Bamfield
This small coastal community is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
What is Bamfield?
This force is essential to getting the kite off the ground.
What is wind?
This marine animal is known for its playful behaviour and high intelligence.
What is a dolphin?
This season can bring temperatures below -30 degreea C in Whitehorse.
What is winter?
The Ox represents something special for 1961.
What is the Zodiac Animal for 1961?
The Bamfield Marine Station is best known for hands-on research in this field.
What is marine biology?
In kiteboarding this piece of equipment keeps the rider attached to the kite.
What is a harness?
This large marine animal feeds primarily on tiny krill.
What is a whale?
This natural light display is often visible on clear Yukon nights.
What are northern lights?
This Ben E. king song released in 1961 included the line “Darlin’, darlin’… “
What is “Stand by Me”?
Wing Wednesday and Fish Friday are listed on the menu.
What are two weekly specials at the Bamfield Pub?
This safety feature allows a rider to instantly depose the kite.
What is a quick release?
This term describes animals that live on or near the ocean floor.
What are benthic organisms?
This word describes the shortest day of the year, celebrated in December.
What is the solstice?
This music film, based on a Broadway hit, won 10 Academy awards after its 1961 release.
What is Westside Story?
The All Red Line was originally started in Bamfield.
What is the 4000 mile telegraph cable that linked Commonwealth countries?
This term describes the side of your body facing the wind while riding.
What is upwind (or windward)?
These specialized cells allow jellyfish to sting their prey.
What are nematocysts?
This river freezes solid enough in winter to host events and crossings.
What is the Yukon River?
Construction began on this structure in 1961 that became the symbol of the Cold War.
What is the Berlin Wall?
According to trip advisor, the number one tourist attraction in Bamfield
What is Brady’s Beach?
This advanced maneuver involves jumping and rotating in the air before landing.
What is an aerial trick (or jump)?
This process allows phytoplankton to form the base of most ocean food webs.
What is photosynthesis?
This dog sled race used to begin in Whitehorse and finish in Fairbanks.
What is the Yukon Quest?
This Soviet cosmonaut became the first human in space in 1961.
Who is Yuri Gararin?