Wick Inn oozes rustic elegance From page 14 and was the driving force behind the group that built the new inn on land the fam- ily had owned for 30 years. Manager is his son Charles, Four Seasons’ trained, very smart and nice with it. A talented local carv- er, Henry Nolla and his son hand-axed the massive cedar beams that support the entrance and the restaurant roof, And Maxwell Newhouse did the driftwood furniture, and for any more local content just look out of a window. All 46 guest roonis have ga fireplaces, large TVs (with movie library to “ T left and escaped to . Chesterman trained, Canadian chef.” I can add that what comes out of the kitchen is beauti- fully presented, tasty foad such as the local crab. There are other places to eat, Orca Lodge a short walk away, and in Tofino and Ucluelet, the latter at the far end of Long Beach. It’s worth the drive to Ucluelet just for the fresh halibut at Roman’s on the dock. Tofino is just five min- utes by car, where 1,100 or so souls have found the per- fect place for summer. Here, where the Trans- Canada Highway literally falls off the government dock, boats leave for whale- watching tours, Hot Springs Cove and Clayoquot Sound. ‘The town is a happy mix of stores, craft shops, art gal- leries anc! restaurants, includ- ing the Coffee Pod, renowned fcr cappuccino and local gossip, The Making a point NATURALIST Elaine Grahem points to an interesting area in Lighthouse Park during arecent guided nature’ \ hike sponsored by the North Vancouver Recreation Commission. This particular outing was one of a num ber of beginner hikes offered during the fall aeasen. More hikes are planned for upcoming weekends October. For more information call 987-PLAY (7529). : a vet oh” g Clayoquot controversy, per- Beach... and haps ironically, i:as brought a there was the surge of new tourists, many from Germany and other new Wick in the _ parts of Europe. distance, where I had a room with a view to ' continue my dreams, ” come), double soaking tubs, separate shower, deluxe. amenities and come. with wonderfully soft bathrobes, _ Most of all, they are spacious _ So that guests won’ get ~ cabin fever when they come : for winter storm-watching. That should be spectacular, They all go to Lon Beach of course, 11 kilome- tres (6.8 miles) of sand and surf with the old Wick still there at the southern end, transformed into an interpre- tative centre and restaurant. i went as well, but got no farther than the car park, busy with cars, campers and families and not a few visitors frustrated at having to line up with $5 bills at the park- ing ticket machine — a reminder of city life we thought we were escaping. And so I left the park and escaped to Chesterman Beach, quite long enough for any man and his dog, which -allowed free parking and \ Our Green Planet Recipes for a cieaner, healthier environment Fruit Fly Trap Pour a couple of cunces of beer invo a jar. Place a clear plastic bag over j the mouth of the sarwithore comer reaching down nto the jar, Poke a smali bole m the comer of the bag wish apencil, Secure the bag around the rim of the jar with the rubber band. The fermenting beer will at- tract she frut fles and they willfind plastic bag Free ‘Swhen the Pacific Ocean fewer signs, and there was A - thunders in on the beach and — the new Wick in the distance, the way down the Fur nto the 2 ounces : : : . . | Jar. The hole ni the bag io too small lashes the inn and restaurant = where I had a room with a for them to fed ther way out! “with towering waves and view to continue my dreams. Ge them: to Te Ener way CUP. spray. = a ‘The hard facts: Room "In the meantime the Wick - rates start at $200 double, ~ is bouked solid every night, but it will Ge. cheaper during ‘both rooms and restaurant. the winter season. Packages ., Chef is Rodney Butters, are available with North Van -~* described by critic Jurgen Air, which has smooth, . Gothe as “the consummate scenic flights from Vancouver Canadian-born, Canadian- airport. CLIP & SAVE 9 — to Celebrate their