Local Celebrity: Roderick Haig-Brown

Haig-Brown House on the Campbell River

          Roderick Haig-Brown was a world-renowned writer and conservationist. Like Sybil Andrews, he was an English transplant; originally hailing from Lancing, Sussex in England. He moved from his home in Lancing to Washington state where he worked in a logging camp before crossing the border into British Columbia after his visa expired. He then remained in the province, working as a logger at Nimpkish Lake and as a commercial fisherman and angling guide.

          Haig-Brown was best known for his books focusing on nature and fly-fishing. Some of his notable works include A River Never Sleeps (1946), Saltwater Summer (1948), Measure of the Year (1950), and Fisherman's Fall (1964). All together, he had written over 25 books and over 200 articles.

           Today, Haig-Brown's legacy lives on. Lucky for us, his beautiful River-side home is now a summer B&B, and if you call ahead, you can have a tour of his study -- where he spent the majority of his time writing. In the winter, the house is a temporary accommodation for a "Writer in Residence", which is operated by the Museum at Campbell River.

Fun Facts: 

• The Cheese Corn Connection: Roderick Haig-Brown was the godson of Lord Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts.
• Old School: Roderick's wife, Ann, worked at the Carihi School library.
• A Cow for Milking: Together, Roderick and Ann had a small farm, which included a cow, goats, and a large garden.
• SuperWife: Ann typed all of Roderick's manuscripts for him.
• The Apple Don't Fall Far: Roderick and Ann had four children together, Mary, Valerie, Celia, and Alan, who all went on to have careers in literature and education.
• Remember Me For Centuries: The Haig-Brown House is now a historic site and owned by the city of Campbell River, but managed by the local museum.
• School Spirit: The University of Victoria has a residence hall named after him. 
• Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Mt. Haig-Brown is located in Strathcona Park.

Looking Forward To:

September Highlights

 

Quadrapalooza – September 4^th-6^th  

N.I. Cruisers Annual Show ‘n’ Shine – September 6^th 

Volunteer Fair at Spirit Square – September 12^th   

BIG Annual Rotary Book Sale – September 12^th     

Haig-Brown Festival – September 13^th       

The Frogger 15k – September 19^th    

HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway – September 19^th   

Tuesday, September 1^st

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Thursday, September 3^rd

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• QuadraPUBlooza – official pre-party at Heriot Bay Inn, 9pm ($10); 250-285-3322

Friday, September 4^th

• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! www.quadrapalooza.com 
• Last Blast of Summer from 4-7pm at Willow Point Splash Park 
• Join Greenways Land Trust in removing invasives from Baikie Island; 250-287-3785 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 5^th

• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm
• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-5pm
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour at 1672 Constitution Rd, Black Creek, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm; 250-337-2000 
• “Just Try It” – opportunity to register for FREE classes at Strathcona Gardens and try them out first. Runs from the 5^th-10^th; 250-287-9234 
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• North Island Cruisers pre-show ‘cruise-by’ around Campbell River.

Sunday, September 6^th

• North Island Cruisers Annual Show ‘n’ Shine downtown on Shoppers Row and in the Tyee Plaza. 
• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! 
• Snowden Trail Challenge: run, bike or both! www.snowdentrailchallenge.com   
• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-5pm 
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden, 10am-5pm. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231 
• CR Storm vs. Comox Glacier Kings, 4pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Monday, September 7^th

• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-4pm 
• Halbe Hall Labour Day Picnic at Noon – Free Family Event with salmon BBQ, bouncy castle, music, entertainment and more! 250-923-8358 (8369 Island Hwy)

Tuesday, September 8^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm. 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320

Wednesday, September 9^th

• Fall Kick Off (all ages) at Strathcona Gardens from 6:30pm-8pm. Free Admission! Face-painting, ice-cream, jello-slide, inflatables and more! 250-287-9234

Thursday, September 10^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Nanaimo art rock group “Gold & Shadow” perform at CR Baptist Church www.goldandshadow.com

Friday, September 11^th

• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Quathiaski Cove 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• Friday Night at the Movies – enjoy a leisure skate while watching Disneynature’s Bears! Admission ($4 or $10) includes skate rental, pizza & juice. 250-287-9234 
• CR Storm vs. Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 12^th

• Non-Profit Fair at Spirit Square from 11am-3pm; www.spiritsquare.ca 
• Annual Rotary Book Sale – It’s BIG! 9am-4pm at the Community Centre 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Black Creek Fall Fair runs from 9am-3:30pm at the Community Centre - something for everyone to enjoy! www.blackcreek-cc.com   
• Super Saturday: Abstraction! Make a wild abstract painting using acrylics on paper. Free drop-in art from 1-3pm at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261 
• Women for Women 5k/10k Trail Mix Challenge & Kids Run at Carihi Track Field; 250-203-2845. 
• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Rebecca Spit 
• Annual Haig-Brown Lecture at the Museum ($10) 7-8:30pm with Bev Sellars on ‘Aboriginals, Conservation, Fish and our Common Survival’; 250-287-3103 
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca 
• CR Storm vs. Saanich Braves, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Sunday, September 13^th

• 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival from 12-4pm, FREE! Crafts, games, entertainment, food, tours, readings, fly-tying, stewardship awards and more! 250-286-6646 
•  Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Annual Rotary Book Sale – It’s BIG! 9am-12pm at the Community Centre 
• Fall Kick-Off at the Discovery Community Church following 10am Sunday Service – Free Family BBQ with face-painting, games, food & more! 
• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Heriot Bay Inn with Reception at 3pm. 
• Almost End of Summer Market at the Legion, 12-5pm; multi-vendors. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Monday, September 14^th           

• Free Square Dancing Lessons from 7-9pm at the Eagles Hall (Couples & Singles!); 250-287-3959 at 1999 14^th Avenue.

Tuesday, September 15^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Thursday, September 17^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234

Friday, September 18^th

• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 19^th

• The Annual Greenways Land Trust Frogger 15k! 9am start from Spirit Square. 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Sports Day Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm (with regular Admission). 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca 
• CR Hospice Society hosts featured comedians James Wall & Sean Proudlove at the Quinsam Recreational Hall; call 250-286-1121 for details and tickets. 
• The Gospel Pilgrims present Blue Grass Gospel at the Discovery Community Church, 7pm – Free! Everyone Welcome.   
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• HUGE FIREWORKS at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca

Sunday, September 20^th

• Terry Fox Run. 9am Registration and 10am start from Frank James Park 
• Historic Boat Tour to Desolation Sound/Teakerne Arm with early lunch at Lund; register with the Museum at 250-287-3103 
• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Come meet the Storm team at Strathcona Gardens! Skating with the kids from 3-5:30pm (regular admission); 250-287-9234 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Monday, September 21^st

• Free Square Dancing Lessons from 7-9pm at the Eagles Hall (Couples & Singles!); 250-287-3959 at 1999 14^th Avenue.

Tuesday, September 22^nd

• Tour de Rock Spirit Square Community Head Shave; 250-287-8221 
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234
• CR Festival of Film 2015 Series begins with "Wild Tales" at the Tidemark Theatre, 6:45pm
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Wednesday, September 23^rd

• Line Dancing with Debbie & Lynda at Willow Point Hall, 7pm ($10 Drop-in)

Thursday, September 24^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234

Friday, September 25^th

• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm; 250-287-9234 
• Five Seconds of Summer themed Skate, Pizza & Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens. From 6-9pm, ages 6-12; Admission ($10) includes rentals & pizza. 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 26^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Super Saturday: Shadow Box Dreamscapes! Build a wonderful, 3D mixed media shadow box. Free drop-in art from 1-3pm at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca
• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm; 250-287-9234 
• Five Seconds of Summer themed Skate, Pizza & Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens. From 6-9pm, ages 6-12; Admission ($10) includes rentals & pizza.
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Nova Scotian songwriter/storyteller, Dave Gunning, at Herons ($20); 250-285-3322 
• Octoberfish Chum Salmon Fishing Derby begins at Painter’s Lodge. Runs until October 12^th; 250-286-1102

Sunday, September 27^th

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• The CR Kidney Walk starts from Frank James Park [8am-2pm]; 604-736-9775 ext228 
•  Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Tuesday, September 29^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

August 28th to September 3rd

Friday, August 28^th

• Comox Valley Exhibition: 100 Fair Memories in Celebration of Courtenay’s 100^th Anniversary: exhibits, shows, arts, kidzone, entertainment, vendors and more! Friday through Sunday; www.cvex.ca  
• CR Storm Tailgate Party at 4:30pm. Hamburgers, Salmon & Drinks - $5 or FREE for Season Ticket Holders. Ticket sales and pick-up will be available. First game to follow: VS the Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm. 250-830-0979 www.campbellriverstorm.com 
• Explore the more secretive side of sea life at the Discovery Passage Aquarium between 8-10pm. The tanks start to shine at night! [The Aquarium will be closing for the season after September 7^th]. 250-914-5500 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Blue Kats (smooth vintage rock) at the Heriot Bay Inn; 250-285-3322

Saturday, August 29^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Super Saturday: Neighbourhood Collage Part II. Free drop-in Art making from 1-3pm; entry by donation. 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231

Sunday, August 30^th                                  

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Sonora & Thurlow Islands with Dent Island lunch stop. Call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Tuesday, September 1^st    

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Thursday, September 3^rd   

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• QuadraPublooza – the official Quadrapalooza pre-party at Heriot Bay Inn, 9pm. Featuring “High Society” and “Roadside Rattle”: 2 bands, 1 night, $10. 250-285-3322

UPCOMING

September 4^th-6^th – Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com

September 5^th-7^th – Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman

September 5^th-10^th – “Just Try It” at Strathcona Gardens: try out programs for free! 250.287.9234

September 6^th – Annual N.I. Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine

September 6^th – Snowden Trail Challenge; www.snowdentrailchallenge.com

September 10^th – Nanaimo Art Rockers “Gold & Shadow” playing in Campbell River; www.goldandshadow.com

September 11^th-13^th – 8^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island from 9-4pm
September 12^th-13^th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale

September 13^th – 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival

September 19^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 19^th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!