Myrna's Book Launch

Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre had its beginnings as a small fishing lodge on the edge of Upper Campbell Lake in 1959. It blossomed into a full fledged, internationally renowned Outdoor Education Centre and tourist lodge, and continues to attract students and guests from all over the world.

Myrna Boulding, who founded the Lodge with her late husband, Jim Boulding, will present the colourful history of the Lodge at the Museum at Campbell River on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 3pm.

Based on the book she recently published called “Survival, Strathcona Style; Off the Grid and On the Edge”, the pictorial presentation is as varied as the book and includes early photos of Upper Campbell Lake, the original Lodge building, and excellent photos of some of people who contributed to the growth of the business over the years. There are also great pictures depicting wilderness adventure in remote areas of Strathcona Park and the West Coast.

Myrna will share anecdotes from the book – many of which are humorous and were contributed by former staff and associates of the Lodge. For the people who may not be able to attend the reunion at the Lodge the following weekend on June 26th, Saturday afternoon at the Museum provides a great opportunity to reminisce with Myrna and see old acquaintances.

Catherine Gilbert