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Cougar Annie's Garden Tour The Legend of Cougar Annie During the early years of this century, pre-emptions of land were commonplace on the west coast. In Clayoquot Sound only one wilderness homestead has endured. This is the homestead of Ada Annie Arthur, well known on the coast as ‘Cougar Annie’s Garden’. Join Ocean Outfitters for a unique opportunity to visit Cougar Annie’s premier heritage garden. Departing from Tofino, enjoy a wonderful boat tour through the inlets of Clayoquot Sound and an exciting land based route from Stewardson Inlet to Boat Basin. From there you will be guided through Annie’s original gardens as well as the Boat Basin Foundation’s new Temperate Rainforest Field Study Centre. Marvel at the amount of work that Ada Annie did in the early years to clear her plot of rainforest having no modern machinery at all. Now, the dedication of Peter Buckland is evident everywhere you look around the property. He has continued on with the legacy of Ada Annie Arthur. This exclusive tour is an intimate opportunity to step inside Cougar Annie’s story and to explore a secluded piece of Clayoquot Sound history. A visit to Cougar Annie’s is unforgettable! -- COUGAR ANNIE'S WEBSITE Cougar Annie’s Garden ( 7 hours ) Saturdays only from May 8 2010 to September 18 2010 Departures By Covered Vessel “The Miss B Haven” at 9:30am Cougar Annie Itinerary: 9:30 am departure from Tofino 11am arrive Stewardson Inlet board land transportation 11:45am arrive Gardens commence interpretive tour with Peter Buckland 1:15pm tour ends – lunch begins 2:15 Lunch ends back to Stewardson for boat pickup 3pm leave Stewardson 4:30pm arrive in Tofino Cost: $180.00 p.p. *Please bring your own picnic lunch, drinking water and beverages. Max 12 people - garden clubs encouraged! Please Note: A $50 tax receipt will be issued by the Boat Basin Foundation for a portion of your fare. Cougar Annie books are available for purchase in the Ocean Outfitters Gift Gallery. BOOK NOW FOR YOUR ADVENTURE - CALL NOW TO RESERVE 1-877-906-2326 Recommended Reading Material: Winner Of The B.C. Book Prize "Cougar Annie’s Garden" by Margaret Horsfield available in the gift shop of Ocean Outfitters Ltd Please note some people may find this tour challenging - make sure you have the agility and balance to walk on uneven surfaces ( i.e boardwalks, rocky paths etc..) and that you can easily board a boat from the dock and step up into a vehicle. Please inform us at time of booking of any serious medical conditions.   What to Bring Most IMPORTANT Item: a bottle of water and if you wish your own beverage (bottle of wine, thermos of coffee/tea etc. Dress warmly as this is the west coast of the island and the temperature varies dramatically from the eastern and southern sides. Raincoat and layers are recommended in case of liquid sunshine. Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen Practical and comfortable hiking/walking shoes A camera with extra film and batteries. Bug repellent A smile and a true west coast spirit for adventure Advance Reservations Are Highly Recommended - there will be a 35% deposit taken at time of booking with a mandatory notice of 2 weeks for cancellations. Ocean Outfitters Ltd. 368 Main Street, Tofino, B.C. VOR 2ZO Tollfree- 1-877-906-2326 Local (250) 725-2866 e-mail: oceanoutfitters@telus.net Contact Names: Ken Thomson or Elizabeth John Gift Certificates Available Whale watching / Bears and Wildlife Watching / Hot Springs / Gallery / InnChanter / Cougar Annies Garden / Meares Island Big Tree Trail / Accommodation / Booking / Maps / FAQ's / HOME / Links

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