BC Inside Passage
by Robert Bales
Title
BC Inside Passage
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
The Inside Passage stretches from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert in northern BC, through the protected waters of British Columbia's central and northern coastline. There are some places, luckily, that are still inaccessible by road. British Columbia's Central Coast is one of them. Until BC Ferries launched its Discovery Coast Passage run in the summer of 1996, the Central Coast was also largely inaccessible by water.
When European explorers arrived along this coast in the 18th century, it was inhabited by Natives from several cultural groups. Although hunters and gatherers like the tribes of the Interior, the coastal natives, due to their abundant food supply, were able to establish permanent villages. Their complex cultures were distinguished by an emphasis on wealth, a refined artistic tradition, and a rich spirit life. Travel along the coast was accomplished via cedar dugout canoes that could be impressive in their length. Although there's nothing more inspiring than to see one of these massive canoes in action, they are only brought out for ceremonial occasions, such as a paddle trip to Vancouver or the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. These days, aluminum-hulled, high-speed boats are the vessels of choice among all inhabitants of the coast.
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March 20th, 2013
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Comments (27)
Marvin Blaine
Simply Amazing Robert! Love this! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Marvin gor the comment and the LF!! This was taken while we ere living on our boat!!
Kay Brewer
Wonderful, Robert. I didn't even know there was an Inside Passage in BC! Congratulations on your beautiful work reaching over 500 views! tw/g+
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kay for the nice comment, ciongrats and the TWG !! We took it each time we went to Alaska!!
Kay Brewer
Huge WOW factor, Robert! Congratulations on this lovely image reaching over 500 views! l/f
Maria Hunt
How fantastic, Robert. I love the layer of clouds and the cast of lavender in the clouds... Marvelous capture.f /l/twt
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Maria for the nice color comment and the LFT!! So glad you enjoyed the image!!