The Bite of a Mosasaur

Abstract

Far up the Inside Passage, Vancouver Island begins to nestle inward toward mainland British Columbia, and the frigid water begins to warm a bit as the Georgia Strait narrows. The salmon fishing improves, and the feel of wildness increases. Many small towns dot the countryside, most surviving on logging, tourism, and the groceries sold to folks in retirement double-wides. It is certainly not the U.S.A., for the subtle but distinct feel of Canada is perceptible everywhere.