Wild Vancouver Island reveals the beauty of the landscape and wild animals on Vancouver Island through the lens of nature photographer Catherine Babault. This book is a celebration of the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit this region such as the coastal black bear, sea otter, humpback whale, marmot, elk, and several other mammals and birds. Wild Vancouver Island is a book for gifting, perhaps as a reminder of the beauty of nature.

Catherine is the author of the photo book Vancouver Island Marmot, The World’s Rarest Marmot (2022). Her previous book Vancouver Island Wildlife, A Photo Journey (2020) won a Nautilus Book Award in the USA.

BOOK REVIEW

Catherine Babault's Wild Vancouver Island is perfectly framed, visually stunning - Tom Sandborn, Vancouver Sun (July 25, 2024)

''She has clearly mastered the technical aspects of her art, and that mastery frees her to bear witness to the spirit of joy, discovery and delight that informs her engagement with the creatures and elements she portrays.'' Read more...

REVIEWS

‘‘Catherine's love for nature shines through each page in this magnificent book. Amazing photography! The best photography book about Vancouver Island, a real gem!’ - Peter

‘‘What amazing photography!’’ - Ursula

‘‘She’s done it again. Catherine Babault’s WILD VANCOUVER ISLAND shows her skill as both writer and photographer of wildlife & landscape in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada. Intimate portraits of bears & their cubs at work, at play, and at rest, is just the start: herons, owls, otters, seals, mink, whales, ravens, eagles, and more, jump from these pages. Don’t miss it!’’ - Chris

‘‘It is stunning in its clarity and impact.’’ - Brad

‘‘The photographs are amazing and the text so very informative! I will spend many hours treasuring each photo.’’ - Vivian

MEDIA COVERAGE

Interviews in English

Jennifer Palma, Global TV News, Vancouver BC, 1st December 2024

Jason D’Souza, All Points West, CBC, 16 May 2024

Comox Valley Record, 13 March 2024

Interviews in French

Téléjournal Colombie-Britannique, CBC Radio-Canada, 4 April 2024

Nouvelles en vidéo, CBC Radio-Canada, 4 April 2024

Marie Villeneuve, Phare Ouest, CBC Radio-Canada, 2 April 2024

Marc Fournier, Culture et Confiture, CBC Radio-Canada, 23 March 2024

Isabelle Craig, Lève-tôt, CBC Radio-Canada, 7 September 2024

Product details

Softcover: 104 pages, 100 photographs

Product dimension: 9.5 x 8 in.

Language: English
Publication date: April 2, 2024

Publisher: Why Not Publishing

Printed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

ISBN: 978-1-7772094-2-1

Photographs and text by Catherine Babault

Wild Vancouver Island can be purchased on this website and at the following gift shops:

The Book Nook at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy, BC
The Museum at Campbell River, Campbell River, BC
Bough & Antler, Campbell River, BC
Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo, BC
Comox Valley Visitor Centre, Courtenay, BC

Contact Catherine for bulk orders.

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

We ship worldwide. Shipping fee (CA$12) includes Canada Post shipping rate, transaction fee and packaging. For free delivery or pickup in the Comox Valley, please use discount code CVFS at check-out.

SIGNING EVENTS AND BOOK PRESENTATIONS

Contact Catherine to schedule a book signing event or a presentation.