Robson Street gets its name from John Robson who was British Columbia’s Premier from 1889-1892. It was one of the first streets in Vancouver and you can trace its commercial roots back to 1895 when railroad […]
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 […]
Popularity is just a matter of opinion. In the case of Vancouver’s beaches though, we think you’ll agree with the choices on this list. People have long been drawn to Vancouver’s various beaches to relax, […]
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 […]
Vancouver is home to more than 250 parks that range in size from small neighbourhood green spaces to large flagship natural areas and everything in between. According to the Vancouver Park Board, all of these […]
Vancouver’s Chinatown was established the same year the City of Vancouver was incorporated, 1886. At that time there were about 90 Chinese residents who had established a community along Carrall Street and East Pender Street […]
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 […]
One of the largest urban parks in Canada, and quite possibly the most well known, is Stanley Park in Vancouver. Although it is a popular and highly used park today, the area has a colourful […]
Welcome to a winter wonderland through the lens of time! Join us on a nostalgic journey as we dive into the Vancouver Archives website and uncover a captivating collection of old photographs showcasing Vancouver and […]
Storefronts are important fixtures that house Vancouver businesses and contribute a lot to the energy and character of its neighbourhoods. This is the 3rd article in our series of Vancouver storefronts featuring images from the […]
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