Whistlestop Gallery
Artists and artisans of the Robson Valley
Living Stories of The Robson Valley:
Through an Artist's Lens.
Welcome to Living Stories of The Robson Valley.
This is an interactive guide to 7 stories from around the Robson Valley, click the links below to learn more.
Photo of Mount Robson by Athena Caputo
Land Acknowledgments:
Indigenous peoples have walked these lands since time immemorial. We recognize their stewardship and are grateful to travel along side them. The stories that we are telling follow the introduction of the railway through the area in 1913.
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To learn more about those who came before us, please visit: https://native-land.ca/
Special Thanks
We would like to thank our banner artists:
Sheilagh Foster, Glen Frear, David Marchant, Simon Williams, and Darwin Paton.
These amazing artists were the framework for this project.
Adrien Hooper, Darcy McKay, and BRHK Custom Wood Designs built the amazing benches and Matthew Wheeler designed the brochure and added his expert eyes and vast historical knowledge.
A special thank you to three young artists who were essential to this project: Jayde Richter , Rozina Shaw and Athena Caputo. Jayde and Rozina worked together to create the artwork for the benches and Rozina provided the cover art for the brochure. Athena and Rozina wrote the stories that were the heart of the project and Athena built the webpages that showcased the project. These fabulously skilled, talented, and creative young people consistently exceeded expectations, and their enthusiasm was an inspiration. They are the future of the Robson Valley - and the future is in good hands!
This project would not have been possible without the support from our project contributors: Destination BC and the Visitor Centre Network, the Village of McBride, and the McBride & District Chamber of Commerce.
We would also like to thank the Valley Museum and Archives, Fraser Headwaters Alliance, and BC Back Country Horsemen for their invaluable contributions.
We are grateful to all the people who shared stories, information and pictures. Their thoughtful expertise and ongoing cooperation adds accuracy and depth to the amazing story of the Robson Valley.
Funding for this project was provided by Destination BC through the Visitor Services Experience Enhancement Grant and we are grateful for the support that lets us share our stories.