Gastown has the distinction of being Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. The neighbourhood earned its name thanks to Captain John Deighton, an English mariner and saloon keeper. Captain John had a reputation for being rather talkative and […]
Now that it’s officially summer, the days are long, the sun is shining, and it’s time to plan an adventure! Whether you’re packing up the car for a road trip, boarding a ferry, or booking […]
Granville Island is a bustling waterfront neighbourhood that prides itself on being the artistic and cultural hub of Vancouver. However it wasn’t always a vibrant public space. In fact, Granville Island has a deep industrial […]
Nestled between Vancouver’s downtown peninsula and Brockton Point in Stanley Park lies Coal Harbour. As you might have guessed, the name ‘Coal Harbour’ originated because coal was actually found in the harbour by Colonel Moody […]
Canada Post’s new Ferries series celebrates Canada’s marine heritage. The five stamps set features ferries which are currently operating across the country: the Spirit of British Columbia (Salish Sea, British Columbia), Chi-Cheemaun (Georgian Bay, Ontario), […]
Canada’s vast landscape and small population make it one of the best countries in the world to view the stars. British Columbia has two designated dark-sky preserves. These parks are ideal spots to stargaze as […]
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your summer travel plans. Why not keep it local and see what the Nass Valley and Nisga’a indigenous communities have to offer? […]
As spring arrives and warmer temperatures drive more people outdoors on Vancouver Island, you might come across a familiar sign “cougar sighted in area.” What may come as a surprise is that Vancouver Island has […]
After browsing the Vancouver archives for our previous history post on Old Photographs of Cars in Vancouver from 1900-1920, I thought I would do a similar post with boats. As there were so many amazing […]
From pristine provincial parks to secluded campgrounds, from roughing it in the bush to glamping in a yurt, British Columbia is a perfect province for camping, RVing, and living the van life. The Vancouver Archives […]
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