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The Coast 
Memoir Anthology


'The Coast' memoir anthology is a series of memoirs written by Senior Memoir Writing Groups,
​about their wonderful recollections of living on the BC Coast. 

In partnership with

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Ferry Tales 
​by Wendy Barker
Keywords: ferry, BC Ferries, Willingdon Beach, Popeye
Falling Leaves
by Roy Dale
Keywords: fall, autumn, Texada
Marjorie (Adey) Prushaw
by Gail Fennell

Keywords: Willingdon Beach, Michigan Heights, Adey Family
Boys and Their Guns
by Dave Harper

Keywords: hunting, Okeover, Theodosia , mudflats
Walking Wild 
​by Terry Faubert
Keywords: Trans-Canada Trail, Vancouver Island, hiking
Tsunami
by Janet Bingham

Keywords: tsunami, natural disasters
The BC Coast in the 1930s and 1940s
​by Bev Falconer
Keywords: steamships, Princess Mary, Prince Rupert
Two Days in Haida Gwaii
by Pat Buckna

Keywords: Haida Gwaii, travel, nature,
Coastline
​​by Helen Evans
Keywords: traveling, ferries, Europe, ships
The Old Guy and the Sea
​by Barry Wood
Keywords: fishing, salmon, kayaking
Surprise
​​by Jan Burnikell
Keywords: moving, Powell River
Diamonds
​by Roy Dale
Keywords: White Rock, living by the water
In the Nick of Time
​​by Terry Faubert
Keywords:  yacht, adventure
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Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​
  • Visit Us
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Exhibits >
      • Current Exhibits
      • Virtual Exhibits >
        • Kathaumixw
        • Riveting Women
        • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
        • Capturing Mountains
        • Story of Cedar
        • Powell River Firsts
        • Rod LeMay Collection
        • Pop-up Museum Exhibits
  • What to Do
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
  • Learn
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits & Tours
      • Outreach Kits
    • Educational Resources >
      • Local History Books
      • Indigenous History >
        • Place Names
      • Forestry History
      • Community History >
        • The Coast Memoirs
        • Memories of the Mill
      • Blast from the Past
      • Heritage Stops
    • Collections >
      • Objects
      • Archives >
        • Indexes & Finding Aids
        • Archival Descriptions
        • Powell River Digester
        • Phone Books & Directories
        • Good Citizen
        • Record of Military Service
    • Research Requests
  • Events
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Contact Us
  • Forestry Museum
  • Logo Contest