Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin is a member of the Writers’ Union of Canada and the Federation of BC Writers. A lifelong resident of Ucluelet, she draws on her deep connections to local history and is a longtime director of the Ucluelet and Area Historical Society. She was the author of “Shoreline Column,” a regular feature in the Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News, and several books, including A is for Amphitrite: A Walk on Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail. She is also a passionate public speaker, and is often asked to present her insights into the region’s rich past.