A Life of Movement and Light Born in Calgary, Alberta, on July 7, 1910, Doris McCarthy lived a life defined by an enduring urge to move, both across geographies and through various disciplines. Her early years were marked by frequent transitions between cities such as Vancouver, Boise, Berkeley, and Moncton, before her family settled in Toronto in 1913. This restlessness became a hallmark of her character. She was a woman who embraced the outdoors, learning to canoe at age seven and later finding deep connection to the rugged landscapes of Canada. Her father, a civil engineer, instilled in h…