Clayoquot Sound, with its spectacular bays and beaches, has
enthralled everyone privileged to experience it - from the First Nations people
and European explorers to the recent wave of whale-watching tourists from
around the world. Joanna Streetly and Adrian Dorst are residents of Clayoquot
who bring insiders' knowledge and pride to this account of a week-long trip by
kayak through the area. In vivid words and breathtaking photographs, they
depict the present-day allure of the Sound. Streetly, also delves into the
region's colourful past, from Native culture and traditions to more recent,
high-profile confrontations between forest companies and environmentalists. The
result is a well-rounded and inspirational portrait of one of the world's
finest natural reserves, now recognized by the United Nations as a World
Heritage Ecosystem.
Written by Joanna Streetly. Photographs by Adrian
Dorst. Published by Raincoast Books, 2000. |
