The massive and intricate river systems of British Columbia are home to numerous aquatic species as well as land-living animals that rely on the life that the rivers bring. Two of the most iconic are the brilliant red Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) and golden haired Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis).
The Fraser River hosts one of the largest Sockeye Salmon runs in the world. After hatching, young Sockeye spend 1 year in the river before heading out into the Pacific Ocean to feed and grow. After two more years they return to the river as 4 year old adults, ready to make the harrowing journey upriver into smaller streams and tributaries to lay eggs and complete their life cycle.
Dozens of species rely on this influx of life as salmon move matter and nutrients from the ocean into the forest. As an apex predator and ‘umbrella’ species the Grizzly Bear is a prime example of these types of connections, as they form an intimate relationship with the forest that surrounds them, the animals that sustain them, and the mighty rivers that bring life to this land.
‘A Moment On The River’ 2024 acrylic on canvas – 24″ x 30″
Description
The rivers of British Columbia are a fluid backbone in the network of waterways that connect the Pacific Ocean with countless mountains, forests, lakes and streams across the province. The longest and only major river entirely within BC is the mighty Fraser (also known as Sto:lo, Lhtakoh, and ʔElhdaqox). At over 1,375 kilometres long it is the 4th largest river in Canada and flows from near Blackrock Mountain in the Rockies to the Salish Sea just south of Vancouver. It drains an area of approximately 220,000 square kilometres, discharges 112 cubic kilometres of water per year and moves over 20 million tons of sediment during that time.
Some other large rivers in the province are the Columbia, Peace, Skeena, Stikine, Liard, Nechako, Thompson, Stuart, McGregor, Quesnel, Blackwater, Chilcotin, Lillooet/Harrison, Nass, and Iskut.
This massive and intricate river system is home to numerous aquatic species as well as land-living animals that rely on the rivers that sustain them. Two of the most iconic are the brilliant red Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) and golden haired Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis).
The Fraser River hosts one of the largest Sockeye Salmon runs in the world. After hatching, young Sockeye spend 1 year in the river before heading out into the Pacific Ocean to feed and grow. After two more years they return to the river as 4 year old adults, ready to make the harrowing journey upriver into smaller streams and tributaries to lay eggs and complete their life cycle.
Dozens of species rely on this influx of life as salmon move matter and nutrients from the ocean into the forest. As an apex predator and ‘umbrella’ species the Grizzly Bear is a prime example of these types of connections, as they form an intimate relationship with the forest that surrounds them, the animals that sustain them, and the mighty rivers that bring life to this land.
Cards are $5 each or 5 for $20
- Printed on high quality card stock
- Blank inside with envelope included
- All original prints
- Made in Canada
Matted Prints are standard sizes in a double white mat $45
- Giclees printed on archival cotton fine art paper
- Acid, lignin and chlorine free
- High quality Epson inks
- Double mat fits standard frame sizes
- Made in Canada
Canvas Prints – various sizes and prices
- Archival cotton canvas Giclee prints stretched over 1.5″ wide wooden stretcher bars
- Additional coating of museum grade protective UV varnish
- Basis Weight: 430 gsm, Material: Cotton, Surface Finish: Satin, Thickness: 23 mil
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Edition limited to 150 prints
- Signed by the artist and embellished with fresh paint
- Wired and ready to hang
- Printed in Vancouver, BC to the highest modern printing standards
- Made in Canada
Additional information
| Media | Canvas Print, Matted Print |
|---|---|
| Size | 12" x 18", 18" x 24", 20" x 26", 24" x 30", 29" x 36", 5" x 7", 8″ x 11″ print in 11″ x 14″ mat |
