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Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow by Starr Munro Ottawa: Celebrations & Connections by Alan G. Luke & Jacquie Durand Love Triangle: Brewin’ in the Maritimes by Ian Carter Horse-Assisted Hiking in the Rainbow Range by Estelle Noakes Island Adventure: Cape Breton Style by Kate Robertson Telegraph Cove Calling by Joan Boxall 55+ Lifestyle Show Recap by Barbara Risto

BEFORE & AFTER: MAKEOVER 25 FASHION 26 ENTERTAINMENT 28 COURAGEOUS & OUTRAGEOUS 29 THE FAMILY CAREGIVER 30 MARKETPLACE 31 FOREVER FIT 32 Cover RT HON KIM CAMPBELL By leading change and breaking barriers, Ms. Campbell continues to blaze the trail for women. Photo by R. Siemens ©University of Alberta

This year, Canada marks her sesquicentennial. That translates into 150 years since Confederation – and a damn fine word score in Scrabble. But this year, Canadians are putting away their games to celebrate and explore their home from coast to coast to coast. If you’ve ever felt the tug of homegrown wanderlust, this is the year to give in to it! As a sixth-generation Canadian, my relationship with my birthplace has evolved over the years. During elementary school, I greeted Canadian history and geography classes with the same glee as dental surgery. In high school, we read and analyzed Margaret Atwood’s take on our identity (or apparent lack of it) ad nauseam. When I ventured overseas as a young adult, I hid my nationality like an undeclared bottle of duty-free Crown Royal. Why? Simply put, there was nothing exotic, exciting or sexy about being Canadian. To me, the Great White North was like a timid little sister skulking in the shadow of her brash big brother to the south. Back then, I wished I was from just about anywhere else in the world. I wished I had a cool accent and an edgy attitude. I wanted to be known for something other than Mounties, beavers and maple syrup. Fast-forward a few decades. As we were putting together the April issue of INSPIRED Senior Living whose focus is Canadian travel, I started to reflect on how I felt to be Canadian. Time and experience changes a lot about a person... and a country. Today, in a world steeped in chaos, I thank the universe that (forgive the beer-commercial reference) I AM CANADIAN. And the older I get, the less enthused I am about leaving her loving embrace. This month, we explore craft brewing on the east coast and horse-assisted hiking on the west; bustling big-city attractions and tranquil, big-sky waterfronts. Canadians love to travel and with so much to see and do at home, why would anyone want to leave? To kick off our Canadian issue, we feature the Right Honourable Kim Campbell. With a track record of impressive firsts, the irrepressible Ms. Campbell represents leadership, innovation and true Canadian spirit. Canada. She’s all grown up. And though she may not be perfect, she’s stepping out of the shadows and strutting her stuff. Feel free to get out there and strut with her! |

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KIM CAMPBELL INSPIRING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW by STARR MUNRO “Good leadership, it’s not an easy thing to define, but you know it when you see it.” When it comes to demonstrating the power of effective leadership, the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Canada’s 19th and first and only female Prime Minister, sets the standard high. Ms. Campbell has dedicated her life to breaking barriers, blazing the trail for women and leading for change. By speaking up and taking action on issues related to gender and power, international politics, democratization, and the environment, Ms. Campbell’s life is an inspiration to leaders of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Her political and professional history is filled with many firsts. At the age of 16, Ms. Campbell was the first female student council president at her high school. This was followed by becoming the first female Frosh President at UBC, the first female Justice Minister and Attorney General in Canada, the first female Minister of Defence of Canada and of any NATO country, the first female Minister of Veteran Affairs, the first female Leader of the PC Party, the first Prime Minister born in BC, the first Prime Minister to hold office in all three levels of government and the first former Canadian PM to serve Canada as a diplomat after leaving office. “When I was a little girl, I loved to organize people and get people doing things,” says Ms. Campbell. “When I was in Grade 5, I organized a group of girls to do the Charleston on Sports Day. When I was in Parliament, one of my colleagues said, ‘Oh, I think you are a born leader.’ I don’t know whether it was that I was born with particular skills of leadership or

whether I always just felt a sense of responsibility. If there was some work that needed doing, and nobody else seemed to want to do it, I would always say, ‘Well, I’ll do it.’ I would just step forward to make it happen.” At 70, when many people have started planning or settling into their retirement years, Ms. Campbell is still going strong and has once again stepped up to lead for change. Her most recent accomplishment is becoming the Founding Principal of the Peter Lougheed Leadership College (PLLC) at the University of Alberta. The College provides undergraduate students at U of A with experiential, interactive, interdisciplinary leadership skills training. Opened in 2015, the PLLC is unique in that it is already the largest leadership program for undergraduate students in the country. “The creation of the College was a response to concerns expressed over recent years by the employer community that says students are getting excellent degrees at university. They are coming out very smart, but they don’t have the soft skills to deploy what they know, to deploy their knowledge,” says Ms. Campbell. “We wanted to create a unique program that was based on the notion that there was something one could add to a curriculum that would make students more effective and help them live more consequential lives.” “It’s a very exciting program and it has been very interesting to create it,” says Ms. Campbell. “In my own life, I have had opportunities to create leadership roles in a variety of different ways. When I was out of office, I had been in and out of the Kennedy School at Harvard over the ’90s and, in 2001, I was invited to be part of an inaugural group of fellows at the new Centre for Public Leadership there. Then the Dean asked me if

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Snapshot with KIM CAMPBELL If you were to meet your 20-year-old self, what advice would you give her? “I am not sure that I would necessarily want to spare myself any of the ups and downs of my life. I don’t think I would want to wish myself a non-troubled or non-tested life. But I might say work on other languages.” Who or what has influenced you the most and why? “I’ve had many influences in my life, but I think learning or understanding the difference between democracies and non-democracies has really influenced me, in terms of making it very clear to me what the stakes are when we don’t preserve democracy. I spent three months in the Soviet Union in 1972, and I came to understand what tyranny meant and what a lack of democracy means for people’s lives. Also growing up as a post-war Baby Boomer – my parents were in uniform, the discussion of World War II all around, reading books on the Holocaust – I became very aware of the perils that could exist out there. Another thing, too, was being raised to believe girls could do anything, but that it wasn’t the universally accepted proposition.” What does courage mean to you? “Courage is the ability to overcome fear. I’ve done lots of things in my life and people have said, ‘You’ve been so brave.’ And I’ve thought, ‘Well, I wasn’t afraid of doing it.’ So, to me it didn’t mean being brave. But there are things in my life that I have feared and I feel more courageous having confronted those fears and done those things. Sometimes, it means standing up for what you believe, other times, it’s what you say, or what you allow to pass around you. Sometimes, it’s physical courage. Whether it’s throwing yourself down a ski slope or going to war. Courage is the strength to overcome fear and do what you think is right.” What does success mean to you? “Success means achieving a goal, but in such a way that there is always another goal to work towards. I don’t think of success as a final destination. Accomplishing a goal, whatever it is, is a wonderful thing. Success in life means having had the opportunity to do things that have given you that pleasure and to have the health and where-withall to continue to pursue goals.” 8

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I would teach. I taught there for three years and I taught two courses. A course on Democratic Transitions and a course called Gender and Power. But I also got to work with a lot of people for whom leadership was their academic activity, and from several different perspectives. It opened up this whole field of leadership studies and leadership development in a very interesting way for me. Leadership is one of these big terms that means everything and nothing. In its ultimate sense, it’s the ability to mobilize people towards some kind of a goal or an end.” Founding innovative programs for leaders is not an entirely new endeavour for Ms. Campbell. She has been involved, over the years, in creating two global organizations for leaders and participated in many others. Ms. Campbell is very proud of her contributions towards the Council of Women World Leaders, an organization of current and former female heads of state and government; and the Club of Madrid. Ms. Campbell is a founding member of the Club of Madrid and has served as Acting President, Vice President, Secretary General, and as a Board Member. The Club of Madrid is the largest forum of former democratic Presidents and Prime Ministers. “I joke that having been Prime Minister is like having gum on your shoe. You never quite get rid of it,” laughs Ms. Campbell. “The status of having been Prime Minister is a piece of political capital and I try to deploy it for good – to open doors and to continue to allow me to support democratization and the advancement of women around the world.” It’s this sense of responsibility to make a difference in the world and her ability to empathize with others that has been the driving force in Ms. Campbell’s life. “I was born after World War II in 1947. It was such a powerful event in world history, the most important event of the 20th century, and so many different issues arose from it,” she says. “How do you keep that terrible war from happening again? How do you keep the peace and what are the threats to peace? These were all things that were important to me growing up. Both of my parents were in uniform in the war. I felt a connection to it and I had this sense of responsibility. I think that, as much as anything, was the thing that motivated me to take action and follow the path I have. The sense that I wanted to be involved in things beyond my own personal life. To look more broadly at my society and the world – that sense of responsibility for the state of the world. Not that I alone had it, but I felt I had an obligation to try to make a contribution, to be part of making the world better.” A naturally outgoing child, Ms. Campbell’s parents supported her ambitions at a very young age and never let gender become a defining factor in her dreams or pursuits. “My sister and I were both encouraged when we were young. My mother was quite wonderful. Anything we were interested in we were encouraged to do, and she would teach us how to do it. She never said, ‘No, you’re too young.’ She would always find some ageappropriate way to teach us. She always encouraged us,” remembers Ms. Campbell. “When I was kid I knew how to cook. I knew how to do things that made me self-reliant. Things like how to hammer nails, all these kinds of things. It gave me a confidence that I could do things. A lot of girls have that and a lot of girls lose that when they reach puberty.

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I don’t think I ever lost my belief that girls were smart and could do stuff. I was never afraid to try something. I taught myself to do a lot of things because I wanted to do them, and that gave me a confidence and an optimism that was very helpful.” Having confidence to try new things and the grit to endure the challenges that come with being a trail blazer have been vital to Ms. Campbell’s success as a leader. It hasn’t always been easy. Losing the federal election in 1993 and her short term as Prime Minister was a difficult pill to swallow. But it was also one of those moments that define real leaders and separate the weak of heart from the truly strong. Rather than break her spirit and faith in democracy, Ms. Campbell took her experience and found new and innovative ways to use it for good — teaching, consulting, speaking up, engaging and mobilizing the leaders of tomorrow. “I think what has worked for me is the ability to make my way. I suppose survival is my greatest achievement,” says Ms. Campbell. “If you are a non-prototypical leader and people aren’t sure you really belong there, they assume you are just a flash in the pan. They don’t expect you to rise to the occasion and to continue on when you have a setback. When one door closed, I looked for other doors to open that would enable me to do the things that were important to me. I loved politics and I would have been very happy to continue with a political life, but that option wasn’t there.” “Happiness is being able to earn your living doing something you like doing. And that is one of the greatest things that can happen in your life,” says Ms. Campbell. “Incidentally, it doesn’t mean doing something that is incredibly creative, it can also mean doing something where you enjoy the people and get satisfaction from the work, but where it also makes it possible for you to pursue other things you like to do, that you don’t earn a living doing. Being able to enjoy what you do for a living is a great and wonderful thing and many people don’t have that opportunity.” “I enjoy being at the University. It’s fun working with young people and I have great colleagues. I was with a group of our teaching fellows today and it’s very inspiring to see young people benefiting from something that you’ve created, but also contributing to it in a wonderful way, even better than you could have ever expected. It’s the people who make you look good by taking your ideas and running with them in a very imaginative and successful way.” Ms. Campbell expects she will stay at the University of Alberta until the PLLC is successful and sustainable. She currently spends three quarters of her time working for the University, liv-

ing in Edmonton and working on campus two weeks a month. She spends the rest of her time working from her primary residence in Vancouver, or in one of her other homes in New York or France, or on the road travelling to various speaking engagements. “The University bought 75 per cent of my time because I told them I couldn’t give them 100 per cent since my husband would divorce me,” quips Ms. Campbell. “This gives me the opportunity to go home and spend time with him [Hershey Felder, Canadian pianist, actor, playwright, composer, producer and director] because when he’s performing he’s often doing eight shows a week in some cities. So, I try to spend time with him as much as possible.” “I am not slowing down, not yet. Although, I feel like I am actually kind of ready now to slow down a little. I will probably be here another year. I wanted to create the College and make it sustainable, so that I could then hand it off to somebody. That is the goal – to create something that can then survive on its own merit,” says Ms. Campbell. “I am a creator, not a sustainer. The excitement for me is in creating the new thing and putting it together and making it work, and getting it to stand on its own two feet, and then to go off and do something else.” And what’s next? “I would like to spend a lot more time with my husband. He’s been long suffering for a number of years,” chuckles Ms. Campbell. “I realize I’ve been travelling around so much that a lot of my traditional leisure activities have gone by the wayside. That’s another reason why I would like to slow down and maybe not travel around so much – to have more time to make music [she plays the cello, piano, guitar and sings] and do those kinds of things I enjoy: reading, spending time with my dog, seeing my family and making time for friends.” “I will always keep my speaking engagements up because I do like to communicate. My husband thinks we can afford for me to retire, but I’ve always earned a living,” says Ms. Campbell. “I’ve always tried to find ways to do constructive and interesting things. A lot of things I have done I would never have put on a bucket list because I never would have thought of them myself. Sometimes you need to have somebody else’s imagination to help you find projects. There are lots of things I am sure I would like to do and I will probably do some of them. But what comes next and what those things are I am not exactly certain.” |

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OTTAWA: CELEBRATIONS & CONNECTIONS by ALAN G. LUKE & JACQUIE DURAND What better time to visit our nation’s capital city than during our Sesquicentennial this year. After all, Lonely Planet has officially recognized Canada as the 2017 Destination of the Year and The New York Times selected our country as the No. 1 Place To Go in 2017. Ottawa Tourism has launched a barrage of festivals, various sporting events and unique immersive multimedia productions with ample activities and attractions to be experienced throughout the country’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Ottawa 2017 offers the assurance that myriad festivities will “spark our imagination and ignite our future.” Amid the array of activities, I proceed to initiate an historic quest of D’Arcy McGee. Has Canada’s only political assassination victim been acknowledged and revered over the past century and a half, I wonder? Evidence of his legacy dots the urban core as we amble our way through the viable vibrancy of the series of special events this year. Our forefathers did indeed act upon their capital ideas, and their connections are still evident in the city where Queen Victoria established Canada’s Capital in 1857. Prior to that year, Ottawa was named Bytown, after Lieutenant Colonel John By, who was instrumental in building the Rideau Canal (1826-32). He was also the surveyor for one of the nation’s oldest and largest Farmers’ Markets, which still bears his name. Nestled in Ottawa’s historic Lowertown (at the east end of the canal), the ByWard Market has become a vital link between rural and urban life from past to present. During peak season, up to 175 outdoor areas are open, drawing as many 10 8

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as 50,000 visitors on a busy weekend. As patrons explore stalls replete with fruits, vegetables and arts and crafts, busking musicians and jugglers enhance the marketplace experience. Four square blocks of the most eclectic neighbourhoods in the country are transformed from a daytime Farmers’ Market and shopping district into a chic nocturnal dining area with lively clubs and cafés. At the Asian-fusion restaurant named Kinki, our waitress informs us that “being in the heart of the city, the market is a magnet for tourists and residents alike.” We make a stop for a beaver tail, not the paddle-like appendage of Canada’s national emblem, but the trademark pastry originating here. Servers at the Beaver Tails booth don brown T-shirts with “addicted since 1978” emblazoned on the front. Pam and Grant Hooker created this warm, whole wheat, sugary, cinnamon-coated baked good that has been pleasing palates for more than three decades. Around the corner at the popular café, Le Moulin de Provence, one may partake in a tasty presidential/Canadian creation. On a scheduled visit to Ottawa in early 2009, President Obama made an impromptu stopover at Le Moulin de Provence, resulting in the creation of this tasty treat. Consequently, the maple leaf-shaped shortbreads laden with red and white icing became known as the

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“Obama Cookie.” The establishment appropriately capitalized on an attractive edible souvenir with a photo coaster in an individual cookie tin. The American president’s visit sweetened his relationship with Canada in more ways than one. On the opposite corner of York and William Streets is the venerable Fish Market. The seafood restaurant has been situated in the heart of the ByWard Market for more than 30 years. Also located under the same roof are the Coasters Seafood Grill upstairs and Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro downstairs. The latter was the first of its kind in Ottawa, and has been the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually for the past two decades. “Being our own fish and seafood supplier, we sell 1,000 pounds of mussels each week with our all-you-caneat-mussels special,” says owner Barb Dow Mireault proudly. “I think the only constant in our business has been change. You have to constantly keep re-creating yourself in our industry,” explains the congenial restaurateur. “But never forget who your guests are, never forget your market in the Market.” The marketplace atmosphere continues south of the ByWard Market, near Parliament Hill. The Sparks Street Mall is the designated Heritage District, which predates Confederation. An Outdoor Market Program and more than 30 structures of historical significance make for an intriguing stroll. This premier commercial centre was named after an Irishman, Nicholas Sparks, who became a councilman for both Bytown and Ottawa. Six years later, another prominent Irishman became the unfortunate recipient of a dubious distinction. Honourable Thomas D’Arcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, was assassinated on this street in 1868. His was the first and only political assassination in Canada. Patrick James Whelan, an old nemesis, shot McGee in the head in front of the Toronto House Hostelry a few days before the parliamentarian’s 43rd birthday. A statue of McGee can be found on Parliament Hill and a fivecent postage stamp of him was issued in 1927. D’Arcy McGee later had his legacy personified by several structures in the city. The flagship of the McGee’s Pubs is located at the top end of Sparks Street Mall, where the “Fishing Bear” statue dwarfs passersby. McGee’s Inn (Auberge McGee) was formerly his brother’s residence and is a dignified old manse on Daly Street. The owner, Ken Armstrong, reveals that “this residential road has been home to an impeccable pedigree of judges, mayors and three prime ministers.” The McGee government building on Sparks Street has a plaque mounted on its exterior in his honour stating that he was “considered the most eloquent of the Fathers of Confederation.” Since 2005, the murder weapon sits in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. It was purchased at an auction for $105,000 and can be viewed in the Face to Face: Canadian Personalities Hall. The revolver is a .32 calibre Smith & Wesson and lies on a desk formerly used by McGee himself.

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Among the 7,000 artifacts on display at the Bytown Museum, situated in the city’s oldest stone building, is a unique McGee entity. In Victorian times, it was common practice to create a “death mask” and, since he was disfigured, one may observe the solid mold of the plaster cast of his right hand instead. This is eerily appropriate since he was an avid writer and poet. Whelan was hung in 1869 at the Ottawa Jail on Nicholas Street in front of a crowd of 5,000 (while McGee’s funeral

drew 60,000 people). The jail, which is a hostel today, holds the dubious honour of hosting Canada’s last public hanging. Mostly, youthful individuals frequent the inexpensive, spartan accommodations provided in former cells of the Old Carlton County Gaol. Feel free to pose for an amusing photograph with your arms and head poking through the holes of the old wooden pillory in front of the building. Author and travel writer, Ron Brown, described the authenticity of the existing interior structure in his book, Behind

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Bars: Inside Ontario’s Heritage Gaols. “The cells remain as the former inmates might remember them, as do the narrow iron stairs and the sturdy doors that guard the cell blocks. Indeed, even the location of the gallows rests undisturbed.” An informative and entertaining 90-minute “Ghosts and the Gallows” walking tour is available to the public. “Many people go by the building every day, but have no idea of its unique history,” says Glenn Shackleton, manager of The Haunted Walk of Ottawa. “As a ghost historian, the frequent paranormal activity in the building makes it an even more amazing gem in the city.” Death Row was on the eighth floor and the last remaining working gallows in Canada are on the seventh floor. “The Ottawa Jail Hostel has a wellearned reputation of being one of the most haunted buildings in North America. Some of our tour guides even refuse to go inside!” exclaims Shackleton. A downtown landmark hotel is celebrating its centennial. The castle-like Château Laurier was the vision of Charles Melville Hays. In the early twentieth century, he was the General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway of Canada. Hays dreamed of extending the railroad all the way to the west coast establishing deluxe hotels en route. Unfortunately, Hays went down with the ill-fated Titanic in 1912, less than two weeks before the scheduled opening in late April. Canada’s seventh Prime Minister and the hotel’s namesake opened the luxurious structure on June 1, 1912. Sir Wilfred Laurier, whose marble bust is in the lobby with a photo of Hays and the Titanic, was the first to sign the hotel’s guest register. An impressive list of politicians, royalty, entertainers and artists had visited the opulent 429-room hotel, referred to as “the third chamber of Parliament” over the past century. Evidently, a ghost resembling Hays has been observed with other paranormal activities including eerie sounds emanating from within and unexplained random shaking of objects. “Possibly an unfulfilled desire keeps his spirit relentlessly roaming the halls of his creation,” a senior staff member tells us. Prominent personalities and their connections in the Capital can be revealing, ensuring one can appreciate the past while experiencing their presence in different forms. | For IF YOU GO information, visit www. seniorlivingmag.com/articles/ottawa-150

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LOVE TRIANGLE: BREWIN’ IN THE MARITIMES by IAN CARTER “Give my people plenty of beer, good beer and cheap beer, and you will have no revolution among them.” –Queen Victoria We can’t be certain about Queen Victoria’s knowledge of history, but I’d like to think she’d heard about her revolutionary subjects who cut short their plans to settle in Virginia and landed instead at Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer. We can blame the log of The Mayflower for that beerswilling landing theory: “For we could not now take time for further search our victuals being pretty much spent especially our beer.” While I could never claim to be a pilgrim, I must admit I too am inspired by distant horizons, the open sea, and the promise of new ideas and new worlds. And if there is good beer and smiling faces at the end of the voyage, even better. That may explain why I have been rigourously researching the practical aspects of beer as a hobby and travel excuse for close to five decades, having drunk beer in more than 160 cities on four continents – so far. And, like the pilgrims, I have found a safe harbour, much like a cozy pub, on our continent’s East Coast, taking up residence in Canada’s smallest

province, Prince Edward Island. So, I’d invite you to think about these scribbles as a flight of beer, with a trio of samples of the best that Maritime Canada has to offer. Incidentally, for those of you travelling to The Maritimes for the first time, you may want to think about starting in my historic home town of Charlottetown, arranging a car rental, and making your way to Nova Scotia via the Confederation Bridge and New Brunswick before heading to Halifax, less than a four-hour drive down the road. Great flight connections out of Halifax are guaranteed to get you home with a smile on your face! PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.” –Benjamin Franklin Mike Ross is the man to bridge Canada’s east and west coasts with family and friends in Vancouver, and now the owner of Charlottetown’s newest and hippest gastropub. Hopyard sports the motto “Beer – Food – Vinyl,” with 10 taps pouring craft beer from PEI and across North America, as well as quality wines, spirits, snacks and small entrées by award-winning chef Jane Crawford. Mike readily acknowledges that “hip moves from west to east, so as where BC has an enormous craft beer scene, the east coast is probably a good five years behind with PEI lagging behind NS and NB. That being said, the growth up to now has been incredible and the flow of acceptance is building… from a tourism perspective, everyone wants local.” This congenial publican’s comments remind me that Canada could have 600 operating breweries or more by the beginning of

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this year. The craft beer industry is brewing up big suds, with both BC and Atlantic Canada seeing an increase of about 50 per cent in the last five years. Our Island may be small, but we are mighty, with four craft breweries worth checking out: 1. The Gahan House: This brewpub is always busy with an impressive range of handcrafted ales made on site, including favourites like Island Red Amber Ale and Sir John A’s Honey Wheat Ale. 2. PEI Brewing Company: The Island’s largest craft brewery operation with a wide range of award-winning brews, comfy lounge, event space and a welcoming bar staff. Hourly brewery tours with beer sampling thrown in! 3. Upstreet Craft Brewing: Popular with locals, with board games, great company, and exceptional taproom tapas after 3 p.m. Don’t leave town without tasting Rhuby Social, the right mix of sweet Island flavours and salty Island characters. 4. Barnone Craft Brewery: This is the Island’s newest farm craft brewery and only hopyard. A 20-minute drive west of Charlottetown, open Thursday evenings only. Phone ahead… we’re talking Down Home here! Linger Awhile: PEI will be the centre of it all for Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Make time for charming Charlottetown, the Birthplace of Confederation, the Charlottetown Festival – home to the longrunning Anne of Green Gables: The Musical – coastal drives, world-class golf and some of the finest seafood in the world.

NEW BRUNSWICK “When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.” –Henny Youngman Head to The Confederation Bridge for a brisk 90-minute drive to New Brunswick. Urban pleasures await in NB’s three largest cities of Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John, home to Canada’s oldest continuing farmers’ market. Gastropubs and bistros feature the best brews of the province’s more than 20 microbreweries. The larger breweries include: 1. Pump House Brewery: The Pump House has won many brewing and business awards, including Canada’s “Brewery of the Year.” Be sure to try Fire Chief’s Red Ale, a very agreeable ale with a nut-like maltiness. 2. Picaroons: The largest craft beer operation in the province with locations in Fredericton, St. John and pubs across the province. An impressive range of traditional British-style ales, including the unique Gourd Browny, a tragically hopped brown ale, and 506 Lager, a dry and crisp twist on a German pilsner. Linger Awhile: New Brunswick boasts the highest tides in the world and some of the best sightseeing pleasures are along the Bay of Fundy where lighthouses, beaches, cliffs and caves invite exploration. Check the tide tables and make time for Hopewell Rocks, where you can walk on the ocean floor at low tide before moving on to the rugged shores and pristine wilderness of Fundy National Park.

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NOVA SCOTIA “I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day.” –Frank Sinatra Nova Scotia’s craft brewing has exploded in the last 20 years. I asked Jeff Green, Sales Manager at Garrison Brewing, to describe the state of the craft beer industry in the Maritimes today. Without hesitation, he responded: “In a word? Exploding! We are at

close to 40 operational breweries in NS and I know of at least eight to 10 in the works (likely more). Not only in the major centres like Halifax, but in small rural communities throughout the province. Most importantly – the beer is fantastic.” How’s that for an invitation to sample some of the best? 1. Garrison Brewing: Garrison is conveniently located on the Halifax waterfront between Pier 21 Immigration Museum and the buzz of the popular Saturday morning market at Halifax

Seaport. Imperial I.P.A. has become known as the hoppiest beer in Atlantic Canada, certain to impress beer lovers everywhere. 2. Propeller Brewing Company: Propeller is one of Halifax’s micro-brew originals, and located close to the Halifax waterfront – a great place to not only fill up your growler, but also makes a perfect location to chill out in their Tasting Room. Propeller offers a full tour of their brewery and explanation of their brewing process. Try London-Style Porter, a malty tipple with hints of coffee and chocolate.

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HORSE-ASSISTED HIKING IN THE RAINBOW RANGE by ESTELLE NOAKES

Some adventures call out to the heart and feed the soul and this was one of them. I had glimpsed the magical landscape of the Rainbow Range, about 400 km west of Williams Lake, during a short hike in 1996 and yearned for over 20 years to return and explore further into the heart of these painted mountains, preferably by horseback. Last year, my husband, Alois Schonenberger and I made our plans to do just that. Our plans needed a slight shift. Rainbow Mountain Outfitters, the sole company with tenure to take horse tours into Tweedsmuir Park, now offers only horse-assisted hiking. But from the first day, there was not a sorry moment. The trip turned out to be one of the most spectacular adventures we have ever taken. And to think this opportunity exists, not in some distant land, but in our own beautiful province of BC. South Tweedsmuir Park, where the Rainbow Mountains are located, is on the western limits of the immense Chilcotin Plateau. Called Tsitsutl in local dialect, the painted mountains of the Rainbow Range are made up of enormous domes and peaks of eroded lava and fragmented rock presenting an astounding spectrum of yellow, orange, red and lavender in varying hues. Formed six to nine million years ago, their present undulating forms have been sculpted by several ice ages. The rugged snow covered Coast Mountains offer an incredible backdrop behind the dark granite shapes of the Capoose Mountains. Nestled between are wide valleys with flower-strewn bogs and meandering creeks, interspersed with shimmering blue and green lakes. This is a photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream! Our hosts were the Dorseys, who have been escorting guests into the Rainbow Range for over 60 years. Leslie (Dorsey) Witt is the fourth generation, accompanying her parents, Joyce and David, since she was able to sit on a horse. She took over the Rainbow Range tours two years ago 18 16

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and it was her innovative idea that inspired the change to horseassisted hiking rather than riding. I have always loved multi-day hiking trips, but carrying that huge pack makes me feel like a beast of burden. What a delight to just carry a day pack and have the horses haul the rest. We began our journey on August 17, a bit late for the wild flowers that grow in such profusion, but happily too late for the mosquitoes and horse flies, as well. Our journey began on a sunny day at the Rainbow Range trail head. Alois and I had speculated about the other 10 guests, wondering if they were all young, and would we, as seniors, be able to keep up? What a happy moment when we met them and found their ages ranged from 59 to well over 70. All the guests hailed from BC. Packing up was fascinating to watch with piles of gear bags, saddles and food boxes everywhere. The 18 horses waited patiently and four dogs milled about excitedly. The tour was organized into four hiking days from site to site, and the three remaining guided day-hike days. Camp sites were well chosen for proximity to water, wood, tenting areas and meadows for the horses. As well as Leslie and Joyce, the other crew members were all hardy Chilcotin people. Our hiking guide, Charlie, carried a rifle, a satellite indicator and a satellite GPS messenger. In the rear, rode Joyce, leading a saddled horse, which we gathered was our horse ambulance. We began on the established trails through an old forest burn, with a profusion of wild flowers. Soon we were overlooking vast alpine valleys, dotted with ponds and lakes. In the background, the snowy

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Coastal Mountains shone in the sun behind the brown shapes of the Capoose Range. In the far distance, offering mesmerizing glimpses of mountains brushed with a palette of colours, was the Rainbow Range. Leaving the well-travelled park trails, we headed out onto remote routes, where we happily spent the next week. After crossing a large meadow valley, we arrived at Black Mountain, our first camp site. Joyce led us around to find our suites, a piece of the uneven ground to put our tents on, and she showed us the very rustic toilet, simply made in the open with a few logs spanning a hole. A rope across the trail was raised when in use. That was the usual for all our sites and the only stress of the whole trip was when people forgot to take the rope down. The horse trainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in camp was exciting, and much work followed for the crew with unpacking, setting up camp and preparing dinner. As guests, our job was to put up our own tents after which we headed to the creek for a little clean up and then circled the fire where tea and coffee were already brewing. The expertise of Leslie and Joyce as they set up the grill and cooked dinner for 18 people was fascinating! The meal was gourmet and extravagant by our camping standards, far removed from the bag dinners my husband and I are accustomed to. Getting to know the other guests was a pleasure; they are all active people. Most ski, hike, bike, snowshoe, canoe, kayak and travel widely. They had booked this tour as a group to celebrate the 65th birthday of Laura Tait, one of the three sisters along on this journey. Frost on the ground in the morning soon gave way to sunshine. After a scrumptious grilled breakfast, the group, all four eager dogs and the crew, except for Joyce, headed out on a day hike to Goat Mountain. Our leader, Ida, has been with the Dorseys for 10 years, beginning at the age of 12 and is very knowledgeable about the geology, geography and the flowers and fauna. Our way was by clear blue alpine lakes, bogs and creek crossings strewn with wild flowers, and over progressively steep hillsides with scenic panoramas. The final views looking into the vivid colours of the heart of the Rainbow Range were spectacular. Back at camp, everyone gathered around the fire speculating as to what would go on the grill and in the pots, and to share stories. After an excellent dinner one of the guests played his guitar and sang. The rest of us chimed in, mostly on the first few lines. The next five days were just as spectacular. We were lucky with nice sunny days and ideal hiking conditions, except for one day when the day hike needed to be cancelled due to rain. Nights were frosty, but anticipation of the day as well as

thoughts of the lovely breakfast to come encouraged us to leave our warm sleeping bags, perform the usual calisthenics to dress in the tent, wash in the cold creek and begin a new day. On our final day, I asked our fellow guests what inspired them the most about our adventure. Thoughtful answers hit all the high points: the sight of the horse train winding up the mountain on our third day; the day trip to Goat Mountain with views into the heart of the Rainbow Range; the day trip to Red Mountain and the Red Rocks; the Irish stew on our last evening; the camaraderie, stories and songs around the campfire; the care given by the crew to the horses; watching the cooks and guessing what would go in the pots and on the grill; the wonderful meals cooked on the grill; the wide open valleys; and, above all, the stunning scenery. For me and Alois, it was like joining a big cheerful family that we were happy to be included in. Listening to the stories of our Chilcotin crew, I realized they have always lived in what we call the wilderness and they call home, living lives much like the pioneers we read about from earlier days. It was difficult to say goodbye to our new friends, with whom we had created such beautiful memories, and to the crew who have found a place in our hearts. I was as much inspired by the people sharing our adventure, as the journey itself. | For IF YOU GO information, visit www.seniorlivingmag.com/articles/rainbow-range-hike

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ISLAND ADVENTURE: CAPE BRETON STYLE by KATE ROBERTSON I’m snuggled in a comfy chair in a (stranger’s) living room, listening to some of the best toe-tapping fiddle music I’ve ever heard. This kind of impromptu party, called a ceilidh in Gaelic, happens often here, I’m told. The fiddle player, Colin Grant, and accompanying piano player, Jason Roach (it’s his parent’s house – he just happens to be visiting), are local celebs. It’s at this point that I get that I-want-to-live-in Cape Breton sensation – the feeling of community here is beguiling. Ask most people what they know about this little island in Nova Scotia, and they’ll probably mention the “Cabot Trail” and “lobster.” Yes, there’re those, but there’s much more, so when you drive the 300-kilometre trail, give yourself several days. Watch for moose along the way, as you’ll likely get a glimpse of these majestic animals and, if your timing is right, you may see minke or pilot whales in the Atlantic. Here are some stops along the Trail I recommend for Island adventure. Gaelic College Plan a half day at the Gaelic College (Colaisde na Gàidhlig), where you will learn about the traditions of immigrants from Scotland, like fiddle playing, bagpipes, step dancing and kilt-making. Did you know a kilt can cost up to $725, depending on its weight, and can contain up to 11 metres of fabric? No wonder Gaelic warriors would drop their kilts and run into battle naked, so they wouldn’t get blood on them. Participate in a milling frolic demonstration, which is what women did to pre-shrink the wool before making a kilt, while singing brain-teasing Gaelic words to a song. Don’t worry, in the demo they don’t pour the traditional solution 20 18

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of stale urine over the fabric, which was used to set the dye and take the oil out of the wool. Gampo Abbey Visit the remote heavenly grounds with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic at Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1983, and whose principal teacher is the world-famous Pema Chödrön. Each summer, the Abbey offers tours where you can learn more about their lineage, retreats, and life of the monastics who live there. Be sure to walk through the gardens to the Stupa of Enlightenment, the first stupa (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to world peace) built in Nova Scotia. Centre de la Mi-Careme Make a mask at the Centre de la Mi-Careme (which means mid-Lent) and learn about the history of this celebration to break the austerity of Lent, which has taken place since the Middle Ages. The tradition crossed the Atlantic with French settlers and still takes place every year in the Acadian community of Chéticamp, where people disguise themselves from head to toe (originally they wore costumes to avoid trouble with the priest) and then drop in to parties with neighbours, who try to guess their identity. While in Chéticamp, for another dose of local culture, go to Sunset Art Gallery to browse the colourful, whimsical folk art of William Roach, who has been woodcarving since he was a child.

ABOVE | The iconic Sky Line Trail. RIGHT | The author Fly Fishing in the Margaree River with Guide, Ed McCarty. RIGHT TOP | The author in the kayak at North River Kayak Tours. Photos: Kate Robertson

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Hike on the Cabot Trail Pack your hiking boots and stop at some of the many trails in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Parks Canada offers some fantastic programs including guided day and night hikes, lobster boils, and camping equipment and rentals. I joined Parks Canada guide Amy to hike the Franey Trail. Parks’ staff has placed big red Adirondack chairs in awe-inspiring spots on the trails, and these are fun to look for. We find one at a viewpoint overlooking Clyburn Valley, which Amy declares is her favourite view in the whole park. But my favourite is the iconic Sky Line Trail, where I meet with Parks’ guides Nadine and Scott. En route, I plant some balsam fir seedlings, a park initiative to reforest the area, which is being over-grazed by moose. As we continue down the trail through evergreen and yellow birch groves to the iconic boardwalk and platforms, which protect the fragile headland plants, the view of the rugged coastline, the surrounding green lushness, and the mighty Gulf of St. Lawrence are stunning. Scott says people do ceremonial things here like marriage proposals, photo shoots, and bagpipe concerts, and I can understand the allure of wanting this majestic site to bear witness. Get in the Water Bring your quick-dry clothes and stop at North River Kayak Tours for a paddle in the briny water towards St. Ann’s Bay, or out into the open Atlantic to explore the Island’s coast from another perspective. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles or, if you’re lucky, sea lions. Learn the art of fly fishing on the Margaree River, renowned as an angler’s paradise for the size and abundance of its trout and Atlantic salmon. I climbed into my waders, and expert guide, Ed McCarty, who has been guiding keen wannabe fly fishers like me for years, gives step-by-step instructions. I struggle to get the necessary rhythm of the basic overhead cast, but Ed patiently untangles my line each time and jokes, “You never want to admit you tangled your line – you want to say that the wind must have caught it.”

Cape Breton Music The reverence that is paid to fiddle music by Capers, as they like to call themselves, is proven by the world’s largest fiddle (18-metres high) placed in front of the Sydney Conference Centre. According to local Adam Young, enthusiastic piano player, “Saying that everyone in Cape Breton plays the fiddle isn’t entirely true.” But Young emphasizes that music and ceilidhs are a big part of Island life and happen on a regular basis. “You might be lucky and have Natalie MacMaster or Ashley MacIsaac drop by, or one of the more regular ‘famous’ folks (like Colin Grant and Jason Roach). But nothing is really regular,” Young continues, “nothing is really planned – no stress, no hassle – just friends having fun.” I nestle back in my chair, tap my toes, and relish my first Cape Breton ceilidh. | For IF YOU GO information, visit www.seniorlivingmag.com/ articles/cape-breton

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TELEGRAPH COVE CALLING by JOAN BOXALL Telegraph Cove lies on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island at the entrance way to Johnstone Strait. How you enter depends on your landlubber or sea salt status. The winter population swells from a ripple of 20 locals to a tidal wave of 120,000 high-season visitors. Telegraph Cove is one of BC’s last boardwalk communities. In its 100-year-plus history, the town has been a telegraph line terminus, a salmon saltery, a fish-storage warehouse, a Royal Canadian Air Force station, a sawmill, and now a Top-10-places-to-go BC tourism hub. Family stories about the Wastells, McDonalds, Farrants, Ogawas, Nakamuras, Burtons, Yuis and Vinderskovs pop up on boardwalk posters between artifacts and cabins. Gordie Graham, owner of Telegraph Cove Resorts, makes sure those historic voices are heard. “Gordie has kept the ambience of this special spot,” says Howard Pattinson of Tide Rip Grizzly Bear Tours. “I grew up in the Fraser Valley on a dairy farm,” says Gordie. “We had a logging company in Port Alice… we liked camping and the road was just opening up. Once the road was paved [1980], I got the RV park and our marina. Now, I get up at 4:30 in the morning to get my fishing in… I gotta get to work!” Gordie is a boardwalk blur as he zips between the Resort Office and the twice-weekly salmon BBQ in his golf cart. With five granddaughters, he says, “I am completely surrounded by women… even the dog, Sally.” Jim and Mary Borrowman are founders of the Whale Interpretive Centre run by the non-profit Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS), perched at the end of the boardwalk. 22 20

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“No one works harder than Gordie at keeping this place alive,” says Mary. “It’s a wood town and he’s constantly replacing wood… his whole heart is here.” “The Whale Interpretive Centre is a not-for-profit society, which looked at how humans and killer whales share the same space… and one of the recommendations was for an interpretive centre somewhere on the North Island.” “Gordie Graham owns the historic portion of the Cove, and he saw how marvelous this centre was, so he rebuilt the new section and this winter, he’s rebuilding the other half.” “Jim has been collecting dead marine mammals for years. In 2002, we got some seed money and put some of the skeletons on display. We had 17,000 people through here that first summer.” “When Jim came to Telegraph Cove, the sawmill was still running, so he worked for Mr. Wastell. He was asked one day if he’d like to go out on the Gikumi. He fell in love with the water, the boat, the whales – everything. The 60-foot Gikumi has been a pilot boat, a cargo vessel and, for over 20 years, a whale watching vessel and member of the Borrowman family.” “Jim met a man who wanted to take photos of killer whales (author and researcher Erich Hoyt), then he met Dr. Michael Bigg (founder of modern killer whale research), Dr. John Ford (research scientist), Graeme Ellis (research technician) and on and on.” Jim’s work with the researchers is ongoing, and his award, the 2008 Conservation Champion of BC, attests to his dedication. Stubbs Island Whale Watching was born, named after the island located close to Telegraph Cove, and their favourite dive spot. “They thought diving was going to be the main source of the business. Then it turned out that whales ended up being the main business. No one else was taking people out to see killer whales in the wild.”

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LEFT | Telegraph Cove from the boardwalk. RIGHT | Juvenile Grizzly “logging onto” for a good scratch. BELOW | Howard Pattinson of Tide Rip Grizzly Bear Tours tying up alongside. Photos: Joan Boxall

“We sold Stubbs Island Whale Watching business in 2011, but we’ve kept our old wood boat [the Gikumi].” Gordie maintains the structure of the community. A bit like a keystone species of sea stars, the Grahams, the Borrowmans and the Pattinsons have many arms. Howard Pattinson has over 50 years’ experience in local waters. “I knew boats through commercial fishing,” he says. “But the fishery started changing, so I sat down and turned off all the phones and computer for two days… just sat there and centered myself, and asked God what to do. I found myself wandering in a fantasy of how beautiful it is out there. I bought the biggest boat I could afford in 1997, then a German client said, ‘I must see a grizzly bear in the wild.’” “I had never seen a grizzly myself,” says Howard, “but my client kept saying, ‘this is why I came to Canada. Bears are in my Bavarian crest.’ A lightbulb went off in my head and I started running grizzly bear tours along with Dean Wyatt of Knight Inlet Lodge.” Howard’s son, Lindsey Pattinson, a Transport Canada Master, runs our tour, along with naturalist, Matt Allen. Tide Rip Grizzly Bear Tours make the daily two-hour ride across Johnstone Strait in the southern part of the Great Bear Rainforest. It’s a full day, with a light breakfast and lunch included. BC inlets are similar to Norwegian fjords in length and depth, except they’re steeper. We’re headed for where the Glendale River empties into the 125-kilometre-long Knight Inlet. We chug up-inlet as Matt presents “a year in the life of a bear” and, before long, we spot Momma Bear with her three, threemonth-old cubs. “Sleeping for six months, you’ve got to make every waking

minute count,” says Matt. “There’s a succession of ripening berries to sustain them and 27 per cent vegetable protein from sedge grasses. They’re eating 70kg per day to sustain their weight before the salmon come.” According to Matt, only 10 per cent of grizzly bear’s diet is salmon, but it constitutes 90 per cent of the weight gain necessary for survival through the winter when they can lose up to 180 kilograms (400 pounds) or 40 per cent of their body mass. “Eating 25 fish a day [in calories consumed] is like 120 Big Macs.” They start out eating the whole fish and, later in the season, go for the fatty brains, eggs and skin. The Knight Inlet bears are waiting for “pinks”: the smallest, fattiest and most common Pacific salmon.

Farther up the estuary, three juvenile bears are plucking jawfulls of sedge grass. We’ve transferred from the power boat to a flat-bottomed herring skiff with a re-fitted viewing platform. The bears move slowly over rocks and logs; they seem unaware of us. “One thing I learned quite early on – I don’t know everything – is to hire people who know more than I do,” says Howard. We set out on the Lukwa with Stubb’s Island Whale Watching. It’s early season; the salmon aren’t yet running (the northern resident orca whales follow and feed on them) but, since 2002, the resident humpback whales are here. We spot their sleek backs as they wave a two-metre-wide tail or fluke, diving to the depths. Captain Wayne Garton aligns the Lukwa as close to the whales as guidelines allow. “I’ve been in every nook and cranny on the BC coast,” says Wayne, 69, a former RCMP police boat operator. “Here is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the whole coast.” Captain Wayne and naturalist, Jackie Hilderling, have been doing whale-watch tours for 16 years. “Jackie’s probably one of the best educators I’ve ever met,” says Mary. “You should see her with a group of young kids – she can get any kid turned on to science.” “After my first whale watching tour, I felt I had to return to nature. A very unique niche has opened up for me here,” says Jackie. A cold-water diver, underwater photographer and humpback whale researcher, Jackie won the Vancouver Aquarium’s Murray A. Newman (MAN) Award for Excellence in Aquatic Conservation in 2011.

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“We know how many killer whales there are, whether they’re male or female, and their age. They are telling the story of what’s happening with the ocean… they brought you here; so did the humpbacks.” With such an experienced staff, visitors get caught in a bubble-net of enthusiasm. We see Ripple and Quartz, named for their distinctive tail markings. On display are Dall’s porpoise, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Pacific harbour seals, bald eagles and a giant nest. “One of the big messages is we’re

using killer whales as ambassadors for everything else you see. They have been studied for over 40 years; thanks to one remarkable man, Dr. Michael Bigg. We’ve gone from whalers to whale watchers within many of our lifetimes. We [humans] have an incredible capacity for change,” says Jackie. One of the whales who has helped educate the public is Springer, a fish-eating killer whale. Officially A73, she was born in 2000, and is the first cetacean orphaned, rescued and then re-integrated with her Northern Resident pod or group.

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“Next year is the fifteenth anniversary of the return of Springer. There’ll be an environmental fair and all the people who were involved will come back for scientific panel discussions, all set for July 2017,” says Mary. Springer is 17, which is young for a female resident whale whose lifespan can be up to 80 years. There’s a Southern Resident female in her 90s. “We get guests from all over the world and when they come here, they get a great peace. We love it here and we like what we do,” says Mary. We like what they do, too – British Columbians and international visitors alike. It’s their calling that calls on our response. Whale-willing, they’ll continue providing a Telegraph Cove portal into wildlife viewing, kayaking, scuba diving and sport fishing. Telegraph Cove’s calling. Time to pick up. And go. | For IF YOU GO information, visit www. seniorlivingmag.com/articles/telegraphcove-calling

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Magical Day! Every year our Victoria 55+ Lifestyle Show provides an opportunity for businesses to showcase products and services geared for the 55+ consumer market. In addition, we organize a full slate of presentations to entertain and inspire. A fashion parade presented by Auréa Fashion Boutique and makeovers of three lucky readers by Hana Akai were among the highlights at this year’s event. Several dance troupes and retro musician Flashback Freddy added to the fun and festivities. New to our stage this year were two inspirational speakers, Sara Wegwitz and Gerry Hennessey. Gerry (featured in our January ‘17 edition) offered two presentations challenging people over 55 to live with passion and purpose - to explore new opportunities. Mental fitness coach Sara Wegwitz brought a group of senior dragonboaters who, by applying some of her mental toughness techhniques, won gold medals last year in world competition.

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AFTER Congratulations to Sharon McKenzie, the final of three Makeover contestants to undergo a transformation at the 55+ Lifestyle Show, held on September 22, 2016 in Vancouver. Sharon of North Vancouver is a happily married 58-year-old mother of two: Sara, 22, is a recent SFU graduate; and Scott, 20, is currently studying Engineering at Langara. With a busy professional life, Sharon works as a graphic designer, a travel consultant for Expedia Cruiseship Centers and a marketing manager for her husband’s illustrated children’s book, Soccer Sami and the Big Meanie Coach. When she’s not working, she loves travelling, entertaining, attending plays/concerts and socializing with friends and family. To stay fit and active, Sharon enjoys running, hiking and playing golf. When a friend suggested she apply for the INSPIRED Senior Living Makeover Contest, Sharon thought it would be a fun experience, but never expected to be chosen. “I don’t usually win anything,” she says. The experience turned out to be as exciting as Sharon thought. “Getting a haircut I wouldn’t normally ask for and then trying on a bunch of outfits I wouldn’t normally pick for myself was great!” she says. Sharon says the process made her feel special and the outcome was a boost to her confidence. With the makeover complete, it was time to hit the runway for the fashion show. “My friends and family loved the makeover, especially the haircut and the reveal at the 55+

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Show,” she says. “They thought I was great on the runway.” In the end, Sharon was happy she gave the makeover contest a try. She believes everyone should step out of their comfort zone and try something new from time to time.

What the stylist did: Hair: I decided to give Sharon a short cut because I wanted to show off her beautiful neck. The dark hair colour I used covered the grey in her roots and then I used some highlights to slightly lighten the overall look. This offered more depth and dimension to Sharon’s hair giving her a sleek, sophisticated and updated style. Makeup: For her makeup, I started with concealer and foundation that evened out Sharon’s skin tone and gave her a fresh, glowing base. A lighter eyebrow pencil kept the look soft, while the dark smokey shadow and eyeliner I used made her eyes pop! Sharon’s cheekbones are one of her best facial features, so I used a soft peachy colour to accentuate them. I finished off with a slightly darker peachy lip colour. Overall, Sharon’s look is subtle, fresh and radiant. |

INSPIRED Senior Living would like to thank Akai Hair Design & Esthetics for Sharon’s new look. Specializing in colouring, precision haircutting and make-up application, Hana Akai is accepting new clients at her Victoria location. Call 250-383-3227 or visit online at www.akaihairdesign.com Thanks also to Phoenix Boutique, who supplied Sharon’s outfit. For more information, visit www.seniorlivingmag.com/articles/makeoverapr17

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When shopping for linen clothing, you’ll often notice many of the silhouettes are square, rectangular, or trapeze. This is due to linen’s notable propensity for wrinkles, meaning geometric shapes without a ton of cuts and creases often work best. For those who have larger busts, linen’s “draping” effect can sometimes cause the fabric to resemble more of a potato sack than a cute top or dress. To combat this, cinch it at your waist with a flattering colour or textured belt, and enjoy being comfortable and cool all season long. For those who like to cover their arms or camouflage their torsos, linen can provide modesty while still allowing your skin to feel that springtime breeze.

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One of the most environmentally-friendly fabrics, linen has become a favourite among fashion designers for its breathability and comfort, as well as its ability to skim the body as opposed to hugging it. If you don’t like clothing that feels like a straitjacket, linen is a socially-conscious and breezy fabric for the springtime season.

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A favourite snack of the panda does a lot more than simply nourish the body — it can clothe it as well! This ultra-soft fabric has been a go-to of the athletic community for its comfortable and breathable properties. Naturally resistant to wrinkles and softer than cotton, bamboo is eco-friendly and has a high degree of elasticity, meaning it can contour your curves without feeling as though your internal organs are pinched. If you’re interested in trying out some bamboo fabrics, remember it will behave similarly to jersey. For women on the petite side, look for a dress that will hug you a little tighter, and a hemline that will stop around the knee to lengthen your body. As with linen, many designers making clothing from bamboo will stick to shift and trapeze-style dresses in order to show it as distinct from athletic wear. However, if these styles aren’t for you, I cannot recommend enough a nice pair of bamboo pyjamas or loungewear for those warmer evenings at home.

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You’re active. You spend springtime plotting for your upcoming home renovations, playing with your grandchildren, or organizing your next work party. If you’ve been finding too many holes in your cotton t-shirts lately, then you’re in luck — hemp is three times stronger than cotton, incredibly durable, and naturally resistant to UV rays for those long days outside in the garden. Though this fabric does not drape like bamboo or linen, very few clothing items can hold their shape quite like hemp. In addition to coming in a wide variety of shapes and silhouettes for your warmer wardrobe, hemp will still allow airflow while being incredibly opaque (unlike linen, which often runs on the sheerer side). Whether you’re looking to cover up or show off, hemp can help disguise your trouble areas with interesting seam lines and shapes, or cling to it tight to show off your curves. Due to its durability, you’ll likely score a couple of seasons out of this fabric, so make sure to choose classic shapes or neutral colours, if you’re looking to keep it around for a while. Whether you’re running a business or after your grandkids, stay beautiful and breezy this season in these fashionable, forgivable fabrics! |

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ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Arlo Guthrie Don’t miss Arlo Guthrie and “The Running Down The Road Tour” coming in April to The Farquhar auditorium at UVic on April 28th and the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver on April 30th. This folk music icon shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. This tour exemplifies the sound that shaped a generation. See ad page 28. View Royal Casino Over $25,000 worth of Spring Home Improvements and Instant Prizes to be won in April. Win 1 of 6 weekly $1000 Grand Prizes in professional house painting. Every month, View Royal Casino offers a variety of promotions, from delectable dining deals to exclusive offers for Encore Reward members. Come check us out and visit Guest Services for more details on all promotions. See ad page 28. Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by tinsel town with the advent of “talkies.” When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen conclusion. First time ever on a Victoria stage… Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd is presented by The Victoria Operatic Society. See ad on page 28.

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HELEN’S HATS

My late friend Helen Martin spent her lifetime collecting hats. But Helen’s hats were not just caps, toques or chapeaus, they were HATS. Think beautiful, elegant hats you may see aristocrats wearing at Royal Ascot; Helen’s hats would have fit right in. This collection is not only wearable, each item is a work of art. Helen’s collection covered three walls of her bedroom and she always delighted in sharing their beauty with visitors. Not merely a hat collector, Helen was also very involved in her community. She had been a nurse, was passionate about politics, and remained physically active until the end of her life. She had no compunction about arguing a point and, consequently, made a few adversaries along the way. She also made some powerful friends. Helen passed away in December 2015. She left on her own terms. In the weeks before her death, she held court and everyone who came to visit was offered food and drink. Always the consummate hostess, she wanted to make sure she was part of the party.

One of the legacies Helen left behind were her hats. She donated her fabulous collection to Victoria Hospice on the condition they auction them off. Her wish will be granted with all the class and dignity she would have demanded of an event with which she was involved. Hats for Hospice Tea Party and Hat Auction will take place at the Beach House, 5109 Cordova Bay Rd in Victoria, on April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Margo McIntosh at 250-519-1741 or margo.mcintosh@ victoriahospice.org. Come for tea, come see Helen’s crowning jewels, and come support hospice. I have my ticket; I look forward to seeing you there. | Pat Nichol is a speaker and published author. You can reach her by email at mpatnichol@gmail.com or visit Pat’s website at patnichol.ca

Special Medal Available to Veterans of World War II Since 2014, the government of France has been awarding their highest medal, the Legion of Honour, to Canadian veterans that participated in the liberation of France in 1944. Many veterans have now received this great honour, but many veterans may not even know it’s available. The Legion of Honour is a significant official medal that is equal to the Order of Canada. Living Canadian Veterans who saw service in France or directly supported the liberation campaign between June 6, 1944 and August 30, 1944 may be eligible. There is no cost or fee involved. If you would like to apply, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website (www.veterans.gc.ca) to fill out a one-page application form. For more information or assistance, contact Guy Black, email korea19501953@ yahoo.com and use the subject, “Canadian Veteran” or send a letter addressed to Legion of Honour C/O 515–95 Moody Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 0H2. The application form has an expired deadline, however, the Embassy confirms there is NO deadline, so please apply. | Guy Black, Recipient, Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation

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Acknowledging Loss By Wendy Johnstone

he experience of loss, regardless of age, can cause emotional pain or a disruption in our lives. Losses can be minor or major and relative to how the person experiencing the loss perceives it. Tangible losses such as a death, chronic illness, and change in physical abilities or senses are often easier to recognize, whereas intangible losses such as the perceived loss of control and independence can be subtler or less obvious. Younger generations typically have more physical energy and a sense of control to move on after experiencing losses. Boomers and seniors, however, can find it more difficult to cope with loss because their loss isn’t always easily regained or replaced.

Think for a moment about how loss affects people. Most of us, at some point in our lives, are going to experience the following: • Loss of physical strength or cognitive ability; • Loss of peer group; • Loss of family or work role; • Loss of identity; • Loss of a family home; • Loss of a relationship due to caregiving, especially for spouses caring for each other.

What binds generations and people together as human beings, regardless of age, is that everyone must deal, in some way, with losses of many types throughout their lives. While we may not all experience the same type of loss, rebuilding our lives and relationships after a loss is a universal challenge we must all face.

The more we can acknowledge the changes and losses taking place, the more opportunities there are to regain control and maintain independence. Most people who are experiencing a loss or change want to talk about their feelings, concerns, fears, hopes and dreams. Even if emotions are expressed as “life isn’t working out the way I wanted it to,” there is immense value in being able to acknowledge these changes and what they mean for your friend, spouse, or aging parent and those around them, such as family or friends. When caring for someone in our lives, it is important to understand the array of emotions they may be going through. Many care recipients who are facing changes due to disease or illness describe losses as “losing themselves.” Many feel they are no longer the person they once were and often grieve the loss of their abilities. Each of us deals with these losses differently and grief comes in many forms including shock, denial, depression, feelings of loneliness, and anger. The more we can acknowledge the changes and losses taking place, the more opportunities there are to regain control and maintain independence. Wendy Johnstone is a Gerontologist and a consultant with Family Caregivers of British Columbia in Victoria, BC.

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by EVE LEES Lack of sleep has many side effects. Sleep loss affects cognitive ability. Researchers found significant impairment in reflexes and thinking in subjects limited to four and six hours of sleep. Surprisingly, the study participants reported feeling only slightly sleepy, despite the drastic decline in cognitive and physical performance. If you think your lack of sleep is not affecting you, it most likely is! It was once believed six hours of sleep was enough to repair the wear and tear on the brain and body. However, after two weeks, those who slept six hours had impairment equal to one full night without sleep. Sleeping only four hours nightly, for two weeks, shows impairment equal to two days without sleep. Studies show sleep deprivation can affect our memory, reaction time, judgment, the ability to reason logically, mathematical and verbal skills, and the ability to handle stress. One night of insufficient sleep can reduce the level of infection fighting immune cells. In one study, participants were kept awake from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. Researchers found a significant decline in the activity of natural killer cells (the various types of white blood cells), necessary for resistance to viral infections. Fortunately, after a following full night of sleep, immune functions returned to normal. However, if you suffer regularly from sleep loss, your good health could be at risk. Lack of sleep can also cause muscle loss and affect your attempts to lose weight. Sleep loss will affect the production of Human Growth Hormone (HGH), released by the pituitary gland. HGH keeps us

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looking and feeling young. After about age 20, HGH production begins to decrease. During the deepest stage of sleep, your body gets most of its daily dose of HGH. With sleep loss, the body lacks the exposure to HGH to keep muscles healthy. Those who lose sleep on a regular basis can lack motivation, making them less likely to start or stick to an exercise program. Sleep loss can also negatively affect making healthy food choices. It’s often an overlooked factor in obesity. Cravings are stimulated by sleep loss. After getting only five or six hours of sleep, studies find a boost in cravings for highcarbohydrate food, possibly for energy. An increase of ghrelin is noted in those who lack sleep. This hormone increases appetite. Also noticed is a decrease in leptin, a hormone that decreases appetite. Lack of sleep has also been found to raise levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which interferes with satiety signals from the brain, making you feel hungry even when you are full. Sleep loss also affects glucose metabolism and insulin resistance. “Short” sleepers (those who sleep less than six hours) are more likely to develop diabetes. The human body needs to rest and recuperate and a good night’s sleep is necessary for everyone. The most recent research shows the average amount of sleep needed by an adult is about seven hours. | Eve Lees is a Certified Nutrition Coach, a Health Writer & Speaker, and a former Personal Trainer with over 30 years experience in the health/fitness industry. www.artnews-healthnews.com

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Senior Living... The Berwick Way™ At Berwick Retirement Communities, you will enjoy an unparalleled standard of living at a superior value. Creating a wonderful environment where residents enjoy exceptional services from friendly staff is The Berwick Way. Find out more about The Berwick Way™ – Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today!

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Your life’s work is an art

I belong here, among friends. Don’t let finances stop you from participating! L.I.F.E. (Leisure Involvement For Everyone) offers ﬁnancial assistance for those on lower incomes. For those who qualify LIFE will cover: • 52 Drop ins • 50% off 4 registered programs. • Membership to a Saanich Seniors Centre: Silver Threads Les Passmore Centre, Goward House Society, Cordova Bay 55+, Cedar Hill New Horizons

Trust an expert with your masterpiece

Whether you’re planning for retirement or just need trusted financial expertise, rely on the professionals at Collins Barrow for: Elder care accounting services Estate planning and executor services Personal and trust income tax return preparation Current and long-term cash flow need analysis Contact an expert at Collins Barrow Victoria Ltd. at 250.386.0500.

Taking care of your financial future. L to R: Andrea Tang, Principal, and Robyn Walle, Manager

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I didn’t expect it to feel like home. Feeling at home means enjoying the things you like to do. Which is why at Amica, you can always enjoy your day the way you like to – read your book in a quiet corner or enjoy a snack when you want to. You can expect an all-inclusive community that is personalized to you with a range of first-class amenities and services. You can choose care and support options tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Independent Living

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Come learn about our enhanced care and support options. Call or book a visit online at amica.ca

Mature Lifestyles

Amica at Arbutus Manor 604-736-8936 Amica at Beechwood Village 250-655-0849 Amica at Douglas House 250-383-6258 Amica at Edgemont Village 604-929-6361(Now Open) Amica at Somerset House 250-380-9121 Amica at West Vancouver 604-921-9181 Opening early 2018 Amica at Saanich 250-220-8000

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