BC Ferries adds new historical novel “Raising Kain” to its gift shops

It's case of west coast culture meeting Rocky Mountain culture with the addition of the new historical novel, Raising Kain by Keith G. Powell, a Kootenay-based author/publisher.

“I am thrilled to have BC Ferries gift shops carry my new book, Raising Kain,” said author Keith G. Powell. “Travelers on the BC Ferries can now pick up a copy of the book and enjoy the colourful stories of the adventures of this young Austrian mountain guide who came to Canada in 1909 and quickly became one of Canada's finest mountain guides.”

Passages Gift Shops are uniquely West Coast in feel and theme. Passages is now home to the new book Raising Kain, the adventurous life of Conrad Kain, Canada's greatest mountaineer. The book sells for $19.95 and contains over 20 historical photos of Conrad Kain's life.

BC Ferries owns and operates 18 gift shop/newsstands in 16 vessel and 2 terminal locations on 9 different routes across coastal British Columbia.

While the BC ferries serve customers from all over the world, their target market is primarily local travellers -- comprising around 70% of the total passenger mix. That's why I believe Raising Kain is good fit on BC Ferries, because it's a BC adventure story that both locals and international travelers will enjoy, the author added.

Passages Gift Shops have received national industry recognition from the Canadian Gift and Table Ware Association. In 1998, Passages Gift Shops were awarded Western Canada Retailer of the Year for three plus stores for outstanding achievement in giftware retailing.

In 2004, Passages Gift Shops were again honoured by the Canadian Gift and Table Ware Association with an Honourable Mention, Retailer of the Year.

Raising Kain, the adventurous life of Conrad Kain, Canada's greatest mountaineer, is the second book by BC author Keith G. Powell. His first book Living in the Shadow of Fisher Peak was published in 2009.