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6 The Republic of Doyle: An Island Worth Investigating

26 Entertainment & Attractions

10 Experience Quebec City

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Two British Columbians travel to the other side of the country in search of the illusive icons of Newfoundland.

With its European charm and cobblestone streets – not to mention endless attractions – Quebec City draws Canadians who want it all... close to home.

4 The Family Caregiver by Barbara Small

31 Fit for the Adventure

14 It’s No Accident

A museum visit in the nation’s capital is both an awe-inspiring architectural marvel and a sober reminder.

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32 Reﬂections: Then & Now by Gipp Forster

18 Sampling Haida Gwaii

A mother-daughter getaway amid legendary windswept beaches and towering old-growth forests.

22 Senior Expo Brings the Country Indoors

This annual event was a toe-tapping good time as organizers, participants and visitors harnessed the hoe-down.

24 Victoria Attractions for All Ages

Cover Photo: Bruce Patterson relaxes in a chair that pays tribute to the nearby pufﬁn colony at Elliston on the northeastern tip of the Bonavista Peninsula. Story page 6. Photo: Joan Wagner

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THE FAMILY CAREGIVER

Time to Take a Vacation?

hen was the last time you took a vacation? Is it hard to even imagine taking time away from your caregiving responsibilities? As unfeasible as a vacation may seem to family caregivers, time off from caregiving is essential to avoid caregiver burnout and allow you to be an effective caregiver for a longer period of time. Taking a break can also help reduce any feelings of frustration and resentment. Every caregiving situation is different and the logistics that need to be addressed before you can go on vacation will be as unique as the situations – but so can the solutions. I know one caregiver who postponed travelling because she was afraid her elderly mother would pass away while she was on vacation. Finally, after 10 years of thinking this way, she realized she needed to go on

vacation while her own health was still good. Her mother lived to be 102. Another caregiver had planned a trip with her husband while his health still allowed it, but as the time for their trip out of the country got closer, his health worsened and the doctors suggested that he not travel. She made the difficult decision to arrange for respite and go without him. When she returned, she was rested and better able to cope with the new demands of her husband’s changing health. As a family caregiver, you have your own needs and your needs come before the wants of your care recipient. One woman recognized that her need for time away – which translated into sleep, rest and time to recharge – took priority over her husband’s want to stay at home and not stay in a respite suite at a facility while she was away. She visited her children and grandchildren, but stayed in

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a hotel so she could have quiet time to herself in order to recharge. Afterwards, her husband said he enjoyed the attention and the activities at the care facility where he stayed. Think outside the box for options that would make it possible for you to take a vacation – whether for a few days or a few weeks, and whether you go away or make it a “staycation.” Some options include: respite beds, both subsidized and private; home support; friends and family; or dividing up the time with different options. Over the long term, it will make SL you a more effective caregiver. Next month: Celebrating BC Family Caregiver Week Barbara Small is the Program Development Coordinator for Family Caregivers’ Network Society located in Victoria, BC. www.familycaregiversnetwork.org

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The Republic of Doyle: An Island Worth Investigating BY BRUCE PATTERSON

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equally creative and national award-winning tourism advertising meant we needed to plan early to get the combination of bed and breakfasts, kitchen-equipped suites and camping spots that suited our interests and our budget. It’s important to reserve a rental car early. During the prime-time summer tourist season supply is scarce. We found ample evidence that Allan Hawco’s TV series has a loyal following in St. John’s. “My mother loves that show,” said the rental car employee who cheerfully volunteered to drive us across the city to the outlet that was able to provide us a lower rate. Later that day, when we toured The Rooms, an impressive combination of gallery, archives and museum exhibits, the gift shop featured Republic of Doyle ball caps and T-shirts alongside the David Blackwell prints and locally produced crafts. The gallery and exhibits are an excellent introduction to the history and culture of Newfoundland with displays that underscore the harsh and risky conditions faced by fishermen, sailors, sealers and settlers. The Rooms café is an ideal spot to

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enjoy one of the best views of the capital and savour dishes like seared scallop linguine, scallops, artichoke hearts, spicy sausage and scallion in orange saffron cream or traditional cod cakes.

Sea stacks at Spillars Point on the Bonavista Peninsula.

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ore than 100,000 moose live in Newfoundland, and at least one veteran actor named Gordon Pinsent frequently returns to the island where he was born. Despite numerous reported sightings of both species, my wife and I travelled the breadth of the province without laying eyes on either. Call it “The Case of the Illusive Island Icons.” It started in late December when clouds and rain envelop Vancouver Island and we turned to the TV for relief. We were soon hooked on The Republic of Doyle; the highly entertaining CBC detective series set in St. John’s. The programme offered great characters and quirky mysteries – maybe a few too many exploding cars in the early episodes – and the scenery was magnificent. It always seemed to be sunny as the camera panned on brightly coloured row houses and landmarks like Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse. We were plenty suspicious about the portrayal of the weather, but began preparing for a summer adventure on the other side of the country. The popularity of the TV show coupled with Newfoundland and Labrador’s

While the TV show and scenes of St. John’s had piqued our interest in the island, our itinerary soon took us to the outlying areas starting with a whalewatching excursion out of Bay Bulls on the Avalon Peninsula. Captain Wayne’s Marine Excur-

sions started with a slow cruise past the islands of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve with countless puffins, murres and other shorebirds. The $80, two-hour trip soon stretched into three hours when our guide spotted two humpbacks putting on an unforgettable show. The playful pair splashed our 12-passenger boat with their impressive fins and launched themselves above the waves, spy-hopping repeatedly as Captain Wayne whooped and marveled at their power. We journeyed north from Bay Bulls to Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula to take in some of the history of the island and venture onto oceanside hiking trails that offer stunning views, weather permitting. For the most part, the weather was ideal, warm, sunny and better than several previous summers from what we were told. It was in Trinity that we learned Gordon Pinsent and Mary Walsh were in the area filming an English-language remake of the Quebec hit film Le Grande Seduction. When we had dinner at The Fishers’ Loft Inn, one of the best on our holiday,

we heard that he was staying there and had been charming the guests earlier that day at breakfast. It was at the same dinner that we were warned to avoid driving at night as much as possible because collisions with moose

sent in a leading role. We learned about the region’s history and the hardships faced by settlers, sealers and fishermen through plays and a pageant staged by Rising Tide Theatre, a company that has been performing for more than 30 years

Fishing boats provide a colourful backdrop on Fogo Island.

are so common and so dangerous. “My sister said she saw 4.5 moose on a trip across the island,” said the woman at the table next to ours. “I couldn’t figure out what she meant by the ‘.5’,” she added. We were familiar with the scenery of the Trinity area from the feature film The Shipping News, which featured Pin-

in a parish hall, church and other restored buildings. In nearby New Bonaventure, Bruce Miller of Rugged Beauty Boat Tours offers frank opinions on one of the most controversial eras in Newfoundland’s history on his three-hour $70 boat tour. Bruce carries a scrapbook with photos of his parents, grandparents, aunts and

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uncles in the days when they lived in remote outports, where it was a badge of honour to be called a “cod-killer.” Their way of life ended after Joey Smallwood led Newfoundland into Confederation in 1949 with a narrow victory. Through a combination of force and incentives, his government pursued a resettlement policy to close the outports and have residents move to central island communities. Opponents say he destroyed a traditional way of life for questionable economic benefits. “Joey Smallwood is like the Montreal Canadiens,” said Bruce. “You either love ’em or hate ’em and I can’t stand either one.” Bruce’s tour includes a cruise by a recreated early-1800s village used for the filming of Random Passage, a CBC TV series based on Bernice Morgan’s novel about the harsh life and the resilience of settlers. Bruce takes passengers for tea in his cabin built on the site of an abandoned outport. We opted to forego the return trip by boat and hiked seven kilometres along the shoreline and interior past the remains of homes, graveyards and long-forgotten gardens. Fresh tracks reminded us that moose were in the area but, once again, there were no encounters. The Trinity area provided other memorable hikes. The Skerwink Trail near Port Rexton and Trinity East is a 5.3km loop with stunning views of towering sea stacks and craggy cliffs. A three-kilometre loop on nearby Fox Island reveals a charming panorama of shoreline and historic buildings. The reputation of Newfoundlanders for friendliness was evident throughout our travels. In talking to a local couple during one hike near Trinity, we remarked about how hard it was to find fresh fish in local stores. It turned out they had caught some cod that morning, and they dropped off a portion of fish and the traditional accompaniment of scruncheons – cubes of fat-back pork – at our rental suite. A delightful St. John’s woman we met after theatre one night offered to take us out hiking when we returned to the city at the end of our island tour. We couldn’t take in all the parts of Newfoundland and Labrador that intrigued us. We visited Fogo Island, drawn by curiosity about one of the few communities that collectively refused to resettle. There, we saw the imaginative artists’ studios created by Zita Cobb’s Shorefast Foundation. At Gros Morne National Park on the west side of Newfoundland, we hiked two of the most popular trails, Green Gardens, led by a park naturalist and the Tablelands, where we used a GPS provided by park staff to outline the unique geologic features of the region. On the guided hike, we had a tangible encounter with a moose. It had been turned into jerky and was served along with Labrador tea as a treat by the park naturalist. With so many moose in the park, there is a limited hunting season to keep the population down, he explained. From memories of long ago trips to Newfoundland, we didn’t have high expectations for dining out on the island. A few meals were forgettable, but thankfully overshadowed by several memorable dining experiences. The Bonavista Social Club is building a strong following in

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New Amherst Cove on Bonavista Peninsula with locals and visitors alike attracted to its wood-fired pizzas and locally grown ingredients. The Fishers’ Loft Inn and The Artisan Inn’s Twine Loft restaurants in Trinity are popular and require reservations in peak season. The Two Whales vegetarian café became a favourite for soup and sandwiches. Of course, the owner had to tell us, “You should have been in here the other day; Gordon Pinsent was in entertaining the other customers. He’s quite charming.” In St. John’s, Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food is a standout for coffee and casual breakfasts and lunches. Our final night in St. John’s was spent in Piatto Restaurant, where, it turned out, our waitress was from Victoria. After talking about pros and cons of living on the east or west coast of Canada, talk eventually turned to The Republic of Doyle. Our waitress told us how it’s common to see Allan Hawco hanging out at the Duke of Duckworth, just a few blocks from where we were staying. “The Duke” is featured in the TV series and we had walked by and peeked in. There wasn’t enough interest to pursue our investigation further. We’ll see it soon enough when Jake and Malachy Doyle are back in action next season. No doubt, Gordon Pinsent will SL be back as the villainous Maurice Becker. For IF YOU GO information, visit www.seniorlivingmag. com/articles/republic-of-doyle

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Experience Quebec City BY LAUREL ANDERSON

Amusement and recreational parks The city offers a variety of delightful experiences within its three amusement and/or recreational parks. Among its many features, Valcartier Vacation Village has 35 water slides, a wave pool, mini-golf, acrobatic diving shows, volleyball and go-cart racing. Les Galeries de la Capitale includes 280 marvelous stores, 35 restaurants, Canada’s largest IMAX screen and six movie theatres. Located within Les Galeries de la Capitale is the Méga Parc, which is an amusement park that

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features many attractions for the whole family. The rides include the roller coaster, balloon rides, a ferris wheel and g-force. As well, play a variety of video games or skate on the Olympic-sized skating rink. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Base de plein air La Découverte offers a breathtaking view of surrounding Quebec City. Here, climb Mont Bélair and view the Laurentian mountains, swim in the pool, hike, or ski one of the eight cross-country skiing trails in the winter. For children’s entertainment, there is a playground and group activities, as well as the astronomy observatory, which is open year-round. Special events Two of the many special events during the summer are the Festival Beauport en Blues and the Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition. The Festival Beauport en Blues is held for two days in July and is solely devoted to Blues music. The Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition, held from late July

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to the beginning of August, is located at the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Enjoy a view of the fireworks from the top of the Montmorency waterfall, or The cobblestone streets of Old Quebec.

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uebec City is a magical place that presents unique attractions and experiences. Old town Quebec features a European charm and cobblestone streets with many wonderful boutiques, shops and restaurants housed in striking, historic structures. Watch glass blowers at work, explore exceptional shops, find fantastic fashions, or sit at outdoor restaurants and watch horse-drawn carriages while listening to skilled street performers. Relaxation at its best!

down by the river, at low tide, where the incredible acoustics make it possible to imagine the sound of the canons being fired during the Battle of Montmorency, which took place in 1759.

Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency) Montmorency Falls Park is an historic area where you can walk across a suspended bridge above a waterfall 30m higher than Niagara Falls, and visit the site of the Battle of Montmorency. At the top, imagine how canons were raised up to this spot back in the 1750s. This is also where Québec’s national holiday is celebrated on June 24th. The vicinity is beautifully scenic and great for walking, cycling, picnicking or dining. At the top of the cliff at Montmorency Falls Park sits the elegant Manoir Montmorency. Nestled in its beauteous surroundings, within the park, the restaurant serves superb meals for the entire family. The Kent House Café bistro, the interpretation centre and gift shop are also located at this spot, where you’ll have a breathtaking view of the Montmorency falls and Île d’Orléans.

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15 MINUTES FROM QUEBEC CITY The Huron-Wendat First Nation More fascinating history and activities are available at Wendake, the Huron-Wendat First Nation. Learn about the nation’s culture, legends and traditions. Explore local galleries and arts & crafts shops, which feature a broad range of traditional and contemporary creations. Watch shows at the 300-seat amphitheatre, like Ozalik (July 23 to August 17), which will entertain the whole family with traditional Native dances and songs. The Wendake’s First Nations Hotel is a four-star hotel and museum holding conference rooms and a gourmet restaurant with menu items including venison, game, and fish that the chef and his staff skillfully prepare. Canada’s history and rich culture are well presented in and around Quebec City. Do not be concerned if you do not speak French as most businesses employ bilingual staff who greatly add to the authenticity and enjoyment of your trip. You will see why Quebec City is not just a place, it is an experience. And SL you’ll be glad you went! For IF YOU GO information, visit www.seniorlivingmag. com/articles/quebec-city

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arly on a cloudless September morning, I stare at the grey building on the riverbank. Long and low, it hugs the earth, half buried in the landscape, but the eastern end sweeps skyward towards the Peace Tower. It’s no accident in design. The roof ends in a high fin with tiny windows: in Morse code these spell

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out “Lest we forget” and “N’oublions jamais.” The visible building is the tip of the iceberg – below ground are half a million artifacts in the collections and conservation rooms, archives and libraries, and research facilities. Forty years have passed since my obsession with museums began. I’ve spent hours in many – some tiny one-roomers in villages, others filling houses in prosperous towns. A few with peeling paint and rickety steps were filled with treasures; but others were modern architectural marvels in nations’ capitals, airy and inviting. Several in Ottawa are like this, but my favourites are the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and the Canadian War Museum on the banks of the Ottawa River just west of downtown. Both are bold and beautiful

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even from afar. I filled a whole day at the Canadian War Museum last year, an exploration I had promised myself since its awardwinning new home opened. Alone, I climb a twisting ramp up to the sloping green roof, which today looks like a hay field. From the lookout, I can clearly see Parliament Hill and

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hear only the wind in the trees. I pause and consider the museum’s mandate: Educate. Preserve. Remember. Below my feet lies Canada’s military heritage, a reminder of past sacrifices and victories dating from before the Europeans arrived. Horrific and celebratory. Fearinducing and courageous. The Canadian War Museum has been collecting and preserving our military stories since 1880, but this is its first custom-built home, opened in 2005 on its 125th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. It’s hugely popular, attracting a million visitors annually. And I’m thrilled to be one of them. I’m dwarfed in the museum’s entrance hall. The interior is stark, austere. Riveted steel girders and walls of rough

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I come upon a homemade pocket teddybear that a 10-yearold daughter gave to her father to “keep him safe” when he left for the front. I read a letter in a childish hand from his son, then learn the bear was found in their dad’s pocket after he was killed and later returned to the family. I cry, something I’ve never done before in a museum. And I wasn’t the only one. The Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour is an equally powerful expression of how Canadians remember and honour those who serve and have served in our armed forces. The exhibits here tell us our stories from well before Confederation to contemporary anniversaries. Taking centre stage is the original model of the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Canada’s coming of age at Vimy is commemorated in Regeneration Hall, a narrow, angular gallery inside the soaring fin of the roof. It contains some of the original plaster casts created by Walter Allward, the sculptor of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial that commemorates the dead of WWI in France. No explanations are given – the magnificent carvings speak eloquently of the horror and pain of war. The soaring east window perfectly frames the Peace Tower sending a strong message of hope for a better future. Soon, I’m in a vast space amidst tanks, aircraft, cannon,

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military vehicles of all kinds, and naval weaponry. This is the LeBreton Gallery, where the “big stuff” is displayed, and military history buffs gather to ooh and aah. Above my head, suspended from the ceiling, is a CF-101B Voodoo fighter jet from the Cold War; alongside me is a torpedo, probably carried by Canada’s first submarines, CC1 and CC2, in 1914; and behind me, lying silent but sinister, is a German midget submarine donated by Farley Mowatt. A battered jeep from the Canadian mission in Kosovo attracts me the most. Its five bullet holes in the windshield demonstrate just how dangerous UN peacekeeping can be. I’m relieved to discover that this story ended with the jeep’s

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occupants unharmed. I save the best for last – this is Memorial Hall, hidden deep in the heart of the museum. I enter through a narrow twisting corridor whose tall walls press in on me and then open into a bare room with a small window high in one wall. The space is a cross between a dungeon and a Cistercian abbey. It’s no accident. On the wall opposite the window is the only artifact, the focal point. It’s a headstone from WWI with bloodred poppies tucked in its crevices. Every November 11 at exactly 1100 hours, the sun streams through the high window and strikes the stone. Remembrance Day services are held here annually, of course, but official invitations are needed to attend. My brother-in-law was lucky last year and told me the experience was one of the most moving of his life. For me, just being alone in that sacred space is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The new Canadian War Museum has made a supreme ef-

fort to balance historical facts and hard data with our emotional, heroic, and often distressing stories. That it succeeds in weaving the military and political overviews with the human connection in our heritage is masterly. I leave feeling I have met the individuals represented and have experienced a living archive. It’s no accident. IF YOU GO: • Visit warmuseum.ca for everything you need to know. • Entry is free for everyone on Canada Day, Remembrance Day and on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; also, free every day for serving and veteran members of the CanaThe vast LeBreton Gallery. dian and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Otherwise admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors. • Guided tours available. • Fully accessible for visitors with mobility challenges. • Good restaurant and a gift shop that has a large selection SL of military history books.

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aida Gwaii’s legendary windswept beaches and towering old-growth forests lie off British Columbia’s remote northern coast. Eager to hike there, my daughter Jessica and I fly into Masset, just a two-hour flight from Vancouver’s south terminal. Herb shuttles us to the car rental office. “First timers, eh? Well…you’re at Graham Island’s most northerly point. Of Haida Gwaii’s 150 islands, this and Moresby to the south are our biggest,” he winks. “You’re gonna love it! I came up for a two-day job… and stayed 40 years!” Our mama-daughter expedition continues across the causeway at Copper Beech Guest House. Over tea, we chat with Susan Musgrave, renowned Canadian poet, writer, teacher… and current owner of this B&B. She urges us to take it slow and see what unfolds during our stay. Already, we’re suspecting we’ll be short of time. To start us off, manager Julia tours us around our lodgings. Shaded by a

giant beech tree, this blue-trimmed cottage built in 1914 brims with antiques, books and artifacts. “Each room’s different,” she grins. Covering the top floor, “Cloud 9” becomes ours for five days. Here, Douglas Coupland wrote the ending for his novel, Generation A. Downstairs, guestbook entries show us that other celebs also enjoyed cozy stays overlooking Delkatla Inlet: Pierre and Maggie Trudeau; Margaret Atwood; David Suzuki. Inspired, we reconnoiter downtown Masset, still a small fishing village clustered around a picturesque harbour… and one of the first places European pioneers settled in the 1800s. Our plans evolve over Bison burgers at Mile Zero Grill, the Yellowhead Highway’s westernmost starting point. Glancing at our roadmap, Jessica observes, “Look! We’re driving that very road tomorrow!” Our after-breakfast road trip takes us south to Skidegate. Glimpses of Hecate Strait punctuate sparsely inhabited landscapes; Sitka deer graze roadsides;

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Upon arrival, we drive along Front Street. Dugout canoes and hand-built fishing boats no longer rest on the beach; instead, canoe-shaped markers in Haida language identify residential streets. And the dogfish totem, a Bill Reid pole raised in 1978, still fronts the language immersion longhouse, the only one left along a pretty waterfront once lined with totems. Award winning, the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum proves magnificent. Totems carved in 2001 rise in front of stylized “longhouses” representing six early villages. Entering through the greeting house, huge glass windows allow sweeping views of Hecate Strait and forests beyond. Wondrous collections of Haida artifacts and artwork showcase these islands’ long aboriginal history. In the pole gallery, ancient totems from Tanu and Skedans dwarf us; today’s artists carve new cedar poles in the canoe house outside. Theatre presentations feature dancers dressed traditionally in red button blankets, woven hats and animal masks. Before leaving, a stop close to the highway reveals a wooden Madonna protecting St. Mary’s Spring. Locals be-

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lieve drinking from it means returning to Haida Gwaii. Silent wishes and a few sips later, we continue to Masset. Bundling in layers our third day, we hike windswept beaches east of Masset. Getting there through Naikoon Provincial Park’s legendary rainforest becomes an experience in itself. Lofty trees along Tow Hill Road seem to envelope us; odd-shaped “creatures” perch on branches; mosses cover forest floors. And off this narrow gravel road, New Moon Over Naikoon bakery nestles in the woods. Munching fresh-baked cinnamon buns at tables under the trees kicks off this threebeach day. At North Beach, we recall a Haida legend that says raven coaxed the people from clamshells onto the vast sands here. This day, locals in four-wheel drives race the wind along its firm, low tide expanses… and hardy souls swim in frigid, crashing waves. Battling stiff headwinds, we beachcomb for several kilometres toward Tow Hill, a volcanic basalt fortress. Though tempted by its steep trail to popular viewpoints up top, we try out nearby South Beach.

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Thrilled, at first, to uncover moon shells of all sizes, we graduate to climbing sand dunes. Stumbling like toddlers up and down shifting hillocks takes our breath away; we rest against weathered driftwood until brisk winds swirl fine sands across our log pillows… and us! And later prowling shorelines at Agate Beach, we search for the crystalline gems said to have healing powers. Agate colours vary from clear white, to yellow-amber, greens… even red. The trick becomes spotting irregular, translucent stones among the millions of other rocks. We happily finger smooth samples clacking in our pockets as we stroll. This epic day of salt winds, pounding waves, and kilometres of sand and shrieking seabirds wraps up in Masset Cemetery. Forested pathways lead us past mounded graves covered with mosses and flowers; some headstones date to the early 1900s. Beyond lies access to a rocky coastline where locals walk their dogs and enjoy great bonfires. We explore this beach one-way, looping back to our car through the forest 22 20

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filled with early evening birdsong. The last full day, we drive the coastal road to neighbouring Old Masset. Artists usually welcome visitors into their workshops; being Sunday, they’re closed. Instead, a pictorial map guides Rambling over South Beach dunes.

us to totems situated throughout the village. We try working out stories being told by carvers, identifying symbols like the frog, bringing wealth; resourceful eagle; trickster raven; strong whale and powerful wolf. And resident Jaalen Edenshaw’s 13-metre pole is the talk of the town: first totem raised at Windy Bay in 130 years. His legacy pole cel-

ebrates two anniversaries: the 20th of cooperative management of Gwaii Hanaas National Park, and 25th of preserving south Moresby’s ancient forests. Browsing locally crafted Haida artwork inside Sarah’s Haida Arts, we find argillite carvings, sleek paddles, masks, totems, fine cedar bark baskets and hats. Exquisite handmade jewelry incorporating gold, silver and abalone inspires us to try on countless bracelets and pendants. Jessica’s new silver ring features a raven, signifying one clan. After another round of the bakery’s cinnamon buns, we spend our last morning on South Beach. This time, silver mists shroud the coastline. Immersed in this silent, otherworldly beachscape, we marvel at our remarkable introduction to Haida Gwaii’s culture, history and natural beauty. SL For IF YOU GO information, visit www.seniorlivingmag.com/articles/haida-gwaii

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t this years Senior Expo, organizers brought a little of the country indoors with a western theme that included creative displays of straw bales, saddles and even old western store fronts. Of course, cowboy hats were plentiful, as exhibitors and visitors donned the appropriate apparel to become cowboys and cowgirls for a day. A local dance and show band, BVD Country, and solo entertainer Steve Peabody kept toes tapping from morning to afternoon, as approximately 2,300 visitors strolled through the exhibits and enjoyed the day-long entertainment provided by Senior Living, host of this annual event. Lessons in line dancing were offered by the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society and a flash mob of about 50 line dancers entertained the lunch crowd with their impromptu performance, led by Vicky McCulloch, Hilda Cook, and Joe and Cindy Archer. A full busload of up-island visitors joined the event, coming from the communities of Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni, Parksville and Nanaimo, thanks to the organizing efforts of Bill Cove and the generous support of Wilson’s Transportation. As with other events this large, planning starts many months before. This year the supervision of event planner Caroline Weatherhead ensured everyone got what they came for, whether that was information, or just some enjoyable entertainment. For some, the Senior Expo has become an opportunity to visit with old friends while others find it provides ideas for new activities. One regular visitor said he discovered a bunch of senior travel and activity options last year and was back to sign up for some more. A large cafe-style seating area provided ample room to consume a beverage or enjoy a meal in full view of the day long entertainment, thanks to Today’s Lunch Co., who supplied hot and cold entrees. Thanks to the helping hands of many volunteers, the day’s events progressed smoothly. Appreciation goes out to the young women from Job’s Daughters, the paramedics from St. John’s Ambulance, and Saanich Volunteer Services (SVS has volunteered at the Senior Expo since it began in 2006. Thank you!!). Master of Ceremonies (and Senior Living columnist) Pat Nichol, kept the performances and activities moving along on schedule.. Two major partners, Saanich Recreation and Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation deserve recognition for their continued support of this event. Because of their involvement, the Senior 24 22

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Victoria Attractions for All Ages BY JANE CASSIE

ver since our daughter, Emily, gave birth to grandson No. 1, Victoria has been a second home. Although our visits are usually confined to indoor cuddle time and neighbourhood strolls, during this trip we decide to take them both to a few visitor’s haunts. And while strapped into his snuggly, wee Keegan gets to be a tourist in his home town. He receives his first history lesson as we stroll through the acclaimed Royal BC Museum. And by going on Monday, when there are no hosted BC school groups, he’s not competing with other keen learners. The Membership Program offers us exclusive access and great discounts on special exhibitions and events – like The Vikings exhibition and Night at the Museum Sleepover that are coming in May. What a treat that would be for our sweet Keegs! Even the regular displays are eye-openers for our guy. Over seven million specimens and artifacts are behind the scenes in collections, with many key items on display in the impressive 26,000-square-foot treasure trove. Passing through realistic re-creations, we journey from the ice age, where woolly mammoths once roamed the earth, to the present day ecosystems of our dewy forests and coastline. Though he’s cozy in his carrier, the life-size displays even tweak our grandbabe’s curiosity. Intriguing stories and monumental totems are favourite highlights in The First Peoples Gallery. A dazzling display of fossils, reptiles and insects is presented in the Natural History Gallery and while meandering through a maze of storefront facades in the Modern History Gallery, we retrace BC’s timeline back to the 1700s. “Things sure have changed since those days,” my retired teacher/husband says, when peering into St. Ann’s tiny one-room schoolhouse that’s located right next to the museum. I glance over at my quiet grandson, and notice he’s fallen asleep in class. Not wanting to wake our sleeping boy, we bypass the museum’s IMAX, a six-story-high theatre that displays everything from Hollywood flicks to enlightening documentaries. Although this largest BC screen and surround-sound would clearly heighten our boomer senses, it might also arouse our grandbaby from blissful slumber – a definite no-no! Instead, we decide to infuse him with a taste of culture, and after a short drive to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, he’s wide-eyed again and ready to stroll. Seven separate galleries in this vibrant venue are home to nearly 18,000 objets d’art. While ambling past the varied collection of Canadian, historical and Asian works, Keegan babbles and coos, as if giving his two cents worth. And after entering the Emily Carr exhibit, he gets really vocal. Baby experts might claim it’s just name recognition (same as his Mom’s) but I’m pretty convinced – he’s impressed! And who wouldn’t be? This Canadian icon of the 26 24

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arts not only captured BC landscapes in a unique way, but also integrated the villages of First Nations people into her masterpieces. And as well as being gifted with the paint brush, she was equally talented with the pen. Excerpts from The Book Of Small, and her other six manuscripts, can be viewed just a few blocks away, in the yellow clapboard home where she lived as a child. The simple abode is certainly no mansion, but the next baby/ boomer attraction on our list sure is! Everyone likes snooping through a castle. Even though Craigdarroch is sans the moat and drawbridge, it boasts all the other citadel traits: turrets, towers, dormers, gothic chimneys – quite the contrasting architecture to its modern day neighbours! “It reminds me a little of the Addams Family,” says Emily, while posing with Keegan for a photo moment. Although the impressive structure could easily serve as a set for the 1991 comedy flick, this former home of Joan Dunsmuir is the real McCoy. But unlike most castle-type fairy tales, this one doesn’t have a happy ending. Joan’s husband and wealthy coal baron, Robert Dunsmuir, died in 1889, a year before the castle was completed. The idea of a woman managing a $20 million estate back in those days was preposterous, and she was persuaded to hand over most of the dealings to her two boys. In 1900, one of them died. The other fought for his brother’s share of the estate, and after a major family riff, Joan sued him and won. She died in 1908 leaving the entire lump sum to her five surviving daughters and three other heirs. And her son was left totally out of the picture. The 39-room, 20,000-square-foot manor is decked out with imported white oak and one of Canada’s finest collections of stained and leaded glass. Lavish décor, period pieces and fine

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paintings are topped off with coiffed ceilings. And 87 stairs escalate four and a half floors to a view-boasting tower. “Quite the lifestyle,” I mutter in awe, while gazing over the panorama of Victoria. “Quite the workout,” Emily responds, while looking down at the added weight cradled in her arms. Nana, Bubba and Keegan gaze up at the world’s largest totem pole in Beacon Hill Park.

flower-bordered footpaths that weave throughout its 24.8 verdant hectares are eye-catching, and looking up at the world’s largest totem pole that soars skyward for 39 metres may make you feel woozy, they won’t likely be on the must-see list for most munchkins. Maybe the pretty peacocks, adventure playground and waterpark will be. If not, undoubtedly the petting zoo will. Bleating sheep, braying alpacas and hee-hawing donkeys wander alongside pot-bellied pigs, ducks and goats. We hear and pet them all. It’s too bad we can’t say the same for Keegan. After this day of family fun stuff, he’s all about the snooze. “Will you wake him? No not I. For if I do, he sure will cry!” Yes, this Nana is right into her new role – and is already looking forward to the next Victoria visit and more baby/ SL boomer adventures!

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Get Out and About this Spring Mother’s Day Garden Tour presented by the Victoria Conservatory of Music This Mother’s Day weekend connect with the glory of spring. Your two-day pass for May 10th and 11th grants you exclusive passage to 10 hand-picked, enchanting private gardens in Victoria. Delight in the inspiration and joy of gardening while enjoying live music from VCM students and faculty. Have all your gardening questions answered by on-site Master Gardeners. More info at www.bcm.bc.ca/ victoria-garden-tour See ad on page 26

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Civic Orchestra of Victoria The Civic Orchestra of Victoria presents a concert at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall featuring Northern Romantic music including Wagner’s Prelude to “Die Meisersinger”, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Music Director Peter Butterfield. Piano Soloist Walter Prossnitz. Tickets $22, seniors $18. More info at www.civicorchestraofvictoria.org See ad on page 28 Science World

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir at White Rock & West Vancouver The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir, now in its 34th season and with 80 male voices singing in four-part harmony, will ‘Sing into Spring’ with two Lower Mainland concerts featuring ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’. On Saturday, May 3rd, the VWMC will be joined by the senior ensemble of the White Rock Children’s Choir, just back from their performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. Then, on Friday, May 23rd the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir performs at the West Vancouver United Church. Both concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Ticket are adults $25, seniors $22, students $10, and can be purchased online at www.vwmc. ca or by phone at 604-878-1190, or from any choir member. White Rock concert tickets are also available at Mareth’s Hair Studio (Mon-Fri) and the Tapestry Music Shop (MonSat). See ad on page 28

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Making a Splash

BY KEVIN MCKAY

hile the season turns to spring and Canadians look to break out of their winter blahs, a group of people in Langley are turning their thoughts to the upcoming 26th annual Seniors Games to be held this September 9 to 13. With less than six months to go, the games committee is hard at work behind the scenes in preparation of running a smooth event at the end of summer. According to host society president Milt Kruger things are shaping up very well. “Our key volunteers are all in place and making good progress in their areas as we get closer to Games week,” says Milt. On March 8, a community awareness event at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre in Langley City proved to be a great success and formally marked the starting point for recruiting community volunteers to lend support the week of the Games. The biggest issue the committee has been facing is concerns with technology. Milt says, “The most significant challenge to date is a glitch on our website. We are in the process of creating a fresh one to replace the current site, and the new site should be up and running by the start of April.” Although the website has created some extra work for organizers, and frustration for some of the Games participants and volunteers, the new site should serve everyone well. One person really looking forward to the Games is 68-year-old Joy Hargreaves who lives in Langley. She believes it is something special to be hosting the Games in her own community, especially as she is an assistant coordi-

nator for the Zone 3 swimmers. “It will be really nice to have the competitions this year so close to home,” says Joy. “The swimming competition will be happening at the Walnut Grove pool, the one I swim in three times a week, so it will be great to be able to welcome everyone and have them compete in our pool.” “The Zone has hosted the Games in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, but this time it is in our backyard. I am so pleased that Langley City and the township were able to work together to bring the Games here and host this wonderful event.” In one sense, Joy has experience being part of the community hosting the Games. Her first Games experience was in Prince George in 2002, and even though she competed for Zone 3 and travelled from her home in Langley, Prince George is a community she had lived in for 15 years and knew well. “Those Games in Prince George were sort of like home games for me,” she says. “The fact they were there is one of the factors that convinced me to compete. I thought it would be fun to swim in a place where I knew so many people. I won some medals there and have won some at every Games I have competed at.” In fact, Joy won seven medals at her first Games, all silver. Over the 10 Games she has attended, she has won a variety of medals and jokes that she does better when her age in a particular year puts her in the younger half of her age bracket, and not so well when she is preparing to move up to the next age group. She enjoys the sprints and competes in 25- and 50-metre races in WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Reﬂections THEN & NOW

wish I hadn’t been such a late bloomer. By the time maturity caught up with me, I was already a senior. When I was ready to boogie, my body was “boogieless.” And when I was ready to challenge the world, the world told me not to call it, it would call me. I’m still waiting for the call. I remember always wanting to be about three inches taller than I was. Now, I’m three inches shorter than I was when I wanted to be three inches taller! Sixty-five, 70, 75, 80 years might sound awfully old to the young, but not to the ones who own them. Years are like sand that runs through our fingers. They go that quickly! I’m sure glad we don’t take these tired old bodies with us when we leave this world to journey to the next. I guess I could handle holding onto my body when I had a 33-inch waist, was three inches taller, could see my shoes while standing up and was even able to bend down to tie them! But not now. I offered to leave my body to science, but they want references, so I’ve decided against it. My wife says science isn’t big enough for my body. She always knows the right thing to say when I’m feeling low.

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I’m sure being a late bloomer has its advantages; I just can’t think of any. BY The disadvantages are a bit frustrating. Now that I realize all things are to be taken in moderation, I am well past moderate. Now that I have learned it is wise to run from temptation, temptation has run from me. Now that I understand what it means to walk and not run, I’m stuck on a scooter. Life is not fair for we late bloomers. My grown children seem to be my elders and pat me on the hand when I try to tell them of my revelations. Maturity isn’t all it’s cut out to be. People just don’t seem to appreciate a vibrant, intelligent young adult in a senior body! They think a “late bloomer” is some kind of undergarment. I guess the best way to describe a late bloomer is a person who finally gets to sit behind the steering wheel in a car, and discovers cars, as a rule, no longer have a clutch. Or arriving at the dance when everyone else has gone home. Or wanting to take a bite out of the world, but afraid of losing their teeth in the process. My kids and stepkids, who are in their 30s and 40s, have been mature for

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