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Backpacking on Vancouver Island Book Tour

I’ve got a few in-person events planned to celebrate the launch of Backpacking on Vancouver Island.

May 20 in Victoria

Poster advertising book signing for Backpacking on Vancouver Island at Munro's books

What: Book signing alongside Colin Varner, author of 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.

When: Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm

Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria

More Info: Victoria Day Book Signing at Munro’s Books

May 21 in Victoria

Promo poster for an author event on May 21 at Russell Books in Victoria with Taryn Eyton and Collin Varner

What: Book signing and presentation about hiking on Vancouver Island alongside Colin Varner, author of 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.

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Where: Russell Books, #100 747 Fort Street, Victoria

More Info: Take a Hike: Author Talk with Taryn Eyton and Collin Varner

May 22 in Duncan

Promo poster for authors in conversation series presented by Volume One Books in Duncan featuring Taryn Eyton

What: Book signing and slideshow about hiking on Vancouver Island alongside alongside Colin Varner, author of 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, and Bea and John Dowd, authors of Escape to Clayoquot Sound: Finding Home in a Wild Place. This event is presented by Volume One Bookstore.

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Where: Duncan United Church Hall, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan.

Tickets: $10 at Volume One Bookstore, 149 Kenneth Street, Duncan or cash at the door.

May 23 in Parksville

What: Book signing and presentation about hiking on Vancouver Island alongside Bea and John Dowd, authors of Escape to Clayoquot Sound: Finding Home in a Wild Place.

When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Fireside Books, 464 Island Highway E., Parksville

More Info: Book It Outdoors: Author Evening at Fireside Books

Past Events

April 10 in Squamish

Promotional poster for Backpakcing on Vancouver Island book launch in Squamish

What: Book signing and slideshow about hiking on Vancouver Island

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Where: Valhalla Pure Outfitters, #805 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish

Tickets: $5/each – All proceeds to Colour the Trails and Friends of Garibaldi Park Society. You can get tickets here.

April 22 in Vancouver

Promo poster for Taryn Eyton speaking about Backpacking on Vancouver Island at the Best of VIMFF event

What: Book signing and slideshow along with seven short outdoor films set in BC. This is part of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s 3-night Best of VIMFF April event.

When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Where: Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver

Tickets: Get tickets here and use code “backpackingtripsbc” to get 15% off.