AN INVITING back yard pond makes exploration irresistibia. It also inspires contemplation. Inspirational pond tour offers a change of pace AFTER A hectic work week and a busy weekend imagine how relaxed you'll feel lounging next to a lush, water- filled oasis in a quiet backyard. Ksan Society’s Pond Tour offers something decidedly pro- saic for Terracites looking for tranquillity and inspiration on the B.C, Day holiday Monday. You’re invited to explore 10 local ponds on this self-directed tour. There’s no bus. Participants are given a map and a list of addresses, so they can plan their own route in advance and take themselves on the tour, More and more residential gardeners in Terrace — a place that’s already garden crazy — are building ponds. When it comes to sheer pleasure, ponds and other water features can’t be beat. , They can be small, like the. tiny water fountain built out of a bucket spotted during the Terrace Garden Tour in July, or they can be large and expan- sive. The sound of the water fall- ing provides an effective white noise barrier to the often harsh sounds in the urban and subur- ban environment. Each pond on the tour has its own charm and its own charac- ter, from formal, Asian and European inspired designs to less structured, wilder ponds warned — theyre shy. The tour even features an in- door pond this year, an option that can be enjoyed year-round. If you've been thinking about building a pond of your awn, this tour is a must. It’s also sure to be high on the list of these people who ap- preciate beautiful, soothing sur- roundings — and the justifiably The sound of water falling provides an effec- tive white noise barrier to harsh urban sounds. that recreate a sense of un- bridled nature in a back yard garden, even though the bustle of downtown is waiting just over the fence. Other highlights on this year’s tour include ponds with gargoyles and cherubs, a pond. surrounded by emerald-coloured ,. slabs of jade built into a walk- ‘way fit for an empress, and‘a pond with “about a million” baby goldfish; but be fore- FACTORY REBATE REWARD | i proud people who have had a hand in creating them, The pond tour takes place Monday Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tickets are $10. They’re available at Ksan House Socie- ty's office at 4724 Lazelle (the -pink,£ house behind McDonald’ 8) and ‘at Bloomers Indoor Gar- dens at 4418 Legion Ave., or from The Garden Shed at 5033 Graham Ave, Including Riverboat” .. Days Spectacular Savings Event All Stock In Store 15.70%, BRIDAL FASHIONS -and even New Arrivals! Riverboat D SALMON BBQ Saturday, August 3rd - 11am. - 7 p.m. at Kitsumkalum Village Ball Field Enjoy a delicoius Salmon Steck served with all the trimmings, cooked on an authentic, open pit barbecue. Brought to yau by... Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas Bar SAVE UP TO 50” ON SUMMER FASHIONS. (Excluding | New Arrivals} See the parade : “from the best spot in town...” The Safeway Parking Lot! — Loads of parking for you and your family.