The Kitsilano neighbourhood, named after Squamish chief August Jack Khatsahlano, is home to one of the most popular beaches in the city and is located on the traditional territory of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Watuth peoples. In addition to its summer charm, Kitsilano also has many unique shops, tasty restaurants, and annual events.
In this gallery of old photographs from the Vancouver Archives, you will find images of Kitsilano’s beach, swimming pool, and homes over the years. You will also find activities and events that occurred in the area, including Kitsilano day and those held at the Showboat stage.
1903 – Kitsilano Beach1912 – Stanley Park, Second Beach, English Bay, and Kitsilano1920 – View of Kitsilano Beach on English Bay (looking N.E.)1920 – House in Kitsilano1920 – Kitsilano beach1920 – Kitsilano Beach1930 – Kitsilano swimming pool1936 – Kitsilano Queen, [Margorie Wilson], Kitsilano Day1937 – Sunbathers at Kitsilano Beach1945 – Aerial view of Kitsilano Beach and Park1946 – Crowds at a concert at Kitsilano pool1946 – Rider on Kitsilano Beach1948 – A man speaking to clowns and other activities on stage in front of Kitsilano Pool for Kitsilano Day1954 – Aerial view of Kitsilano looking east over Kitsilano Beach1960-80 – Kitsilano Secondary School at 2550 West 10th Avenue1960-80 – Kitsilano Beach1970 – Kitsilano Beach1970 – Kits Kitsilano Showboat1970 – Kitsilano students scanning copy of Express looking for summer job ads1970 – Lines of parked cars along West First in Kitsilano1970 – Ted Rawson flying kite on Kitsilano Beach1974 – Houses in Kitsilano1974 – Street in Kitsilano at McNicoll Avenue1975 – East facing cityscape view of Kitsilano1975 – View from beach of Kitsilano waterfront properties1975 – Apartment building in Kitsilano1975 – Cityscape of Kitsilano looking North1986 – Kitsilano character area 2
Please visit the Vancouver Archives to find more amazing old photographs from the city’s past.
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