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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Hand Drawn Victoria with Emma Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION:Join Munro’s Books on May 10th to meet Emma Fitzgerald\, author of Hand Drawn Victoria: An Illustrated Tour in and Around BC’s Capital City!! \nFor locals and visitors alike\, these sketches and stories highlight both the historic monuments and everyday moments that make Victoria shine. \nYou never know quite what you’ll come across in British Columbia’s capital city. With its unmissable landmarks that attract people from around the world\, Victoria is also rich in forested beauty\, charming houses\, and curious people\, and is steeped in local history. \nFollowing the charm of her previous book\, Hand Drawn Vancouver\, in this memorable book\, Emma FitzGerald captures the coastal city of Victoria and its surrounding communities in over 100 sketches of: \n• Iconic Landmarks: It wouldn’t be a visit to Victoria without stopping by the Empress\, Munro’s\, or Butchart Gardens.\n• Local Favourites: The longstanding Beacon Drive In and James Bay’s Birdcage Confectionary are some beloved spots honoured within these pages.\n• Beautiful Architecture: Journey back in time by admiring historic buildings\, like Queen Anne–style homes and the spiraling Belfry Theatre.\n• Stunning West Coast Landscape: Explore natural wonders\, from culturally significant fields of camas flowers to Mystic Beach’s stunning shoreline.\n• Overheard Conversations: What really makes a city are the people who live there—Emma documents snippets of passersby’s conversations as she sketches. \nStructured by neighbourhood\, Hand Drawn Victoria is a beautiful keepsake for locals and visitors alike\, and a lovely way to celebrate the city—its buildings\, its people\, and its essence. \nEMMA FITZGERALD was born to Irish parents in Lesotho\, a small mountainous kingdom in Southern Africa. She moved to Canada at a young age and spent most of her childhood in Vancouver\, BC. Emma received a BFA in Visual Art from the University of British Columbia in 2004\, and a Masters in Architecture from Dalhousie University in 2008. She has worked in architecture offices across Canada and in Johannesburg\, South Africa. Her love of drawing on location led to her first book\, Hand Drawn Halifax\, and its follow-up\, Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia’s South Shore. She then turned her interest in people and places to where she grew up; Hand Drawn Vancouver was published in 2020 as she began working on Hand Drawn Victoria. In between her Hand Drawn series\, Emma has illustrated five children’s books\, including EveryBody’s Different on EveryBody Street\, written by Sheree Fitch. She lives and draws in Lunenburg\, Nova Scotia. \nWHEN: Friday\, May 10th from 1:00-2:30 p.m.\nWHERE: In-store at Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government St.\nWHAT: Meet and greet plus book signing with Emma Fitzgerald.\nHOW: This event is free to attend.
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LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Victoria Day Explore Victoria Book Signing!
DESCRIPTION:Join Munro’s Books on Victoria Day to meet the authors of four local books: Collin Varner’s 50 Keystone Flora Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest and 50 Keystone Fauna Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest; Taryn Eyton’s Backpacking on Vancouver Island; and Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies’ 111 Places in Victoria That You Must Not Miss! \n12:00-1:30 p.m.: Collin Varner and Taryn Eyton \nAbout 50 Keystone Flora Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest: \nA keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem\, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species\, the ecosystem would be radically altered or even collapse. This pocket-sized field guide by bestselling naturalist Collin Varner highlights 50 keystone trees\, flowering plants\, fruit-bearing plants\, marine plants\, and fungi found across the Pacific Northwest bioregion—including Douglas Fir\, Sitka Spruce\, Large-leafed Lupine\, Wild Mint\, Salal\, Salmonberry\, Marine Eelgrass\, Red-belted Polypore\, and more. Each entry features clear photography\, etymology\, descriptions\, habitat information\, risks and warnings. This convenient and easy reference is perfect for casual walkers\, hikers\, campers\, and beachcombers\, and draws awareness to the importance of conservation and protection of these crucial species. \nAbout 50 Keystone Fauna Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest: \nA keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem\, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species\, the ecosystem would be radically altered or even collapse. This pocket-sized field guide by bestselling naturalist Collin Varner highlights 50 keystone birds\, mammals\, amphibians\, insects\, fish\, shellfish\, and mollusks found across the Pacific Northwest bioregion—including the American Crow\, Bald Eagle\, American Beaver\, California Sea Lion\, Sea Otter\, Orca\, Coyote\, Grizzly Bear\, Giant Pacific Octopus\, Chinook Salmon\, Pacific Tree Frog\, Pacific Banana Slug\, Mixed Bumblebee\, and more. Each entry features clear photography\, etymology\, descriptions\, habitat information\, risks and warnings. This convenient and easy reference is perfect for casual walkers\, hikers\, campers\, beachcombers\, sailors\, paddlers\, and whale watchers\, and draws awareness to the importance of conservation and protection of these crucial species. \nAbout Backpacking on Vancouver Island: \nDiscover 35 of Vancouver Island’s best day hikes and overnight trips. Vancouver Island is home to legendary backpacking routes\, and this expertly researched book takes you to the best of the best\, whether you’re looking for a weekend trip to a mountain peak\, a multi-day adventure to a secluded beach\, or an easy day trip to a waterfall. The author\, Taryn Eyton\, is an experienced backpacker and Leave No Trace Master Educator. In addition to sharing the best backpacking routes on the Island\, she provides practical advice to promote fun wilderness experiences and minimize your environmental impact. Every featured backpacking trip includes: Elevation\, distance\, and time information Route descriptions and trail maps Points of cultural and natural history Tips on where to camp and where to find water Information about fees\, permits\, and reservations. \n1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies \nAbout 111 Places in Victoria That You Must Not Miss: \nAuthors Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies take you to find the cool\, the quirky\, and the unusual places hidden in Victoria amidst the fascinating architecture and glorious outdoor scenery. Visit the place where author Rudyard Kipling slept. Explore Canada’s largest ant farm. Answer the call of nature in a pub’s haunted loo. Or take a date to a secluded\, waterfront fish-and-chips shop. See the world’s tallest totem pole while it still stands. If it’s history you’re after\, consider that James Cook was the first non-indigenous person to set foot near here in 1778. Later\, the Hudson’s Bay Company established the spot as a trading post\, naming it Fort Victoria after the reigning British queen. Vestiges of the old British Empire can still be spotted in the majestic colonial buildings in the inner harbor\, the red double decker buses on its busy streets and the occasional old fashioned British telephone booths. \nWHEN: Monday\, May 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nWHERE: At Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government St. Outside\, weather permitting\, or inside the store.\nWHAT: Book signings with Collin Varner\, Taryn Eyton\, Dave Doroghy\, and Graeme Menzies\nHOW: This event is free to attend.
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LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
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