Totem Poles and the Lure of Stanlery Park

Totem Pole and the Lure of Stanley Park pairs lively text with abundant photographs, illustrations and maps to introduce readers to the traditional and contemporary culture of the Northwest Coast First Nations peoples. This compact guide details each of Stanley Park's totem poles, from the carved figures to the little known stories of the pole or the artist who carved it. The book answers the most frequently asked questions about Northwest Coast Native art and also presents compelling histories of both Stanley Park and settlement of Vancouver.