British Columbia magazine to publish special issue on devastated Stanley Park

British Columbia magazine is publishing a special issue in early May 2007, devoted entirely to Vancouver's Stanley Park, which was devastated in a recent series of storms. The magazine, will sell for $9.95 and a portion of the proceeds from the special issue to the park's restoration and sponsorships are being offered to raise additional funds.

"Stanley Park is an icon of natural beauty in British Columbia’s largest city, loved and admired by Vancouverites and visitors from around the world," says the magazine in a release. "Stanley Park: After the Storm will be a pictorial tribute to the park—as it was, and can be again.

"New photography shot exclusively for British Columbia Magazine will show the extent of the storms’ wrath. Through in-depth interviews with park and forest management experts, we’ll see what’s in store for the future, and compare the recovery strategies to those used in other urban parks hit by major storms.

"Our special issue will also celebrate the park’s timeless beauty: its native woods and cultivated gardens, its abundant trails, wildlife, and birds. We’ll share surprising facts about the park’s many attractions, including the incomparable Vancouver Aquarium. And we’ll delve into the fascinating history, weaving legend and lore through a chapter filled with charming archival photography."

Information on sponsorship packages can be obtained by contacting the magazine's national sales rep, Brian Stendel (bstendel@bcmag.ca) or Cheryl Pauchuk (cpauchuk@brainstone.ca). Advance orders of the special issue can be arranged at www.bcmag.ca/stanleypark.