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Old Photographs of Commercial Drive in Vancouver

March 2, 2023 admin

Commercial Drive or “The Drive” is a street and neighbourhood in Vancouver’s east end, with its most prominent area running roughly 20 blocks. The neighbourhood is an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafés. […]

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Old Photographs of Buildings in Vancouver

August 4, 2022 Jaya Kumar

Throughout its history of being one of the biggest and most culturally influential cities on Canada’s West Coast, Vancouver has been home to a variety of styles of architecture throughout the city and its surrounding […]

1925 - Boat moored at Terminal Dock Company docks
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Old Photographs of Boats in Vancouver from 1920 to 1960

July 21, 2022 admin

Being a coastal city, much of Vancouver’s culture stems from its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, including its large and lively boating community. The Vancouver Archives is home to a plethora of historic boating photos, […]

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Old Fashion Photographs from Vancouver

July 7, 2022 admin

Throughout the 1900s, and still in the present day, fashion has reflected the spirit of the city of Vancouver. Acting as a proponent of expressing culture and displaying innovation, it represents the current tastes of […]

Courtesy of Stargazer Exhibit.
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An immersive experience awaits at Stargazer

June 9, 2022 Nataliya Radke

Open now at Tsawwassen Mills, Stargazer is a multisensory, immersive experience that brings the wonders of the universe right to you — and with this article, so are we! Stargazer features several immersive exhibits in […]

Portrait of Janet Smith, from Forbidden Vancouver, The Death of Janet Smith.
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Vancouver’s Famous Murder Mystery: The Unsolved Case of Janet Smith

June 9, 2022 Nataliya Radke

The unsolved murder case of Janet Smith has been a favourite of true crime lovers for decades, and rightfully so. It’s a dramatic story of shoddy police work, corrupt politicians, and even the Ku Klux […]

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Colonial Turned Tourism: Old Pictures from Vancouver’s Iconic Gastown

May 12, 2022 Nataliya Radke

If Vancouver is known for one thing, it’s Gastown. And maybe the rain. But mostly Gastown. From the iconic steam-powered clock to the oddly cozy atmosphere of the brick buildings and streets, Gastown has rightfully […]

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Gone in Minutes: Pictures from the Great Vancouver Fire of 1886

March 31, 2022 Nataliya Radke

Vancouver is known for a lot of things. Its never-ending rain, sprawling mountain ranges, or the iconic three-note chime of the SkyTrain as its doors close. Yet the fire that razed the young city to […]

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Old Photographs of Storefronts in Vancouver (1885-1910)

February 17, 2022 admin

The Vancouver Archives are some of the best city archives in Canada, displaying thousands of images from around Vancouver, British Columbia and even the rest of Canada. Each time I visit I get lost in […]

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Old Photographs of Cars in Vancouver from 1920-1939 (Gallery)

February 4, 2022 admin

On my latest visit to the Vancouver Archives, I was browsing more images of cars from Vancouver and the surrounding area. I found that there were so many amazing photos the first time that I […]

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