VancouverGREATER VANCOUVER EVENT
Canary in A Coal Mine
Three authors explore birds, climate change and conservation through their new books in a session moderated by Laura Lynch. Presented by Vancouver Writers Fest on Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.; standard admission is CAD 28.
- Date and time
- Location
- Revue Stage · 1601 Johnston Street · Vancouver · V6H 3R9
- Organizer
- Vancouver Writers Fest
About this event
Vancouver Writers Fest brings together Louise K. Blight, Briony Penn and Jackie Morris for a discussion of birdlife, climate change and what birds may teach people about Earth's future. Laura Lynch moderates.
Blight's Where the Earth Meets the Sky chronicles her penguin research in remote Antarctica. Penn's The Seabird Trials traces an oil-spill court case that produced the first North American settlement compensating for the destruction of wild animals. Morris introduces The Book of Birds, an illustrated work co-authored by Robert Macfarlane.
North America has three billion fewer birds than half a century ago, and almost half of bird species worldwide are declining. Their warnings frame this discussion about birdlife, climate change and our future.
Standard admission is CAD 28; youth under 25 pay CAD 15; member and senior 65+ tickets are CAD 25.20. Current Showpass totals include taxes and fees at those amounts. No exchanges or refunds except if the event is cancelled; check your order carefully. Avoid perfume, cologne and other strongly scented products. For access needs or box-office questions, call 778-658-0462; Showpass technical support is 1-844-307-7469.
The October 20 session runs 8:30–10 pm. Venue: Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, V6H 3R9. Babes in arms are not permitted at this regular, non-youth event. Late entry is not guaranteed; no refund applies if lateness causes you to miss the event. Proof of age may be requested for age-discounted tickets.