PORTRAIT OF THE PACIFIC RIM

Portrait of the Pacific Rim is a photographic tour of the awe-inspiring sights and activities on the far edge of Canada. The wild, raw beauty of the Pacific Rim is captured in dozens of colour photographs, as accomplished photographers Ole Hoyer and Wendy Snowdon share some of the gorgeous sights the west coast offers.

Pacific Rim National Park reserve, comprised of Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands and the West Coast Trail, is an unparalleled gem. Scraped out of the western edge of Vancouver Island, the landscape ranges from primordial rainforests to acres of sandy beaches, rugged bluffs and snow-capped mountains. Driving there is half the fun, as you travel the Pacific Rim Highway through the forest and along the lakeshores of many provincial parks. See the village of Coombs and its famous market with the goats on its roof, then pass through unforgettable Cathedral Grove.

The Pacific Rim is where people come to enjoy outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking, camping, fishing, wildlife watching and kayaking. Take home a tour of Long Beach, the tourist and surf towns of Ucluelet and Tofino, and the quiet cabins along the coast, plus the challenging grind of the moss-covered and often rainy West Coast Trail itself.

Ole Hoyer graduated from Ryerson University in photographic arts. His work has been published worldwide in numerous magazines, calendars and books. While travelling and freelancing in Europe, Ole and partner Wendy produced images for more than 25 books on that continents countries and regions. Ole and Wendy live in North Vancouver, BC.

Wendy Snowdon graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto in photographic arts. Her work has been published worldwide in numerous magazines, calendars and other publications. While travelling and freelancing in Europe, Wendy and her partner Ole produced images for more than 25 books on that continents countries and regions. Wendy and Ole make their home in North Vancouver, BC.