My father worked with Imperial Oil his whole working life. In the early 1960s, he went north briefly as part of Imperial’s seismic exploration of the Beaufort region, at least as I recall the story. He was mightily impressed with the Mackenzie Delta.
When I went north in 2008 and saw the Delta for myself, I could understand why.
Between Inuvik and Shingle Point
This is one of a series on Canadian national treasures – my sesquicentennial project. They reflect people, places, and things that I think are worth celebrating about our country, and are done in no order of precedence.
Good choice. Good PR – too few people know about it.
Jim R – Thanks! It’s an amazing sight, and we flew over just a small chunk of it.
I am so glad to see what I have so often encountered in books I have edited. Next time, I will insist on a photo. This one is spectacular.
Laurna – Thanks kindly. I’m not saying a brilliant writer couldn’t describe the Delta and evoke it wonderfully well, but for quick appreciation, nothing beats a photo.