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Lake Scenes
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| The magnetic attraction of the
Okanagan Valley is evident by the thousands of visitors
who vacation here each year. Famous for it's breathtaking
geography, natural resources and moderate climate it is
no surprise that the sunny Okanagan has become so popular
with visitors and home for many in recent years... |
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Golf Courses
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| British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is a golfers dream
come true. Serving up more hours of sunshine per year than
any other region in Canada, the spectrum of golf courses
to be found here is second to none. From dramatic world
class courses carved into the slopes of the valley walls
to Par 3 executive links, players of all abilities can satisfy
their golf appetite while feasting on all the Okanagan has
to offer. |
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Vineyards
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| The long hours of sunlight and the richness of soil found
in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley contribute to much
more than beautiful landscapes. For these are the essential
ingredients that make this area one of the prime orchard
and vineyard regions in Canada. |
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Waterscapes
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| A visit to the Okanagan Valley is not complete without
time spent in or on one of it's magnificent lakes. Houseboating,
sailing and other water sports from water skiing and windsurfing
are all popular summer pastimes on Okanagan Lake. |
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Sunsets & Street
Scenes
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| An Okanagan sunset in early autumn like nowhere else is
truly a sight to behold. The peaceful tranquil feeling is
only matched by one of the many other experiences the Okanagan
Valley has to offer. |
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Prairie
Scenes
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Born and raised in small town Saskatchewan, it would seem
fitting that the subjects for some of his paintings would
be from his childhood environment.
The rich character of prairie landscape has a magnetic attraction
to the artist's eye. The wheatfields, pastures and abandoned
country buildings stand as a testimonial to early pioneeers
who settled our prairie provinces over 100 years ago. |
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The
Kootenay Collection 1
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The towns and cities of the West Kootenay Region of
British Columbia were born of the 1890's hard-rock mining
boom.
In recognition of the region's heritage Kootenay Savings
Credit Union in 1981 commissioned artist Mal Gagnon
to give his graphic impressions of eight towns that
flourished during the mining boom. |
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The
Eighties Kootenay Collection
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Over a century has passed since the first settlers
inhabited the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.
In recognition of our heritage, Kootenay Savings Credit
Union commissioned Mal Gagnon in 1981 to record through
pencil drawings eight turn of the century communities
that flourished during the mining boom. |
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Early
Pencil Drawings
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| Although being formally trained as a commercial artist,
the desire to express oneself through fine art was always
present. In the beginning to fulfill this need, the graphite
pencil became the medium of choice. Most artists use the
pencil only as a prelimenary means to an end but he has
explored it as a serious medium in itself. |
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