Brenda McCorquodale

Students and staff pose in front of St. Michael's Indian Residential School, which was built on Cormorant Island in 1929.

Residential Schools offer lessons for future

Brenda McCorquodale looks to the history of St. Michael’s Indian Residential School.

Students and staff pose in front of St. Michael's Indian Residential School, which was built on Cormorant Island in 1929.
Damage from the 1907 storm on the North Island is visible behind the Quatsino sawmill.

1907 Hurricane hits the North Island

Brenda McCorquodale explains that the North Island has been no stranger to wild weather.

Damage from the 1907 storm on the North Island is visible behind the Quatsino sawmill.

Historical Quakes and Waves on the North Island

Brenda McCorquodale recalls other earthquakes and tsunamis that affected Vancouver Island.

Visitors stroll the boardwalk from the trail to the beach at Grant Bay under a mix of cloud and sun.

Grand Bay awash with rich and varied history

Brenda McCorquodale discusses the history of Grant Bay.

Visitors stroll the boardwalk from the trail to the beach at Grant Bay under a mix of cloud and sun.

Little village by the shore boasts grand past

Winter Harbour is located on the northern portion of Quatsino Sound and is the western-most settlement on Vancouver Island.