Show Notes
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Volker Beckmann shares the story of how Thompson, Manitoba built its identity as the Wolf Capital of the World.
What began as a community effort to create more pride in the city eventually grew into Spirit Way, a 2.5-kilometre route featuring public art, wolf sculptures, and a massive wolf mural inspired by the work of Robert Bateman.
Volker explains how those projects opened the door to new tourism opportunities, international connections, and plans for a dedicated wolf habitat and learning centre.
0:00 Intro 6:14 The Birth of Spirit Way 17:15 How the Wolf Sculptures Began 24:03 Building a Wolf Centre 36:07 What Happened to the Vision?
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