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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?
