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vancouver island
The Art of the landscape
Hardcover, 224 pages, over 150 colour images, 10.5 x 8.75"
a celebration of vancouver island over 20 years of photography
IN BOOKstores in victoria, across canada & online today!
Vancouver Island is a popular tourist destination attracting thousands of visitors worldwide. Situated off the west coast of British Columbia in Canada, it spans 563 kilometres from its southern point and capital city Victoria to its stunning northern beaches at Cape Scott.
Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape is a visual journey and celebration of this beautiful island and its adjacent Gulf Islands, as seen by nature and wildlife photographer Dave Hutchison. Over the past two decades, Dave has navigated coastlines, scaled waterfalls, and sought out ancient trees in his quest for the perfect photos.
Authored and researched by Kelly Hutchison, the book is organized into seven geographical regions for easy reference. The narrative is woven through Dave’s personal experiences, as he shares the stories behind his photos, offers tips on his favourite locations, and delves into the islands’ fascinating history.
Featuring more than 150 full colour images capturing the islands’ diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, cityscapes and wildlife, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in its beauty. Whether discovering new vistas or revisiting cherished memories, Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape offers a unique opportunity to experience its natural magnificence from the comfort of your home.
Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape is a visual journey and celebration of this beautiful island and its adjacent Gulf Islands, as seen by nature and wildlife photographer Dave Hutchison. Over the past two decades, Dave has navigated coastlines, scaled waterfalls, and sought out ancient trees in his quest for the perfect photos.
Authored and researched by Kelly Hutchison, the book is organized into seven geographical regions for easy reference. The narrative is woven through Dave’s personal experiences, as he shares the stories behind his photos, offers tips on his favourite locations, and delves into the islands’ fascinating history.
Featuring more than 150 full colour images capturing the islands’ diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, cityscapes and wildlife, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in its beauty. Whether discovering new vistas or revisiting cherished memories, Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape offers a unique opportunity to experience its natural magnificence from the comfort of your home.
Online ordering is closed for a time period until we catch up with orders.
Please visit your local bookstore (see below), or Chapters/Indigo/Coles to purchase
your copy in-store or online.
For orders within Canada (outside of the local Victoria area), United States and worldwide, please select a bookstore below.
For quantity orders (hotels, lodges, libraries, etc.) or to schedule an author speaking event,
please send a message directly to myself via the contact page.
Please visit your local bookstore (see below), or Chapters/Indigo/Coles to purchase
your copy in-store or online.
For orders within Canada (outside of the local Victoria area), United States and worldwide, please select a bookstore below.
For quantity orders (hotels, lodges, libraries, etc.) or to schedule an author speaking event,
please send a message directly to myself via the contact page.
The book is now available for purchase through local bookstores
(in-store or online) in Victoria, Vancouver Island and across Canada.
Many bookstores ship to the United States and some worldwide!
Ask to search for the book at your local bookstore by "Hutchison Vancouver Island The Art of the Landscape" or a variation.
For book orders shipping within Canada, or to the United States, or International please visit these retailers.
Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC - order HERE
(Munro's ships worldwide)
Russell Books, 100-747 Fort Street, Victoria, BC - order HERE
(Russell Books ships worldwide - free ship over $75 online only)
Bolen Books, 111-1644 Hillside Avenue, Hillside Mall, Victoria, BC - order HERE
Ivy's Bookshop, Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria - order HERE
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC
Tanner's Books, 2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC - order HERE
Sooke Region Museum, Sooke, BC
Volume One Books, 149 Kenneth Street, Duncan, BC - order HERE
Salamander Books, 535 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC
Windowseat Books, 6-321 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC
Fireside Books, 1-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC - order HERE
Mulberry Bush Bookstore, 130 W 2nd Avenue #130, Qualicum Beach, BC - order HERE
The Book Wyrm Bookstore, 4035 Redford Street, Port Alberni, BC
Laughing Oyster Bookstore, 286 5th Street, Courtenay, BC - order HERE
Coho Books, 990A Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC - order HERE
Chapter, Indigo, Coles
Indigo - Mayfair Mall, Victoria / Coles - Langford / Chapters - Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo - order HERE
(Indigo ships FREE within Canada and additional shipping to the US - no international)
(Approximately 13 Chapters, Indigo, & Coles locations on the west coast including BC mainland now stock our book)
Other Retailers on Vancouver Island & Salt Spring Island
Brentwood Bay Emporium, 12 - 7103 West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC - order HERE
Village Gallery & Frame Shop, 2459 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Deep Cove Market, 10940 W Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC
Chemainus Theatre Gallery & Gift Shop, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC
Yellow Bird Arts Gallery, 3200 N Island Hwy, Country Club Mall, Nanaimo, BC
Weinberg's Good Food, Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal, Fanny Bay, BC
(connecting Vancouver Island to Denman & Hornby Island)
Abraxas Books & Gifts, Denman Island, BC
Old Salty, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC - click HERE
Black Sheep Books, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC
(in-store or online) in Victoria, Vancouver Island and across Canada.
Many bookstores ship to the United States and some worldwide!
Ask to search for the book at your local bookstore by "Hutchison Vancouver Island The Art of the Landscape" or a variation.
For book orders shipping within Canada, or to the United States, or International please visit these retailers.
Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC - order HERE
(Munro's ships worldwide)
Russell Books, 100-747 Fort Street, Victoria, BC - order HERE
(Russell Books ships worldwide - free ship over $75 online only)
Bolen Books, 111-1644 Hillside Avenue, Hillside Mall, Victoria, BC - order HERE
Ivy's Bookshop, Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria - order HERE
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC
Tanner's Books, 2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC - order HERE
Sooke Region Museum, Sooke, BC
Volume One Books, 149 Kenneth Street, Duncan, BC - order HERE
Salamander Books, 535 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC
Windowseat Books, 6-321 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC
Fireside Books, 1-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC - order HERE
Mulberry Bush Bookstore, 130 W 2nd Avenue #130, Qualicum Beach, BC - order HERE
The Book Wyrm Bookstore, 4035 Redford Street, Port Alberni, BC
Laughing Oyster Bookstore, 286 5th Street, Courtenay, BC - order HERE
Coho Books, 990A Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC - order HERE
Chapter, Indigo, Coles
Indigo - Mayfair Mall, Victoria / Coles - Langford / Chapters - Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo - order HERE
(Indigo ships FREE within Canada and additional shipping to the US - no international)
(Approximately 13 Chapters, Indigo, & Coles locations on the west coast including BC mainland now stock our book)
Other Retailers on Vancouver Island & Salt Spring Island
Brentwood Bay Emporium, 12 - 7103 West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC - order HERE
Village Gallery & Frame Shop, 2459 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Deep Cove Market, 10940 W Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC
Chemainus Theatre Gallery & Gift Shop, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC
Yellow Bird Arts Gallery, 3200 N Island Hwy, Country Club Mall, Nanaimo, BC
Weinberg's Good Food, Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal, Fanny Bay, BC
(connecting Vancouver Island to Denman & Hornby Island)
Abraxas Books & Gifts, Denman Island, BC
Old Salty, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC - click HERE
Black Sheep Books, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC
Book signings & events
Bolen Books, Hillside Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, March 1, 1-3pm
Mulberry Bush Books, Qualicum Beach, BC - Saturday, March 8, 11-2pm
Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay, BC - Saturday, March 15, 11-2pm
Indigo Mayfair Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, April 5, 12-3pm
Volume One Bookstore, Duncan, BC - Saturday, April 12, 11-1pm
Sidney Public Library, Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC - Saturday, April 26, 2-4pm
Chapters Nanaimo, Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC - Saturday, May 24, 12-3pm
Mulberry Bush Books, Qualicum Beach, BC - Saturday, March 8, 11-2pm
Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay, BC - Saturday, March 15, 11-2pm
Indigo Mayfair Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, April 5, 12-3pm
Volume One Bookstore, Duncan, BC - Saturday, April 12, 11-1pm
Sidney Public Library, Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC - Saturday, April 26, 2-4pm
Chapters Nanaimo, Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC - Saturday, May 24, 12-3pm
For wholesale bookstore inquiries, please contact Sandhill Book Marketing at
www.sandhillbooks.com / [email protected] / 250-491-1446
www.sandhillbooks.com / [email protected] / 250-491-1446
