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Old Photographs of Botanical Gardens (1911-1930)
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Old Photographs of Botanical Gardens (1911-1930)

July 3, 2025 Tyler Dixon

The history of botanical gardens in Vancouver reflects the region’s deep connection to nature and plant science. One of the earliest efforts in botanical cultivation in all of Canada began at Essondale (now Riverview Hospital) […]

Old Photographs of Yaletown (1889-1985)
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Old Photographs of Yaletown (1889-1985)

May 29, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Yaletown, a vibrant neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver, has a rich history that traces back to the late 19th century. Originally an industrial district and rail yard for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), it was named […]

Old Photographs of Lighthouses from BC's West Coast
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Old Photographs of Lighthouses from BC’s West Coast

May 1, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Rooted along the rugged shoreline of British Columbia’s west coast, lighthouses have long served as vital guardians of maritime safety. Scattered from the southern tip of Vancouver Island to the remote inlets of the northern […]

Old Photographs of the Coquitlam Area (1900-1936)
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Old Photographs of the Coquitlam Area (1900-1936)

April 3, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Coquitlam has a rich history that dates back thousands of years as the traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, part of the Coast Salish peoples. The name “Coquitlam” itself comes from the Halkomelem word […]

Old Photographs from the Capilano Area (1898-1944)
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Old Photographs of the Capilano Area (1898-1944)

February 27, 2025 Tyler Dixon

From modest beginnings to first rate attraction, the Capilano Suspension Bridge and surrounding park is a BC success story. The name ‘Capilano’ originated from the Squamish Nation’s “Kia’palano”, which translates to “beautiful river.” George Grant […]

Old Photographs from Kitsilano (1890-1986)
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Old Photographs from Kitsilano (1890-1986)

January 30, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Kitsilano is named after Khatsahlanogh, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh chief, whose people inhabited the area long before the first settlers arrived. It was a vast tract of thick, lush rainforest but its location made it ripe for […]

Old Photographs of Skiing at Grouse Mountain (1925-1938)
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Old Photographs of Skiing at Grouse Mountain (1925-1938)

January 2, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Recently I shared a story featuring a collection of historical photographs from Grouse Mountain. In that collection, there were photos depicting all seasons and a variety of activities. For this post, I have decided to […]

Old Photographs of the Stanley Park Zoo (1893-1986)
History

Old Photographs of the Stanley Park Zoo (1893-1986)

November 28, 2024 Tyler Dixon

In the late 1880s an orphaned Black Bear cub kickstarted the idea of the Stanley Park Zoo, an attraction that lasted more than a century. Henry Avison, Stanley Park’s first Superintendent, captured the cub, chained […]

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Old Photographs of Vancouver’s Most Haunted Places

October 31, 2024 Tyler Dixon

If you’re looking for a frightful adventure, you won’t have to look far. Vancouver has plenty of haunted places scattered throughout the city. Here’s a deeper look at 10 of the most haunted buildings in […]

Old Photographs from Grouse Mountain (1905-1936)
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Old Photographs from Grouse Mountain (1905-1936)

October 3, 2024 Tyler Dixon

The first record of anyone summiting Grouse Mountain was in October of 1894. Back then climbing was a lot more challenging than it is today. The bridge across Burrard Inlet and the road to the […]

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