• Biography & Books

Paul Grey was born in Nanaimo in 1951. His family has lived in Nanaimo and area for well over 100 years. He teaches at Coal Tyee Elementary School situated above the Northfield mining shaft his father worked as a young man. In 1993 Paul won the local Prime Minister’s Awards for an environmental teaching project with his Grade 3 students. Three years later he won a provincial level Prime Minister’s Award. In 1997 he won a Royal Bank fellowship to Queen’s University in Ontario for his work in Information Technology. Paul has worked on several science projects with the Mid Island Science & Technology Council (MISTIC). He has been recognized for his outstanding science work and received a lithograph as the outstanding science teacher of BC in 1999. Paul has written four books including Easykayaker: a Guide to Laid-back Vancouver Island Paddling and Kayaking Vancouver Island: Great Trips from Port Hardy to Victoria. Paul is a co-founder of the Wave Publications Cooperative.

	Easykayaker: A Guide to Laid-back Vancouver Island Paddling 0968785816 · February 2002 · $24.95 An excellent guide for planning family trips or for those who want to experience the soothing leisure of kayaking.
	Easykayaking Basics: A Paddling Handbook for the Pacific Northwest 155017309X · April 2004 · $16.95 Friendly and accessible, this handy reference is essential for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of this sport, from those just starting out to those comfortable riding the currents.
	Kayaking Vancouver Island: Great Trips from Port Hardy to Victoria 1550173189 · April 2003 · $24.95 Combine the wild beauty of its fjords and beaches with the reassuring proximity of civilization, and it's no wonder Vancouver Island is the most popular kayaking destination in the world.