafted from without a visit to the Summerhill
small lots. Pyramid Winery. This organic
There’s no restaurant here; winery is leading the way in
however, you can purchase a nice organics and biodynamics in the
The iconic “Sword in the Stone” at Camelot Vineyards. selection of English cheeses, dips valley. And to make it even better,
Can you pull it out?
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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
The idyllic grounds at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. available. There’s even a kids’ menu too!
Photo courtesy Summerhill Pyramid Winery. summerhill.bc.ca
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TOP EATS |
TOP EATS
By Carly Whetter
Photos courtesy Tourism Vancouver
Vancouver
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.
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Chicken & Waffles Butter Chicken
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Brunch Dinner
No matter if you’re a local or visit- At Silk Lounge, a new delicious In-
ing from afar, Tuc Craft Kitchen’s dian and French lounge and restau-
elegant, rustic fare aims to make it rant just steps away from Gastown’s
feel like you’re dining with friends iconic Steamclock, all dishes are
and family. Try the ever-popular created from scratch in-house with
Crispy Chicken & Waffles made an emphasis on local and organic
with free run chicken breast, savory ingredients with no added sugar or
waffles, maple syrup and chili ginger preservatives. Dig into Silk’s Butter
sauce, or the signature Spam & Eggs Chicken Pasta, made with chicken
with Tuc ‘Spam,’ poached eggs, fried tikka and a traditional creamy tomato
green tomatoes and pickled onions butter chicken base with house-made
with a Parmesan cheese and bacon fettuccine (their semolina is grain
biscuit. If you want to treat yourself milled in house!). Other highlights
make sure to pair your breakfast with include locally sourced Tandoori
Tuc’s classic mimosa, unique signa- Halibut and vegan and gluten-free
ture avocado margarita or the Loose friendly dishes like Ratatouille, or Ja-
Mousse with ginger cookie crust, lapenos stuffed with cashews, walnuts,
lime custard and coconut. Tuck in spinach and Guajillo peppers with a
(pun intended) on Fridays, Saturdays house-made Rancttera sauce. Treat
and Sundays at 60 West Cordova your taste buds at 132 Powell Street.
Street. tuccraftkitchen.com COQUILLE FINE SEAFOOD silk-lounge.ca
Spicy Marinated Octopus
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Dinosaurs
Unearthed:
Down to the Bone By Angela Cowan Visitors look at a replica of the infamous Regaliceratops, whose fossilized
skull took ten years to excavate from a steep cliff near Calgary.
Photos courtesy Telus World of Science Edmonton
ho among us didn’t at some point in nanosaurus, a large, quadrupedal herbivore native to
W
childhood dream of digging in the sand, China that could also walk on its hind legs.
brush and small pick in hand, and making • A Regaliceratops fossil, discovered in Alberta near
a history-changing discovery of dinosaur Calgary in 2005 and nicknamed “Hell Boy” after the
bones? Whether you loved dinosaurs as a arduous 10-year excavation process that paleontolo-
child or still do now, there’s a wonderful opportunity gists went through to get the skull ready for display.
to scratch your inner paleontologist’s itch at the Telus Diggers had to extricate the skull from a steep river-
World of Science Edmonton with the world premiere of side cliff that overlooks a bull trout spawning ground.
Dinosaurs Unearthed: Down to the Bone. As bull trout are a protected species in Alberta, the
Running now through to the beginning of November, diggers had to dig out the fossil without dropping
the exhibit surrounds you with life-size animatronic any dirt or sediment into the river below.
dinosaurs, full-scale skeletons, real fossils, engaging • The newly discovered species, Dakotaraptor will be
content and a myriad of interactive activities. on display. Discovered in 2015 in South Dakota, it
Among the highlights of the exhibit are: was about 18 feet long and lived at the same time as
• The world debut of a very rare fossil, the Troodon egg several of the iconic dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous,
clutch, containing 34 eggs. The discovery of Troodon including Triceratops, Ankylosaurus and the ever popu-
egg clutches in Canada and Montana have contrib- lar Tyrannosaurus rex.
uted to the theory that at least some dinosaurs — like • Microraptors, small, four-winged dinosaurs that
the small, meat-eating Troodons — brooded over their helped provide vital understanding of the link
nests like birds, rather than completely burying them between dinosaurs and birds. And thanks to break-
like crocodiles and turtles. throughs studying fossilized pigment cells us-
• A fossil from the Early Jurassic, 201-168 million years ing scanning electron microscope techniques, the
ago, which includes pieces of a claw from a Yun- Microraptors are also one of the only dinosaurs that
scientists have determined the colour of.
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• The exhibition also explores the “super
healing 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
Life-size skeletons and real fossils
information, the exhibit also has many abound at the exhibit.
daily activities to get you involved, includ-
ing making an origami Dino-Eye that
lies, children, students and adults in a variety of hands-
blinks, spinning the Dino Trivia Wheel to test your
on science activities, like guided tours of the Touch
Dino knowledge, the chance to play paleontologist and
Tank where guests can hold sea stars and see other sea
put together big dinosaur skeleton puzzles, as well as
creatures; Animal Encounters where guests can meet the
surprise visits from the centre’s mascot, Stanley the T.rex.
facility’s sugar gliders, tarantulas, corn snake and iguana;
No matter your age, there’s something entertaining and
and The Workshop, where you can roll up your sleeves
educational for everyone.
and make catapults, circuits, bristle bots and more.
And while you’re there, check out the rest of the
There’s also a state-of-the-art IMAX theatre, which
centre’s year-round galleries, including: The Syncrude
has Alberta’s largest screen, and one of Canada’s only 4K
Environment Gallery, The Body Fantastic, The Science
Laser Projection systems. The IMAX theatre screens
Garage and Discoveryland. Staff scientists engage fami-
daily shows, featuring a large library of IMAX educa-
tional films as well as Hollywood hits.
The discovery of Troodon egg
A natural balance. clutches in Canada and Montana
City and nature, work and play; Quesnel has it all. have contributed to the theory that
quesnel.ca at least some dinosaurs — like the
small, meat-eating Troodons —
brooded over their nests like birds.
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.
12 2018 Fall www.flycma.comMEET THE CREW |
Meet the Crew
Toni,
Flight Attendant Manager
What does your role entail? How many years have you been
I am responsible for the Flight Attendant with CMA?
team at the Vancouver and Calgary bases. I am coming up to five years with the
My primary role is to ensure all flight company.
attendants are trained in accordance
with Transport Canada’s regulatory What is your favourite CMA
requirements, as well as our own company destination?
procedures and policies, while providing While all our destinations have their own
a safe and comfortable travel experience unique attractions, Terrace is a favourite
that we would expect for our own families. in the fall.
What do you love most about your job? Where are you travelling to next?
I have the privilege of working with Having just returned from Prague,
a fantastic team, not just in my own Munich and Rome, my next trip will be
department, but within the wider CMA back to New Zealand to spend time
family at all of our bases throughout BC with family.
and Alberta, every day. Toni - photo submitted
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LIVING HISTORY
Celebrating Barkerville’s Chinese history at the
The Chinatown arch in Barkerville Historic
Town and Park.
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
low down, pause and listen. You hear the tors the invaluable opportunity to learn about the Chinese
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sound of horses clopping down dirt roads, immigrants that fundamentally helped shape the very
the sharp clanging of a blacksmith’s ham- nature of our province.
mer. Close your eyes and take a deep This August 18th, Barkerville once again hosts the ever-
breath. The soft, sweet smells of grass and popular Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a celebration of
hay, of slow-baked fresh bread wash over you. In the Chinese culture, food, music, art and so much more.
midst of the heart of Barkerville Historic Town and The festival’s Opening Ceremonies start at 11am at the
Park, you blissfully lose your- Phoenix Brewery with a fierce
self in a simpler time now In the midst of the heart and graceful Lion and Dragon
long past. Dance, followed by issuing of
With over 100 heritage of Barkerville Historic Town tickets and a rundown of the
structures still standing today, day’s activities, including:
two historic cemeteries and and Park, you blissfully A Chinese School lesson at the
more than 200,000 objects lose yourself in a simpler Myatovic House from 10am to
and photographs in the town’s 10:45am (if you get there early
museum, Barkerville offers a time now long past. before the opening ceremonies).
unique and fully immersive A Lantern Workshop from
experience into the challenging, pioneering and often- 10am to 3pm at the Barkerville Pavillion, where you can
times harsh life of the gold rush days. try your hand at making a traditional lantern.
Nestled in the cradle of the Quesnel region, Barker- Discovering Chinatown Archaeology behind the Halv-
ville is also home to one of Canada’s oldest China- erson House Mining Museum from 11am to 3pm, where
towns, the largest collection of pre-railway Chinese you’ll learn just how pivotal both Barkerville and its
buildings in North America and a Chinese archival Chinese inhabitants were to the entire gold rush, and the
collection of approximately 18,500 items, giving visi- industrial development of BC as a whole.
14 2018 Fall www.flycma.comFEATURE |
Teacher Zhou
Photos by Thomas Drasdauskis
One of the pivotal towns in the
development of British Columbia,
In the midst of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Barkerville was designated a Na-
tional Historic Site of Canada in 1924, and a Provincial
Join the 45-minute tour of Chinatown at 11:45am Heritage Property in 1958. Today, it’s now the largest
(in English) or 12pm (in Chinese). living-history museum in western North America, and
If you’re visiting with your kids, check out the home to an abundant variety of immersive experiences to
wide variety of Chinese Games from 1:40pm to 3pm put you right back in the frontier glory days.
on the clearing outside of the Phoenix Brewery, but Even if you can’t make it for them Mid-Autumn Moon
be ready for the noise! Festival, there are days’ worth of amazing sights and dem-
Explore Tai Chi and the delicacies of Chinese food onstrations to see. Take a horse-drawn tour of the town in
art at the Chinese Cultural Session at the Phoenix an authentic stagecoach, attend a classroom session at the
Brewery from 4:45pm to 5:30pm. Williams Creek Schoolhouse (and please, kindly remove
Indulge in some authentic Chinese cuisine at Lung your hat before entering), or drop in to Miss Wendle’s
Duck Tong’s restaurant, and save some room after home and see how your great grandmother used to do
supper for the Moon Cake Tasting at the Phoe- household chores, and bake and cook on an authentic
nix Brewery at 7:30pm, and then at 8pm enjoy the wood stove. Time it right, and you might get to try a bite.
evening performances, including another Lion and Experience a working 1870s blacksmith shop amidst
Dragon Dance, music, dancing, magic, solo perfor- the clang of the anvils and sizzle of hot metal, or learn
mances and a choir at the Phoenix Brewery. about early justice in the Colony of British Columbia as
Finally, for the most spectacular moment of the the notorious Judge Begbie and his assistants tell anec-
festival, gather near the Phoenix Brewery between dotes about the criminals and infamous folk. And if you’re
9:35pm and 9:50pm to get ready for the Lantern feeling moved by the spirit, visit St. Saviour’s Anglican
Parade, and marvel at the gorgeous display of light Church, one of Barkerville’s most recognizable buildings,
and community. 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.
The fierce and graceful Lion and
Dragon Dance at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 2018 Fall Central Mountain Air 15Things to do
in Kamloops
Dancers at the annual Kamloopa Powwow celebration.
Photo credit Tourism Kamloops & Peter Olsen.
Whether you’re celebrating Kamloops’ rich Kamloopa Powwow
Indigenous history, marvelling at the yearly Come celebrate the 38th annual Kamloopa Pow-
salmon run along Adams River, feasting on wow this August 3-5 at the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc
succulent ribs in the open air, exploring the Powwow Grounds, and join thousands of dancers
tasty libation options or getting into the spooky and spectators in celebrating the Indigenous heritage
Halloween spirit, if Kamloops is a destination that runs strongly through Kamloops. The Powwow is one of
for you this fall, you are guaranteed to have a the largest Indigenous celebrations in Western Canada, and
great time! 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/
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
Spawning salmon at Adams River. salmon spotting! For more details, visit shuswaptourism.ca/do/
Photo credit Kelly Funk. arts-culture/festivals-special-events/adams-river-salmon-run-listing/
16 2018 Fall www.flycma.comFIVE THINGS TO DO IN KAMLOOPS |
BrewLoops
Join 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 City
Get 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
Photo credit Tourism innovation. For more details, visit
Kamloops and Mary Putnam. facebook.com/pg/KamloopsRibfest/
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Get your creep
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Here, Hal-
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than a day, it’s a
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together over October 25-
28 to scare and spook with
haunted houses, zombie
walks and the Heritage
Railway’s Ghost Train, a
one-hour journey that will
take you into the depths
of the spirit world. Or, if
you really want to test your
courage, take one of the
underground tunnel tours
at the “haunted” Tranquille
Sanitorium. Boo! For more
details, visit tourismka-
mloops.com and search
“Spookloops.” Photo credit Tourism Kamloops and Mary Putnam.
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… with artist
Katie Green
C ALGARY
By Angela Cowan
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
find it fascinating, and learn some- 5. What makes your art unique?
of creatives here are incredibly sup-
thing new every time I create work. My practice feels like it is in a place
portive, kind and encouraging. It’s
I started my painting practice with of expansion and exploration reflect-
still such a young city and there are
watercolour works on paper. Since ing my individual life experiences. I am
aspects of this that are both chal-
I started doing large scale public trying to create work in a multidisci-
lenging and exciting. And I love the
mural work, my approach to paint- plinary way by being open to change,
big prairie sky, being by the river and
ing has developed as the technical new modes of working and the possi-
the proximity to the mountains and
approach is totally different. I will bilities of creating work that responds
the foothills. The landscape is really
always love working with paper, to my surroundings. Travelling to new
special to me.
ink and watercolour. It is so satisfy- environments, creating in a collabora-
2. What inspires your art? How do ing to really learn to work with a tive manner and expanding my skills
you find that inspiration? medium — playing with bleeds, are approaches that I hope breathe
textures and washes. individuality in my artwork. I hope that
What inspires my art seems to be
in constant flux depending on the there is a visual friction in my work that
4. You also create sculptures and makes people ask questions.
experiences I’m having. I love being puppets, can you talk a bit about
taken into different worlds where that? 6. Do you have any upcoming shows?
possibilities seem limitless. I think
About a year ago I started This summer I’m painting three of
that’s one of the most exciting things
becoming interested in the process the largest murals I have yet to take on!
about making artwork, that you have
of translating 2D work into objects, At the end of August I will be painting
imaginative control to conjure some-
specifically in the form of mask and a mural in Calgary as part of BUMP, the
thing that otherwise wouldn’t exist.
costuming. It was really exciting for Beltline Urban Mural Project. Painting
I’m inspired by surrealism, science,
me to see how a painting or draw- murals is a great opportunity to be cre-
rituals, myth, folklore, narrative,
ing could become a living character ative about how we share public space.
children’s drawings, mask making,
when you start integrating the body. The festival will be taking place August
textiles, patterns, puppetry…and the
Last fall I started working for Calgar- 30th to September 1st, and there will
list goes on!
ian puppet company The Old Trouts, be a total of twelve new murals being
3. What do you love most about building and painting puppets for painted from local and international
painting? Do you have a favourite their most recent production Jab- artists.
style or aesthetic? berwocky. It has been really influ-
ential for my practice to integrate For more information, visit
It seems that there is always more katiegreenartist.com
my creative process within different
and more to learn when it comes to
disciplines, such as sculpture and
painting and understanding colour. I
performance.
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CMA Calendar VANCOUVER
3rd Annual Mural Festival
➔ August 6-11
Founded in 2016,
jeanpaul langlois
the Vancouver
Mural Festival
aims to foster
local artistic tal-
ent and promote
Vancouver as
a major con-
CR Live Streets Series
➔ Wednesdays until August 15
tributor to the
Check out this free outdoor music series with
international art
local musicians and great food! Enjoy the live
scene—and it shows! In the last two years
music as you nosh on tapas, local beer and
over one hundred stunning murals have
wine (cash only) in Tidemark Square from
popped up in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant
7:30pm to 10pm Wednesdays. Sponsored
neighbourhood and along South Main Street,
by the City of Campbell River and Tidemark
with 60 murals produced for the 2017 festival
Theatre, the action takes place along Shoppers
alone. And there’s more to come: the 3rd
Row between 11th and 13th Ave.
annual festival will
take place August
Altheana Picha
6-11, with private Last Blast of Summer
and public walking ➔ August 31
tours available year- Summer draws to an end and school days are
round, and weekly set to begin. Enjoy one Last Blast of Sum-
tours starting in the mer with your family and Campbell River
spring of each year. Recreation. Join in at the Splash Park for a
Locals and visitors free fun-filled evening with a wide variety of
alike can also down- activities for the whole family, including crafts,
load a map to go on a self-guided tour of the old-fashioned relays, clowns, a Bounce-a-rama
murals at vanmuralfest.ca. and much more. From 4pm to 7pm on Friday,
NOTE: The dates for the mural festival have August 31st at the Sportsplex, 1800 South
changed since the previous issue of CMA’s Alder Street.
Inflight Magazine.
FORT ST. JOHN
CAMPBELL RIVER Doc Kearney Solar Prints Exhibit
Croquet and Tea at the Museum ➔ Daily to August 24
➔ Most Wednesdays until August 22 Who performed surgery by radio, used his
Join in with some good old-fashioned fun on Model-T Ford as an ambulance and neglected
the lovely grounds of the Haig-Brown House. overdue patient accounts? Dr. Kearney, Fort St.
Light refreshments are provided while you John’s second doctor. This exhibit examines
enjoy a round or two of croquet from 1pm to Dr. Kearney’s extraordinary life from medical
4pm. Space is limited, so pre-registering is training and service in the First World War to
recommended. Cost is $12 per adult, $10 per his career as Fort St. John’s doctor for over 25
senior. FMI and to register: 250-287-3103 or years. Dr. Kearney’s niece, Margaret Rodgers,
summer.programs@crmuseum.ca 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 28
Enjoy 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: CALGARY
Powersports, Skiing and Snowboarding
➔ September 29 Sunday Brunch
This first annual powersports, skiing and snowboarding festival and Farmers’
celebrates the fantastic outdoor lifestyle in downtown Prince Market Tour
George. From 10am to 4pm, enjoy a free outdoor recreation ➔ Sundays
show with plenty of family friendly community events featuring Join Calgary Food
displays, demos, clinics and show and shines. Then make sure Tours for a light and
you’ve got your ticket for the Evening Street Party from 6pm lively Sunday Brunch,
to midnight, with live music, local craft beer, food and outdoor and sip and savour
party games. At the crossroads of George Street and 5th Ave. your way through the
Event tickets are $29 plus fees, and include a souvenir glass and market. Enjoy pas-
your first drink. Party is 19+; tickets available at crossroadscraft. tries, salads, cheeses,
com. FMI: crossroadscraft.com or 250-614-2337 meats, veggies,
sweets and sips, and
SMITHERS come away an Alberta
Smithers Art Gallery: Cindy Materi Food Tours’ Certified
➔ To Saturday, September 8 Locavore! Tours run
Painter Cindy Materi grew up in Smithers and has lived in vari- 10:30am to 1pm. FMI:
ous northern communities, helping to inform her perspective calgaryfoodtours.
on the natural landscapes around her. Her work is inspired by com/tour/chef-guid-
light, colour and patterns in nature, and strive to capture light ed-tour-of-the-farmes-
and its effect on the landscape. market
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
A licensed real estate
WILLIAMS LAKE
Art Walk and Sale
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➔ August 10 to
September 8
understands the Smithers
Stroll downtown Williams Real Estate Market.
Lake to find a master-
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during the annual Art AMBLESIDE PROJECTS
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the way at each location,
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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 artytheartwalker@gmail.com
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